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Join Cathryn J. Prince for an author reading, in conversation with Jill Swenson! About the book: From her start as one of the youngest activists in US history, Pauline Newman helped shape the International Ladies' Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) into a dominant force in industrial America. Cathryn J. Prince tells the story of a self-educated Jewish immigrant who dedicated herself ... Read More
THE CONTINUUM SHOWCASE IS AN ANNUAL FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 10 short films from local and international filmmakers. catch this moment in the continuum of cinema. PROGRAM: dynamics (teo baehler) | 14:32 | netherlands blacketbleu. (katherine mary jane quinn) | 2:47 | usa airbag (steven hoehl) | 9:46 | usa living with mr. fishy (scott ackerson) | 21:45 ... Read More
At Eureka Day School in Berkeley, California, all decisions are made by consensus, diversity of opinion is valued, and vaccinations are a personal matter. But when a mumps outbreak hits the school, tensions rise, truth becomes subjective, and community conversations reach a hilarious fever pitch. Now the board of directors must confront the central question of our time: how do ... Read More
The Ithaca Shakespeare Company (ISC) invites audiences to experience Shakespeare in a new way with the Summer 2026 Bar(d) Crawl, a three-part performance series staged at popular venues throughout Ithaca. The Bar(d) Crawl will feature three free, immersive nights of scenes, songs, and sonnets performed at various bars in downtown Ithaca. The series concludes on Saturday, August 2 at a ... Read More
The Fall Creek Brass Band is creating an original musical. Step into the hidden world of the Brassquatch, a legendary forest-dwelling community with a sound as big as their footprints. When our young hero fails his coming-of-age ritual, he’s thrust into an unexpected journey to discover who he is, where he belongs, and what it truly means to find your ... Read More
Free/donation-based, easy, accessible, family-friendly yoga at DeWitt park. No class when it rains or gets above 88F. Bring your own mat/blanket, and water, chair if preferred. Wednesdays July 15-August 5.
Join us on our lovely porch for free ice cream and socializing! These events take place on Thursday evenings, and can easily coincide with attending the free and family-friendly Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series on the Commons. This event focuses on high school aged students, but all are welcome!
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
MIXed Media Sessions: produced by MIX Art Gallery, Ithaca, is proud to be back for Ithaca’s Gallery Night, August 7th - and this time, we're taking it outside! Find us on the Ithaca Commons near Center Ithaca, by the fountain from 5-8 pm. (*Rain location: Bernie Milton Pavilion) Tonight is all live art. We're opening with live jazz from Drew ... Read More
Join us Friday, August 7th for an evening celebrating the power of art and music to bring people together. From 5–8 PM, explore the work of Angel Hernandez, whose mixed-media exhibition is deeply influenced by his Puerto Rican heritage, New York roots, street art, music, and contemporary culture. His bold, layered work tells stories of identity, community, and resilience through ... Read More
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