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SUMMARY:Trans Center Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center.  \nYou can find the book here \nAll book club attendees will receive a 10% coupon for one in-store purchase. Mention the Ithaca Trans Center giftcard to get your copy for free!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/trans-center-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Pride Festival - Opening Events
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ithaca Pride Alliance on the Commons as we kick off Pride Weekend with our Opening Events on Friday\, June 13th from 3-10pm!  Live music from 3-6pm\, Opening Ceremonies from 6-7pm then dance the night away at our All-Ages Pride Dance Party from 7-10pm at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local resources and organizations will be tabling throughout the event. Stop by our Affirmation Station to get all decked out in Pride Gear\, grab your Pride Tees from the Sunny Days booth\, and get information about all of the Ithaca Pride Events happening all weekend long at the IPA booth! Accessibility FAQs and up-to-date information available at https://www.ithacapridealliance.org/ithaca-pride
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-pride-festival-opening-events/
LOCATION:Bernie Milton Pavilion\, 100 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14845
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Claire Drucker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a poetry reading with Claire Drucker!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/poetry-reading-with-claire-drucker/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T200000
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Pride Festival - Pride In The Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ithaca Pride Alliance for Pride In the Park on Saturday\, June 14.  Our signature\, full day celebration of community\, visibility and joy!   \nExplore local vendors\, delicious food\, community resources\, family-friendly activities and a full day of stage performances (we have two stages this year).   The festival spans Dewitt Park and extends along the 300\, 200 & 100 blocks of N Cayuga Street as well as the Bernie Milton Pavilion.   We look forward to celebrating with you! \nEvent Hours:\nAccess Hours: 10:00 – 12:00 (No amplified music)\nGeneral Park Hours & Dewitt Stage: 12:00 – 6:00 pm\nBernie Milton Stage 3:00 – 8:00 PM\nAccessibility FAQs and up-to-date information available at https://www.ithacapridealliance.org/ithaca-pride
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-pride-festival-pride-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Dewitt Park\, 102 E Court Street\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour @ Dewitt Park Stage
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate PRIDE with the Ithaca Pride Alliance and join Drag Story Hour @ Dewitt Park Stage ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/drag-story-hour-dewitt-park-stage/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
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SUMMARY:Loud & Proud - Live Singing Drag Brunch
DESCRIPTION:What a better way to start off your Pride Sunday than with some live singing by some local drag artists (right around the corner from the festival) at K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub on State St? Fuel up for the festival day with some delicious food (& drinks!) brought to you by the K-House café partner – Farm to Feast – while we entertain you! \nThe show will feature 6 drag artists singing LIVE – bringing together the love of drag\, the magic of live music at K-House\, and delicious local food from Farm to Feast to celebrate Ithaca Pride. \nTickets: $20 in advance\, $25 at the door. \nFor more info – stay connected on our socials!\n@justalex.drag | @khousekaraoke
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/loud-proud-live-singing-drag-brunch/
LOCATION:K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Just Alex":MAILTO:justalexdrag@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Abolition of White Democracy Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Description written by host\, Ashley Cake:  I’ve been threatening to do a community read of Abolition of White Democracy for some years now\, and the time is finally nigh. Georgia at Ithaca Writing Studio is gonna host\, and I’m asking $30 for six meetups\, $20 for the Writing Studio and $10 for me. I’m capping it at 10 participants for space and “let’s take it easy” reasons and I’m asking for folks who are local\, can commit to reading the book and coming to all 6 Monday evening meetings\, and ideally are living that white democracy life. What do i mean? You check a majority of these boxes: \n– you are a person of pallor (and not defensive or penitential about it) \n– You have a liberal arts education with at least a BA \n– You have a vehicle (maybe two\, lease ok) \n– You own your home (maybe two\, with mortgage ok) \n– you have investment accounts (IRA\, 401k\, mutual funds\, CDs\, etc) \n– you have life insurance  \n– you are registered to vote as either a Democrat or a Republican \n– You serve(d) on boards and/or commissions (foundations\, PTAs\, not for profits\, city/county/state appointments\, etc. mutual aid doesn’t count) \n– Relatively high earning (80k – 200k/year) \n– Manager or C-suite for most of your career \n– Broadly familiar with North Atlantic political and social histories and thinkers of race & class (especially W.E.B. Dubois\, Karl Marx\, Michel Foucault\, James Baldwin\, Thomas Jefferson\, Alexis de Tocqueville\, Malcolm X\, et. al.) \nI won’t turn away anyone who wants to commit to the reading group (up to ten participants)\, but you will get the most out of this conversation if you’re navigating racial capitalism without too much trouble. I can make a PDF of the book available for free and everyone should read it\, and participants should be able to order copies through our independent bookstores and pay full price. \nI believe white democracy is white people’s problem because we built it with our ambitions and maintain it with our participation. I believe it’s possible for white folks to unravel these genocidal structures\, and there’s no better time than now. \nBio: Ashley Cake was born and raised in Ithaca\, NY and has been a lifelong service worker in the hospitality industry\, most recently owning and operating The Watershed & The Downstairs. She is an award-winning labor and public safety advocate\, serving on the boards of organizations from Ithaca Underground to Alternatives Federal Credit Union. In her academic career\, Ashley has written and taught extensively on Enwhitenment European philosophy — particularly Soren Kierkegaard and Lacanian psychoanalysis — as well as comparative religion — particularly American social justice and liberationist histories. Her current praxis seeks to work the critical junctures of abolition\, emergent strategies of care and transformative justice\, which is to say: Land Back & Reparations.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/abolition-of-white-democracy-reading-group/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:ithaca writing studio\, 1729 Slaterville rd\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Show Tunes Singalong!
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with and supporting Ithaca Pride Alliance — an evening of music\, laughter\, and community in celebration of Pride Month. Enjoy wine\, cheese\, and other delicious refreshments while belting out your favorite show tunes\, cheering on local talent\, and finding joy and community among friends and allies. Led by local musicians Kristin Zaryski\, Mary Malaney\, and Mark Lawrence – come as you are or dressed as your favorite character from screen or stage!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/show-tunes-singalong/2026-06-17/1/
LOCATION:St. Luke Lutheran Church\, 109 Oak Ave\, Ithaca\, NY 14850\, 109 Oak Ave\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Luke Lutheran Church":MAILTO:communications@stlukeithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
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SUMMARY:LET’S READ + TALK ABOUT CLIMATE - CLIMATE LIT DISCUSSION GROUP
DESCRIPTION:Join our community-led conversation about climate change\, as we discuss Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson! \nClimate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month.  \nBook club attendees get a 10% coupon for (1) purchase!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/lets-read-talk-about-climate-climate-lit-discussion-group-6/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T113000
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SUMMARY:Children's Storytelling Event - Morning Magic Tales: Rediscovering the Classics and Foundation of Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy morning of intergenerational storytelling! \nThis event is designed not just for children\, but for “big people” too\, because at heart we never really grow up\, offering a chance to rediscover the enduring wisdom and beautiful nostalgia found in classic children’s literature and beloved fairytales. Each session includes a compelling retelling of a foundational story\, and sometimes followed by a quick\, hands-on workshop or activity that allows children to creatively engage with the story’s theme and/or create their own. It’s an opportunity for a moment of wonder and creativity together.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/childrens-storytelling-event-morning-magic-tales-rediscovering-the-classics-and-foundation-of-stories-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T170000
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CREATED:20260318T194149Z
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour at The Strand Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to YAPPY HOUR at The Strand Cafe! \nJoin us every 4th Wednesday from March–October | 4–7PM for drinks\, dog-friendly vibes\, and pup social time! \nBring your furry friends to mix\, mingle\, and make new besties 🐕 \nEven better? 50% of proceeds benefit Stay Wild Rescue — every sip supports animals in need. \nDrinks for you. Social hour for them. A great cause for all. 🐶
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yappy-hour-at-the-strand-cafe/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:the strand cafe\, 324 E. State St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Strand Cafe":MAILTO:hello@thestrandithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, socialize\, get to know some adoptable pets from Stay Wild Resue.  We will have drink specials\, pet games\, treats and more.  All well-behaved pets are welcome to join.  Help us support Stay Wild Resue with 50% of all Strands proceeds go to Stay Wild Rescue.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yappy-hour/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Canopy By Hilton\, 324 E. State St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="canopy":MAILTO:kathy.taylor@baywoodhotels.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
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SUMMARY:"The Architecture of the Self": A Summer Somatic Series
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nTeaching Ithaca Wellness Launches “The Architecture of the Self”: A Summer Somatic Series\nITHACA\, NY — Local educator and wellness coach Alison Rawlins\, founder of Teaching Ithaca Wellness\, LLC\, is proud to announce a new 8-part workshop series\, “The Architecture of the Self\,” running Sunday afternoons from July 19 through September 6.\nAt the heart of this series is the debut of the Concentric Boundaries curriculum—a somatic guide designed to help participants move past intellectualized “rules” and into the felt-sense reality of their personal space. By framing emotional and professional security through architectural metaphors\, Rawlins invites the community to rebuild their internal infrastructure with kindness and clarity.\nA Somatic Sunday Rhythm Each session takes place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Rawlins’ home studio in Ithaca. The afternoons are structured to facilitate deep transition:\nThe Welcome Circle: Setting the architectural theme.\nThe Snack & Shift: A light nourishment break to move from “thinking” to “sensing.”\nArtistic Exploration: Hands-on creative work to map the internal self.\nClosing: Integrating the blueprint before the week begins.\nThe Summer Schedule:\nJuly 19: Part 1 – The Foundation\nJuly 26: Part 2 – The Threshold\nAugust 2: Part 3 – The Windows (THINK Filter)\nAugust 9: Part 4 – The Observation Deck\nAugust 16: Part 5 – Tapestries & Bivouacs\nAugust 23: Part 6 – Clarity is Kindness\nAugust 30: Part 7 – Conflict as a Gateway\nSeptember 6: Part 8 – The Renovation Blueprint\nLogistics & Materials Participants are encouraged to bring a dedicated journal and a sketchbook specifically for this course to document their somatic evolution. While the workshops are held in a cozy home environment\, Rawlins notes with a wink that her “curious dogs” will be safely contained so the group can focus on the work at hand.\nInvestment:\nFull 8-Week Blueprint: $100 suggested donation (Includes weekly coaching check-ins).\nA La Carte: $10–$35 suggested donation per session.\nAbout Teaching Ithaca Wellness\, LLC: Teaching Ithaca Wellness provides mindfulness-based art curriculum and therapeutic coaching to the Ithaca community\, focusing on empowering individuals through creative expression and boundary work.\nContact: Alison Rawlins Teaching Ithaca Wellness\, LLC teachingithacawellness.com (607) 280-4538\nwww.teachingithacawellness.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-architecture-of-the-self-a-summer-somatic-series/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:the House of S Corn\, 209 South Corn Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="TeachingIthacaWellness.com":MAILTO:alisonrawlins@teachingithacawellness.com
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