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SUMMARY:Disney's Frozen Jr.
DESCRIPTION:A beloved story of true love and acceptance between sisters\, Frozen JR. brings to life the emotional relationship and epic journey of Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger\, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of memorable characters and loaded with magic\, adventure\, and plenty of humor\, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! \nPerformance Schedule:\nFriday\, August 1 at 10 am & noon\nSaturday\, August 2 at 10 am & noon\nSunday\, August 3 at noon \nDisney’s Frozen Jr. will take place indoors\, on the Niederkorn stage.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/disneys-frozen-jr/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Gallery Night - First Friday of Every Month
DESCRIPTION:ITHACA GALLERY NIGHT \nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 6\, 2026\n5:00–8:00 PM\nDOWNTOWN ITHACA \nIthaca Gallery Night is a walkable evening of art openings and cultural experiences throughout Downtown Ithaca. On the first Friday\, galleries\, studios\, and creative spaces open their doors for the public to explore exhibitions\, meet artists\, and experience the city’s arts community in one cohesive night. \nThis event is part of First Friday Ithaca Gallery Night openings.\nPlease visit www.ithacagallerynight.com\nto see all participating locations and current event details. \nFollow along and share your experience using:\n#ithacagallerynight1 #downtownithaca #visitithaca \nFacebook Event Link
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/gallery-night-ithaca-first-friday-of-every-month/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T210000
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SUMMARY:K-HOUSE Karaoke at Lot 10
DESCRIPTION:🎤✨ K-HOUSE Karaoke K-Pop-Up at Lot 10 Ithaca—Now Fridays AND Saturdays! ✨🎤\nYou asked for more… so we’re giving you MORE! 🔥 This summer\, the K-FAM is KJ-ing every Friday AND Saturday night downstairs at Lot 10. 💜🎶 \n🎙️ Same crew. Same K-HOUSE magic. New downtown stage.\n📍 106 S. Cayuga Street (Lot 10 – downstairs)\n🗓️ Fridays & Saturdays all summer\n⏰ Starting at 9PM\n🎤 Hosted by your favorite KJs \nLet’s light up downtown Ithaca with that K-HOUSE energy. Come sing\, dance\, and party with us all summer long! 🌟 \n👉 Follow us: @khousekaraoke @lot10ithaca\nwww.khousekaraoke.com\nwww.facebook.com/khousekaraoke\nwww.instagram.com/khousekaraoke \nEvery week Friday and Saturday 9pm-1am until the end of August and just skipping August 9th.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/k-house-karaoke-at-lot-10/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Lot 10\, 106 S. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T160000
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Free community-based yoga in the park for all\, children and families welcomed! Join our outdoor yoga series for all levels & people in Ithaca parks this summer. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, come move\, breathe\, and connect with our community. Bring a mat or towel\, water\, and sunscreen.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/yoga-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Be Bodfiful":MAILTO:info@bebodiful.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T210000
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SUMMARY:ABCs of Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn about Brazil but don’t know where to start? Come to the ABCs of Brazil to learn more through art\, music and movement! There will be an art gallery featuring local artists\, live Bossa Nova jazz music by Date Night\, movement and music demonstrations by Ithaca Capoeira including a community roda\, along with a farm pop up bar featuring sober and boozy beverages by Open Spaces Cider. This is a free community event!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/abcs-of-brazil/
LOCATION:Hair Color Art\, 112 W Green St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Latino Civic Assocation of Tompkins County":MAILTO:OSPINAYEN@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T150000
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CREATED:20250317T132115Z
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SUMMARY:Circus Culture All Things Circus Camp Session 2 (8-14yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Spend ten days playing games and learning circus techniques such as static trapeze\, juggling\, group acrobatics\, rolling globe\, aerial fabric\, tight wire\, hooping\, flower sticks\, diabolo\, storytelling\, and more. Bring it all together with a casual show for friends and family on the last day. All levels welcome and students are invited to sign up for multiple weeks if they are interested in a truly circusy summer. Those new to circus and those with circus experience are both welcome and will be met where they are! All campers receive a Circus Culture t-shirt! August 11-15 AND August 18-22. Camp hours are 9am-3pm with flexible drop off from 8:30-9am.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/circus-culture-all-things-circus-camp-session-2-8-14yrs/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:Circus Culture\, 116 W Green St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circus Culture":MAILTO:info@hupstatecircus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T191500
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Write Blackout Love Poems
DESCRIPTION:Poet and screenwriter Lee Cotman will guide participants in creating their own “blackout” love poems from a variety of un-romantic source texts (e.g.\, junk mail and meeting minutes). In a blackout poem\, the writer chooses an existing document and obscures all but a few selected words; the remaining words create the poem. This process puts the writer in direct conversation\, not only with the words on the page\, but with the historical context\, power structures\, and biases underlying their chosen text. \nThis workshop will begin with a brief discussion of the form and what makes a blackout poem effective\, with examples by celebrated Black and Indigenous writers. We will then transition into a three-step\, generative writing exercise\, and close with an opportunity to share your draft. Open to writers of all ages and experience levels! See more for sponsors.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-how-to-write-blackout-love-poems/
LOCATION:Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County\, 110 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250805T042353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T042353Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Trans/Queer Poetics of Self-Making
DESCRIPTION:How can queer poets use their work to define and redefine themselves? In this 1 hour workshop with Amir McClam\, participants will explore poetry as a queer (non-normative) method of self-creation. Together we will study the work of June Jordan and KB Brookins\, consider what we have to learn from them\, and produce original writing. Through communal discussion\, self-reflection\, and guided prompts\, participants will practice writing their own poems asserting who they are or wish to be. Because the concept of queerness isn’t limited to sexual/romantic orientation or gender identity\, participants do not have to personally identify as LGBTQ+ to find value in this workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work back to the group at the end\, if they so choose. Sincere thanks to our sponsors! See more on our website.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-trans-queer-poetics-of-self-making/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T163000
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SUMMARY:Morris Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Morris is an English dance tradition that marks the turning of the seasons with joyful music\, colorful costumes\, bells and ribbons\, flashing hankies\, clashing sticks\, swords\, and garlands. These dances have been done since before Shakespeare’s time.  \nThe Bassett St Hounds Morris team from Syracuse is 40 years old this summer and we are celebrating with our friends. Eight teams from New York and New England will be performing in Watkins Glen and Ithaca on August 16 and 17.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/morris-dancers-2/
LOCATION:Dewitt Park\, 102 E Court Street\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bassett St Hounds Morris Dancers":MAILTO:suzgalbraith@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
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CREATED:20250724T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T185920Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Latino Civic Association Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County for summer afternoon on the lake! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a beautiful day of music and community. All are welcome! This year is not a potluck\, and instead we will be enjoying food courtesy of the LCA by local Latino owned business yxi’s Arepa y Gordita. \n Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County annual picnic\n Saturday\, August 16\, 2025\n 2 PM to 6 PM\nStuart Park large pavilion\n this event was made possible in part by a grant from the Tompkins County tourism program \nLa Tompkins.org
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/annual-latino-civic-association-picnic/
LOCATION:Stewart Park\, 1 James Gibbs Drive\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Latino Civic Assocation of Tompkins County":MAILTO:OSPINAYEN@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250806T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T164325Z
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SUMMARY:Morris Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Morris is an English dance tradition that marks the turning of the seasons with joyful music\, colorful costumes\, bells and ribbons\, flashing hankies\, clashing sticks\, swords and garlands. These dances have been done since before Shakespeare’s time.  \nThe Bassett St. Hounds team from Syracuse is forty years old this summer and we’re celebrating with our friends.  \nOn August 16 and 17\, we are hosting seven other Morris teams from New York and New England and performing in Watkins Glen and Ithaca.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/morris-dancers/
LOCATION:Ithaca Commons\, E. State Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Bassett St Hounds Morris Dancers":MAILTO:suzgalbraith@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250820T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T184408Z
UID:10004949-1755712800-1757106000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Pocket Bandits Live
DESCRIPTION:Experience Ithaca’s favorite emerging progressive funk-fusion trio\, Pocket Bandits! Hear Joe\, Simon\, and Sam lead an evening of original material and surprise covers in the barrel room at Liquid State Brewing Co in Downtown Ithaca.\nThey’ll be joined throughout the night by a host of special guest musicians including Micheal Schuler\, Emmett Scott\, R.Aaron Walters and many more!\nCheck out Liquidstatebeer.com/events for more information.\n$15/PWYC
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/pocket-bandits-live/
LOCATION:Liquid State Brewery\, 620 W. Green St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liquid State Brewery":MAILTO:art@liquidstatebeer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250721T152633Z
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SUMMARY:THE PARTS OF HIM I KEPT: THE GIFTS OF MY FATHERS MADNESS
DESCRIPTION:Join Natasha Williams with Sandra Sorensen (Executive Director of NAMI Finger Lakes) for a conversation on the power of storytelling to help make sense of caring for those with mental illness \nTHE PARTS OF HIM I KEPT: The Gifts of My Father’s Madness\, is an intimate account of a daughter’s coming of age in the face of her father’s schizophrenic unraveling. Williams investigates the limits of our medical and cultural understanding of schizophrenia while chronicling the shared burden and benefits of caring for a mentally ill family member.  \nIn the tradition of Michael Greenberg’s Hurry Down Sunshine and Robert Kolker’s Hidden Valley Road\, The parts of Him I Kept asks us to consider the ways mental illness is as much a social issue as it is a biological condition.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-parts-of-him-i-kept-the-gifts-of-my-fathers-madness/
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:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250813T181344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T181344Z
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SUMMARY:The Business of Art
DESCRIPTION:Led by Gladys Brangman\, this workshop will focus on the often-overlooked aspects of making a living as an artist — the practical\, strategic\, and business-related elements that many creatives don’t think about when trying to sell their work. Gladys is on CAP’s board and is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Business Leaders of Colors\, an organization that has helped reshape Ithaca’s business landscape through equity and leadership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-business-of-art/
LOCATION:Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County\, 110 N. Tioga Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250813T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T140432Z
UID:10004901-1755882000-1755891000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:PROS Journeys: Stories in Art
DESCRIPTION:Tompkins County Whole Health invites the community to join us for an evening of reflection and celebration on Friday\, August 22nd\, from 5:00pm-7:30pm\, at our Mental Health Services Building at 201 E. Green St. (downtown Ithaca). “PROS Journeys: Stories in Art” will showcase mixed media artwork by individuals engaged in personal growth with the PROS program. This event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/pros-journeys-stories-in-art/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="tompkins county whole health":MAILTO:hsanford@tompkins-co.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250813T181719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T181719Z
UID:10004903-1755957600-1755961200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: Inciting Poetry: Writing with Revolutionary Lineage Towards Revolutionary Futures
DESCRIPTION:With Aishvarya Arora. What can contemporary poets teach us about surviving the multiple social and political crises of our current moment? As importantly\, what can they teach us about creating and nurturing the new worlds that will emerge from these moments? Taking guidance from writers like Naomi Shihab Nye\, Hala Alyan\, Franny Choi\, Ross Gay\, Danez Smith\, and others\, in this generative workshop we’ll read\, discuss\, and write together to consider how elements of poetic craft can urge us towards interrogation and action. Together\, we’ll reach for Jericho Brown’s definition of a successful poem: one that “begins a new way of living” in its reader. A program of the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/workshop-inciting-poetry-writing-with-revolutionary-lineage-towards-revolutionary-futures/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Arts Partnership":MAILTO:info@artspartner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250812T162332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T162332Z
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SUMMARY:ERICA ROSE EBERHART - DIMINISHED
DESCRIPTION:Join local author Erica Rose Eberhart in conversation with Wren Cotrone for the release of her novel Diminished \nAuthor bio:\nErica Rose Eberhart is a neurodivergent\, disabled writer of queer characters\, dragons\, girls who grow feathers\, and boys who become trees. She resides in the Finger Lakes of New York with her partner and child\, and has sampled landscape inspiration from her time living near mountain ranges of New York\, Pennsylvania\, and Virginia. Having written stories since she could string a sentence together\, she now focuses primarily on young adult and adult fantasy\, as well as whimsical personal essays.\nErica dabbles in many creative pursuits such as embroidery\, crochet\, painting and baking\, but writing is her first love. She has a BA and MA in English\, as well as a copyediting certification. Erica has worked with words her entire life\, whether at libraries\, bookstores\, or as a communications and technical editor for the federal government\, periodicals\, and novels. Her writing has appeared in Bella Grace Magazine and her debut novel\, Tarnished\, released in January 2025. The Elder Tree Trilogy is her first trilogy. \nSynopsis:\nA queen haunted by ghosts. A dragon cursed in human skin. A kingdom on the brink of war.  \nIn the aftermath of her father’s death\, Queen Greer stands at the edge of grief and revelation. Magic—once forbidden—has returned to Wimleigh\, but so have enemies. When a prophetic funeral warns of rising death\, it sets into motion a chain of events that will test the mettle of queens\, heirs\, and warriors alike.\nAs Greer grapples with panic attacks and the vengeful ghost of her father\, her sister\, Caitriona\, struggles under the weight of monstrous expectations. Bearing horns\, scales\, and the voice of a dragon in her mind\, Caitriona must lead a secret mission with Ailith MacCree—now a royal guard—north to find a lost prince who could stop a war—if he’s willing to fight.\nBut treachery weaves through the forests\, poisons creep in\, and fae assassins lurk in the shadows. With kingdoms falling to darkness\, an ancient tree bleeding out its final life\, and bonds shattered by betrayal\, Wimleigh’s hope rests on a dragon no longer afraid to rise. \nWhen magic is reborn and monsters wear crowns\, who dares to lead the charge?
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/erica-rose-eberhart-diminished/
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:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250721T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T152700Z
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SUMMARY:CHILD OF LIGHT - JESI BENDER
DESCRIPTION:esi Bender is an artist from Upstate New York.  She is the author of two novels\, Child of Light and The Book of the Last Word\, the play Kinderkrankenhaus\, and a poetry collection Dangerous Women.  In her free time\, she runs KERNPUNKT Press\, a home for experimental writing. www.jesibender.com  \nSynopsis – Thirteen-year-old Ambrétte Memenon has lived her entire life estranged from her family. After a series of financial failures\, they reunite in upstate NY in the Spring of 1896. Together in the new house but basically strangers\, Ambrétte endeavors to connect to her parents through their interests: Spiritualism for her Maman and electricity for her Papa.  In her pursuit\, Ambrétte is drawn into a deep abyss of the unknown as she learns more about both death and the invisible pulse of the human spirit. \nThis event will be a reading and conversation with moderator Jen Savran Kelly.  We will discuss experimental literature\, upstate New York history\, Spiritualism\, and the beginnings of electrical engineering.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/child-of-light-jesi-bender/
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:20250827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250821T182825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T182825Z
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SUMMARY:REACH Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:REACH Medical\, located at 1001 West Seneca Street\, is hosting a Donation Drive. At our low threshold medical office in Ithaca\, we started a donation room to help meet some of the needs of the people we serve. From hygiene products\, to seasonal and weather appropriate clothing\, to blankets\, and beyond- community support is priceless in meeting some of these needs.\nIf you are doing any end of summer cleaning\, please keep us in mind!\nWe also have an Amazon Wish List if you’re interested in some of the other items that would support some of our most vulnerable community members.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/reach-donation-drive/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="REACH Medical":MAILTO:avergari@reachmed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250901T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T195400Z
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Build: Pathways to Apprenticeship Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Pathways to Apprenticeship program equips individuals with the resources\, training\, and confidence to launch successful careers in the construction industry. This 11-week PAID training program offers a comprehensive blend of hands-on experience\, classroom learning\, and direct engagement with local unions. The program runs Monday through Thursday\, from 3pm to 8pm. \nSee if this program is a good fit for you at one of the upcoming informational sessions.  \nSeptember 3rd at 3:30pm- In person at the Tompkins County Public Library or join us virtually (link provided via email following registration) \nREGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HH5qIrj5Ql2-9Z4w9_gZ8Q#/registration  \nCan’t make it to either session? Reach out to Mira Kuroyedov  mirak@ithacaareaed.org for more information.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/tompkins-build-pathways-to-apprenticeship-information-session/
LOCATION:Tompkins County Public Library\, 101 E. Green Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tompkins County Workforce Development":MAILTO:workforcetraining@tompkins-co.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250814T165423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165423Z
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SUMMARY:Bad Books\, by Sharyn Rothstein at the Kitchen Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein\nDirected by Emily Jackson \nWhat wouldn’t you do to protect your child? \nAfter her teenage son brings home a “vile” book\, a mother declares war against her local library\, setting off a chain reaction of unimaginable consequences. This blistering dark dramedy takes on censorship and parenthood with hilarity and heart. \nDon’t miss your chance to see the play everyone will be arguing about.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/bad-books-by-sharyn-rothstein-at-the-kitchen-theatre-company/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Kitchen Theatre Company\, 417 W State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kitchen Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@kitchentheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250819T142605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T142605Z
UID:10004933-1756987200-1757005200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:"Imaginary Landscapes"
DESCRIPTION:Featuring paintings and fiber art by Barbara Behrmann and paintings by Katrina Morse\, “Imaginary Landscapes” is a point of departure for exploring the ways in which various design elements come together to suggest something both familiar and unknown. \nThe show will run from September 4–28. An opening reception will be held on Friday\, September 5\, 5–8 pm.  \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/imaginary-landscapes/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250813T170143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T170143Z
UID:10004902-1757077200-1757089800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Finger Lakes\, in collaboration with WE ACT\, an environmental justice group from West Harlem\, is excited to offer: “Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations”\, a FREE\, in-person training designed for citizen-based nonprofits working in environmental and social justice across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier.\nWith federal funding increasingly uncertain\, it’s more important than ever to build a strong foundation in grant writing. This workshop is designed to cover the fundamentals of identifying prospective funders and crafting grant proposals through introductory-level guidance and strategies. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n– Finding state-level and private funding opportunities\n– Identifying and connecting with potential donors\n– Refining your organization’s elevator pitch \nRegister at tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/grant-writing-tips-for-funding-from-foundations/
LOCATION:Tompkins County Public Library\, 101 E. Green Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Finger Lakes":MAILTO:info@sustainablefingerlakes.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T010000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250902T144550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T144550Z
UID:10004967-1757106000-1757120400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:K-HOUSE Karaoke K-Pop-Up at Lot 10 Ithaca - Fridays AND Saturdays thru the Fall Semester!
DESCRIPTION:🎤✨ K-HOUSE Karaoke K-Pop-Up at Lot 10 Ithaca – Fridays AND Saturdays thru the Fall Semester! ✨🎤\nYou asked for more… so we’re giving you MORE! 🔥 The K-FAM will be KJ-ing every Friday AND Saturday night downstairs at Lot 10. 💜🎶\n🎙️ Same crew. Same K-HOUSE magic. New downtown stage.\n📍 106 S. Cayuga Street (Lot 10 – downstairs)\n🗓️ Fridays & Saturdays\n⏰ Starting at 9PM – Starting time may vary week to week. Be sure to stay updated on Instagram and Facebook!\n👉 Follow us: @khousekaraoke @lot10ithaca \nLet’s light up downtown Ithaca with that K-HOUSE energy. Come sing\, dance\, and party with us! 🌟\nTag your karaoke crew and let’s make it a night. 🎤🎉
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/k-house-karaoke-k-pop-up-at-lot-10-ithaca-fridays-and-saturdays-thru-the-fall-semester/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Lot 10\, 106 S. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250909T141649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T141649Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club - Neither Wolf Nor Dog
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Buffalo Street Books with author Kent Nerburn for a book club discussion of Neither Wolf Nor Dog!   \nBook club titles are 10% off at BSB!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-club-neither-wolf-nor-dog/
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:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250813T140356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T140356Z
UID:10004900-1757440800-1757448000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:LLC Formation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive and hands-on workshop where a local attorney will walk you through the steps to create an LLC in real time. Workshop attendees can expect to file for their LLC during this workshop\, and walk away with all of the information they will need to finish the formation process and maintain their LLC. \nRegister at: https://forms.gle/tw6Nuzv8dJzaMCcR9
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/llc-formation-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Law Office of Serenna L. McCloud\, Esq.\, PLLC\, 310 N. Aurora St.\, 2nd Floor\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Law Office of Serenna L. McCloud%2C Esq.%2C PLLC":MAILTO:assistant@slmesq.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250909T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170315Z
UID:10005024-1757613600-1757620800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Jesse Collins Quartet @ Ithaca Beer Taproom\, SEP. 11 from 6-8pm (No cover!)
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Collins Quartet plays live at Ithaca Beer Taproom this Thursday\, Sep. 11\, from 6-8pm. There is no cover charge for this event\, and we are family and dog friendly. Join us every Thursday at The Taproom\, located at 122 Ithaca Beer Drive\, for live music and delicious food.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/jesse-collins-quartet-ithaca-beer-taproom-sep-11-from-6-8pm-no-cover/
LOCATION:Ithaca Beer Taproom\, 122 Ithaca Beer Drive\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Beer Co.":MAILTO:sarahenid13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250908T222904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T222904Z
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Fridays at CSMA
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA\, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model\, come join our non-instructed\, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/figure-drawing-fridays-at-csma-8/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250903T183740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T183740Z
UID:10005004-1758096000-1760893200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:LCA presents "Hispanic Heritage Month"
DESCRIPTION:Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County Celebrates 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month with a Full Schedule of Community Events\nThe Latino Civic Association (LCA) of Tompkins County is proud to announce its 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration\, featuring a series of engaging events throughout September\, October\, and November. Now more than ever\, building community is essential\, and the LCA is dedicated to providing opportunities for social\, cultural\, educational\, and civic connection for the Latino community and beyond.\nThe LCA is an all-volunteer organization committed to serving the Latino community of Tompkins County by offering a platform for cultural expression and community engagement. This year’s lineup includes story times\, art exhibitions\, drag performances\, puppet shows\, and community festivals — each designed to celebrate heritage\, creativity\, and connection. \n2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Event Schedule: \nFriday\, September 19th – Spanish Story Time\nRhymes\, songs\, stories\, and crafts for families.\nFree | 5:00–6:00 PM\nCommunity School of Music & Arts\, 330 E. State St\, Ithaca\, NY \nSaturday\, September 27th – Family-Friendly Drag Performance\nCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with talented performers from the Upstate region.\nGeneral Tickets: $10 | Two shows: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM | Reserve your seats\nThe Kitchen Theatre\, 417 W. State St\, Ithaca\, NY \nFriday\, October 3rd – Opening Reception of Latine Group Exhibition\nMeet the artists\, buy art\, enjoy appetizers.\nFree | 5:00–8:00 PM\nCommunity School of Music & Arts\, 330 E. State St\, Ithaca\, NY \nSaturday\, October 4th – 18+ Drag Performance and Burlesque\nCelebrate art in drag and burlesque during Hispanic Heritage Month. Doors open early for drinks and to meet LCA.\nGeneral Tickets: $30 | Students: $15 | 7:30–9:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)\nThe Kitchen Theatre\, 417 W. State St\, Ithaca\, NY \nSunday\, October 5th – Fourth Annual Heritage Fiesta\nArtisans\, performers\, musicians\, food vendors\, and nonprofit organizations supporting the community.\nFree | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM\nPress Bay Parking Lot\, 118 W. Green St\, Ithaca\, NY \nSaturday\, October 18th – Leonor & Lilypad Puppet Show\nAll ages welcome to enjoy storytelling through puppetry in Spanish.\nPay what you can | Two shows: 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM\nThe Kitchen Theatre\, 417 W. State St\, Ithaca\, NY\nSunday\, October 19th – Leonor Puppet Show \nAll ages welcome to enjoy storytelling through puppetry in Spanish.\nPay what you can | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Reserve your seats\nThe Kitchen Theatre\, 417 W. State St\, Ithaca\, NY \nFriday\, November 7th – First Friday Gallery Reception of Latine Group Exhibition\nMeet the artists\, buy art\, enjoy appetizers.\nFree | 5:00–8:00 PM \nCommunity School of Music & Arts\, 330 E. State St\, Ithaca\, NY\nFriday\, November 21st – Closing Reception of Latine Group Exhibition\nMeet the artists and celebrate the conclusion of the exhibition.\nFree | 5:00–7:00 PM\nCommunity School of Music & Arts\, 330 E. State St\, Ithaca\, NY \nCine Con Cultura Films happening throughout the month.  \nTo learn more go to LCATOMPKINS.ORG \n“Hispanic Heritage Month is a vital time to come together\, celebrate our culture\, and strengthen community bonds\,” says Yen Ospina. “We’re thrilled to offer a variety of events that highlight the incredible talent and creativity within our local Latino community.”\nThese programs have been in part sponsored by: The Kitchen Theatre\, Community School of Music & Art\, GIAC\, Park Foundation.\nThese programs are made possible\, in part\, with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program from the New York State Council on the Arts\, with the support of the office of the Governor and NYS Legislature\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County.\nFor more information about events\, tickets\, and the Latino Civic Association\, visit LCATOMPKINS.ORG
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/lca-presents-hispanic-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Downtown Ithaca\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Latino Civic Assocation of Tompkins County":MAILTO:OSPINAYEN@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T050245
CREATED:20250909T141713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T141713Z
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SUMMARY:CLIMATE LIT. DISCUSSION - LET'S READ + TALK ABOUT CLIMATE
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Buffalo Street Books for community discussions about climate change\, seen through fiction and non-fiction books!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/climate-lit-discussion-lets-read-talk-about-climate/
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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