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SUMMARY:Queer Horror Book Club - Grey Dog
DESCRIPTION:A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on Grey Dog\, led by BSB staff member Anamarie. \nBook club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/queer-horror-book-club-grey-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:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
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SUMMARY:Black and White and…
DESCRIPTION:In their show\, Black and White and…\, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract\, graphic and representational pieces.\n
The show will run from April 30 through May 24\, 2026.  Opening reception Friday\, May 1 from\n5–8pm.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/black-and-white-and/
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:20260430T173000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Why Our Moral Views Keep Changing with Audun Dahl
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor of Psychology\, Audun Dahl in conversation with colleague David Pizarro\, to celebrate the launch of his new book!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-launch-why-our-moral-views-keep-changing-with-audun-dahl/
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:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
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SUMMARY:LATIN DANCE CLASS @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS 2-6PM\n🗓️ Thursday\, April 30th | ⏰ 6–7 PM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Sliding scale $10-$20 | 👤 14+ | Beginner Friendly \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nMove and learn Latin dance during Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture celebration. \n💵 Sliding scale (cash or Venmo)\n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/latin-dance-class-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
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SUMMARY:Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical
DESCRIPTION:Get a sneak peak of Fall Creek Brass Band’s new original musical! We’ll share a selection of scenes and songs from Brassquatch! and round out the evening with some classic Fall Creek tunes.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/brassquatch-the-fall-creek-brass-band-musical/
LOCATION:The Cherry Arts\, 102 Cherry st.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fall":MAILTO:gessejottlieb@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
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SUMMARY:My Father and the Silver King Launch: Gail Holst-Warhaft
DESCRIPTION:My Father and the Silver King…………… Gail Holst-Warhaft \nHe ran away from home in the East End of London when he was seven years old. He lived on the streets\, joining a gang of child pickpockets and at nine went to sea as a ‘ship’s boy.’ After a grueling trip around Cape Horn\, he returned to London and found a job in a bicycle shop. When one of the first motor cars in London was brought in for repair\, he fell in love with it. By the time he was a teenager\, he had become a chauffeur and driving instructor for coachmen and butlers whose employers wanted to own a car\, often driving customers to the Music Halls and theaters. A favorite melodrama of his day was The Silver King\, a play in which the wronged hero is redeemed after he makes a fortune in a silver mine in South America. When he saw it\, my father made up his mind to become ‘The Silver King.’\nOne of my father’s regular customers was a doctor who took him to Australia as his chauffeur. The doctor\, who had relatives in Australia\, traveled there to bet on the 1905 Melbourne Cup.  My father saw there were only three cars at the race-course. He realized that if he could buy a car he could make money from it. He told the doctor that if he stayed in Australia he thought he could become “a gentleman.” His employer released him and he looked for a way to make money quickly. He was told that cutting sugar cane in Queensland was dangerous and dirty work\, but paid well.  After a season cutting cane my father returned to Melbourne and borrowed enough money to buy a car. A year later he had set up a successful hire-car business.\nMy father and his friends had learned to skate in London\, tying iron blades on their shoes. In Melbourne he went skating at the brand-new ice rink where he soon became a champion figure-skater.  It was there\, at the ‘Glaciarium’\, that he met his future wife\, Gretchen. They soon married and had two children.\nOne day my father saw a sign on a small shed advertising a business for sale for fifty pounds. The owner\, a Frenchwoman called Madame Gouge\, told my father that her late husband had started something new in Australia called “dry cleaning.” My father bought the business and traveled to Europe to learn all he could about dry cleaning. He decided to keep the name of the owner and called his company Gouge Dry Cleaning. It became a great success\, expanding throughout the state until there were over a hundred branches in Victorian towns. Over the next decades he realized his dream of being ‘The Silver King.’ He built a mansion in a fashionable suburb of Melbourne\, and his children went to private schools. Later they became prominent members of Melbourne’s social scene. While my father was away on a business trip to Europe\, my father’s first wife\, Gretchen\, died.  Soon afterwards\, he began courting his wife’s niece\, Marion\, seventeen years his junior\, who would become my mother. They married in 1937 and had a son\, Antony. When the Americans entered the Pacific Theatre in World War II\, officers sent their uniforms to be cleaned there. I was born during the war.\nWhen my father retired\, he bought a poultry farm in Eltham. He made no money from it but we enjoyed living in the country and becoming part of an unusual community of artists. My father had dreamed of showing me the London he had told me so much about\, and when I graduated from the university we traveled to Europe. He was disappointed in London and complained that there was nothing left of his colorful East End. Only at Billingsgate fish market did he catch a glimpse of the cockney world that had formed him and which he had raised his children on.\nI was living in Greece when my father died.  He had visited me there and impressed the Greeks by dancing in a taverna. I often wonder how much of my interest in the Greek music of the 1920s and 30s I owed to my father and to the Music Hall songs he sang to me as a child. His life was\, of course\, a rags-to-riches story not so uncommon in his day\, but writing his story I came to see what an unusual and daring man he had been. One of the most intelligent things he did\, perhaps\, was to marry my studious\, bookish mother\, a marriage that turned out to be as successful as any of his other ventures.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/my-father-and-the-silver-king-launch-gail-holst-warhaft/
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:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
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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/2026-05-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM\n🗓️ Friday\, May 1st | ⏰ 5–8 PM\n📍 Orozco Gallery\, 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | 🥤 N/A drinks available \n🎨 In times of uncertainty\, art remains a powerful act of resilience. \nThis April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nCelebrate the finale of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture. Catering by Zocalo & Mocktails by Open Spaces. \n♿ Handicap accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/closing-reception-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gallery Orozco Ithaca":MAILTO:ospinayen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260420T035605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T035605Z
UID:10007083-1777656600-1777662000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Busking for Justice
DESCRIPTION:Busking for Justice Returns May 1 with Lavine and the Flying Machine at Café Dewitt \n Immigrant Solidarity will host the next Busking for Justice event on Friday\, May 1 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Café Dewitt (Dewitt Mall\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca).\nThe evening will feature live music by Lavine and the Flying Machine with a vibrant blend of klezmer and Yiddish swing—rich with storytelling and irresistible rhythms. Listen for wisps of New Orleans brass bands\, the golden age of hazonnus (Jewish cantorial music)\, smoky French cafés and more.\nThe ensemble includes Jennie Lavine (clarinet and vocals)\, Dave Davies (guitar)\, Sam Swartz (tenor horn and vocals)\, Greg Ezra (percussion) and Ryan Zawel (tuba).\nAdmission is free\, with donations encouraged. All proceeds will directly support immigrants and families dealing with the impacts of detention and deportation. Food will be available for purchase.\n“This is our seventh Busking for Justice event\, and we have been profoundly moved by the generosity and spirit of participating musicians\, our hosts at Café Dewitt\, and all who come to support our immigrant neighbors’ right to due process\,” said Jayne Demakos\, principal organizer.\nBusking for Justice is an ongoing community initiative organized by Immigrant Solidarity\, bringing people together through music in a shared commitment to collective care\, dignity\, and due process.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/busking-for-justice-4/
LOCATION:Cafe DeWitt\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca\, N\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260415T132723Z
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SUMMARY:Mr. Chow's Night Market Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Buffalo Street Books\, to celebrate the launch of Mr. Chow’s Night Market written by Emily Sun Li and illustrated by Yu Ting Cheng! \nThere will be crafts\, goodies\, story time & the opportunity to meet the author!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/mr-chows-night-market-book-launch/
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:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260415T132633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132633Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading + Conversation with Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas at Buffalo Street Books for a poetry reading\, followed by a conversation about their writing process and the opportunity to participate in a Q&A. 
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/poetry-reading-conversation-with-susan-michele-coronel-dawn-leas/
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:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T000000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260303T212632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212632Z
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SUMMARY:DUTCHESS OF SPIRIT POSSE DANCE PARTY @ Orozco Gallery
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY HOURS 2-7PM\n🗓️ Saturday\, May 2nd | ⏰ 8 PM–12 AM\n📍 115 S Cayuga St\, Ithaca\, NY\n🎟️ Sliding scale | 👤 18+  \n🎨 This April\, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks\, live music\, dance\, storytelling\, and hands-on workshops\, this welcoming sober space invites all ages to gather and celebrate the transformative power of art. \nClose out Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up with a high-energy dance party with Dutchess of Spirit Posse. \n💵 Sliding scale $10-$20(cash or Venmo) \n🥤 N/A drinks available\n♿ Accessible \n🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA \nNow more than ever\, art is an act of resistance and renewal — a way to reclaim joy\, foster dialogue\, and strengthen community bonds. This month-long series is organized and founded by community maker\, curator\, and activist Yen Ospina in collaboration with the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County\, & Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/dutchess-of-spirit-posse-dance-party-orozco-gallery/
LOCATION:orozco gallery\, 115 s cayuga st\, ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260408T210413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T210413Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods Drag Shadow Cast
DESCRIPTION:Once upon a time\, Cinderella pines to make a cameo at the ball\, Jack (of beanstalk fame) tends to his pet cow\, Little Red Riding Hood sets off toward grandmother’s house and a baker and his wife discover they are barren\, thanks to a curse from the neighboring witch. \nThey all head into the woods and embark on remarkable journeys that include falling in love\, slaying a giant\, facing off with a wolf and more. \nJust when all wishes appear to be granted\, a stray magic bean sprouts a second stalk and the giant’s vengeful wife disrupts everyone’s happy ending. Featuring beloved music and classic fairy tale characters\, this heartfelt musical explores what happens after “happily ever after.” \nWith musical numbers re-imagined and reinterpreted through the artistry of Drag\, all while the movie plays in the background\, this fantastical show features some of Ithaca’s brightest drag performers. Get your tickets today\, to see this show like you never have before! \nDirected by Tilia Cordata and Just Alex \n4:00 pm showing will not have alcohol sales \n8:00 pm showing will feature a full bar
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/into-the-woods-drag-shadow-cast/2026-05-03/1/
LOCATION:K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="QSpace":MAILTO:marketingkhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260309T142404Z
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:ithaca writing studio\, 1729 Slaterville rd\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260406T144513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T144558Z
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SUMMARY:ComedyHOF Open Mic Night in Room K - K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
DESCRIPTION:ComedyHOF Open Mic at K-HOUSE\nA focused room for the craft of comedy. \nComedy HOF presents a monthly stand-up open mic in Room K @ K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub\, hosted by Ben Mumford-Zisk\nThis is a high-energy night for comedians and audiences who care about timing\, material\, and the work of stand-up. \nEach comic gets five minutes in an intimate\, attentive room designed for connection. Whether you’re testing new jokes\, sharpening a set\, or just here to laugh\, Room K is a space where comedy is taken seriously — and still fun.\nThis is where momentum starts! Come early\, get on the list\, and be part of a growing comedy scene. \n📍 K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W State St\, Room K (Downstairs)\, Ithaca\, NY\n🔁 1st Tuesday of every month\n🎙 Hosted by Ben Mumford-Zisk\n🎭 Presented by Comedy HOF\n🕖 Show: 7:00 to 9:00 PM | Sign-ups begin @ 6:45 PM
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/comedyhof-open-mic-night-in-room-k-k-house-karaoke-arts-hub/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260415T132801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132801Z
UID:10007080-1778158800-1781467200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:28th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival. May - Sept\, Live and Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County (CAP) is proud to announce our 18th annual Spring Writes Literary Festival with over 40 literary events: reading s\, panels\, multi – genre performances\, workshops\, a Book & Zine Fair\, and a Survivor style literary showdown.  \nThere’s something for everyone! From seasoned authors\, to the loving public. Check out the amazing slate of free events at SpringWrites.org and find event descriptions\, registration links\, and participating artist bios.  \nThe Festival starts with an opening weekend of in-person events from Thursday evening\, May 7th through Sunday\, May 10th. Events continue on May 16th and May 31st. Locations are Buffalo Street Books\, the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center (mostly)\, Tompkins County Public Library\, Lot 10 Ithaca\, Liquid State Brewing\, and The Cherry Arts.  \nZoom events follow from May 14th – May 28th \, and June 14th-perfect for literary lovers tuning in from afar.  \nFrom July through September\, there are eight additional in-person events at Buffalo Street Books.  \nVisit SpringWrites.org for schedules\, event details\, registration links\, artist bios\, and more.  \nDon’t miss this chance to connect\, create\, and celebrate the power of words together!  \nWe thank our Sponsors For Their Support. Ithaca College\, Beginnings Credit Union\, M&T Bank\, the Odyssey Bookstore\, Wegmans\, and the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center\, along with media partners WSKG\, WITH The Route\, What’s Hot Magazine\, and Cinemapolis.  \nAdditional support is provided by Poets & Writers\, a Fair Game Grant\, and the Tompkins County Tourism Program
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/28th-annual-spring-writes-literary-festival-may-sept-live-and-zoom/
LOCATION:Downtown Ithaca\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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GEO:42.4394279;-76.4969274
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260408T172324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172324Z
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SUMMARY:Destiny La Vibe Presents The Speakeasy Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of glamour\, rhythm\, and unforgettable energy—right in the heart of Ithaca. \nDestiny La Vibe Presents: The Speakeasy Extravaganza is not just an event—it’s an experience. Slip into your finest Gatsby-inspired attire and prepare to be transported to a dazzling era of style\, soul\, and celebration. \nThis immersive\, cabaret-style evening will feature a full live band\, a dynamic DJ\, and special featured artists bringing powerful\, unforgettable performances to the stage. Expect the very best of blues\, R&B\, soul\, and funky grooves—a soundscape designed to move you from your seat straight to the dance floor. \nFrom the moment you arrive\, you’ll be surrounded by vintage elegance\, vibrant energy\, and a crowd ready to celebrate in style. \nWhat to expect: \nElegant table seating for a true speakeasy feel \nHigh-energy live music and featured artist performances \nA lively dance floor you won’t want to leave \nDelicious dinners and cocktails available for purchase \nA curated atmosphere designed for connection\, fun\, and flair \nA soon-to-be-announced alcohol vendor to elevate the experience \nSpeakeasy Secret: Your exclusive password for entry will be revealed upon purchase of your ticket or table—because every great night starts with a little mystery. \nBut the magic goes beyond the music. This spectacular evening also gives you a chance to give back—supporting incredible local organizations including Community School of Music and Arts\, Delta Sigma Theta Ithaca Alumnae Chapter\, and Greater Ithaca Activities Center. \nWhether you’re coming from Ithaca\, Elmira\, Cortland\, or beyond\, this is the night to gather your friends\, dress to impress\, and indulge in an evening of music\, movement\, and meaning.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/destiny-la-vibe-presents-the-speakeasy-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Destiny La Vibe":MAILTO:admin@destinylavibe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260318T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-05-27/
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:20260527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260318T190302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T190302Z
UID:10006891-1779897600-1779908400@www.downtownithaca.com
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/2026-05-27/
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:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260408T182015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182015Z
UID:10007069-1780083000-1780092000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:EUROPA: Celebrating the Music of Carlos Santana
DESCRIPTION:Hangar Theatre’s In Flight Entertainment Series Presents EUROPA: Celebrating the Music of Carlos Santana. EUROPA is a high-energy 7-piece group celebrating the iconic music and spirit of Carlos Santana. With powerful Latin percussion\, soaring guitar melodies and dynamic improvisation the group brings Santana’s greatest hits to life. With songs spanning Carlos’ career from “Oye Como Va”\, “Black Magic Woman”\, and “Evil Ways” to the wildly successful “Smooth” and “Maria\, Maria”\, Europa’s musicians\, from the Latin\, Rock\, R&B\, Jazz\, and Jam Band genres\, play them all with authenticity\, fire and passion!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/europa-celebrating-the-music-of-carlos-santana/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260330T153300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153300Z
UID:10006978-1781362800-1781388000@www.downtownithaca.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220910
CREATED:20260330T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153316Z
UID:10006979-1781431200-1781467200@www.downtownithaca.com
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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