Downtown Ithaca

SIP & PAINT (BOB ROSS–INSPIRED) @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 1-4PM
🗓️ Sunday, April 12th | ⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Sliding scale $30-50 | 👤 14+ | Supplies included
🎨 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.
During Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up, paint along in a guided, Bob Ross–inspired workshop. No experience needed — just come ready to create!
💵 Sliding scale (cash or Venmo)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Yamatai PULSE 2026: Legacy
2026-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Bailey Hall, 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, 14850
Join Yamatai at PULSE 2026 for a stunning concert that showcases the power and excitement of taiko drumming! PULSE is where where we showcase to the Ithaca community all the hard work we put in throughout the year. This is where the long nights, blistered hands, love, passion, and artistic vision all come together into a cohesive, two hour concert for everyone to enjoy. You can see us perform at local events all year, but PULSE is the only place where you’ll be fully immersed in the world of taiko drumming.
Don’t miss the show that has sold out Bailey Hall 9 times consecutively!

LET’S READ + TALK ABOUT CLIMATE - CLIMATE LIT DISCUSSION GROUP
2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss “Fen, Bog and Swamp A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis.”
Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. See 2026 titles here.
Shop with us for 10% off these titles!

LATINE DRAG NIGHT @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-7PM
🗓️ Wednesday, April 15th | ⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages
🎨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.
Celebrate Latine drag artistry as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up. Expect bold performances by Queentessential and Skarlet Killz & Noah Phence. Enjoy vibrant self-expression in a welcoming sober space.
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Artists Talks & Workshops @ Orozco Gallery 4/16
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM
🗓️ Thursday, April 16th | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ | Supplies included
🎨 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.
Luna Fiber Studios 6-7 PM
Gabriella Evergreen 7-8 PM
Curated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together.
💵 Free (donations welcome)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Spring Renewal Gong Bath
2026-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Library Place, 105 West Court St Ithaca, NY 14850, Ithaca, 14850
🌸 Spring Renewal Gong Bath 🌸
📍 Library Place | 🗓 Friday, April 17 | ⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Step into a world of calm and let the soothing vibrations of gongs guide you to deep relaxation. ✨ This restorative session combines gong bath sounds with guided meditation, helping you disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner self.
💆‍♀️ Bring a mat & small blanket to get cozy and fully enjoy the experience.
🎶 Led by Gong Master Caryn Sheckler, internationally trained and a Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Instructor.
💲 $15 advance / $20 at the door
🌐 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/LLGongBath
Open to all – come renew your mind, body, and spirit this spring! 🌿

Artists Talks & Workshops @ Orozco Gallery 4/17
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6 PM
🗓️ Friday, April 17th | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ | Supplies included
🎨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.
Annie Sheng 6-7 PM
Rory Ruiz Romero Howell 7-8 PM
Curated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together.
💵 Free (donations welcome)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Children's Storytelling Event - Morning Magic Tales: Rediscovering the Classics and Foundation of Stories
2026-04-18 10:30 - 23:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us for a cozy morning of intergenerational storytelling held on the Third Saturday of every month, at 10:30 AM. This 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.

Earth Day Festival
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
Join the 2026 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, April 18,from 12 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting our planet and communities.
Learn about actionable climate solutions that are both possible and attainable. Explore sustainable ways to reduce waste, lower energy costs, grow and cook food, and more. Together, we can take action to create a livable and vibrant tomorrow!

Babalu's Kung-Fu Your Own Adventures!
2026-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub, 121 W Martin Luther King Jr St, Ithaca, 14850
A martial arts themed choose-your-own-adventure! No prior experience in martial arts, acting, tabletop roleplaying required. No contact, plenty of snacks!
Free to see, $8 to play!

AFRO-CUBAN: Venissa Santi 3rio LIVE MUSIC @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-7PM
🗓️ Saturday, April 18th | ⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages
🎨 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.
As part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture, enjoy an intimate evening of afrocuban music in a welcoming sober art space with Venissa Santi 3rio.
🥤 N/A drinks available
💵 Free (donations welcome)
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

LILY PAD PUPPET THEATRE @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 1-5PM
🗓️ Sunday, April 19th | ⏰ 5–6 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages
🎨 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.
Enjoy a magical puppet performance as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture celebration. Perfect for families.
🥤 N/A drinks available
💵 Free (donations welcome)
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Tompkins County Minimum Wage Convening: The Care Economy
2026-04-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Child Development Council, 608 West Clinton Street, Ithaca, 608 West Clinton Street, Ithaca, 14850
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tompkins-county-minimum-wage-convening-the-care-economy-tickets-1987008730602?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a series of discussions exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage in Tompkins County.
Care work matters to us all, as do the wages of care workers. Child care, elder care, healthcare, and care for people with disabilities in homes and institutions are major employers of low-wage workers. Moreover, many of the families they serve have members who are low earners. What would be the impact of a living wage on these organizations, their workers, and the people they serve? How would it affect the availability of childcare? This session will include representatives of not-for-profit organizations, human services agencies, and childcare providers, as well as people who work in those organizations, both in administration and front-line service provision. It will also include a presentation by Dr Anne Marie Brady and Dr Zoe West, senior researchers at Cornell University’s ILR School.
This convening is part of a broader effort to bring together workers, employers, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers to better understand the economic realities facing residents of Tompkins County. We welcome anyone interested in labor, economic policy, community wellbeing, and fair wages to participate.
Come learn, share perspectives, and help shape the conversation.
If you have any feedback, questions, or suggestions regarding the Tompkins County Minimum Wage Convening: Care Economy, we encourage you to complete the survey below:
https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eMaI9WM2qdl28S

Tompkins County Minimum Wage Convening: Public Benefits
2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Child Development Council, 608 West Clinton Street, Ithaca, 608 West Clinton Street, Ithaca, 14850
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tompkins-county-minimum-wage-convening-public-benefits-tickets-1987008981352?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for the fifth convening in a series of discussions exploring the possibility of establishing a countywide minimum wage in Tompkins County.
Many workers affected by minimum wage increases receive public benefits to help them gain access to healthcare, childcare, and other services. Many of these workers could be lifted out of poverty if they received a sufficient boost to their wages. On the other hand, because many benefits are targeted at low-income households, workers and their families could lose access to these benefits and services. What would the impact of a county-wide minimum wage be on the lives of social services clients with jobs and their families? Would the loss of benefits mean overall loss of resources, or could wage increases make up for the value of lost benefits? This session will include representatives of the Department of Social Services, other service providers with DSS clients, and community-based organizations.
This convening is part of a broader effort to bring together workers, employers, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers to better understand the economic realities facing residents of Tompkins County. We welcome anyone interested in labor, economic policy, community wellbeing, and fair wages to participate.

BILINGUAL STORY TIME @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS } 2-6PM
🗓️ Wednesday, April 22nd | ⏰ 5–6 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages
🎨 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.
Celebrate storytelling, language, and crafts during Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up with Buffalo Street Books as a special guest!
🥤 N/A drinks available
💵 Free (donations welcome)
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Uncle Jimmy's Book Club
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Kofi Acree to discuss Clay Cane’s book Burn Down Master’s House!
To register for the event visit: Uncle Jimmy’s Book Club.
All book club attendees will receive a one-time 10% coupon, valid for the week following the book club.

Ellen David Friedman: Keep Going
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Autumn Leaves Books, 115 East State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Autumn Leaves Books on the Ithaca Commons is excited to welcome local author and union organizer Ellen David Friedman for the launch of her new book Keep Going: A Guide to Organizing When It’s Hard. The book, illustrated by artist Fernando Martí and published by PM Press, features true stories from workplace activists and lessons from the frontlines. Keep Going will help workers, unionizers, and labor leaders get started and get unstuck when things aren’t going as expected.
“Against the seemingly limitless power of corporations and billionaires, and the cruelty of a government turning against its own people, there are workers everywhere standing up and fighting back. I’ve known Ellen David Friedman for many years. She knows what it takes to organize and give people real hope. This book contains that experience and helps anyone who is building power in the workplace—step by step, facing endless challenges—to keep going.” —‎Senator Bernie Sanders
This event is free and open to the public. There will be a discussion, Q&A, and book signing. Join us upstairs on the bookstore’s mezzanine. Keep in mind, seating is limited.
About the author:
Ellen David Friedman is a retired organizer with the Vermont affiliate of the National Education Association. She has trained and advised thousands of union members, staffers, and officers, and is the architect of the popular Labor Notes workshop “What to Do When Your Union Breaks Your Heart.” She is a regular contributor to Labor Notes magazine and chair of the Labor Notes board. She lives in Ithaca, New York.

MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER DOLL @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM
🗓️ Thursday, April 23rd | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ | Supplies included
🎨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.
Curated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together.
💵 Free (donations welcome)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Author Reading: Fugitive Tilts
2026-04-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
A reading from – and discussion of – Fugitive Tilts with author Ishion Hutchinson who is joined in conversation with Dante Micheaux!

Artists Talks & Workshops @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM
🗓️ Friday, April 24th | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ | Supplies included
🎨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.
Carolina Osorio Gil 6-7 PM
Yamilka Portorreal 7-8 PM
Curated by Yen Ospina as part of Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up, this in-person artist talk pairs storytelling with a hands-on mini workshop. Learn directly from artists and explore creativity together.
💵 Free (donations welcome)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

4-H Duck Race
2026-04-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
CCE Tompkins is proud to announce that the 4-H Duck Race will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 11am-4pm. Join us to watch up to 3,000 bright yellow rubber ducks tumble over the Cascadilla Creek falls at the Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Cascadilla Gorge Trail then bob down the creek in a frantic and fabulous race to the 4-H Education Center on Willow Avenue. Take a chance on a duck and win GREAT PRIZES if your duck is among the first to cross the finish line! Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and activities for kids all afternoon long, around the CCE-Tompkins Education Center at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca. All proceeds support 4-H youth programs in Tompkins County!
Need not be present to win!
This year, our Duck Race event will be BIGGER and BETTER than ever!
*Food Trucks
*Raffles & Prizes
*Games
*Animal Encounters
*Artist’s Alley Vendor Market
*And More!
GET YOUR DUCK CHANCES EARLY: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mk8a0391pwr4as/
WANT TO BE A SPONSORING BUSINESS? HEAD OVER HERE: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1dmc50p1q89uof
GET YOUR DUCK RACE MERCH HERE: Tompkins4H.redbubble.com

Show Pony Studio + Friends: Indie Bookstore Day!
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with Buffalo Street Books and Show Pony Studio + Friends! Join us for flash tattoos, ceramics, prints, zines, paper cut art, stone carvings, and more. We’ll have book bedazzling at 12pm and a book swap at 3pm!
Members – as a thank you for all that you do to support us, take 15% off your purchase on Indie Bookstore Day!

MOVIE NIGHT: THE SHAPE OF WATER @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-7PM
🗓️ Saturday, April 25th | ⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Free | 👤 18+ | Supplies included
🎨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.
Screening of The Shape of Water during Orozco Gallery’s month-long arts & culture pop-up. Bring pillows or comfy seating.
💵 Free (donations welcome)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Book Launch: Alice McDowell
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Book Title: Your Royal Nature
Book Subtitle: Spiritual Essays to Find Your Way Home
Author Name: Alice McDowell, PhD
Synopsis:
This new collection of essays serves readers who want to grow spiritually and experience the oneness and liberation that is their true royal nature. Those who lead busy and complicated lives will find the short chapters offer a meditative reading experience with guidance, support, and spiritual sustenance. Wide-ranging and thought-provoking, the essays will help you find your life purpose, cope with a world in crises, recognize true guidance, break negative habits, face the unknown, grow spiritually in later life, and find deep abiding love. Alice McDowell draws from spiritual wisdom traditions and personal experiences to take you beyond everyday challenges, give you a larger perspective on life, deepen your spiritual connection, and cultivate your essential nature.
Author Bio:
Alice McDowell, Ph.D., is an author, spiritual director, workshop leader, and retreat guide. She co-founded Light on the Hill Retreat Center in 1991 where she continues to guide individuals and groups on their spiritual journeys. She is author of Hidden Treasure: How to Break Free of Five Patterns that Hide Your True Self (She Writes Press, 2017) and Dance of Light: Christian, Sufi and Zen Wisdom for Today’s Spiritual Seeker. As a professor of religious studies at Ithaca College for eighteen years, she taught courses in mysticism, world religions, depth psychology, and women’s studies. McDowell has a Ph.D. in theology from Fordham University and has trained with Sufi and Buddhist teachers, Christian contemplatives, and humanistic and transpersonal psychologists.
Visit her at: www.alicemcdowellauthor.com
“If you are looking for a book to take you into your deeper, wiser, calmer self, you have found it!”
“This is a book to be savored, chock-full of spiritual practices and suggestions to return to, and chapters to revisit again and again.”

ZINE WORKSHOP @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS 1-4PM
🗓️ Sunday, April 26th | ⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | Supplies included
🎨 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.
Create your own handmade zine during Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture. Supplies included.
💵 Sliding scale $5-$10 (cash or Venmo)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.

Old Greeny Fringe Fest
2026-04-27 - 2026-05-03
Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long, fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greeny—the cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture.
The festival runs from April 27th to May 3rd at venues near the Waterfront Trail and on State Street. There will be more than 50 events and shows at 14 different venues in Ithaca NY. Events include music, dance, theatre, drag, burlesque, circus, clowning, as well as crafting and skill-building workshops for all ages!
Check out the event website for a full program and details.
www.oldgreenyfringefest.com
Tickets to evening shows can be purchased in advance. Daytime events are family-friendly and free to the public! The Cherry Arts is the box office for the festival, so drop by and pick up a program anytime from April 27th to May 2nd.

Volunteer Fair at LIfelong
2026-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Lifelong, 119 W COURT ST., ITHACA, 14850
Lifelong Volunteer Fair: April 28th 2pm – 4pm FREE and open to the public Looking to give back and make a difference in your community?
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with 20 local nonprofit organizations and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills. Bonus perks! Visit every vendor and you’ll be eligible to receive a 6-pack of local artisan beer, plus a Lifelong lip balm, pen, and tote bag! Bring a friend and come see how you can make an impact!
Registration appreciated (but not required): https://tinyurl.com/LLVolunteerFair2026

Imagine! Pedro X. Molina & Johannes Lehmann in Conversation
2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Tompkins County Public Library, Borg-Warner West, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850, Ithaca,, NY, 14853, United States
Soil scientist Johannes Lehmann (member of the National Academy of Science) and cartoonist Pedro X. Molina (recipient of the Vaclav Havel Award for Creative Dissent) discuss their recent creative collaboration on a graphic novel titled HUMUS. This is the first event in a series, “Imagine! Dialogues on the Power of Imagination as a Public Good,” celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ithaca City of Asylum.

BIPOC Voices In Romance & Fantasy ✨💖
2026-04-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us at Buffalo Street Books to discuss I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend joined virtually by author Jessica Cage ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀

MAKE YOUR OWN VICTORIAN PUZZLE LETTER @ Orozco Gallery
2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | orozco gallery, 115 s cayuga st, ithaca, 14850
GALLERY HOURS | 2-5PM
🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th | ⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🎟️ Sliding scale | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | Supplies included
🎨 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.
Learn historic folded letter techniques during Orozco Gallery’s month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture.
💵 Sliding scale (cash or Venmo)
🥤 N/A drinks available
♿ Accessible
🌐 orozcogallery.com / @orozco_gallery – RSVP info: https://forms.gle/QbVYMMwfEcuVkXLMA
Now 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.
