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Opus Ithaca School of Music is presenting their 8th Annual Concert for the Community, “The Circle of Friendship,” on Sunday, March 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. An incredible ensemble of professional musicians will perform Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Schubert’s Trout Quintet, Charlie Parker’s Bird With Strings, and more. The concert will feature the ... Read More
The Nocturnal Café (formerly Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar) welcomes you to experience our weekly Open Mic Night hosted by a rotating cast of talented local artists. Come on down to share your song or story! Let's cultivate shared creativity! Showcase your talents and enjoy the experience of creative connection with a welcoming and supportive audience at Ithaca's ... Read More
Inspired by her daily walks, Darcy Binns’s paintings on up-cycled cardboard strive to find a balance between abstraction and realism. Painting in an abstract, illustrative style, Cindy Kaufman’s paintings capture the colors, light, and movement seen in nature. The show will run from March 5th through March 29th, 2026. Opening reception Friday, March 6th, 5–8pm.
Autumn Leaves is excited to welcome Marion Nestle, nutrition expert and author of the new book What To Eat Now. Published in 2006, Marion Nestle's What To Eat has become the definitive guide to making healthy and informed choices about food. Twenty years later, What To Eat Now revises the classic. It is a practical supermarket guide and a call ... Read More
The Busking for Justice March concert features acclaimed local folk artist Joe Crookston, an internationally touring songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his powerful storytelling, humor, and musical range. Joe was personally invited by Gordon Lightfoot to open his final U.S. tour and has headlined major festivals across North America. His performances are warm, engaging, and deeply human — a perfect ... Read More
Access Hour (Masked) 11am - Noon Main Event: Noon - 3pm Community School of Music and Arts 330 E State St, Ithaca, NY 3rd Floor, Martha Hamblin Hall Come visit our annual all-gender and all-age clothing swap! Find some fashionable items for your closet. And bring along some items to swap (optional). Items available include clothing, jackets, bags & backpacks, ... Read More
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 12:00 to 4:00 PM DOWNTOWN ITHACA COMMONS Winter doesn’t stand a chance. The Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook Off returns to the Commons for a one-day tasting experience filled with bold chili, lively crowds, and friendly competition. Sample a wide range of chili styles, explore Downtown Ithaca shops and restaurants, and vote for your favorites as ... Read More
⚡️ CHASING NEON is taking over ROOM K ⚡️ Saturday, March 7th • 7–9PM 📍 K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub 121 W MLK Jr St, Ithaca $10 in advance or at the door Venmo: Nicholas-stark-4 Cashapp: $yonickstark *Room K Get ready for a party band with the genre range of a DJ — pop, rock, hip hop, country, throwbacks, sing-alongs ... Read More
Join us to discuss ‘So Many Stars’ by Caro De Robertis! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center all book club books have a 10% discount
March 11, 2026 12:00-1:15 PM Eastern Time Zoom (Register: bit.ly/sflxwebinar1) Across the country, local communities are organizing to protest plans for massive AI data centers in their neighborhoods that drive up electricity prices for everyone, while threatening water supplies and disrupting lives. New York needs to get ahead of the problem by imposing a temporary moratorium on data center development ... Read More
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