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The Finger Lakes Comedy festival is a 3-day comedy festival that features over 30 comedians across 8 shows in the heart of Downtown Ithaca! Join for our 8th Annual festival which will be filled with belly laughs all weekend!
Downtown Ithaca’s signature fall celebration returns with farm stand apples, cider treats, craft vendors, and live entertainment on the Commons. The festival opens Friday, Sept 26 (12–8 PM) with the Welcome Student Showcase, featuring performances by Cornell, Ithaca College, and TC3 student groups — capped off with a headline performance by Ithaca’s own Jimkata at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Saturday, ... Read More
This art gallery features fiber paintings by Sarah Lopez. All of her works (hand-dyed and hand-spun art yarn on canvas) from 2024 and 2025 will be on display. Food and beverages available for purchase at "The Rook". Please enter through "The Rook", make your way to the lobby, and enter the door on the left.
Come and hang out with fellow artists and creatives. We'll do a few networking type conversation starters so you can meet new people! There will be snacks!
A Family-friendly spectacular you do not want to miss! Come see a drag show featuring some of the best local Latine drag performers, hosted by Queen Tessential. Reserve your spots here: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=296201 General Tickets: $10 2 shows! 11 am & 1pm __________________________ ¡Un espectáculo familiar que no te puedes perder! Ven a disfrutar de un show de drag con algunos ... Read More
A Family-friendly spectacular you do not want to miss! Come see a drag show featuring some of the best local Latine drag performers, hosted by Queen Tessential. Reserve your spots here: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=296201 General Tickets: $10 2 shows! 11 am & 1pm __________________________ ¡Un espectáculo familiar que no te puedes perder! Ven a disfrutar de un show de drag con algunos ... Read More
With nicole v. basta. ECODEVIANCE is a term borrowed from the poet CA Conrad. Here, we will use the idea (“subversive syllabus for a queer ecopoetics”) to practice presence with our words and with the earth outside the typical constraints of our society and our minds. Through extensive multi-step prompts, you will be asked to burrow forward without turning back ... Read More
Eva M. Capobianco will exhibit her photo-sculptures and books chronicling her experiences while hiking the Finger Lakes Trail from end to end. Susan C. Larkin will display her striking photographic portraits of members of her community. The portraits and interviews of these Caroline neighbors are included in her latest book, Connections. The show will run from October 2 – November ... Read More
Join us at Buffalo Street Books with author Jade Song, and our staff member Anamarie, in a book club discussion of Chlorine! A book about a ravenous swimmer and her longing to become a mermaid, by any means necessary. Jade Song is a writer and artist whose debut novel Chlorine was published by William Morrow. Awarded the American Library Association ... Read More
Join us for a vibrant group exhibition showcasing talented Latine artists from within 100 miles of Ithaca. Come meet the artists, buy unique works of art, enjoy appetizers, and learn more about the Latino Civic Association and curators Loreto Molina & Yen Ospina. 📅 Friday, October 3rd 🕔 5–8 PM 📍 Downtown Ithaca This is a free community event—all are ... Read More
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