ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS NIGHT
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS NIGHT
🗓️ Thursday, May 15th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Join us for a night of creativity, storytelling, and hands-on learning with two incredible textile artists:
🧵 Sarah Gotowka (Luna Fiber Studio)
Sarah is a textile artist and the owner of Luna Fiber Studio. She will share her current research into Korean indigo fermentation and its historical roots. Following her presentation, participants can try out weaving through hands-on demonstrations using both a table loom and a backstrap loom.
🪡 Gabriella Evergreen
Gabriella explores identity, queerness, and healing through the traditional Chilean textile form of arpilleras. Learn about their powerful history and engage in hand-sewing techniques to create your own expressive textile piece.
🎨 Hands-on weaving & sewing
🧶 Learn from local textile artists
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT
🗓️ Friday, May 16th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Come connect with community and creativity during this special evening of artist talks and interactive workshops featuring two incredible fiber artists:
🧵 Bevi Wallenstein (Bevi)
Bevi’s art is inspired by the natural world and explores organic forms through fiber. During this workshop, participants will learn about her creative process and get to try hands-on weaving using cardboard looms and yarn.
✨ All materials provided.
🌱 Sarah Lopez
Sarah invites you to explore themes of resilience and growth through fiber. Hear about her artistic journey and join in a hands-on activity that weaves together storytelling and textile art.
✨ All materials provided.
🎨 Guided by local Latine artists
🧶 All ages welcome, no experience necessary
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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Storytime and Fundraiser with Beverly J. Martin Elementary School
2025-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join BJM principal, staff, and caregivers for Story Time on Saturday, May 17 at 12 p.m. at Buffalo Street Books!
Support Beverly J. Martin Elementary School during this special fundraising weekend! 20% of all sales will be donated to BJM for free student programming.

Rootstock FLX Youth Festival
2025-05-17 12:00 - 18:00 | Bernie Milton Pavilion, 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY, 14845
Join us for the 5th Annual Rootstock Festival on Saturday, May 17 at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This free, family-friendly event features live performances by 14 youth bands and 6 youth dance troupes, plus over 25 youth entrepreneurs launching their new products and services. Co-produced by New Roots, YEM, and Grassroots, Rootstock is a community celebration of youth creativity in the Finger Lakes.

A Derby Affair Fashion Show
2025-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
A fundraising event, presented in partnership by Runway for a Cause and Women’s Opportunity Center, Featuring a fashion show and Derby Day elegance to benefit and empower the women supported by Women’s Opportunity Center.

FUNDRAISING SOIREE FOR THE LATINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
FUNDRAISING SOIREE FOR THE LATINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION
🗓️ Saturday, May 17th | ⏰ 6–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support as we raise funds for the Latino Civic Association (LCA)! Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant future for our Latine community in Tompkins County and beyond.
🎉 Enjoy delicious catering by Zócalo, and sip on refreshing non-alcoholic drinks as we come together to make a lasting impact.
Every dollar raised will go directly toward LCA’s future programming, including artist events, youth workshops, cultural festivals, and community outreach initiatives that uplift and empower our community.
💰 Sliding Scale Donation: $20 – $50
Make a difference and be a part of shaping the future of the Latine community!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant.
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LILPAD PUPPET THEATRE: ALFONSO’S MINIATURE ORCHESTRA
2025-05-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
LILPAD PUPPET THEATRE: ALFONSO’S MINIATURE ORCHESTRA
🗓️ Sunday, May 18th | ⏰ 5–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Join us for a magical puppet show perfect for children and families! Alfonso’s Miniature Orchestra tells the heartwarming story of Alfonso, a young boy living with his grandmother in Southern Spain who isn’t allowed to study music—until he meets Rosita, a guitar master who reveals the instrument’s secrets.
This performance introduces classical music to kids through enchanting hand puppets and shadow puppetry, featuring music from Spanish masters like Grenados, Albeniz, and Tárrega. The show is complemented by live music from classically trained guitarist Matthew Ocone, making it a truly unique experience for all.
🎶 Great intro to classical music for kids
🎭 Hand puppets & shadow puppetry bring the story to life
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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Wellness in Times of Chaos: Art Therapy Workshop for Helping Professionals
2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
A creative and restorative workshop for professionals in education, healthcare, human services, the arts, and beyond. Centered on wellness, connection, and self-regulation, in this workshop, we’ll take time to slow down, build meaningful connections, and create together. Through simple, accessible art activities, we’ll explore ways to manage stress, support one another, and find moments of peace amid uncertainty. This workshop is provided by licensed art therapist and educator Dr. Rochele Royster.
$5 suggested donation – no one turned away for lack of funds!*
*We want all interested people to be able to participate, regardless of the cost. Please contact us for free access to this workshop (email cnatale@csma-ithaca.org, or call 607-272-1474, ext 104).

36th Annual Juried Photo Show
2025-05-20 12:00 - 2025-06-28 17:00 | NY
State of the Art proudly presents our 36th Annual Juried Photography Show. This year’s show accepted photographs from 63 artists from all over New York state. The jury reviewed 283 images and selected 87 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract, and traditional photography.

Behooved Book Launch - M. Stevenson with Isabel Sterling
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us to celebrate Behooved on pub-day! Pre-order now for stickers, a bookmark, and a bookplate!
About the Book: A charming slow-burn romantasy featuring a duty-bound noblewoman with a chronic illness, a prince who would rather be in a library than on a throne, and a magical ride through a world of cozy enchantment
Bianca knows her duty comes before her heart. So when the threat of war looms, she agrees to marry the neighboring kingdom’s heir. But not all royal weddings are a fairytale, and Prince Aric, Bianca’s betrothed, is cold, aloof, and seems to hate her on sight.
To make matters worse, on their wedding night, an assassination attempt goes awry—leaving Aric magically transformed into a horse. Bianca does what any bride in this situation would do: she mounts her new husband and rides away to safety.
Sunset returns Aric to human form, but they soon discover the assassination attempt is part of a larger plot against the throne. Worse, Bianca has been framed for Aric’s murder, and she’s now saddled with a husband who is a horse by day and a frustratingly attractive man by night.
As an unexpected romance begins galloping away with their hearts, Bianca and Aric must rely on each other to unravel the curse and save the throne.
M. Stevenson is a writer, educator, and naturalist with degrees from Brown University (B.A., Geology-Biology) and the University of Idaho (M.Ed., Environmental Education). An avid swing dancer, she’s often found dancing lindy hop or wandering the woods talking to plants and birds. She is a dual US/Irish citizen and is based in the Fingerlakes region of New York.

SPANISH STORYTIME FOR FAMILIES
2025-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
SPANISH STORYTIME FOR FAMILIES
🗓️ Wednesday, May 21st | ⏰ 5–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
🥤 Non-alcoholic drinks + cash bar | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to a fun-filled Spanish storytime featuring songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts—all in Spanish! This lively and interactive session is a fantastic opportunity for families to immerse themselves in the Spanish language together in a warm and welcoming environment.
Led by native speakers and community members, this event offers a playful and inclusive space to explore language through music, movement, and creativity. Whether you’re fluent or just beginning to learn Spanish, everyone is welcome to sing along, clap to the rhythm, and create something special to take home.
Hosted in connection with the We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art exhibition, this storytime is part of a month-long celebration of Latine voices, culture, and storytelling through art and community events. Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, Cornell Rural Humanities grant, Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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Mother of Bourbon - Eric Goodman
2025-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Mother of Bourbon – Eric Goodman
Mother of Bourbon: The Greatest American Whiskey Story Never Told is the never-before-told story of a pioneering and visionary woman who achieved success in a system designed to suppress her, and against a government that strived to repress her. Mary’s courage and determination are the hallmarks that live on today in Mary Dowling Whiskey, as extraordinary and distinctive as the woman whose name it bears.
Eric Goodman is the author of seven previous novels, including Curveball (2024). Educated at Yale and Stanford, Goodman lives in Sonoma County and Mecklenburg, New York. For many years, he directed the creative writing program at Miami University (Ohio). His previous novels have been named Indies Finalist for General Fiction and Silver Book of the Year for Gay/Lesbian Fiction. He likes his whiskey neat.

ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT
2025-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
ARTIST WORKSHOPS NIGHT
🗓️ Friday, May 23rd | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Celebrate Latine creativity and storytelling with two immersive, hands-on workshops that explore fashion, identity, and community expression:
♻️ Hilos De Vicky Workshop
Discover this Cuban brand that blends recycled materials with modern Yoruba-inspired fashion. Participants will create jewelry or accessories from upcycled materials while learning about sustainable fashion.
✨ All materials provided; beginner-friendly.
🧵 Pilar Gutierrez Workshop
Through a Latine lens, Pilar will guide you in a reflective zine-making activity that explores identity, personal narrative, and shared experience.
✨ Step-by-step zine creation using mixed media; all supplies included.
💫 Fashion & storytelling through recycled art
📚 Personal zines rooted in cultural identity
👥 Welcoming, hands-on, and for all levels
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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Eidolon Yacht, paintings by Tim Merrick
2025-05-24 14:00 - 17:00 | NY
Kitchen Theatre Company is pleased to present EIDOLON YACHT, an exhibition of paintings in the Judith Holiday Gallery by Tim Merrick.
Opening Saturday May 24th, 2 -5 pm.
Merrick’s paintings are built as much as they are painted, constructed with the precision and material sensitivity of a seasoned carpenter, which he is, in fact.His measured and deliberate action, reveals a story that is seen in the the accident of paint and movement within a strict geometry, like divination.
The paintings are filled with chance and action, yet pristinely neutral. This is rare and beautiful in art. We can step into these quiet spaces.“I am inspired by faded memories, half understood moods, images and ideas seen out of the corner of one’s eye”
Please join us Saturday May24th to meet Tim and see this vibrant exhibition. Enjoy refreshments and fine conversation on a spring afternoon. 2 -5 pm

FRIDA MOVIE NIGHT
2025-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
FRIDA MOVIE NIGHT
🗓️ Saturday, May 24th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Relax and unwind as we dive into the life and art of the iconic Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, in this creative storytelling movie. Learn more about her passionate journey, struggles, and the legacy she left behind.
Bring your own pillows and blankets for a cozy viewing experience—we recommend bringing a pad if you can, as the movie will be shown on the ground. Popcorn will be available for a perfect movie night vibe.
🖼️ Creative storytelling movie about Frida
🍿 Popcorn provided
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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ZINE WORKSHOP WITH YEN OSPINA
2025-05-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
ZINE WORKSHOP WITH YEN OSPINA
🗓️ Sunday, May 25th | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Join artist Yen Ospina for a fun, hands-on zine workshop! Learn how to create your very own pocket-sized zine using just an 8.5×11 paper. This workshop will guide you step-by-step, all while enjoying music and connecting with community members.
✨ What to Bring:
Scissors ✂️
Glue Stick 🖇️
(Other supplies provided)
Tables and chairs will be set up for your comfort, and all ages are welcome to get creative and express themselves!
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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Justin Cox, Alyssa Perry, Hilary Plum & Zach Savich - A Reading
2025-05-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Justin Cox, Alyssa Perry, Hilary Plum, and Zach Savich are coming to Ithaca from the midwest, having written extraordinary books of fiction, poetry, and memoir-for-performance. For this genre-blurring event, our four talented visitors will each read from their new books, all published within the past year, and then Tompkins County Poet Laureate Dan Rosenberg will lead a Q&A.
Justin Cox’s debut collection of poetry, Stock Pond, catalogs ecological and social impacts of industrial agriculture in the rural and the remote. Justin teaches at the University of Iowa and has been a fellow at the International Institute of Modern Letters in Wellington, New Zealand.
Alyssa Perry is poetry editor at the Cleveland Review of Books and an editor at the small press publisher Rescue Press. Her debut collection of poetry, Oily Doily, offers music as intricate and remorseless as its subjects: empire, centuries of bourgeois kitsch, 80s flicks, tech strip-mining our curiosity, sympathy, and desire for solidarity.
Hilary Plum, author of five books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, including the acclaimed Hole Studies, will read from her new novel, State Champ: the lucid, strange, and deeply metal story of a woman risking her life and finding her own way to protest the end of abortion rights.
Zach Savich, author of many award-winning works of poetry and prose, will read from his new book of memoir-for-performance, A Field of Telephones. This endlessly surprising book combines fictional lectures, performance texts, archival hijinks, and the personal, considering how “influence” can offer more than critical ventriloquism and how a “student” is one whose disorientations can reorient the field.

ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOP NIGHT
2025-05-28 06:00 - 20:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOP NIGHT
🗓️ Wednesday, May 28th | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Join us for a powerful and poetic evening led by Colombian artists Dorelly Johanna Villareal Martinez, Lua Arroyo, and local poet Yessica Martinez. This collaborative workshop invites participants to activate memory through color, using poetry as a guide for reflection and creativity.
✨ Together, you’ll craft a circular thread necklace, weaving personal and ancestral stories into fiber. The activity draws from mystical, feminine, and cultural energies—a grounding and creative experience for all levels.
🎨 Poetry meets jewelry weaving
🧶 Materials provided; no experience necessary
🌈 Explore memory, identity & ancestral connection through color
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.
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Nuclear NY Southern Tier Kickoff Social Event
2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
Kickoff meeting of the Southern Tier Chapter of Nuclear NY, a nonprofit organization that educates and advocates for nuclear power as part of the energy mix for a sustainable, prosperous, energy abundant future.
We’ll spend an hour at the Tompkins County Library Borg Warner room and then head over to the Monks on the Commons (120 S Aurora Street) to continue conversations and community building in an informal setting.
Agenda: 6-7 pm at the library, 7-8 pm out for drinks/social
* Very brief intros (5 mins)
* Short intro to “Why Nuclear Power?” (5 mins)
* Short intro to the NYS Blueprint for Advanced Nuclear Power (5 mins)
* Purpose and history of Nuclear NY with guest hosts from downstate and potentially other nuclear orgs (20 mins)
* Actions we can take to support nuclear (10 mins). You could bring a laptop so you can submit advocacy emails in real time.
* Discuss ways folks want to get involved, connections we have to relevant organizations, rotating meeting locations across the Southern Tier, etc. (15 mins)
7 pm – 8 pm
Walk over to the Monks on the Commons (Marriott Ithaca Downtown) and hang out to get to know each other better.

ARTIST WORKSHOP NIGHT
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
ARTIST WORKSHOP NIGHT
🗓️ Thursday, May 29th | ⏰ 7–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Spend the evening immersed in fiber, paint, and cultural storytelling with two incredible Latin American artists:
🧶 Ju Quaresma (Viva Acres) — Brazilian-Latina shepherd and fiber artist sharing her wool transformation journey. Learn about her wet felting process, explore her tools, felted creations, and even see adorable sheep photos! Then, try your hand at a hands-on felting activity—cozy, fun, and beginner-friendly.
🧵 Loreto Molina (Painting Mujeres) — Chilean artist using painting and embroidery to uplift women’s stories and strength. Discover the cultural power of Chilean embroidery, then experiment with acrylic and thread to create pieces that reflect your own identity and resilience.
🎨 Hands-on painting, felting & embroidery
🐑 Sheep-inspired fiber art & cultural exploration
✨ All materials provided, all levels welcome
Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar, all ages welcome!
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.
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CLOSING RECEPTION OF "WE ARE LA VOZ
2025-05-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
CLOSING RECEPTION OF “WE ARE LA VOZ”
🗓️ Friday, May 30th | ⏰ 5–9 PM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Join us for the closing reception of We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art, a month-long exhibition showcasing the powerful intersection of textile art and social justice through the work of Latine artists. Curated by Yen Ospina through her Nomadic Gallery, this exhibit highlights the resilience, resistance, and storytelling that are central to the artists’ works.
Don’t miss the chance to engage with the featured artists and reflect on the exhibition’s themes of identity, culture, and community. This is the final opportunity to experience this poignant showcase of Latine art and activism.
🎨 Participating Artists:
Rudy Estela Posada Mazo (Movimiento Rios Vivos)
Hilos de Vicky
Pilar Gutierrez
Haydee Borrero (Sheepy Hollow)
Sarah Lopez: The Fiber Painter
Natalia Santamaria
Loreto Molina (Painting Mujeres)
Ju Quaresma (Viva Acres)
Bevi
Gabriella Evergreen
Yessica Martinez
Yen Ospina
Andrea Zarazúa
Dorelly Johanna Villareal Martínez (Joyería Artesanal Étnica Contemporánea)
🍹 Non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar
👶 All ages welcome
Made possible by Yen Ospina & her Nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities Grant, Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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DANCE PARTY WITH APARECE
2025-05-31 19:00 - 2025-06-01 00:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
DANCE PARTY WITH APARECE
🗓️ Saturday, May 31st | ⏰ 7 PM – 12 AM | 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Join us for a high-energy dance party to close out the We Are La Voz pop-up gallery space at Orozco Gallery Ithaca! The night will be filled with Latin music, as Aparece, a Peruvian-American DJ, accordionist, and multimedia artist, takes over the decks to transport us with her uplifting and eclectic set.
Aparece’s music spans genres and invites you into a journey—from the late 80s to femme fantasy, love, and embodiment. Don’t miss the chance to dance, connect, and celebrate this vibrant closing event with Aparece’s dynamic mixes.
🎶 Latin music + vibrant dance vibes
💃 Join us for an unforgettable night of dancing and celebration
🖤 Made possible by Yen Ospina & her Nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities Grant, and Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
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Neither Wolf Nor Dog - Presented by The Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project, a project of the Center for Transformative Action
2025-06-01 14:30 - 17:15 | Cinemapolis, 120 W Green St, Ithaca, 14850
The Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project is excited to continue offering its series of powerful and thought-provoking films to the greater Ithaca community. “Neither Wolf nor Dog,” is based on the novel by Kent Nerburn, which has been deeply appreciated by Indigenous communities for its accurate and moving representation. The film will be followed by a Zoom discussion between Kent Nerburn and Jim Wikel of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation and Advisory Board Member of the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project.
The Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
This event is made possible in full with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.

Feast on Words: Queer Expression
2025-06-02 18:00 - 2025-06-30 20:00 | Asempe Kitchen, 114. West Green Street, Ithaca, 14850
We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating our Queer collective humanity in community at FEAST ON WORDS: QUEER EXPRESSION at Asempe Kitchen.
Here at Asempe Kitchen, where Asempe means Curiosity, we believe in finding ways to embrace the various identities we all walk in/with. Be curious about yourself and others this Pride month through creative expression!
Join us at Asempe Kitchen on any Monday in June—the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, or 30th—from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. You are welcome to create your work during the event in whatever form it takes —poetry, journaling, an essay, prose, a letter, or a list. Alternatively, please feel free to bring a piece you have already completed to share with the community.
Should you prefer not to create your own work, we would also be delighted to have you join us to hear others share their writing.
We eagerly anticipate celebrating Pride with you.
*Tea will be provided. Feel free to bring snacks to share. On the last Monday, June 30th, we anticipate a grand cumulative event coupled with a pay-what-you-can/pay-it-forward community dinner sponsored by local community members and Asempe Kitchen.
Led by Chef Kuukua Yomekpe, and wife, Sherron Brown (OAR/CIU) with guest appearances from other community artists.

LGBTQ+ Fiction Writing Workshop with Elisabeth Nonas
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Buffalo Street Books for a writing workshop series with incredible local author, Elisabeth Nonas!
This practical workshop will help you develop a work-in-progress or begin a new project in a safe, encouraging environment!
Through discussion of writing exercises and prompts we will cover elements of craft—structure, character development, dialogue—as well as process, deadlines, critique guidelines, even writer’s block.
Three Wednesdays in June from 5 – 7 PM, starting on June 4th.
Sliding scale $40-$60 for all three classes.

READING WIDELY BOOK CLUB PRESENTS ENDPAPERS WITH JEN SAVRAN KELLY!
2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join BSB staff for a conversation on Endpapers, with special guest, author Jen Savran Kelly!
Book club titles are 10% off!
About the Book: It’s 2003, and artist Dawn Levit is stuck. A bookbinder who works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she spends all day repairing old books but hasn’t created anything of her own in years—and with nothing ready to show at her major gallery debut in six weeks, time is of the essence. What’s more, although she doesn’t have a word for it yet, Dawn is genderqueer and she’s struggling to feel safe expressing herself.
One day at work, Dawn discovers something hidden under the endpapers of an old book: the torn-off corner of a 1950s lesbian pulp novel, with an illustration of a woman looking into a mirror and seeing a man’s face. Even more intriguing is the queer love letter written on the back. Dawn becomes obsessed with tracking down the author of the letter, convinced the mysterious writer can help her find a place in the world and also solve the trickiest puzzle of all: how she truly wants to live her life.
A sharply written, evocative debut, Endpapers is both a page-turning bookish mystery and an unforgettable story about the journey toward authenticity and the hard conversations we owe ourselves in pursuit of a world where no one has to hide.

"King Alcohol Ends Reign" Walking Tour
2025-06-05 17:30 - 18:30 | History Center of Tompkins County, 110 N Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from The History Center, this 60–70 minute experience takes you to the actual sites of speakeasies, dry raids, church protests, saloons, and reform rallies—uncovering how Ithaca became one of the first cities in New York State to go dry.
TICKETS ARE $15.00 at thehistorycenter.net/tours

36th Annual State of the Art Gallery Juried Photography Show Call For Entries
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
A reception for the show will be held on Gallery Night (First Friday, June 6) from 5–8. Prize winners will be announced that day on our web site (soagithaca.org), via social media (https://www.facebook.com/stateoftheartgallery/), and at the gallery.
Prize winning art will be prominently featured on our website along with information about the winning artists and links to their websites and social media pages if they so desire.

CAP Artspace Exhibit- Queer Visions, Queer Voices
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | CAP ArtSpace, 110 N Tioga st, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
A group exhibit organized by the Ithaca Pride Alliance. “Queer Visions, Queer Voices” will feature art from eleven members of our community exploring a vibrant and diverse spectrum of queer experiences and identities. Through paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, and performance art, queer artists will be invited to express their unique perspectives and lived experiences and celebrate the beauty and complexity of queer identities. Artists include Yen Ospina, Juliet Graves, Julian Plum, Snowy Lajoie, Kristin Dutcher, Al Tejera, Blair Eckensen, Mack Rovenolt, Grey Hinkle, Mickie Quinn, and Brandon Becker Hoak. Join us for this powerful and moving exhibition, and experience the power of queer art to transform and inspire. CAP would like to thank our annual ArtSpace sponsor, Coughlin & Gerhart, Attorneys

Wearable Expressions Gala: A Showcase of IHS Student Fashion Design
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
This wearable art exhibition is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression through the lens of fashion. The pieces on display have been entirely conceptualized and constructed by students from Ithaca High School, grades 9 through 12. These works represent weeks of dedication, exploration, and skill-building, reflecting both individual voices and shared classroom experiences.
Students in the program arrive with varying levels of experience. Some bring prior knowledge of sewing or design, while others are new to the world of fashion. Together, they explore not only the fundamentals of design and construction but also the broader social and cultural impact of clothing. Class discussions address the environmental and ethical implications of fast fashion, the influence of technology on the industry, and how garments can reflect or challenge ideas around gender, body image, cultural appropriation, and economic status. Students are also encouraged to explore what it means to be truly original in their designs.
We hope you’ll join us for our opening reception at CSMA on June 6th at 5pm!
