Downtown Ithaca

Make Me a Monster - Kalynn Bayron
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
“Sometimes the dead don’t stay dead”
Join us at Buffalo Street Books with author Kalynn Bayron for a reading from her newest novel, Make Me a Monster

27th annual Greater Ithaca Art Trail Open Studio Weekends
2025-10-11 11:00 - 2025-10-18 17:00 | Ithaca, NY
Go on an adventure through gorgeous fall foliage with multiple artist studios as your destination!
The Greater Ithaca Art Trail, a program of the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, is hosting two Open Studio Weekends.
On October 11th, 12th and 18th, 19th, 30 fine artists across Tompkins County will open their studios to you!
Visitors can gather their art loving family and friends and enjoy a drive through our beautiful Tompkins County roads with artist studios as destinations. There’s no fee, and no appointments needed. Just a wonderful adventure with great art and great conversations.
REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED (so we can keep visitors up to date) and there are three ways to enter into two different RAFFLES with over 27 chances to win art or offers donated by participating artists or gift cards.
You’ll meet painters, illustrators, photographers, sculptors, printmakers, and potters. You’ll see wood turning, wood carving, calligraphy, parquetry, gourd art, fine jewelry, and kiln formed glass.
The artists will be thrilled to share their passion for their art making and show off what they’ve been working on.
We love this quote from a 2024 visitor who said, “I was blown away by the quality of the art that I saw and the really cool art studios. And I didn’t expect all the wonderful conversations I had with the artists. The Art Trail is such a unique and special event. And when you combine visiting such great artists with the beauty of the area, this is definitely going to be an annual event for me and I’ll be sure to bring heaps of friends each year!”
Those who are on a quest to buy art (holiday presents!) will find prices ranging from $10 to $5,000 and everything in between. Purchasing art can be an exhilarating experience and connecting with the artist is part of that experience. Many of the artists are offering demos and incentives.
YOU’LL NEED THE PDF list of who is open, with printable maps. Not all artists on the Trail are open, and each artist is open on different days, so you definitely need that list!
Visit ArtTrail.com. You find the PDF list/map on the event page, plus artist profile pages and more. ENJOY!
Questions: Robin Schwartz, Community Arts Partnership Program Director. Info@artspartner.org
CAP thanks our Art Trail business sponsors: P.W. Wood & Son, Harris Beach Murtha, Attorneys at Law, Cornell University, and our media sponsors: WSKG and The Route WITH Radio. Additional funding form the Tompkins County Tourism Program.
The Art Trail is a program of the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County. For over 32 years, “CAP” has been a driving force behind the vibrant arts community of Ithaca and Tompkins County. To learn more about CAP, other grants, workshops, and events, visit ArtsPartner.org.

LET’S READ + TALK ABOUT CLIMATE - CLIMATE LITERATURE DISCUSSION
2025-10-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join us at Buffalo Street Books for community-led conversations about climate change, seen through fiction and non-fiction books. The Climate Literature Book Club meets every third Wednesday of the month! Parable of the Talents as well as The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming are the books featured in this week’s discussion
Shop with us for 10% off these titles!

"The Gilda Stories" - Jewelle Gomez with Nancy Bereano
2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Before Buffy, before Twilight, before Octavia Butler’s Fledgling, there was The Gilda Stories. Join Buffalo Street Books for a very special event with the author of the first Black Lesbian vampire novel, Jewelle Gomez, in conversation with Nancy Bereano, founder of Firebrand Books. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two queer icons.

The Songs of the Shakers
2025-10-17 18:30 - 20:00 | NY
Thanks to the generous support of the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, guitarist and composer Liam Lawson will perform his new arrangements of traditional Shaker songs with support from Josh Chamberlain (upright bass), Ali Diemecke (violin), Olive Mitra (percussion), and Christopher Ploss (accordion).
Liam is a professional composer and multi-instrumentalist, who performs across the American northeast. He is also a music educator, amateur music historian, and ethnomusicologist.
Performances are suitable for all ages and admittance is free. Come enjoy the music and storytelling

Violin, Viola, and Cello Workshop: Getting to Know Your Instrument
2025-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Join us at CSMA for a series of workshops led by instructor William Hurley! This workshop is designed to give an overview of the history and construction of violin family instruments. There will be a practical focus on common repair problems, causes, and how to decide when an instrument should be taken to a luthier. The hope is to give players, teachers, and enthusiasts a deeper understanding of their most consistent musical partner.

Linda Ronstadt Tribute featuring Gesenia and Ronstadt Revue
2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, 14850
The Music. The Voice. The Legacy Lives On.
Linda Ronstadt may have left the stage, but her unforgettable music lives on through Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia— the closest you’ll ever get to experiencing the legendary artist live. With powerhouse vocals, heart-stirring performances, and a band that nails every note, Gesenia channels Ronstadt with stunning authenticity, in both English and Spanish.
From “Blue Bayou” and “You’re No Good” to “Desperado” and even authentically-sung Spanish language hits, this show is pure nostalgia, delivered with jaw-dropping precision and heart. Endorsed by members of Linda’s own band — including John Beland and Dan Dugmore, and with recording and concert collaborations with Linda’s own nephew, the noted cellist, Michael G. Ronstadt — Ronstadt Revue ft. Gesenia is the most authentic touring Ronstadt tribute in the world and the closest you will ever find to the true sound of Linda Ronstadt. .
One night only. Countless memories. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic — get your tickets now!
Preview Video: https://vimeo.com/955303430

The Latino Civic Association Present Puppet Party
2025-10-18 10:30 - 2025-10-19 11:30 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
The Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County is delighted to invite you to a magical and charming weekend featuring two wonderful puppet shows in Spanish — perfect for the whole family!
📅 Dates & Schedule
Saturday, October 18 – The Kitchen Center (417 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850):
• 10:30 AM – Pedro and the Odyssey of the Paraná
• 12:30 PM – Aunt Irene and the Variety Show
Sunday, October 19 – The Kitchen Center:
• 10:30 AM – Pedro and the Odyssey of the Paraná
🎭 Pedro and the Odyssey of the Paraná
With acclaimed Argentine puppeteer Leonor Lipszyc
🗣 Performed in Spanish
✨ Show Description:
Leonor, the owner of a magical book, begins reading a story. To her surprise, the main character comes to life and decides to tell his own tale. Join Leonor and Pedro on a journey full of adventures and surprises through faraway lands. This enchanting show will delight both children and adults with its artistry, storytelling, and creativity.
🎪 Aunt Irene and the Variety Show
Presented by Lilypad Puppet Theatre
🗣 Performed in Spanish
✨ Show Description:
A joyful and musical puppet show packed with humor and colorful characters: an opera-singing cat, a sleepy sloth diva, a charming magical lizard, and a jealous witch who tries to steal the spotlight. With live music by guitarist Matthew Ocone and songs in Spanish and other languages, this show promises fun for audiences of all ages!
🎟️ Tickets:
Pay what you can at the door (cash or Venmo)
Reserve your spots: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdG37LyZkL…/viewform…
📧 For more information, please contact:
📩 lmolinamed@gmail.com
📩 evitarolu87@gmail.com
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La Asociación Cívica Latina del Condado de Tompkins se complace en invitarte a un fin de semana encantador con dos maravillosos espectáculos de títeres en español, ideales para toda la familia.
📅 Fechas y horarios:
Sábado, 18 de octubre – The Kitchen Center (417 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850):
• 🕥 10:30 a. m. – Pedro y la odisea del Paraná
• 🕧 12:30 p. m. – El show de la tía Irene
Domingo, 19 de octubre – The Kitchen Center:
• 🕥 10:30 a. m. – Pedro y la odisea del Paraná
🎭 Pedro y la odisea del Paraná
Con la aclamada titiritera argentina Leonor Lipszyc
🗣 Espectáculo en español
✨ Descripción:
Leonor, dueña de un libro mágico, comienza a leer un cuento. Para su sorpresa, el protagonista cobra vida y decide contar su propia historia. Únete a Leonor y a Pedro en un viaje lleno de aventuras y sorpresas en tierras lejanas. Este espectáculo promete deleitar a grandes y pequeños con su fascinante arte y creatividad.
🎪 El show de la tía Irene
Presentado por Lilypad Puppet Theatre
🗣 Espectáculo en español
✨ Descripción:
Un espectáculo vibrante y lleno de humor, música en vivo y títeres inolvidables: una gata cantante de ópera, una perezosa cantante, un lagarto encantado y una bruja celosa que lanza hechizos para robar el protagonismo. Todo acompañado por música en vivo del guitarrista Matthew Ocone y canciones en español y otros idiomas. ¡Diversión asegurada para toda la familia!
🎟 Entradas para ambos espectáculos:
💸 Paga lo que puedas en la puerta (efectivo o Venmo)
📧 Para más información, por favor contacta a:
📩 lmolinamed@gmail.com
📩 evitarolu87@gmail.com
📄 Reserva tus asientos aquí 👉:https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdG37LyZkL…/viewform…
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This event was made possible by: The Kitchen Theatre & Arts, Latino Civic Association, and partially by Statewide Community Regrant program from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the office of the Governor and NYS Legislature, administered by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County.
Find us online:
Sitio web / website
• LCATOMPKINS.ORG
instagram
• instagram.com/lcatompkins

Loaves & Fishes 30th Annual Empty Bowls
2025-10-18 11:30 - 16:30 | NY
Join Loaves & Fishes in celebrating 30 years of Empty Bowls, our signature fundraiser supporting free meals and advocacy for neighbors in need.
Local potters donate beautiful handmade bowls, restaurants provide delicious soups, and Finger Lakes wineries contribute exceptional wine. Businesses and foundations sponsor this special event, making it a true community effort.
Each ticket includes:
• A handcrafted bowl
• A gourmet take-out meal: 2 soups of your choice, salad, bread, and dessert
• Optional: Add a bottle of Finger Lakes wine for $25
All proceeds directly support Loaves & Fishes’ mission.

Pumpkin Paint & Sip for Families
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Community School of Music and Arts, 330 East State Street, Ithaca
Get into the autumn spirit with a family-friendly Pumpkin Paint & Sip, led by visual arts instructor Jessica Peery! Bring your family and paint your very own pumpkin masterpiece while enjoying a complimentary drink.
For just $20, you’ll receive your choice of pumpkin, paints, and a free beverage. Want to paint more? Add an extra pumpkin for just $10.

Garment Screen Printing Workshop
2025-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | SewGreen, 112 W Green St, Ithaca
In this two-session workshop taught by local art educator and screen printer Rose Tirrito, learn how to prepare a screen with your own image and then print it on your own garments and fabric! First session is Sunday, 10/19 and second session is Sunday, 10/26.

A Harpist at the Threshold: Hospice Stories of Love & Grace
2025-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
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A Harpist at the Threshold: Hospice Stories of Love & Grace
Written and performed by Jayne Demakos
Through story and harp, a music-thanatologist shares deeply personal reflections from her work as a harpist at the bedside of the dying. Her performance explores how vulnerability, music, and presence can help guide the final passage with peace and dignity. With poetic insight, Jayne reminds us that the dying process can be met not only with fear, but with profound grace.
Performances:
1. Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 PM
Kitchen Theatre, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, NY
Tickets: $20
buy tickets here:
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=297488
1. Sunday, November 2 at 7:00 PM
Temple of Joy Yoga Studio, 305 Taylor Place, Ithaca, NY
Tickets: $20 through eventbrite or at the door
buy tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1688983427899?aff=oddtdtcreator
Info: janula123@gmail.com
About the artist:
Jayne Demakos is a contemplative musician and music-thanatologist, certified by the Music-Thanatology Association International in 2020. She holds a BA in Piano Performance from Ithaca College and has taught music as medicine at the Ithaca College School of Music. Over the past 17 years, she has provided harp and voice at the bedside in healthcare settings, including Hospicare & Palliative Care Services and Providence St. Peter Hospital. Jayne is a founding faculty member of the Accorda Music Thanatology Institute and an entrepreneur with programs like GriefSong and CompassionHarp. She is also a choir director and private music instructor, and has released three recordings, including Sacred Chant: A Small Offering(2022).

Generative Spiral Workshop
2025-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Buffalo Street Books for a series of workshops with nicole v. basta. This generative workshop series will allow our minds to circle a spiral of questions & ideas, to be liberated by the non-linear. Expect strange and very intentional multi-step prompts that shake you from the status quo.
These workshops are for any writer, artist, thinker, dreamer, human looking for insight into their creativity that doesn’t come from straightforward thinking. We will use art, artifice, poetry, history, the esoteric, & my love of questions to guide us into the spiral. These classes are drop-on (come to one, come to some, come to all) and allow space to explore the strange in community, to craft beautiful images, to get your pen moving in a low stakes way.
4 Sundays at Noon: 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7. $10-$20 sliding scale per class

Ithaca Generator Open House
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 | 233 Cherry St. Ithaca, NY, 233 Cherry St., Ithaca, 14850
SUNDAY, OCT 26 – 12 to 4pm
Ithaca Generator’s annual open house invites all makers, crafters, and curious folks to 233 Cherry Street, Ithaca, NY for an afternoon of crafting, demonstrations, and celebration of another successful year of creativity.
Learn about our makerspace facility (which includes metal, wood, ceramics, fiber arts, 3D printing, + more!) and how you can get involved in the local maker community!
There will also be a RUMMAGE SALE to browse at this year’s open house, which will help raise money for Ithaca Generator.
We look forward to meeting you!

FREE MARKETING WORKSHOP FOR NON-PROFITS, LOCAL BUSINESSES
2025-10-27 08:00 - 09:15 | Cinemapolis, 120 W Green St, Ithaca, 14850
Gain the professional insight you need to launch a marketing, PR and fundraising program that will bolster awareness without breaking the bank at a free breakfast workshop from The Communication Solutions Group, in celebration of their new Ithaca office. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/EventBriteCSGIthaca

Tompkins County Trivia Night
2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Hopshire Farm and Brewery, 1771 Dryden Road St Rt 13, Freeville, N, 13068, United States
Tompkins County Trivia Night
Thursday, October 30
4:30-5:00 PM: Public Presentation with Anna Kelles
5:00-7:00 PM: Trivia game with host Dave Ashton of Lite Rock 97.3!
Teams will all represent a different decade, and players are encouraged to dress up in costumes representative of their team’s decade! There will be prizes for the best dressed team, and the trivia champions.
$30 player fee includes one drink and dessert. Players are welcome to bring a snack to share with their team, decade themed snacks are welcome. Event proceeds benefit the David Sprague Sponsored Member Fund which provides membership at no cost to qualifying seniors giving them access to social events and volunteer services like transportation, friendly visits, and more.
Contact Thena Lindhorst for more information at (607)319-2866 or executivedirector@lovelivingathome.org

Bool's Flower Shop Halloween Open House
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Bool’s Flower Shop, 209 N. Aurora st, Ithaca, 14850
Join us on October 31st from 3-6pm for a spooky good time! Enjoy treats, refreshments, and hauntingly fun decor while you shop. Come in costume, bring your Halloween spirit, and take 20% off all carry-out sales during the event. Stop by for flowers, fun, and a little Halloween magic!

Halloween Party at Brookdale Ithaca
2025-10-31 15:30 - 16:30 | NY
Friday October 31st at 3:30 pm is our Halloween Wine and Candy Pairing Event hosted in the Gallery. Join us for a festive afternoon full of delicious pairings, spooky fun, and great company!
We hope to see you there!

GIAC HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
2025-10-31 16:00 - 19:30 | 301 W. Court St.
Join us for a frightfully fun evening at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)! We will be hosting the GIAC Halloween Spooktacular on Friday, October 31st from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM at GIAC and on Court St. between N. Albany St. and N. Plain St.
Get ready for a spooktacular time with the Ithaca community! Enjoy a night of Trunk-or-Treating, Pumpkin Painting, Spooky Gym Activities, Pumpkin Chunkin’, Costume Basketball and Tons of Candy!
We’re looking for helping hands with: Pumpkin Painting, Trunk-or-Treat stations, Gym activities, Clean-up crew, Zombie Characters and Candy donations
Whether you want to dress up and join the fun or give back to your community, we’d love to have you!
Snacks, cider, chili and other ghoulish goods will be served!
Let’s make this Halloween a hauntingly good time!
We’re using SignUp.com to coordinate volunteers for the GIAC Halloween Spooktacular. On the site, you’ll see all the areas where we need volunteers, along with brief descriptions of what each role involves.
No account is needed to sign up — just pick a spot and join the fun!
Sign up here 👉 https://signup.com/go/HMcTEmK

"Remembering Tomorrow" with Ink Alchemy
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Buffalo Street Books for a reading and Q&A on “Remembering Tomorrow,” an anthology from Ink Alchemy.

Novemberists
2025-11-06 12:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
In Timeless Treasures, Nancy Ridenour enjoys photographing a variety of subjects and has organized them into themes for the Salon show: Lotus Pond and Garden Flowers, Florida Photography, Bergdorf Goodman Reflections, Montages, and Damaged Collectables.
In An Outside Phenomenon, Christine Chin brings the outside inside with larger-than-life prints of moths and bees, giant pollen grains and multi-panel botanical prints. The exhibition includes twenty-four prints on paper and metal and a window installation of silkscreen and 3D printed models, the majority of which are being shown publicly for the first time.
In Meanderings, Ed Brothers is an oil pastelist who explores the
limits of the medium in small photo-realistic pieces. The displayed
works demonstrate the versatility of the medium as various challenges
are revisited.
The show will run from November 6-30, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 7, 5–8 pm.

QUEER HORROR BOOK CLUB - BLACK FLAME
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
A cursed film. A haunted past. A deadly secret.
Join us at Buffalo Street Books for a book club discussion of Black Flame, led by staff member Anamarie
Book Club Books 10% Off

"Present Conversations III" - Group BIPoC Exhibit @ CAP ArtSpace
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, 110 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca
I (@yenospina ) am so excited to announce this year’s lineup of artists for Present Conversations 3, a pop-up exhibition by @orozco_gallery, hosted at @community_arts_partnership – CAP ArtSpace (110 N. Tioga St, Ithaca, NY) — right in the heart of the Commons by the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
This November, the gallery space transforms into a place for dialogue, creativity, and connection—bringing together artists whose work sparks reflection and celebrates community.
Participating artists:
@lunafiberstudio
@poisonapplesociety
@adrinadietra
@megthero.art
@elizabethrossi.art
@florenciaulloa
@tem_tribal_art
@damaris_vazquez_photography
@myztico_campo
@khadijah.unique
@waterbysaki
@dancingowlwoodworking
@yaaamilkaaa
@sunday.rebel
@arielmestrella
Join us for the Opening Reception on November 7th from 5–8 PM — an evening filled with art, conversation, and community energy you won’t want to miss.
Throughout November, Artist Talks will take place at CAP ArtSpace, where you can meet the artists and learn more about their creative process:
Wed, Nov 19
6:30–7:00 PM — @tem_tribal_art
7:00–7:30 PM — @adrinadietra
7:30–8:00 PM — @arielmestrella
Thurs, Nov 20
6:30–7:00 PM — @yaaamilkaaa
7:00–7:30 PM — @damaris_vazquez_photography & @myztico_campo
7:30–8:00 PM — @lunafiberstudio
Fri, Nov 21
6:30–7:00 PM — @poisonapplesociety
7:00–7:30 PM — @sunday.rebel
7:30–8:00 PM — @megthero.art
Mark your calendars—this is one exhibition you don’t want to miss.

Art Opening at MIX Art Gallery! "First Light" by Basil Bakhshi Opening Reception Friday, Nov. 11th from 5-8PM
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | MIX Art Gallery, 156 E. State Street, Ithaca, 14850
This November 2025, MIX Art Gallery presents First Light by Basil Bakhshi. Born in war-torn Pakistan, Bakhshi lived on the streets until adoption brought him into a world of stability and creative possibility. Those beginnings left an enduring imprint on his vision, one that recognizes tension and resilience as essential parts of beauty.
Now based in New York’s Finger Lakes, Bakhshi draws inspiration from the region’s shifting light and tranquil landscapes. His work spans oil painting and ceramics, guided by the Japanese concept of shibumi: an unpretentious, balanced beauty that reveals itself through simplicity and depth. His art carries the rawness of experience while offering stillness and reflection.
Bakhshi’s plein-air oil painting, awarded Best in Show in French Alezum, Pennsylvania, affirmed his commitment to painting directly from life. In First Light, he exhibits alongside his partner, Billie Bakhshi, whose debut features lively, affordable works that radiate warmth and joy. Together, their practices explore contrast and harmony; two expressions of a shared pursuit to find beauty in the everyday.
To celebrate the exhibition, Basil Bakhshi is offering a complimentary “Abstract Portrait” with the purchase of any work. “Each color becomes a heartbeat, each line a whisper of presence,” he explains. “Through abstraction, I reveal memory, mood, and the inner rhythm of being.”
MIX Art Gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays from 3 -7 PM, and Saturdays from 12 -6 PM, at 156 E. State St. on the Ithaca Commons. Visit www.mixartgallery.com or shop online at https://www.mixartgallery.com/shop-artists.

Busking for Justice
2025-11-07 17:30 - 19:00 | 115 S Cayuga St, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, 14850
Press Release: Busking for Justice Features The Makers November 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Saoirse McClory saoirsemcclory@gmail.com 607-272-9088
Busking for Justice Welcomes The Makers November 7 at Café Dewitt
Monthly concert series continues raising funds for immigrants facing deportation
ITHACA, NY — The Busking for Justice concert series continues Friday, November 7, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Café Dewitt in downtown Ithaca’s Dewitt Mall, featuring a performance by The Makers — the dynamic duo of Lydia Garrison and Nate Silas Richardson.
Drawn together by a shared passion for the music of Mali, West Africa, The Makers blend vocals, fiddle, banjo, and various guitars into a distinctive and heartfelt sound. Their original songs trace the triumphs and challenges of life’s winding path, combining lyrical depth with intricate musicianship that defies easy categorization.
This performance marks the third concert in the Busking for Justice series, which raises funds for legal aid and bail assistance for immigrants impacted by the threat of deportation.
“Busking for Justice is about more than music — it’s about compassion and solidarity,” said principal organizer Jayne Demakos. “Each act of generosity, whether from the performers or the audience, reflects our community’s commitment to fairness and the right to due process.”● When: Friday, November 7 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
● Where: Café Dewitt, Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY
● Admission: Free; donations encouraged and gratefully accepted
● Beneficiary: Legal aid and bail funds for immigrants facing deportation
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Tompkins County Public Library 25th Birthday Party
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
Save the date! On Saturday, November 8, Tompkins County Public Library is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the modern Library on East Green Street.
The birthday party and open house from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. will highlight all the services your library offers, as well as offer treats, games, crafts, historic displays, a dance party, and a special visit by “Ezra Cornell” to unveil two new library cards designed by library patrons and chosen by the community.
Those in attendance will also have a chance to explore the Makerspace, hear from community leaders, share their library memories, and connect with the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library and the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation.

"Palestine: People, Land, and Solidarity" Book Launch with Lou and Milt Taam
2025-11-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Please join Buffalo Street Books to welcome Lou Taam and Milt Taam, a writer and photographer, respectively, for the launch of their book “Palestine: People, Land, and Solidarity”. Every dollar from book sales during this event will be donated to the Sameer Project.

"The Wolf at Twilight" by Kent Nerburn - GLP Book Club
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join Buffalo Street Books for a GLP Book Club discussion of Kent Nerburn’s “The Wolf at Twilight.”

Free Workshops for Musicians
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, 110 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca
Two free workshops for musicians, brought to you by the Community Arts Partnership
Monday, November 10
6:00 – 7:30pm
(7:30 to 8:00pm – social time and networking)
Join local musicians and event promoters Nick Scollard and Aaron Robbins for a practical workshop designed for musicians ready to take the next step in their careers. Learn how to break into our local music scene, build strong connections with regional promoters, and understand exactly what you need to have prepared to make a compelling pitch. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your reach, this session will offer real-world advice from those who know the ropes.
Monday, November 17
6:00 – 7:30pm
(7:30 to 8:00pm – social time and networking)
with Destiny LaVibe and SingTrece
Are you a musician passionate about your craft but seeking practical ways to earn a living from your music? This workshop will guide you through the diverse and ever-evolving landscape of music monetization, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to build a sustainable and thriving career. We’ll cover: Diversifying Income Streams: Explore avenues beyond traditional live performances and physical sales.

Local Fiber 2025 Holiday Pop-Up Store
2025-11-13 11:00 - 2025-12-28 18:00 | 115 S Cayuga St, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, 14850
Once again, Local Fiber members are working together to host a holiday pop-up store in downtown Ithaca featuring items made with local wool, alpaca, angora fiber. The 2025 Local Fiber Holiday Popup store will be open November 1st to December 28th at 115 South Cayuga Street in Ithaca, NY, right off of the Commons. The store is staffed by Local Fiber members, most of whom raise fiber animals on farms in the area and will happily chat with you about their animals and products. There is so much to choose from: millspun and handspun yarn, warm mittens, hats, and gloves, spinning fleece, wool craft kits, gifts for the holidays, fiber art and so much more! We will also have weekly workshops and demonstrations, as well as knitting and spinning circles. Stop in the store or check our FaceBook page (facebook.com/localfiber.ny) for details about the workshops and other events.
Local Fiber Popup Shop Hours:
Wednesday 11 – 6
Thursdays 11 – 8
Fridays 11 – 6 *First Friday 11/7 11 – 8
Saturdays 11 – 6
Sundays 11 – 6
115 South Cayuga Street
November 1 – December 28, 2025
