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Are you lonesome tonight and looking for a hunk o' love? Well, Elvis isn't dead and he's crooning over dinner at K-HOUSE in the K-Room, and no that is not a joke about his substance use in the later years. Enjoy a 3-course meal, while you watch a 2-act show and by golly you might even decide you feel loose ... Read More
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub invites oldies lovers to spend an evening with Elvis. One Night With You is a dinner show featuring the comedy and vocal stylings of The King himself, a three-course meal and guest performances, all in the intimate setting of Room K (formerly The Downstairs). Elvis, who has been touring small-town venues since his supposed death ... Read More
Join us to discuss Seven Days in June by author Tia Williams ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀
State of the Art proudly presents our 37th Annual Juried Photography Show. This year’s show accepted photographs from 73 artists from all over New York State. The jury reviewed 320 images and selected 74 for the show. The exhibit includes landscapes, portraits, abstract, traditional photography, and more. The show will run from May 28 through June 27, 2025. Opening reception Friday, ... Read More
Get ready for four days of art, music, community, and celebration at the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival, May 28–31, 2026! Our theme this year is Downtown Disco and we couldn’t be more excited! The Ithaca Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone and the incredible community that makes this event possible. Each year, we bring ... Read More
In the lead up to the Ithaca dyke march on June 6th, 2026, Queer Anarchy Collective will talk about what dyke means, gender roles in organizing, and various stories of queer women, trans people, and dykes in organizing and militant action.
Hangar Theatre’s In Flight Entertainment Series Presents EUROPA: Celebrating the Music of Carlos Santana. EUROPA is a high-energy 7-piece group celebrating the iconic music and spirit of Carlos Santana. With powerful Latin percussion, soaring guitar melodies and dynamic improvisation the group brings Santana’s greatest hits to life. With songs spanning Carlos’ career from “Oye Como Va”, “Black Magic Woman”, and ... Read More
Love Via’s Cookies… and want them freshly baked and warm? Guess what, for the first time ever, we’re making that a reality. Come out on select Saturdays, starting May 30th, to get our cookies fresh at Nowhere Special Libations Parlor in Downtown Ithaca. The cookies come unpackaged, meaning we charge less, we’ll be doing custom flavors, and we’re open for ... Read More
CIRCUS CULTURE POP-UP COMMUNITY SHOW! Saturday, May 30th @ 3pm Press Bay Backlot Free! Family-friendly! Bring a chair or a blanket! For questions, email production@circusculture.org. Photo credit: Miles Marteal
Join us for the kick-off week of Downtown History Walking Tours! Use code "FIRST" for 20% off in the first week. In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: “Sodom,” “Sin City,” and “Rum Town, USA.” Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity. “King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block ... Read More
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