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Experience a special evening of live jazz with the Jesse Collins Trio at MIX Art Gallery. Blending improvisation, soulful rhythms, and contemporary jazz influences, this dynamic ensemble transforms the gallery into an intimate, vibrant listening space. Join us for an unforgettable night where art, music, and community come together in downtown Ithaca right on the Commons. Limited seating - get ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM 🗓️ Friday, April 10th | ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ | Supplies Included 🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober ... Read More
Join local artist Julian Plum to celebrate the launch of his very first picture book, written by Marilyn Singer. "Whose Tree Is This?" explores an oak tree through poems written from the perspective of thirteen animals big and small—including caterpillars, chickadees, cicadas, screech owls, springtails, blue jays, black bears, crows, and people—that rely on it for food and shelter. Julian ... Read More
Sponsored by MIX Art Gallery, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and the Cornell University Sustainable Design (CUSD) group, this free art gala will feature art, music, vendors, and a raffle to win flight vouchers valued at $125! Food will be available to purchase from the airport’s 2nd Landing Cafe. Parking will be free for this event or take the #32 T-CAT ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS | 2-7PM 🗓️ Saturday, April 11th | ⏰ 7–9 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👤 14+ 🎨This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ages ... Read More
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub is proud to introduce Room K Brunch: Vinyl Edition, a new daytime programming concept debuting Sunday, April 12th in Room K. This evolving brunch series will blend curated DJ sets, live performances, and elevated brunch offerings in an intimate, community-driven setting. The series launches with Soul Brunch featuring DJ Flex Unger of @cleanandhumble, spinning a ... Read More
Join us to discuss ‘The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions’ by Larry Mitchell! A book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center all book club books have a 10% discount
GALLERY HOURS | 1-4PM 🗓️ Sunday, April 12th | ⏰ 4–6 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Sliding scale $30-50 | 👤 14+ | Supplies included 🎨 This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this ... Read More
Join Yamatai at PULSE 2026 for a stunning concert that showcases the power and excitement of taiko drumming! PULSE is where where we showcase to the Ithaca community all the hard work we put in throughout the year. This is where the long nights, blistered hands, love, passion, and artistic vision all come together into a cohesive, two hour concert ... Read More
Community-led conversations about climate change, as we discuss "Fen, Bog and Swamp A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis." Climate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month. See 2026 titles here. Shop with us for 10% off these titles!
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