• Polishing Shakespeare

    Polishing Shakespeare
    Kitchen Theatre Company 417 W State Street, Ithaca

    Polishing Shakespeare by Brian Dykstra Directed by Margarett Perry Starring Brian Dykstra, Kate Levy & Kate Siahaan-Rigg A dotcom billionaire pays an esteemed American theatre company to translate Shakespeare into English (Wait. What?). A world premiere comedy based on an (unbelievably) true story. ‘To sell out or not to sell out–is that the question?’ FOUR STARS! “An exhilarating, entertaining rollercoaster ... Read More

    $10 – $52
  • “A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren” with Janna Barkin

    Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca

    About the Event: Join us to celebrate the release of Janna Barkin’s new book A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren. About the Book: A Grand Love is a book of personal stories and observations from the perspectives of the author, grandparents of transgender grandchildren, and transgender people themselves. Transgender people have never been more visible in our ... Read More

  • Greater Ithaca Art Trail Open Studio Weekends

    Greater Ithaca Art Trail Open Studio Weekends
    Tompkins County

    Open Studio Weekends! Explore local artist studios during the beautiful fall foliage in Tompkins County! Join us on October 12-13 and October 19-20, from 11 AM to 5 PM, where over 30 artists on the Greater Ithaca Art Trail will open their studios to the public. This free, self-guided tour invites you to embark on an art-filled adventure, discovering unique ... Read More

  • “Feminism Is Alive and Well in the Novel” Jennifer Savran Kelly in conversation with Aggeliki Pelekidis and Aida Zilelian

    Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca

    About the Event: Across genres, styles, and forms, feminism is alive and well in contemporary literature. Aggeliki Pelekidis's Unlucky Mel (Cornell University Press, 2024) is a humorous and moving feminist campus novel and Aida Zilelian's All the Ways We Lied (Keylight Books, 2024) is a heartfelt family saga focused on four sisters. Please join us for a lively reading and conversation about their stories and publishing ... Read More

  • Cultures & Cuisines: A Taste of the African Diaspora

    Cultures & Cuisines: A Taste of the African Diaspora
    Cornell Botanic Gardens 124 Comstock Knoll, Ithaca

    Celebrate the rich culinary heritage of the African Diaspora and explore the plants of the exhibit, “Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience.” Join us for a conversational dinner to enjoy a traditional West African meal, prepared by Chef Kuukua of Asempe Kitchen, while learning more about the plants used in dishes across the United States, Caribbean, ... Read More

    $20 – $50
  • Breaking the Silence: A First Responder Q&A on Brain Health and Trauma

    oin us for an essential conversation on October 23rd, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, where we’ll address the brain health challenges faced by all first responders—from dispatchers to law enforcement, EMS, fire, ER clinicians, parole, and probation officers, along with their loved ones. Licensed therapist Alev Ates-Barlas and USMC combat veteran and 16-year law enforcement officer Sergeant Blair MacDonald ... Read More

    Free
  • October Game Night with Buffalo Street Books

    Buffalo Street Books 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca

    Looking for a ghostly October game night? Embrace the Halloween season and join us in playing a macabre game of Mysterium! We have a wide variety of board games you can choose from to help you decompress. $5 suggested donation.

  • Figure Drawing Fridays at CSMA

    Community School of Music and Arts 330 East State Street, Ithaca

    Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.

  • LCA Presents Puppeteer Performance

    Kitchen Theatre Company 417 W State Street, Ithaca

    Don’t miss a magical experience as the Latino Civic Association presents "Pedro y la Odisea del Paraná," a captivating puppet show by acclaimed Argentinian puppeteer Leonor Lipszyc. Hosted in collaboration with The Kitchen Theatre Company, this enchanting performance will take place on October 26 at 2:30 PM and October 27 at 10:30 AM. The show, performed in Spanish, is a ... Read More