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SUMMARY:MIX Art Gallery presents: The Jesse Collins Quartet\, bringing jazz at its finest to the Ithaca Commons
DESCRIPTION:February at MIX Art Gallery on the Ithaca Commons is all about turning up the rhythm\, the color\, and the connection. Known for its vibrant exhibitions and intimate live events\, MIX is serving a full month of art and music that makes winter in downtown Ithaca feel anything but quiet. \nMusic lovers should mark their calendars for Thursday\, February 13\, and Friday\, February 14\, when the Jesse Collins Quartet brings jazz at its finest to MIX Art Gallery. These intimate live jazz evenings run after-dinner hours\, with 2 sets at 7 PM & 8 PM\, and offer the perfect post-meal destination for a cozy\, soulful night out. With a $10 cover charge and BYOB vibes\, MIX transforms into one of the warmest\, most welcoming listening rooms in town – ideal for date night\, friends night\, or simply soaking in exceptional live music. \nLocated at 156 E. State St. (2nd Floor) on the Ithaca Commons.  Gallery Hours Th & F 3-7\, Sat. 12-6. Private bookings available. www.mixartgallery.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/mix-art-gallery-presents-the-jesse-collins-quartet-bringing-jazz-at-its-finest-to-the-ithaca-commons/
LOCATION:MIX Art Gallery\, 156 E. State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
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SUMMARY:Do You Feel the Love?
DESCRIPTION:Whether single or dated\, come celebrate love at the circus this Valentine’s Day! Bring your kids\, your grandparents\, and your neighbors to ‘Do You Feel the Love?’ and see Circus Culture staff and friends perform tight wire\, unicycle\, aerials\, juggling\, and more. This is a fundraising event and all proceeds will go towards our scholarship fund. \nSt Valentine’s Day\, February 14th\, 2:00pm & 7:00pm at Circus Culture (116 W. Green St\, Ithaca\, NY) \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. For those who have the means and would like to support us a little extra\, there is a $25 ticket option! If you need access to subsidized tickets\, please email production@circusculture.org. \nBuying tickets in advance is highly recommended – however\, we will fit in as many people as possible and there will be standing room if needed! \nDoors open 15 minutes before showtime and the performance will run between 45 minutes to an hour. Venue is wheelchair accessible. \nFor any event\, accessibility\, or ticketing questions\, email production@circusculture.org.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/do-you-feel-the-love/
LOCATION:Circus Culture\, 116 W Green St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circus Culture":MAILTO:info@hupstatecircus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T203000
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Friday at CSMA
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a figure drawing session 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.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/figure-drawing-friday-at-csma/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260206T112815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T112815Z
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SUMMARY:Build-A-Blind-Date with a Book
DESCRIPTION:People will have the chance to bring a book and take a book. We will have stations with sustainable materials for people to make their own blind date.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/build-a-blind-date-with-a-book/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Loves Teachers
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, Ithaca area attractions\, shops\, and restaurants unite to host a community-wide celebration honoring PreK-12 educators and school staff. The celebration includes events throughout Tompkins County. It’s our way of saying thanks to educators & school staff everywhere for all of your hard work and dedication! The digital pass with the deals will be viewable February 1st. See the website https://www.visitithaca.com/ithaca-loves-teachers/ to get more details or contact info@visitithaca.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-loves-teachers-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Ithaca\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Ithaca":MAILTO:info@visitithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
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SUMMARY:A Brainy Benefit: The Hangar Theatre`s Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:A Brainy Benefit: The Hangar Theatre`s Trivia Night\nHosted by DJ Dave Ashton from Lite Rock 97.3!\n7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Feb. 12 \nJoin us for a fun and friendly Trivia Night to raise funds for the Hangar Theatre`s KIDDSTUFF Series! Gather your friends (or come on your own!)\, test your knowledge\, and compete for Hangar-themed prizes–all while supporting the Hangar`s mission to bring outstanding Theatre for Young Audiences to our community. Whether you`re a trivia buff or just in it for a good time\, this is a night you won`t want to miss. \nThis is a family friendly event that will include both general knowledge (pop culture\, sports\, history\, music) and some theater-related trivia. We`ll have a cash bar with wine\, beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages as well as sweet and snacky items to keep you sharp and on the ball. \nSelect ticket type “team” at checkout to register a team of up to 6. Select ticket type “individual” at checkout to register as an individual – we will match you with a team!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/a-brainy-benefit-the-hangar-theatres-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
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SUMMARY:Galentines Craft Night at SewGreen
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your butterfly clips and find your favorite baby tee\, because we’re throwing the ultimate Y2K-coded Galentines Craft Party! Join us on Friday\, February 13th\, at The Art Room @SewGreen for a night dedicated to femmes\, thems\, and the besties who make life sweet. We’re channeling pure 2003 sleepover energy and queer joy to bring you a craft night that is—quite literally—so cute it hurts. Whether you’re looking to create the perfect aesthetic accessory like custom stretch bracelets or bag charms\, or just want to vibe in a space full of pink and sparkles\, we’ve got you covered. Projects start at $2. To keep the party flowing\, Open Spaces Cider will be on-site serving up a curated selection of both alcoholic and sober beverages. (Teens are welcome\, but children must be closely supervised at all times)
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/galentines-craft-night-at-sewgreen/
LOCATION:SewGreen\, 112 W Green St\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="SewGreen":MAILTO:draya@sewgreenithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260120T170335Z
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SUMMARY:Ithaca Trans Center Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss ‘So Many Stars’ by Caro De Robertis! \nA book club hosted by the Ithaca Trans Center \nAll book club books have a 10% discount
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ithaca-trans-center-book-club/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260205T215405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T215405Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Party: Social Change
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the launch of a new book by local educator Alicia Swords\, professor of sociology at Ithaca College. Social Change: Movements\, Politics\, and Technology (SAGE\, 2025) explores social transformation in historical and contemporary episodes\, centering the lives and struggles of the poor and dispossessed as agents of their own liberation and offering powerful lessons for today’s social movements. Alicia will share brief excerpts from the text and will be joined in conversation by local engaged scholar Richard Kiely.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-launch-party-social-change/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T143000
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CREATED:20260205T215848Z
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SUMMARY:De-escalation Training with QuAC
DESCRIPTION:Join QuAC (Queer Anarchy Collective) for a de-escalation training session. \nWhen and how to de-escalate with people\, interpersonal conflict\, and police interactions!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/de-escalation-training-with-quac/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260122T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T174807Z
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SUMMARY:Busking for Justice
DESCRIPTION:Busking for Justice Returns to Café Dewitt with First Friday Concert Series\, February–June\nITHACA\, NY — Busking for Justice\, a community-driven fundraising concert series featuring local musicians\, returns to Café Dewitt in downtown Ithaca’s Dewitt Mall on the first Friday of each month from February through June. The series runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.\, with free admission and donations encouraged. All funds raised will support immigrants and their families facing the impacts of detention and deportation.\nRooted in the belief that music can unite\, inspire\, and mobilize\, Busking for Justice brings artists and audiences together in a spirit of generosity\, shared humanity\, and solidarity. The series creates a space where live music serves both as cultural expression and as a call to collective care.\nThe February 6 concert will feature original music by singer-songwriter Tom Mank and cellist Sera Smolen\, with Mank (vocals and guitar) and Smolen (cello) joined by Laura Branca (vocals) and Rich DePaolo (vocals and guitar). Mank and Smolen have collaborated since 1994\, blending Americana songwriting with classical cello into an eclectic sound\, and have toured extensively throughout Europe—often with DePaolo on guitar. DePaolo is a singer-songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and producer-engineer who has recorded and toured widely across the United States\, Canada\, and Europe. Branca\, a co-founder of Rising Sign—a local Latin band that performed original music and danceable covers for two decades—and a longtime social justice advocate\, brings deep community roots and a strong commitment to human rights and collective action.\nBusking for Justice – Spring 2026 Schedule\n• February 6 – Tom Mank (vocals & guitar) and Sera Smolen (cello)\, with Laura Branca (vocals) and Rich DePaolo (vocals & guitar)\n• March 6 – Joe Crookston (vocals & guitar)\n• April 3 – 14Strings! (Filipino style Rondalla)\n• May 1 – Lavine and the Flying Machine (Klezmer group) – Jennie Lavine (clarinet & vocals)\, Dave Davies (guitar)\, Sam Swartz (tenor horn & vocals)\, Greg Ezra (percussion)\n• June 5 – TBA\nEvent Details\nFirst Fridays\, February–June\n5:30–7:00 p.m.\nCafé Dewitt\, Dewitt Mall\, 215 N. Cayuga Street\, Ithaca\nFree admission; donations encouraged\, food available for purchase \nPress Contact\nSaoirse McClory\nsaoirsemcclory@gmail.com\n607-272-9088\nAdditional information\nCafé Dewitt\ncafedewitt.com\nTom Mank & Sera Smolen\ntommank.net\n14Strings!\n14strings.com\nJoe Crookston\njoecrookston.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/busking-for-justice-3/
LOCATION:Cafe DeWitt\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca\, N\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T034051Z
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SUMMARY:Art Opening at MIX Art Gallery  - Gallery Night on the Ithaca Commons
DESCRIPTION:February at MIX Art Gallery on the Ithaca Commons is all about turning up the rhythm\, the color\, and the connection. Known for its vibrant exhibitions and intimate live events\, MIX is serving a full month of art and music that makes winter in downtown Ithaca feel anything but quiet. \nThe month kicks off with “Jazz It Up!”\, a curator’s-choice exhibition opening Friday\, February 6\, from 5-8 PM. This lively group show celebrates movement\, improvisation\, and visual rhythm\, pairing perfectly with MIX’s signature blend of contemporary art and community energy. Expect bold works\, great conversation\, and the kind of opening night buzz that reminds you why downtown Ithaca thrives. This exhibit will be up all month long to view and purchase. \nLocated at 156 E. State St. (2nd Floor) on the Ithaca Commons.  Gallery Hours Th & F 3-7\, Sat. 12-6. Private bookings available. www.mixartgallery.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/art-opening-at-mix-art-gallery-gallery-night-on-the-ithaca-commons/
LOCATION:MIX Art Gallery\, 156 E. State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="MIX Art Gallery":MAILTO:contact@mixartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260202T034001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T034001Z
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SUMMARY:Art Opening at MIX Art Gallery on the Ithaca Commons - Ithaca Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:February at MIX Art Gallery on the Ithaca Commons is all about turning up the rhythm\, the color\, and the connection. Known for its vibrant exhibitions and intimate live events\, MIX is serving a full month of art and music that makes winter in downtown Ithaca feel anything but quiet. \nThe month kicks off with “Jazz It Up!”\, a curator’s-choice exhibition opening Friday\, February 6\, from 5-8 PM. This lively group show celebrates movement\, improvisation\, and visual rhythm\, pairing perfectly with MIX’s signature blend of contemporary art and community energy. Expect bold works\, great conversation\, and the kind of opening night buzz that reminds you why downtown Ithaca thrives. This exhibit will be up all month long to view and purchase. \nLocated at 156 E. State St. (2nd Floor) on the Ithaca Commons.  Gallery Hours Th & F 3-7\, Sat. 12-6. Private bookings available. www.mixartgallery.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/art-opening-at-mix-art-gallery-on-the-ithaca-commons-ithaca-gallery-night/
LOCATION:MIX Art Gallery\, 156 E. State Street\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="MIX Art Gallery":MAILTO:contact@mixartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260127T022831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T022831Z
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SUMMARY:"Ethica Eterna" Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Ethica Eterna\, our newest exhibition at CSMA! Visit us between 5-8pm in our upstairs gallery for light refreshments and art. \n“This is a depiction of light abstractions and subtle energy phenomena. It is a study of how luminous color and shadow create dimension giving us a way to perceive the world. Reflective of patterns in nature and the cosmos\, these are meant to be a probe to expand our view. My intent is to capture the magical essence of the radiant energy felt by a sunset and the wonder felt when looking up\, beyond the clouds. In this visual journey\, I paint for power giving myself a boost that prompts exploration of the known into possibilities of the unknown.”\n—FúLàng\, artist
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/ethica-eterna-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Community School of Music and Arts\, 330 East State Street\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community School of Music &amp%3B Arts":MAILTO:info@csma-ithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260106T210844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T210844Z
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SUMMARY:POETRY\, PAINT & SIP
DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker\, poet\, and songwriter Desoni Cooper for a creative and inspiring Poetry + Paint & Sip workshop. This class blends writing and visual art to help you express yourself in a fun\, supportive space.\n• You’ll spend the first 15 minutes writing a poem\, then paint a visual interpretation of your words. If you prefer\, you can paint first and write after\n-this is your space to explore creativity your way.\nAll painting materials will be provided. Non-alcoholic wine\, wine\, canvasses\, and paint brushes will be supplied. Come ready to sip\, imagine\, and create from the heart.\n• Class Details\n• • Sliding Scale: $15-$25\n• Scholarships available – email to request\n• Payment Options: Website\, Venmo\, or cash\n• RSVP: Through the website\, email\, or Venmo\n*Address is provided at registration\nithacawritingstudio.com
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/poetry-paint-sip-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Writing Studio":MAILTO:ithacawritingstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260126T011859Z
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SUMMARY:Returning Light.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this month as fifteen of our artist members celebrate the returning light. The show will feature paintings\, photos\, prints\, and drawings representing a broad spectrum of styles.\nThe show will run from February 5th through March 1st\, 2026. Opening reception Friday\, February 6th\, 5–8pm \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. Curbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Community Arts Partnership.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/returning-light/
LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="State of the Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@soag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260206T112702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T112702Z
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Come bedazzle books with us! $5 if you purchase a book or $10 if you bring your own book!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-bedazzling/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260112T201217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T201217Z
UID:10006679-1769868000-1769875200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Narrative Poetry & Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Join R.C Lloyd as she discusses narrative poetry in conversation with BSB Staff\, Gabriela Medina + Candle Painting*  at Buffalo Street Books! \n*tickets needed for candle painting
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/narrative-poetry-crafting/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260103T065050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T065050Z
UID:10006673-1769707800-1769715000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Oak and the Larch
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the book launch of The Oak and the Larch: A Forest History of Russia and its Empires by Sophie Pinkham with conversation and Q&A. \nFrom the Baltic to the Pacific\, from the Arctic to the steppes of Central Asia\, Russia’s forests account for nearly one-fifth of the world’s wooded lands. Sophie Pinkham’s new book “The Oak and the Larch” is the first-ever English-language exploration of this vast expanse—a dazzling environmental history of Russia that offers an urgent new understanding of the nature of Russian power\, and of Russia’s ideas of itself.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/book-launch-the-oak-and-the-larch/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260113T200712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200712Z
UID:10006682-1769619600-1769626800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Cafe Do What?
DESCRIPTION:Come for an art jam\, stay for the creative juices!\nJoin So What? Studio + Creative Reuse of Ithaca at Cafe Dewitt for an art social! Come by yourself or with a friend to imagine\, play\, tap into that inner child\, and see what happens when you give yourself permission to just have fun being creative in the presence of others. All materials will be provided. Zero experience encouraged! \nSo What? Studio is a new social arts club dedicated to the transformative power of the creative arts to connect community and heal from the inside out. To learn more\, visit @sowhatartclub on Instagram
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/cafe-do-what/
LOCATION:Cafe DeWitt\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca\, N\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Dewitt":MAILTO:saoirsemcclory@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260113T023610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T023610Z
UID:10006681-1769283000-1769288400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Bennie and the Rest: A Tribute to Elton John
DESCRIPTION:A joyous musical journey through the hits of Sir Elton John begins at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca. \nPiano player\, singer and Broadway and TV actor Jason Ostrowski and a band of skilled musicians will capture the essence of the legendary artist who brought us “Tiny Dancer”\, “Rocket Man” and many other hits.  “Bennie and the Rest: A Tribute to Elton John” is part of the Hangar’s In Flight Entertainment Series. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online or at the door.  \n“People should come ready to sing along\, get up and dance if they want to\, and be transported back to the first time they heard some of these songs. I hope people come wearing big glasses\, feather boas\, lots of sparkle\,” Ostrowski said. “The audience is just as much part of the show as all of the band members and me up on stage. It’s a group experience.”  \nOstrowski will be joined on stage by a roster of experienced Ithaca-area musicians\, including Robert Keefe (guitar)\, John White (bass) and Mark Joyce (drums).
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/bennie-and-the-rest-a-tribute-to-elton-john/
LOCATION:Hangar Theatre\, 801 Taughannock Blvd.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hangar Theatre":MAILTO:Boxoffice@hangartheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260112T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T202503Z
UID:10006678-1769011200-1769018400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:LET’S READ + TALK ABOUT CLIMATE - CLIMATE LIT DISCUSSION GROUP
DESCRIPTION:Community-led conversations about climate change\, as we discuss ‘The Deluge’. \nClimate Literature Book Discussions meets the third Wednesday of the month @ Buffalo Street Books. \nShop with us for 10% off these titles!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/lets-read-talk-about-climate-climate-lit-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260104T055634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T055634Z
UID:10006672-1768744800-1768750200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Learning Project Book Club for a discussion on The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo by Kent Nerburn @ Buffalo Street Books!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/gayogohon%c7%ab%cb%80-learning-project-book-club/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260109T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T041806Z
UID:10006677-1768678200-1768683600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:"Great Opera Choruses" concert
DESCRIPTION:The Ithaca Community Chorus & Chamber Singers will present “Great Opera Choruses” by Monteverdi\, Purcell\, Verdi\, Puccini\, Mascagni\, Mussorgsky\, Beethoven\, and more at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday\, January 17\, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church\, 402 North Aurora Street\, Ithaca.  Tickets are $20 (students & children free) and are available in advance online at https://acithaca.org/groups/icccs/tickets/ and at the door.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/great-opera-choruses-concert/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Methodist Church\, 402 N Aurora St.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca Community Chorus &amp%3B Chamber Singers":MAILTO:iccpres@acithaca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20251202T180009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T180009Z
UID:10006506-1768590000-1768604400@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Silver Rein Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, January 16th to celebrate Ithaca’s operatic enchantress Silver Rein’s second full-length studio album release. An epic performance of the entire album with guest instrumentalists\, performers\, and choir\, featuring Nick Scollard\, Alejandra Diemecke\, Chris Ploss\, Sue Green\, Jen Cork\, Mandy Goldman\, Hayden Eager\, Annie Sumi\, Erin Griffeth\, and Heidi Oros. \nOpening acts: Victoria Anine and La Llorona. \nCome out to The Nocturnal Café\, fill your cup with a nourishing beverage\, and immerse yourself in this unique music experience. \nCDs and digital downloads of the new album will be available during the show.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/silver-rein-album-release-show/
LOCATION:The Nocturnal Café\, 103 S. Geneva St.\, Ithaca\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="The Nocturnal Caf%C3%A9":MAILTO:nocturnalcafeny@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260105T175116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175118Z
UID:10006675-1768521600-1769990399@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:The Comfort Food Trail
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Ithaca’s Comfort Food Trail is a cozy winter event running January 16 – February 1 that invites food lovers to explore local restaurants while enjoying warm\, comfort-food dishes around town. Participants scan QR codes at participating eateries to log visits\, collect entries in a digital passport\, and earn chances to win weekly $50 Downtown Ithaca gift cards or the grand prize of a $150 gift card—all while savoring seasonal comfort favorites and supporting local businesses. There’s no separate fee to join; simply order featured items and scan the QR code at each stop to get more chances to win and make your way through Ithaca’s vibrant Downtown dining scene.
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/the-comfort-food-trail/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Ithaca":MAILTO:Adam@downtownithaca.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260103T065037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T065037Z
UID:10006671-1768320000-1768327200@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:On the Moors of Omaha: Essays with Trebbe Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Trebble Johnson neither hides from pain nor romanticizes joy. In the distinctive voice for which she is known\, she explores how the true value of a sacred site is not always where we think it is\, how a motorcycle ride upended a fear of desire\, how it’s possible to make friends with a clear-cut forest\, and other pieces that bring startling new perspectives to things we often take for granted. These sixteen essays not only chart one woman’s journey through a passionate life\, they inspire all of us to open up to the marvels that are waiting to reveal themselves. \nJoin Trebbe Johnson for an author reading of On the Moors of Omaha: Essays at Buffalo Street Books!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/on-the-moors-of-omaha-essays-with-trebbe-johnson/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20260103T065020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T065020Z
UID:10006670-1768060800-1768068000@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Author Reading with Elizabeth Hoover
DESCRIPTION:Join poet\, essayist and critic Elizabeth Hoover as she shares an excerpt of her first poetry collection ‘the archive is all in present tense’ @ Buffalo Street Books!
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/author-reading-with-elizabeth-hoover/
LOCATION:Buffalo Street Books\, 215 N. Cayuga St.\, Ithaca
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buffalo Street Books":MAILTO:lisa@buffalostreetbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20251211T210838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T210838Z
UID:10006646-1767956400-1767963600@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Awareness Month Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County to get educated on the state of local sex trafficking and connect with community resources. During the evening portion on January 8th\, there will be an opportunity to hear updates from Kate Booth\, the Director of Tompkins County Youth Services\, at 5:30pm on risks\, data\, and services. Also the evening of the 8th\, community organizations will be tabling\, a display from The Clothesline Project will be up\, and we will serve light refreshments. On the 9th\, The Clothesline Project Display will continue and individuals are welcome to come and contribute their own shirts to the collection. Access to resources and education will be available as well. \nWhere: The Tompkins County Public Library\, Borg Warner Room \nJanuary 8th\, 5-6:30pm\nJanuary 9th\, 11am-1pm
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/human-trafficking-awareness-month-resource-fair/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Tompkins County Public Library\, 101 E. Green Street\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advocacy Center of Tompkins County":MAILTO:akabat@actompkins.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T020000
DTSTAMP:20260413T062813
CREATED:20251208T154407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T154428Z
UID:10006510-1767213000-1767232800@www.downtownithaca.com
SUMMARY:New Year’s Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome in the New Year at two beautiful venues connected by an outdoor patio with fire pits… \nListen to amazing live music in the former Ithaca mayor’s house and Duncan Hines world headquarters. Nosh on some of our complimentary savory bites and sweet snacks\, relax on one of our 19′ velvet couches\, cook s’mores around the fire pits\, order award-winning cocktails from one of our beautiful bars\, and bring in the New Year with style! \nAt the Argos Warehouse\, get down to the grooves of New Planets\, playing from 9pm-12am. Starting at midnight DJ Tuggle will be spinning a mixture of funk\, soul\, reggae & hip-hop until 2am. \nBar Argos will be hosting The Djangoners\, playing Paris Hot Club Swing music from 9:30pm-12:30am. \nDoors open 8:30.\nMusic 9pm-2am. \nAdvance tickets $45.\nDay of $55.  (Cash or Venmo accepted at the door.) \n21+ only
URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/new-years-gala-2026/
LOCATION:Argos Inn\, 416 E. State St.\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Argos Inn":MAILTO:accounting@argosinn.com
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