Comfort Food
2024-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
Walking on Water Productions and Fitz&Startz Productions presents Comfort Food by Rachel Lampert and Larry Pressgrove
Directed by Cynthia Henderson and Susannah Berryman
Featuring Emily Jackson as Harriet, Achille Van Ricca as Gabriel, and Rachel Lampert as Estelle
Three solo shows in three kitchens! Eating, entertaining, engagements, and estrangements propel the three short stories in the delightful and delicious chamber musical Comfort Food by Rachel Lampert & Larry Pressgrove. Meet Harriet, the host of a TV cooking show; Gabriel, a lover of junk food; and Estelle, adjusting to life alone. Join us for an evening of music, comedy, and dramedy, celebrating the enjoyment of Comfort Food!
Performances dates & times
Fri 12/6 at 7 pm
Sat 12/7 at 7 pm
Sun 12/8 at 4 pm
Fri 12/13 at 7 pm
Sat 12/14 at 7 pm
Sun 12/15 at 4 pm
Tickets are $25
There will be a Pay What You Wish option available at the Box Office before each performance.
The show runs approximately 80 minutes without an intermission.

Queering Modernism: An Exploration of Psychoanalysis and Dysphoria in Literature
2024-12-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Please join us for conversation between Mat Fournier and Jennifer Spitzer on their recent books, Dysphoric Modernism and Secret Sharers. They will talk about sexuality and gender in literature, the influence of psychoanalysis, and the necessity to engage with canonical texts in contemporary terms.

New Roots Art & Music Celebration (@ Gallery Night)
2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | New Roots Charter School, 116 N. Cayuga Street, Ithaca
Join us for an inspiring evening at our Art & Music Celebration during December’s First Friday Gallery Night (12/6)! We’re excited to open our campus doors once again to showcase the incredible talent of our students, staff, and families through a gallery night display of art and music. This celebration is a testament to our community’s shared passion for creativity.

CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale Fundraiser! Donate Art Dec. 2-4. Sale starts Dec. 6.
2024-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | CAP ArtSpace, 110 N Tioga st, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
The CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP), held over 9 days each December.
Donation of not-new art is December 2 to 4. The sale starts on Gallery Night, December 6 and runs through the 14th.
In a nutshell, we collect donations of not-new art from community members who are downsizing or have unused or unloved art that they can part with. Donated art an be vintage or contemporary, professional or amateur. Needlepoints your Aunt Sally did in 1974 are right up our alley.
Then we sell the resulting (usually over 500 pieces) at super low prices so we can sell out in 9 days.
Hundreds of people find joy in purchasing and coming to see what we have collected, AND community members feel good about donating their downsized art collection to a good cause.
Note: We do not ask local artists to donate their own work.
Find all information about the sale and donation parameters (what we accept) at ArtsPartner.org
Location: CAP ArtSpace Gallery in the Tompkins Center for History and Culture at 110 N. Tioga Street (on the Ithaca Commons).
Email Robin, Program Director at info@artspartner.org anytime.

CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale Fundraiser
2024-12-06 22:00 | CAP ArtSpace, 110 N Tioga st, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
The CAP-a-Palooza Vintage Art Sale is an annual fundraiser of the Community Arts Partnership (CAP), held over 9 days from December 6th to 14th.
On December 2nd to 4th, we collect donations of not-new art from community members who are downsizing or have unused or unloved art that they can part with.
The sale starts on Friday, December 6th (gallery night in downtown Ithaca) from 5pm to 8pm and will run through Saturday the 14th.
We then hold a 9 day sale starting on Gallery Night (IthacaGalleryNight.com) and runs through Saturday the 14th.
Over 500 pieces will be sold! Vintage and contemporary, professional and amateur. Paintings, photography, etchings, prints, small sculpture, pottery, embroidery and more. Work is priced low so we can sell as much as possible in 9 days. Prices drop throughout the sale and are slashed on the last couple of days.
For all donation info (what we accept, what we don’t, and how to drop off) and sale dates and times are at ArtsPartner.org

The Sisters Fitz&Startz: Cook with Kids
2024-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
As part of KTC’s Family Fare programming, WoW Productions and Fitz&Startz Productions present The Sisters Fitz&Startz: Cook with Kids
Book and Lyrics by Rachel Lampert
Music by Benjamin Costello, John Coyne, Larry Pressgrove
Directed by Sarah Plotkin
Choreographed by Priscilla Hummel
Featuring Joey Steinhagen, Stephen Nunley, Gabriella Galante, Adamantia Hopko, Sana Sarr
The Sisters Fitz&Startz School of Music & Dance is prepping for a recital. The pre-teen students are eagerly rehearsing their songs and dances. In addition to the performance, everyone anticipates the annual post-show reception, where fabulous food is the highlight. But a last-minute change requires Ashtabula and Phlemena Fitz&Startz and their devoted students to add cooking and baking to their skill sets. A delightful, delicious, and fun-filled musical production is the result–great for the whole family!
Performances dates & times
Sat 12/7 at 1 & 3 pm
Sun 12/8 at 1 pm
Sat 12/14 at 1 & 3 pm
Sun 12/15 at 1 pm
Tickets are $10
There will be a Pay What You Wish option available at the Box Office before each performance.
The show runs approximately 55 minutes without an intermission.

William Jane Dispensary presents the Winter Holiday Bash
2024-12-07 11:00 - 20:00 | Ithaca Commons, E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States
Celebrate the holiday season with Downtown Ithaca’s Winter Holiday Bash! This festive one-day celebration will bring joy and cheer to the Commons with two fantastic events designed for the whole family.
Santa’s Arrival | 11 AM – 4 PM
Experience the magic of the season as Santa Claus makes his grand arrival! Families can enjoy holiday activities, take photos with Santa, and immerse themselves in the festive spirit.
Silent Disco | 6 PM – 8 PM
Dance under the stars at our evening Silent Disco! Grab a pair of headphones, choose your favorite channel, and dance the night away to holiday beats in a unique, immersive experience.
Don’t miss this memorable day full of holiday fun and festivities!

Calvin's Comic Adventures
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
“Calvin’s Comic Adventures” is a comic-filled program where young minds can bring the popular comics of Calvin and Hobbes to life through engaging activities.
Alongside their favorite stuffed animal or imaginary friend, participants can create their own comic-style stories. Inspired by Bill Watterson’s classic tales, young readers will be able to read and step into the world of Calvin and Hobbes through take-home crafts,”mad-libs” style word games, scavenger hunts, and on-your-feet challenges inspired by Calvin’s favorite game, “Calvin-ball.”
“Calvin’s Comic Adventures” is a great place for all comic lovers to explore what their imaginations can achieve.
Best for kids ages 3-12 – bring your own stuffed animal or imaginary friend!
Presented by the Ithaca College Graphic Novel Advisory Board.

Cookie Decorating with Buffalo Street Books!
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Escape the cold this weekend and decorate cookies with BSB! We’ll have shortbread cookies baked by Via’s Cookies and hot cocoa from Oracle Chocolates. And, of course, fun sprinkles and frosting to decorate with!
$10 ticket includes two cookies to decorate and a cup of hot chocolate.

Recovery at Work: Book Launch and Discussion
2024-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join BSB for a discussion about Recovery at Work: Using Twelve Step Principles for Professional Success. Hear author Amy Newman, book editor and Cornell Management Communication faculty member Christy McDowell, and recovery partner Mandy Caughey describe how principles behind Twelve Step programs founded by Alcoholics Anonymous can help anyone find peace and develop resilience at work.

Hilltop Film Festival of Diversity and Inclusion
2024-12-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Cinemapolis, 120 W Green St, Ithaca, 14850
The Hilltop Film Festival of Diversity and Inclusion is a student-led film festival that has been running for 6 seasons! Our festival gets submissions from all around the globe.
We started at (and got our name from) the Hilltop of Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama. We then moved to Cleveland, Ohio, before finding our current home at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York.
Our Winter 2024 festival is happing Sunday, December 8th from 2:30-4:30 at Cinemapolis in Ithaca, NY. It’s free to attend, and we encourage anyone in the community- filmmaker or otherwise- to attend!
With any questions, comments, or concerns email us at thehilltopfilmfestival@gmail.com.

Books, Bread & Wine: A Celebration & Fundraiser for Buffalo Street Books
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Street Books, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca
Join BSB for an exciting afternoon with some of Ithaca’s literary luminaries! Local writers will each share a reading while you enjoy wine and baked goods, provided by our friends at Damiani Wine Cellars and Wide Awake Bakery.
We hope you will attend this fundraising event with an afternoon of readings from Jamaica Baldwin, Mary Gilliland, Alex Gilvarry, Charlie Green, Brian Hall, Eleanor Henderson, Roald Hoffmann, Ishion Hutchinson, Alexandra Kleeman, J. Robert Lennon, Valzhyna Mort, Raul Palma, Bob Proehl, Dan Rosenberg, Helena Viramontes, and Jacob White. Join us for short readings, wine, and goodies . This is a fundraiser for Buffalo Street Books and will be held in our Reading Room.
Ticket includes attendance, food, drink, and a year of membership with BSB.

Jessica Lynn's - A Very Merry Classic Christmas
2024-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | State Theatre of Ithaca, 107 W. State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
“Jessica Lynn’s – A Very Merry Classic Christmas,” has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling and even eclipsing some of the biggest of holiday spectaculars. This fun filled, family sleigh ride through the most wonderful time of the year was named by press as the “#1 Great Thing to do in The Hudson Valley for The Holidays.”
This record-breaking, sell-out tour is a full multi-media presentation featuring dancers, marching bands, choirs, special effects and even an annual visit from Santa himself. With all of the traditional holiday songs you know and love, people of all ages become a part of the show and experience the magic of Christmas while raising money and collecting toys for the incredible Toys for Tots.

IREP Holiday Market
2024-12-13 15:00 - 20:00 | 111 B E State St, 111 B E. State St., Ithaca, 14850
🎁 Discover the Magic of the Holidays at the IREP Holiday Market!
Looking for unique gifts, cozy vibes, and a festive shopping experience? The IREP Holiday Market is your go-to destination this season! Every weekend through December 22, explore an incredible selection of handcrafted goods, artisanal creations, and one-of-a-kind treasures from talented local entrepreneurs.
From thoughtful gifts to holiday décor and delicious treats, the market has something for everyone on your list. Plus, your purchases support BIPOC-owned businesses and help foster a thriving local community.
Located:
111B E. State St. Ithaca, NY 14850
✨ Event Hours
📅 Fridays: 3 PM–8 PM
📅 Saturdays: 11 AM–8 PM
📅 Sundays: 11 AM–6 PM
🎄 Join us at Downtown Ithaca and make your holidays unforgettable with the IREP Holiday Market!

Figure Drawing Fridays at CSMA
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Ugly Sweater Karaoke
2024-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Suit up in those ugly holiday sweaters and get your vocal cords warmed up by Friday, December 13th, 8pm at Liquid State Brewing Co. Spreading the cheer is our MC Brandon Fortenberry, with prizes for the ugliest sweater and the best holiday song sung!

Guided Tequila & Mezcal Tasting
2024-12-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Bickering Twins Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 114 N Cayuga St., Ithaca, N, 14850, United States
Join us and learn the basics of tequila & mezcal: a bit of history on agave spirits, how/where its made, how to taste & enjoy it, and how to find/where to buy some of the best and most traditional brands on the market. Try 3 tequilas and 3 mezcals as Kevin & Corey, the ‘Twins’ behind Bickering Twins pour some of our best selections while walking you through the process. Sip, enjoy and learn about one of today’s most popular and fastest growing spirits.

LCA Holiday Fiesta / Fiesta Navideña 2024
2024-12-14 19:30 - 23:30 | The Hotel Ithaca, Ithaca
Join the Latino Civic Association for our much-anticipated annual night of music, dancing, and community celebration, all in support of the LCA’s scholarship program. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, tasty drinks, and Latin dance spun by DJ ha-MEEN! All are welcome — todos están bienvenidos. C hildren 12 and under enter for free.
The LCA is an all volunteer organization dedicated to serving the Latino community of Tompkins County by providing a platform for its social, cultural, education and civic expression. Our mission is to foster a united Latino community, strengthen Latino identity, and promote solidarity, cultural pride, and civic engagement.
Cash bar only – come prepared! Please note that no dinner will be served – hors d’oeuvres only.
Q uestions / preguntas:
julia.dearagon@gmail.com
lcaoftompkinscounty@gmail.com
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¡Participa en nuestra fiesta de fin de año! Habrá música, baile y un ambiente de celebración de nuestra comunidad, todo en apoyo a la programación que realiza la LCA a lo largo del año. ¡Disfruta aperitivos, bebidas sabrosas y música latina con DJ ha-MEEN!
La Asociación Cívica Latina es una organización voluntaria dedicada a servir a la comunidad latina de Tompkins County creando un espacio para su expresión social, cultural, educativa y cívica. Nuestra misión es promover una comunidad latina unida, fortalecer la identidad latina y promover la solidaridad, el orgullo cultural y la participación cívica.
www.lcatompkins.org/

Holiday Market and Surf Renegades
2024-12-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Please join us for our annual holiday maker’s market and Surf Renegades Live performance! Shop the goods of eight local artisans including stain glass, paintings, paper goods + prints, handmade clothing, vintage clothing and most importantly holiday gifts! Surf through the holiday rush with us!

Silo All-You-Can-Eat New Year's Eve Buffet
2024-12-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Liquid State Brewery, 620 W. Green St., Ithaca
Come join Silo Food Truck at Liquid State Brewery for a delicious **all you can eat** New Year’s Eve buffet! Get ready to indulge in a variety of mouth-watering dishes and ring in the New Year with good food, craft beer and live music!
Date: Tue Dec 31 2024
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Silo Food Truck at Liquid State Brewery
Entertainment: Li’l Anne’s Zydeco Trio featuring Peter Glanville & Jorge Cuevas
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to **feast** to your heart’s content and kick off the New Year in style. See you there!

Spend New Year’s Eve at Coltivare!
2024-12-31 18:00 - 2025-01-01 00:30 | Coltivare, 235 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY, 14850
Ring in the new year like Gatsby with fine dining, live music, and a beautiful atmosphere! We are offering a Chef’s Tasting Dinner ($165), a Four Course Dinner ($85), or an Apre Soiree ($35).

New Year's Gala
2024-12-31 20:30 - 2025-01-01 02:00 | Argos Inn, 416 E. State St., Ithaca, NY, 14850
Welcome in the New Year at two beautiful venues connected by an outdoor patio with fire pits…
Listen 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.
Argos Warehouse will be grooving with Funk Knights & Friends, Buffalo NY funk with a side of brass, playing from 9pm-12am. Starting at midnight DJ Tuggle will be spinning a mixture of funk, soul, reggae & hip-hop until 2am.
Bar Argos will be swinging with The Djangoners, playing Paris Hot Club Swing music from 9:30pm-12:30am.
Doors open 8:30. Party and music are 9pm-2am.
21+ only
Advance tickets $45. Day of $50. (Cash or Venmo accepted at the door.)

Opera Ithaca New Year’s Eve Gala
2024-12-31 21:00 - 2025-01-01 02:00 | Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State Street, Ithaca, 14850
Ring in 2025 with the Sweetness of Song, Sweets, and Sips!
Back by popular demand, Opera Ithaca invites you to a joyful celebration to welcome the New
Year in Ithaca style, surrounded by your Opera Ithaca family! Don’t miss this unforgettable
evening filled with festive performances and the thrill of live music.
The Gala will feature stunning performances by renowned artists Dawn Pierce, Lynn Craver,
Steven Stull, and our talented Apprentice Artists, Athena Rajnai and Emma Commisso.
Together, they will take you on a musical journey that will include YOU, the audience, in a
spirited sing-along as we ring in the New Year and welcome 2025!
Indulge in delectable desserts, savor sweet treats throughout the night, and raise your glass in a
champagne toast as we mark the moment we step into 2025. This special event is also a
celebration of Opera Ithaca’s 10 years of artistic excellence—a decade of unforgettable
performances, groundbreaking productions, and a bright future ahead!
End your 2024 on a sweet note and ring in 2025 in style!
This is the must-attend event of the season—don’t miss it!
Generously sponsored by Bruno Schickel and Amy Dickinson.
Tickets for the New Year’s Eve Gala are available at www.operaithaca.org.

Tapestry
2025-01-02 12:00 - 2025-02-02 17:00 | State of the Art Gallery, 120 W State St #2, Ithaca, 14850, United Kingdom
A tapestry is defined as a heavy cloth or canvas with designs or pictures woven into it. The January exhibit will weave together images from thirteen of our artist members. The result promises to be a colorful and diverse sampling of paintings, photos, sculpture, and fiber arts.
The show will run from January 2nd through February 2nd, 2025. Opening reception Friday, January 3rd, 5–8pm.
Regular 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.
Images:
Ed Brothers, Hagwilget Peak, Oil pastel, 16”x13” framed
Katrina Morse, “Waiting”, Acrylic on canvas, 36” x 24”

Winter Market at Trimphammer Marketplace
2025-01-04 10:30 - 14:00 | Triphammer Marketplace, 2255 Triphammer Road, Ithaca, 14850
Local produce, meats, cheeses, artisan goods, prepared food and more.

YEM 2025 Season
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State Street, Ithaca, 14850
The new season starts on January 11th and all 5 monthly Workshops will be hosted in person at Ithaca’s premier incubator space, REV: Ithaca Startup Works (314 E. State Street) from 10AM-Noon. Additionally, we’re hosting 15 after-school hands-on working sessions, “Get Messy Club,” at New Roots School (116 N. Cayuga Street) from 4PM-5:30PM on Wednesdays in between workshops. *Grades 4+

Winter Dance Series: Breaking The Foundation
2025-01-14 18:30 - 19:15 | Southside Community Center, 305 S. Plain Street, Ithaca
Breaking Foundations (Advised for 17 & under)
Master the basics of breaking! Join G-QUAN for a fun, supportive environment where young dancers (recommended ages 17 & under) can develop essential breakdancing skills. Build confidence, connect with other dancers, and enjoy learning the foundational elements of breaking!

Global Creative Family Presents Winter Dance Series: Hip Hop Shape
2025-01-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Southside Community Center, 305 S. Plain Street, Ithaca
Hip Hop Shape (Only for Ages 18+)
Get fit and groove in style! Ready to move, groove, and transform? This dynamic hip-hop series is designed for adults looking to stay active, have fun, and elevate their dance game! Led by G-QUAN, this series will help you stay fit while learning cool hip-hop moves!

Open House & Celebration of Learning at New Roots Charter School
2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | New Roots Charter School, 116 N. Cayuga Street, Ithaca
Join us for an inspiring evening on Wednesday, January 15, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Historic Clinton House, home to New Roots Charter School. Discover how our innovative programming empowers students to excel academically and personally.
This event features interactive displays and presentations where students proudly showcase their 1st-semester achievements, embodying the New Roots spirit of reflection, growth, and creativity.
Explore our vibrant learning community, connect with faculty, and enjoy light refreshments prepared by our Culinary Arts class. RSVP is appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you!
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