Interested in performing at a downtown event? Artist selection is determined by a jury process. If you have been booked in the past, you will still need to submit a sound bite or link to your website along with your application. Music submitted must directly reflect the performance and style you would perform.
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The State of the Art Gallery is pleased to announce six artists who are participating in the gallery’s “2026 Invitational Show.” Artists Ann Reichlin, Lindsey Glover, Karen Gilman, Dara Engler, Bradley Butler, and Minna Resnick will display paintings, sculpture, and mixed media work.
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!
join us at Riverwood gifts for a night of fun and board games! Celebrating our LGBTQ community Riverwood is a safe and inclusive place to come hang out and play! Pizza provided by SAL's pizzeria
GALLERY HOURS | 2-7PM 🗓️ Wednesday, April 15th | ⏰ 7–9 PM 📍 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 🎟️ Free | 👨👩👧👦 All ages 🎨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 ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM 🗓️ Thursday, April 16th | ⏰ 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
🌸 Spring Renewal Gong Bath 🌸 📍 Library Place | 🗓 Friday, April 17 | ⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM Step into a world of calm and let the soothing vibrations of gongs guide you to deep relaxation. ✨ This restorative session combines gong bath sounds with guided meditation, helping you disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect ... Read More
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6 PM 🗓️ Friday, April 17th | ⏰ 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 us for a cozy morning of intergenerational storytelling held on the Third Saturday of every month, at 10:30 AM. This event is designed not just for children, but for "big people" too, because at heart we never really grow up; offering a chance to rediscover the enduring wisdom and beautiful nostalgia found in classic children's literature and beloved fairytales. ... Read More
Join the 2026 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, April 18,from 12 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting our planet and communities. Learn about actionable climate solutions that are both possible and attainable. Explore sustainable ways to reduce waste, lower energy costs, grow ... Read More
A martial arts themed choose-your-own-adventure! No prior experience in martial arts, acting, tabletop roleplaying required. No contact, plenty of snacks! Free to see, $8 to play!
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