The Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and community. As part of this year's Arts & Culture programming in Ithaca, NY, we're bringing people together to celebrate the vibrant rhythms, traditions, and joy of Latin culture. Spend evening dancing to Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggeaton & more! ... Read More
A standup comedy open mic for queer comedians, plus performances from local drag performers! We ask for an optional $5 donation at the door to pay the performers.
Come see The Smartphone Orchestra on November 21st at 4pm at The Downstairs. Vie Cycle is proud to introduce The Smartphone Orchestra, an interactive theatre group from the Netherlands! Before the show, creative director Steye Hallema will talk about the Smartphone Orchestra and their innovative approach to community building through technology and theatre. The main event for the evening is ... Read More
The Finger Lakes Comedy festival is a 3-day comedy festival that features over 30 comedians across 8 shows in the heart of Downtown Ithaca! Join for our 8th Annual festival which will be filled with belly laughs all weekend!
Calling all comedians and comedy lovers! In collaboration with the Downstairs and Comedy on the Commons, come on down to a comedy open mic for some laughs AND to participate in research! Fill out surveys throughout the open mic for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the Watershed/the Downstairs. Sign ups start at 6:30 pm, open mic ... Read More
Every Tuesday at 1pm join us for a sweet midday practice designed to disconnect you from the busy-ness of your life and reconnect you with your inherent wisdom and energy. And there's mocktails! Bring a to-go container or plan to stay for a bit after class and end your session with one of the amazing creations from the Downstairs bar.
The best of NYS Stand-Up Comedy to The Downstairs. Featuring up and coming local comedians, hosted by Upstate New York’s favorite comedian, Kenneth McLaurin and headlined by Corning’s own nationally touring comedian Don Jenkins, this is going to be a hilarious show.
Join us at The Downstairs in Ithaca, NY, on April 22nd, for a special night of music as we pay tribute to the late local legend Jack Sousa. Sousa was known for his unique style of music, which he called Wild Hop - a blend of wilderness culture and musical influences that was a perfect fit for the vibrant community ... Read More
This otherworldly event promises to take you on a psychedelic journey through the known cosmos. After the first installment in DJ Annatto's madcap vinyl / film mashup series explored the known Earth, it looks like we have nowhere to go but...up. Spacey, rare psychedelic vinyl from around the world pairs with classic French sci-fi films to cast a surreal atmosphere, ... Read More
Get ready to celebrate the life and music of one of the most influential hip-hop producers of all time, J Dilla, at Turn It Up: One for Dilla, April Eighth at The Downstairs in Ithaca, NY. Nine of Ithaca's premier virtuosos debut as Dilla Gents to deliver live renditions of some of Dilla's rarest and best work. They'll bring their ... Read More
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