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Saturday November 15
- All Day
Newfield MS Presents: Disney’s The Lion King Jr.Friday November 14 – Saturday November 15
Newfield MS Presents: Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
Newfield Central School Aiosa Auditorium 247 Main St Newfield, NY 14867
Join Simba and his friends Nala, Timon and Pumbaa as they journey through the Pridelands to save their home. With amazing songs and dazzling dances it will be an unforgettable adventure. $5 for students and seniors. $10 for adults. 7pm Friday and Saturday.
- 9:00am – 2:00pm
Rummage Sale Fundraiser9:00am – 2:00pm
Rummage Sale Fundraiser
Newfield Fire Company, 77 Main St, Newfield, NY 14867, USA
Come to the Rummage Sale fundraiser for the Class of 2026 All-Night Party on Saturday, Nov 15 at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Newfield Fire Hall. Clothes, toys, books, home decor, kitchen items, and treasures for everyone! Food available. All items $5 or less unless otherwise marked.
- 11:00am – 12:00pm
Introduction to the Appalachian Dulcimer11:00am – 12:00pm
Introduction to the Appalachian Dulcimer
Newfield Public Library, 198 Main St, Newfield, NY 14867, USA
Hosted by Wayne Harbert, a lifelong “non-musician” who dabbles in dulcimer making, this session will be a hands-on opportunity to experience the feel and sound of the Appalachian dulcimer. Join us to learn about an instrument whose history links medieval musical theory with rural American ingenuity, and whose design properties make it an ideal musical instrument for us non-musicians. Information about resources, the basic tunings, methods of playing, and reading (and writing) dulcimer tablatures will be provided. We will also explore the possibility of forming a local dulcimer learners’ group. No experience necessary. Young and old are welcome (patient musicians too—most especially if they have experience with dulcimers). We will all learn from each other. We will be working with dulcimers made by the facilitator, but if you have one sitting around, you are encouraged to bring it too. A dulcimer will be made available to interested participants through the library for (possibly extended) loan. Registration recommended but not required.
- 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Chicken BBQ to benefit Cops, Kids & Toys12:00pm – 3:00pm
Chicken BBQ to benefit Cops, Kids & Toys
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 161 Cecil Malone Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
- 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Celebration for David Jamarusty (Jamo) and Clint Swank3:00pm – 7:00pm
Celebration for David Jamarusty (Jamo) and Clint Swank
American Legion, 4431 E Seneca Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886, USA
This coming Saturday, November 15th from 3 – 7 PM, there will be a celebration of the lives of two great Ithaca musicians, David Jamarusty (Jamo) and Clint Swank, held at the Trumansburg American Legion. The featured music will be led by Neal Massa and the band Revival with featured guest band, a slimmed down GoGone, and many other guest musicians. Please come celebrate with us and bring stories or photos that share your connection to these two Ithaca icons.
No cover, but food and drink will be available to purchase.
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sarah Noell & Friends6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sarah Noell & Friends
South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Join us for the first night of Sarah Noell’s winter residency at South Hill Cider!
$5-10 suggested donation for the musician.
Sarah Noell is a musician based in Ithaca, New York. Inspired by early folk songs, rocks in the river, empty fields, eros, and country music, her songs can be categorized as calm, current, and nostalgic. She has been a part of various local music projects, ranging from indie-rock to classic country. She currently plays in the duo Good Dog with Joe Hayward who contributes pedal steel guitar and vocals to the calm country-folk project. Sarah always brings special guests and friends to play with her, so stay tuned!
- 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Wear Vibrant Colors Papa Muse, Caviar & Grits, Sorry Janey, Tsavo Highway & Positive Wonderland7:00pm – 11:00pm
Wear Vibrant Colors Papa Muse, Caviar & Grits, Sorry Janey, Tsavo Highway & Positive Wonderland
The Nocturnal Café, 103 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Papa Muse’s last local band show of the season is themed Wear Vibrant Colors, and we’ll be filming and recording a Papa Muse music video. There will be plenty of safe zones that are not being filmed, but we’re hoping for lots of fun self-expressed dancing friends to be a part of this special event and our live performance video.
Papa Muse will be sharing the stage with 4 other diverse and dynamic musical acts! Held at the Nocturnal Cafe (formerly the Kava Lounge), an all-ages music venue and cafe in downtown Ithaca, Papa Muse will be joined by friends Caviar & Grits from Binghamton, Tsavo Highway from Buffalo, Sorry Janey, and Positive Wonderland from Ithaca.
Caviar & Grits from Binghamton is a soulful and groovy, funky and fun, female-fronted band of virtuosos. Recently, having performed at Ithaca’s Apple Harvest Festival and winners of the Grassroots Festival band contest in 2025, Caviar & Grits have a buzz, and for good reason. Take a gander at https://caviarandgrits.com
Sorry Janey is the musical duo of Ithaca-based artist Margaret Harper (Cast Iron Cowboys, Lost Mary Band) and Geneva singer-songwriter Calya Lea. Blending their countrified folk roots, heartfelt lyricism, and rich harmonies, the pair create music that feels both intimate and timeless. Drawing from their backgrounds in jazz, country, and folk, Sorry Janey showcases their musicianship, storytelling, and deep friendship through every song.
Tsavo Highway, another powerhouse female-fronted band, that plays jam-infused high-energy Indie Rock and has been lighting up festival stages throughout Upstate NY. Catching them on tour, we are honored to show them off in I-town. They are impressive.
Positive Wonderland is quirky, the solo piano and vocals of Ithaca-based songwriter Laik Uticone. With laugh-out-loud happy songs, this young artist will put a smile on your face. A spirited and enthusiastic musician, Laik impressed us with a desire to make the world a brighter place.
The Nocturnal Cafe has an extensive menu of non-alcoholic elixirs, CBD-infused drinks, and gourmet coffees. See their full menu and learn more at http://www.thenocturnalcafe.com.
ALL AGES SHOW
Doors at 6:30pm (Costumes and outlandish dress appreciated.)
Music 7-11pm
$10-$20 sliding scale. (Lots of mouths to feed, but nobody will be turned away)
Sunday November 16
- 7:30am – 11:00am
All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet7:30am – 11:00am
All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet
McLean Fire District, 2 Stevens Rd, McLean, NY 13102, USA
Three kinds of pancakes, french toast, home fries, sausage links, ham, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, coffee, milk chocolate milk, tea, juice, desserts. Adults $15, seniors $12, children 5 and above $8, children under 5 free. Collecting toys for tots!
- 8:00am – 11:00am
Pancake Breakfast8:00am – 11:00am
Pancake Breakfast
Danby Volunteer Fire Company, 1780 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$12 for a plate of Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and Homefries.
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Modern Western Square Dancing7:00pm – 9:00pm
Modern Western Square Dancing
Lansing Community Center, 29 Auburn Rd, Lansing, NY 14882, USA
Come dance with us! Don’t know how to dance? We’ll show you!
These dances are free, open to the public, and all ages are invited. The Lansing Community Center is air conditioned with a wood floor. Square dancing is a low impact aerobic activity that stimulates both the mind and body. Our dancers learn and enjoy Modern Western Square Dance steps used all over the world and dance to a wide variety of popular music. The dancing is easy and fun for people of any age. These dances are FREE and open to all. Come alone or with a partner. No special dancing skills are required and beginners are always welcome!
- 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue7:30pm – 9:30pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
State Theatre of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
- 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue7:30pm – 10:30pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
State Theatre of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Monday November 17
- 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Finger Lakes Fiddle Orchestra Concert7:00pm – 8:00pm
Finger Lakes Fiddle Orchestra Concert
First Baptist Church, 309 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Tuesday November 18
- 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Femme Frequencies5:30pm – 8:00pm
Femme Frequencies
Deep Dive, 415 Old Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
A monthly local women in music showcase! $8 in advance, $15 day of show, 5:30-8pm.
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Community Line Dance with Becky7:00pm – 9:00pm
Community Line Dance with Becky
Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$5. Bring water & wear comfortable shoes.Expect to have a good workout, improve your memory and have an absolute blast!
All ages welcome
This is a beginners class
Wednesday November 19
- All Day
The Smartphone Orchestra in IthacaWednesday November 19 – Friday November 21
The Smartphone Orchestra in Ithaca
Vie Cycle is proud to introduce The Smartphone Orchestra, an interactive theatre group from the Netherlands!
Put your smartphone habits to good use and join this fun and unique 2-part event!Break the ice in a room full of new friends with a short interactive show called “Music for Smart Phones. ” This short, meditative piece has been translated into multiple languages and performed all over the world, captivating audiences along the way.
After the performance, 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 Ancestors, a 75-minute Interactive Journey into the Future! Ancestors is an interactive and immersive group experience that will make you profoundly connect with your fellow players and with future generations.
November 19th, 2025 at Cornell UniversityThe full event is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Anabel Taylor Hall, One World Room, 548 College Ave, Ithaca NYNovember 20th, 2025 at Ithaca College
The full event is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Dillingham Center, Room ST 4, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850November 21st, 2025 at The Downstairs, Ithaca
The event will be 4:00PM-5:30PM, drinks and mingling from 5:30 PM-6 PM
The Downstairs, 121 W State Street, IthacaTickets: https://www.viecycle.com/smo.html
- 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Library Long Range Plan Listening Session5:00pm – 6:30pm
Library Long Range Plan Listening Session
Greater Ithaca Activities Center, 301 W Court St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Tompkins County Public Library invites you to weigh-in on a new strategic plan currently in development. A draft of the plan will be presented in a focus group discussion Wednesday, November 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center, 301 W. Court Street, Ithaca. Refreshments will be provided.
New York State Education Law requires all public and association libraries to have a written long-range plan of service, based on community needs, and to make that plan easily accessible by the public through the library’s website. TCPL’s current plan expires at the end of 2025.
The draft of a plan for 2026 and beyond focuses on community engagement and partnerships, inclusivity and accessibility, safety and welcoming spaces, and joy in learning and innovation.
Participants in the focus group, as well as an online survey, will be empowered to help influence change, connect, collaborate and be heard.
The Community Relations and Outreach Committee, which is drafting the plan, hopes to present a final version to the Board of Trustees for approval in early 2026. - 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Soup and Salad Supper5:30pm – 7:00pm
Soup and Salad Supper
Houtz Hall, 2 Lower Creek Road, Etna
Adults $11.50, seniors $11, children $5, under 5 free! Homemade soup and more. Takeout available. Proceeds help maintain Houtz Hall and the Etna Playground.
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Attuned Life Stress Management & Meditation Workshop6:00pm – 8:00pm
Attuned Life Stress Management & Meditation Workshop
Newfield Public Library, 198 Main St, Newfield, NY 14867, USA
Join Brian Grafstein from Attuned Life Massage & Wellness for an exploration of mindfulness, stress management techniques, and a guided meditation. Brian is a guide for embodied presence. For the past 15 years, he has worked with conscious awareness as a portal to the unseen. In this time he has helped others awaken to the innate intelligence of the body, breath, movement, and subtle energy.A dancer of life and father of two, Brian’s practice is rooted in rhythm, the pulse of the cycles of life, and the quiet wisdom that arises when we listen. His offerings invite students to find balance, unlock vitality, and build a greater connection with the flowing energies that unite body, mind, and spirit.
Brian is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, Master Reiki Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, QiGong Practitioner, and Gene Keys Guide. - 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jazz Night6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jazz Night
Brookton’s Market, 491 Brooktondale Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817, USA
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Canaan Jam Session7:00pm – 9:00pm
Canaan Jam Session
Canaan Institute
- 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday Open Mic Night7:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday Open Mic Night
The Nocturnal Café, 103 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Let’s cultivate shared creativity! Come on down to share your song or story! Nocturnal Cafe, formerly Sacred Root Kava Lounge, welcomes you to experience our weekly Open Mic Nite hosted by a rotating cast of talented artists including Aria Dawn, Karlee Weaver, Mary Brett Lorson and Laik Uticone. Showcase your talents and enjoy the experience of creative connection. BULA!
Thursday November 20
- All Day
The Smartphone Orchestra in IthacaWednesday November 19 – Friday November 21
The Smartphone Orchestra in Ithaca
Vie Cycle is proud to introduce The Smartphone Orchestra, an interactive theatre group from the Netherlands!
Put your smartphone habits to good use and join this fun and unique 2-part event!Break the ice in a room full of new friends with a short interactive show called “Music for Smart Phones. ” This short, meditative piece has been translated into multiple languages and performed all over the world, captivating audiences along the way.
After the performance, 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 Ancestors, a 75-minute Interactive Journey into the Future! Ancestors is an interactive and immersive group experience that will make you profoundly connect with your fellow players and with future generations.
November 19th, 2025 at Cornell UniversityThe full event is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Anabel Taylor Hall, One World Room, 548 College Ave, Ithaca NYNovember 20th, 2025 at Ithaca College
The full event is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Dillingham Center, Room ST 4, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850November 21st, 2025 at The Downstairs, Ithaca
The event will be 4:00PM-5:30PM, drinks and mingling from 5:30 PM-6 PM
The Downstairs, 121 W State Street, IthacaTickets: https://www.viecycle.com/smo.html
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Story House Mending Circle4:00pm – 6:00pm
Story House Mending Circle
SewGreen, 112 W Green St #5, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Free, no registration required
After our mending guru Kathrin Achenbach left for Europe, we feared the Story House Mending Circle may have disappeared for good. But it’s back, with the uber-creative and (uber-knowledgeable) Margaret Ball-Lumumba leading the way.
This is a regular, free drop-in event. Bring an item of clothing or anything that needs some TLC and be ready to stitch, patch, darn, and swap stories. Margaret will provide thread, needles, fabric scraps, and advice. No prior knowledge is needed, and everyone is welcome. Mending is good for the planet – and for the soul!
- 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Third Thursday Artist Alley Open Studios4:00pm – 7:30pm
Third Thursday Artist Alley Open Studios
Artist Alley at South Hill Business Campus, 950 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Join us for a monthly outing every third Thursday from 4-7:30pm at Artist Alley’s Open Studio Night! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of creativity as local artists open their studio doors to share their works and creative processes. Whether you’re an art aficionado or just curious, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the dynamic energy of the art community. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with artists and explore their creative spaces in a relaxed, inspiring setting!
https://www.instagram.com/artist_alley_ithaca/
https://www.facebook.com/artistalleysouthhill
Artist Alley at South Hill Business Campus
950 Danby Rd, Ithaca - 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Old Time Music with Pete Thompson & Friends5:30pm – 8:30pm
Old Time Music with Pete Thompson & Friends
South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$5-10 suggested donation for the band.
Pete Thompson is a lifelong music lover who has been lucky to learn, teach, practice, and perform over the years. “In terms of practicing and performing, what has had a hold on me for the past handful of years is traditional American music.
- 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Green Tea, Sunken Cheek, Prayer Rope, and I-SM8:30pm – 10:30pm
Green Tea, Sunken Cheek, Prayer Rope, and I-SM
Angry Mom Records, 115 E State St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Prime Ruin presents:
GREEN TEA https://newforces.bandcamp.com/album/bending-your-sauna One of the absolute champions of the current scene, Green Tea breathes new life into the genre of harsh noise. Texture juxtaposition, dynamic arrangements and many aural left turns, set Nick Forte’s (of Raspberry Bulbs, Rorschach, Half Mortal, etc.) project apart from the rest. Several albums deep on New Forces, Satatuhatta and Tribe Tapes, he isn’t letting up. Those who caught Green Tea live 2 years ago know that this is the real deal, NOT TO BE MISSED.
SUNKEN CHEEK https://primeruin.bandcamp.com/album/sunken-cheek-proud-amputee Semi-annual appearance of the long-running misery electronics project by WC. Meditations on memories of old habits, paranoia, and attempts at purging. A combination of new and recycled Cheek material, stumbling towards something complete.
PRAYER ROPE https://norentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/synodus-horrenda-norent052 Welcoming back former Ithacan Lexi Turner to take the stage once again as the enigmatic Prayer Rope. One of the harshest projects this city has seen emerge and one of the most well-balanced in presentation of theme. A rarity these days, please come lend her your ears.
I-SM https://i-sm.studio/splitimage Ian Sherlock’s ever-evolving sonic practice. While firmly rooted in experimental electronics, at this point it would be presumptuous to assign genres for what I-SM is doing or what is presented next. The blend of multiple reference points is refreshing and always handled with care. Let’s just listen and see.
Angry Mom Records 115 State St Ithaca, NY 14850 8pm doors – 8:30 noise $10 for touring artists
Friday November 21
- All Day
The Smartphone Orchestra in IthacaWednesday November 19 – Friday November 21
The Smartphone Orchestra in Ithaca
Vie Cycle is proud to introduce The Smartphone Orchestra, an interactive theatre group from the Netherlands!
Put your smartphone habits to good use and join this fun and unique 2-part event!Break the ice in a room full of new friends with a short interactive show called “Music for Smart Phones. ” This short, meditative piece has been translated into multiple languages and performed all over the world, captivating audiences along the way.
After the performance, 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 Ancestors, a 75-minute Interactive Journey into the Future! Ancestors is an interactive and immersive group experience that will make you profoundly connect with your fellow players and with future generations.
November 19th, 2025 at Cornell UniversityThe full event is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Anabel Taylor Hall, One World Room, 548 College Ave, Ithaca NYNovember 20th, 2025 at Ithaca College
The full event is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Dillingham Center, Room ST 4, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850November 21st, 2025 at The Downstairs, Ithaca
The event will be 4:00PM-5:30PM, drinks and mingling from 5:30 PM-6 PM
The Downstairs, 121 W State Street, IthacaTickets: https://www.viecycle.com/smo.html
- 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Free Harvest Fest Dinner5:00pm – 7:30pm
Free Harvest Fest Dinner
Greater Ithaca Activities Center, 301 W Court St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
A sit-down meal is available at GRC (the grey building next to GIAC at 321 West Court Street) from 5:00-7:30pm, and a pick-up meal is available at GIAC (301 West Court Street) from 6:00-7:30pm. Sign up online for the pick-up meals or call 607-272-3622. No RSVP is needed for the sit-down meal. Just show up!
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
London McDaniel dinner music6:00pm – 8:00pm
London McDaniel dinner music
Antlers Restaurant, 1159 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
- 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Movie Night: Freakier Friday6:30pm – 8:30pm
Movie Night: Freakier Friday
Newfield Public Library, 198 Main St, Newfield, NY 14867, USA
Join us for our monthly movie night, with free popcorn provided! 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice. Rated PG
- 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen8:00pm – 10:00pm
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
State Theatre of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Saturday November 22
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Canceled: Young Legs6:00pm – 8:00pm
Canceled: Young Legs
South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Join us for a glass of Cider, local beer, a cocktail, Farm to Table Food, and live Music
$5-10 suggested donation for the musician.
Young Legs is the musical moniker of queer NJ native and Newfield transplant Steven Donahue. For over a decade, they’ve released whisper-quiet bedroom folk, blown out garage rock, lo-fi curios, and hi-fi pop anthems, and almost always all on the same record. Primarily self-recorded and produced, but often welcoming collaborators into the fold, their focus on introspective lyrics within a cosmic setting evokes a wide range of emotion in their listeners.
In their ample time spent not working on music, they enjoy reading sci-fi/fantasy paperbacks, playing Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Nintendo, gardening, moongazing, staying up late, and sleeping in.
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
The Mostly Motown Chorus’s Fall Concert7:00pm – 9:00pm
The Mostly Motown Chorus’s Fall Concert
First Baptist Church, 309 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Cold weather creeping back in? Need something to build back your enthusiasm and joy? Never fear…we have the remedy! The Mostly Motown Chorus will put warmth into your hearts with our upcoming Fall Concert! This upbeat concert will leave you smiling as you listen to great songs from Martha and the Vandellas, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, the Supremes and more! Directed by Jan Nigro. $15 at the door.
Wheelchair accessible.
- 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Pink Talking Fish: A Fusion Of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish8:00pm – 10:00pm
Pink Talking Fish: A Fusion Of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish
State Theatre of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Sunday November 23
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bound for Glory: Anne Hills2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bound for Glory: Anne Hills
Lansing Area Performance Hall, 1004 Auburn Road, Lansing
“Anne Hills is such an exquisite singer that it’s understandable that people might be swept up in the pure beauty of her voice and thereby overlook her writing. That would be a mistake. For me, Anne’s writing, in songs like ‘Follow That Road’ and many others, is as direct, melodic and deep as any work being done today. She is quite simply one of my absolute favorite songwriters.”–Tom Paxton
Anne Hills is one of the most beloved voices of the contemporary folk music scene, receiving awards and recognition for her live performances, her unique solo and collaborative recording projects, and her overall artistry and benefit work. Her song “Follow That Road” was the title cut of the Martha’s Vineyard Songwriter Retreat and has been a certified folk classic since the late 1990s.
Anne was born in Moradabad, India, the third daughter of educational missionaries. Raised in Michigan, she attended Interlochen Arts Academy where she formed her first folk trio. She was also the female vocalist with the Big Band that turned out future jazz greats Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer and Chris Brubeck. She moved to Chicago’s fertile folk scene in 1976 and co-founded the folklore center Hogeye Music, still a force in the Chicago music scene. As a singer, actress, writer, and musician Anne Hills has continuously built a reputation of merit. She has received numerous honors and awards over the years.
Whether she is singing her own songs, the words of six-year-old Opal Whiteley, or her song settings of the Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley; accompanied with her guitar, banjo, or simply a Tibetan bell, she puts her whole heart and soul into the moment. You won’t want to miss a chance to hear her songs and stories in person. She tours extensively, winning over audiences with her warm, lively and humorous performances.
Come be a part of Bound for Glory’s new series of monthly live shows on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Lansing Area Performance Hall at 1004 Auburn Road, North Lansing, NY.
- 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Playwrights Jam5:00pm – 8:00pm
Playwrights Jam
Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Playwrights – bring a short play or scene that you’re working on (10 minutes max) and choose your cast from the writers, actors, and audience members in attendance. Others – come to act, to watch, or to groove on the creative energy! Led by Lesley Greene and AJ Sage. Repeats on December 21, January 11, February 1, March 1, and April 12.
RSVP requested. $10 suggested. Register online.
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dark Star Orchestra7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dark Star Orchestra
State Theatre of Ithaca, 107 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Modern Western Square Dancing7:00pm – 9:00pm
Modern Western Square Dancing
Lansing Community Center, 29 Auburn Rd, Lansing, NY 14882, USA
Come dance with us! Don’t know how to dance? We’ll show you!
These dances are free, open to the public, and all ages are invited. The Lansing Community Center is air conditioned with a wood floor. Square dancing is a low impact aerobic activity that stimulates both the mind and body. Our dancers learn and enjoy Modern Western Square Dance steps used all over the world and dance to a wide variety of popular music. The dancing is easy and fun for people of any age. These dances are FREE and open to all. Come alone or with a partner. No special dancing skills are required and beginners are always welcome!
- 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Night Eagle Cafe presents Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand7:30pm – 9:30pm
Night Eagle Cafe presents Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand
Lansing Area Performance Hall, 1004 Auburn Road, North Lansing
For the past twenty years ANDREW & NOAH VANNORSTRAND have been bringing their brand of original folk music to festival stages, concert halls, dance floors, and living rooms all over North America and beyond. As teenagers, they helped define a new generation of contra dance music with their family band The Great Bear Trio and even appeared on the nationally syndicated public radio program A Prairie Home Companion. Since then they’ve established themselves as virtuosic multi-instrumentalists and insightful songwriters, drawing from a wide range of genres including Bluegrass and Appalachian, Celtic and Quebecois, Swing and Jazz. Andrew and Noah are often on tour with the progressive folk roots band The Faux Paws but you can catch them performing as a duo at the Night Eagle, exploring their deep repertoire and love for American folk music.
$20 in advance; $25 at door, day of show. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andrew-and-noah-van-norstrand-tickets-1438489082569
Monday November 24
- 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Trumansburg Indoor Farmers Market4:00pm – 7:00pm
Trumansburg Indoor Farmers Market
American Legion, 4431 E Seneca Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886, USA
A special Harvest Market to kick off the indoor market season, featuring live music by Farm Animal: Old-time fiddle music with Judy Hyman, Jeff Claus, Cap Cooke, Leah Grady, Jason Zorn.
Tuesday November 25
- 11:00am – 6:00pm
Doug’s Fish Fry fundraiser for Newfield Lions Club11:00am – 6:00pm
Doug’s Fish Fry fundraiser for Newfield Lions Club
Eddydale Farm Stand, 827 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Doug’s Fish Fry will be at Eddydale on Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to benefit the Newfield Lions Club! That day you can call 607-753-9184 ext 2 to place orders until 4:00 pm.
- 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Dead Dive Happy Hour with Grateful Upstate Toodeloo5:30pm – 7:30pm
Dead Dive Happy Hour with Grateful Upstate Toodeloo
Deep Dive, 415 Old Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Introducing Dead Dive Happy Hour! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 5 to 8pm! Featuring touring Grateful Dead tributes from around the country.
Grateful Upstate Toodeloo brings together some of the top musicians in the country to beautiful upstate New York for a fresh interpretation of the music of The Grateful Dead.
5pm Doors, 5:30pm Show
$8ADV, $15 DOS//All Ages
Wednesday November 26
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jazz Night6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jazz Night
Brookton’s Market, 491 Brooktondale Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817, USA
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm
The Writers’ Room6:00pm – 7:00pm
The Writers’ Room
Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
The Writers’ Room is a drop-in writing group that provides a free and welcoming space for anyone who is working on writing. Bring whatever you write with: laptop, journal, notepad, etc. We check in for 10 minutes, write independently for 40 minutes, then wrap up for 10 minutes. We do not workshop submissions. We just write together in the same space, the Schwarz Jacobson Room at TCPL.
Organizer Clare Jones is a writer and editor. Her writing has been supported by fellowships from Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, the Fulbright Program, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Canaan Jam Session7:00pm – 9:00pm
Canaan Jam Session
Canaan Institute
- 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday Open Mic Night7:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday Open Mic Night
The Nocturnal Café, 103 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Let’s cultivate shared creativity! Come on down to share your song or story! Nocturnal Cafe, formerly Sacred Root Kava Lounge, welcomes you to experience our weekly Open Mic Nite hosted by a rotating cast of talented artists including Aria Dawn, Karlee Weaver, Mary Brett Lorson and Laik Uticone. Showcase your talents and enjoy the experience of creative connection. BULA!
Thursday November 27
Friday November 28
- 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Canceled: JP Payton and Nash Robb5:30pm – 8:30pm
Canceled: JP Payton and Nash Robb
South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$5-10 suggested donation for the band.
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
London McDaniel dinner music6:00pm – 8:00pm
London McDaniel dinner music
Antlers Restaurant, 1159 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Anti-Capitalism Black Friday Show7:00pm – 9:00pm
Anti-Capitalism Black Friday Show
The Nocturnal Café, 103 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Come out on the holiest of commercial holidays and join us in a celebration of everything anti this society. We will have dynamic performances: Dicqbeats, Mountain of Woe, Kompyootur Muhsheen + Mutilation Phantasy (they’re the same g’eye!) and Pits! Plus we will have sublime readings from Jada Simone, Keegan Young, and E! All this can be found at nocturnalcafeny Since we are all prisoners of a capitalist society we are asking $10- $15 to Support the artists. Also can someone please work the door for this show? Lastly this is an all ages event so please bring your children or their stuffed animals. See you there!
Saturday November 29
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Canceled: Rev Ezra6:00pm – 8:00pm
Canceled: Rev Ezra
South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$5-10 suggested donation for the band.
Sunday November 30
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Modern Western Square Dancing7:00pm – 9:00pm
Modern Western Square Dancing
Lansing Community Center, 29 Auburn Rd, Lansing, NY 14882, USA
Come dance with us! Don’t know how to dance? We’ll show you!
These dances are free, open to the public, and all ages are invited. The Lansing Community Center is air conditioned with a wood floor. Square dancing is a low impact aerobic activity that stimulates both the mind and body. Our dancers learn and enjoy Modern Western Square Dance steps used all over the world and dance to a wide variety of popular music. The dancing is easy and fun for people of any age. These dances are FREE and open to all. Come alone or with a partner. No special dancing skills are required and beginners are always welcome!
Monday December 1
- 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Canceled: Jazz Mondays with MAQ5:30pm – 8:30pm
Canceled: Jazz Mondays with MAQ
South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$5 suggested donation for the band
MAQ is a musical ensemble based in Ithaca, NY comprised of some of the area’s best seasoned jazz and Brazilian-music musicians. Its members have individually toured throughout the United States and Europe, in venues from concert halls to clubs, performing everything from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian bossa and folk music.
Tuesday December 2
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Community Line Dance with Becky7:00pm – 9:00pm
Community Line Dance with Becky
Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
$5. Bring water & wear comfortable shoes.Expect to have a good workout, improve your memory and have an absolute blast!
All ages welcome
This is a beginners class
Wednesday December 3
- 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Read to Dogs3:00pm – 5:00pm
Read to Dogs
Newfield Public Library, 198 Main St, Newfield, NY 14867, USA
Children are invited to the Newfield Library to practice their reading skills by reading to one of Cornell Companion’s volunteer therapy dogs! Cornell Companions is an all-volunteer organization sponsored by the Cornell University Veterinary College in their 26th year of providing beneficial animal assisted activities to the community.
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jazz Night6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jazz Night
Brookton’s Market, 491 Brooktondale Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817, USA
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Canaan Jam Session7:00pm – 9:00pm
Canaan Jam Session
Canaan Institute
- 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday Open Mic Night7:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday Open Mic Night
The Nocturnal Café, 103 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Let’s cultivate shared creativity! Come on down to share your song or story! Nocturnal Cafe, formerly Sacred Root Kava Lounge, welcomes you to experience our weekly Open Mic Nite hosted by a rotating cast of talented artists including Aria Dawn, Karlee Weaver, Mary Brett Lorson and Laik Uticone. Showcase your talents and enjoy the experience of creative connection. BULA!
Thursday December 4
- 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Canceled: Tandem Mayhem with guest Dave Davies5:30pm – 8:30pm
Canceled: Tandem Mayhem with guest Dave Davies
South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
- 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Ithaca Beer 27th Anniversary Party5:30pm – 7:30pm
Ithaca Beer 27th Anniversary Party
Ithaca Beer Co, 122 Ithaca Beer Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Ithaca Beer Company is raising a pint to 27 years of craft brewing with an anniversary celebration at its Taproom on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. The event will feature live local music by Pierce Walsh & Friends, limited beer releases, signature appetizers, raffle prizes benefiting Foodnet Meals on Wheels, and much more — all in honor of nearly three decades of brewing innovation and local pride.
Ithaca Beer Company first opened its doors in 1998 and has grown into one of New York’s leading craft breweries. Known for their flagship Flower Power IPA, they have continued to craft distinctive beers that embody quality and creativity. As they mark their 27th year, they are taking the time to celebrate the journey — and everyone who’s been part of it — with an evening of quality beer, great food, and community.
To purchase tickets and learn more, visit our website at https://ithacabeer.com/products/anniversary27ticket.
Admission includes the following:
1 hour of open bar (limit 3 drinks max. per person)
Exclusive first pours from Brewmaster Joe Pawelek
A 27th Anniversary cocktail, featuring Flower Power Whiskey
A generous spread of hearty appetizers
Limited edition 27th Anniversary t-shirt
20% off any purchases made in The Taproom (Anniversary Night Only)
1 raffle ticket with option to buy more night of event
Friday December 5
- All Day
The Factory Holiday Art MarketFriday December 5 – Sunday December 7
The Factory Holiday Art Market
Artist Alley at South Hill Business Campus, 950 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Support over 85 local artists while discovering the perfect gifts for your loved ones—everything from paintings, photography, illustration, and ceramics to jewelry and unique home decor. Meet artists in their studios, as well as invited creators in the factory’s alleys. Savor local delights from food vendors like Osakaya, Backyard Bakeshop and Marie’s Macarons. Experience a cozy, indoor holiday event filled with creativity and warmth. Shop small, spread joy, and make this holiday season truly special with artisanal treasures. Don’t miss out on the festive fun and community spirit!
Date: Friday, December 5 from 4-8pm, Saturday, December 6 from 10am-4pm, Sunday, December 7 from 10am-4pm
- 5:00pm – 8:00pm
First Friday Gallery Night5:00pm – 8:00pm
First Friday Gallery Night
Downtown, Ithaca, NY, USA
- 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Happy Hour with GoGone5:30pm – 7:30pm
Happy Hour with GoGone
Deep Dive, 415 Old Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
GoGone is back at Deep Dive the first Friday of every month!
With food by Babe’s Burgers 5-10pm!
$5-10 suggested donation - 6:00pm – 8:00pm
London McDaniel dinner music6:00pm – 8:00pm
London McDaniel dinner music
Antlers Restaurant, 1159 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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