Community Calendar

Support the 2025-26 United Way of Cayuga County campaign with family, friends, and a pint at participating Cayuga County businesses!

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In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

"Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing." — Arundhati Roy

This exhibition, on view in Tyler Art Gallery at SUNY Oswego from Jan. 27 through Feb. 26, features artwork by individuals exploring concepts of femininity—whether they identify as women, men, trans, or non-binary.

The goal of the collection is to explore various expressions of femininity and what it means to embrace them. This allows for an intersectional approach to feminism, examining how the connections between race, age, gender dysphoria, and queerness impact people across a spectrum of identities.

Exhibition Details:

• Featured Artists: Quinn Alexander Hunter, Robin Tobias, Mads Leach, and John Michael Byrd.
• Location: Tyler Art Gallery, SUNY Oswego.
• Dates: Jan. 27 – Feb. 26.

In this eight-week series, students will learn the foundational skills for throwing pots on the wheel. They will learn centering, basic throwing techniques, trimming, glazing, and more to begin their journey with clay. While this class is geared toward beginners, students who have some introductory skills that they wish to expand on are welcome. Price includes 25 pounds of clay, access to the clay studio outside of class, and use of community tools and glazes.

Join The Other Side for a screening of the documentary "Earth’s Greatest Enemy" by Abby Martin. This film reveals a hidden truth rarely questioned in mainstream reporting: the role of the U.S. military as the world’s largest institutional polluter.

Tracing the link between war, empire, and ecological destruction, the film draws on powerful testimonies from veterans, scientists, and frontline communities. It delivers an unflinching examination of how military operations poison ecosystems and accelerate global warming—from Alaska’s melting glaciers to contaminated bases across the U.S. and toxic battlefields abroad.

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.
• Where: The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St., Utica
• Admission: Free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted.

"A Season for Love" explores the journey of modern relationships and the power of connection. Told through the lens of Black love, this film captures both the joy and challenges of finding intimacy in today’s world, where authenticity and vulnerability intersect.

Join Auburn Public Theater and Terrance McLeod this Valentine's Day for a screening of the new film, followed by a Q&A with the director.

Director's Statement:

"A Season for Love is more than just a film to me; it’s a deeply personal reflection of my experiences, emotions, and aspirations as a storyteller. I made this film to explore the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of love, particularly through the lens of Black relationships. In a world that often misrepresents or oversimplifies our stories, I wanted to create something authentic, something that feels honest and grounded in the quiet, everyday moments that define connection.

This film allowed me to celebrate the nuances of Black love, the struggles, the triumphs, the unspoken understandings and the courage it takes to be truly seen by another person. A Season for Love is my attempt to capture those fleeting moments that are often overlooked: the conversations that linger in the mind, the silences that speak volumes, and the resilience it takes to weather the seasons of life and love.

I made this film because I believe in the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding. It’s my hope that A Season for Love resonates with audiences, not just as a love story, but as a mirror reflecting pieces of their own experiences, fears, and hopes. This project is a labor of love in every sense—one that I hope will inspire, comfort, and spark conversations about what it means to truly connect with another human being."

Utica University’s free "Films on Thursday" series continues with a screening of the all-time classic, "His Girl Friday."

Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell fire off witty, fast-paced dialogue in one of the most critically acclaimed screwball comedies of all time. In this classic adaptation of "The Front Page," a newspaper editor schemes to prevent a former star reporter—who happens to be his ex-wife—from getting married by dangling a juicy story in front of her.

Part biting satire and part romantic comedy, "His Girl Friday" is filled with mile-a-minute dialogue delivered with effortless comic timing. In 1993, the Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. The American Film Institute ranked it the 19th greatest comedy of all time, and the Writers Guild of America West recognized it as one of the greatest screenplays ever written.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Macfarlane Auditorium in DePerno Hall, Utica University
• Cost: Free and open to the general public

Resources

• Series Schedule & Parking: utica.edu/film

Tradition meets the outer edges for an evening of Cosmic Twang Guitars on Fire: Molly Tuttle & Marty Stuart Live in Concert. Country Music Hall of Famer and torchbearer of twang, Marty Stuart, joins Grammy-winning bluegrass trailblazer Molly Tuttle for a co-headline performance that bridges decades of roots music and boldly launches it into the galaxy. Stuart’s rich legacy of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and cosmic country fusion with his band, The Fabulous Superlatives, intertwining with Tuttle and her Trio’s visionary songwriting, virtuosic guitar work, and boundary-pushing bluegrass, this show promises a soundtrack of tradition, evolution, and pure cosmic magic. Expect blazing instrumentation, harmonies that shimmer like stardust, and two of American music’s most compelling voices sharing one stage for a transcendent musical journey.

Tickets go on sale Friday, 11/14 at 10 a.m.
Member pre-sale Thursday, 11/13 at 10 a.m.

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 free and discounted events throughout Tompkins County. It's our way of saying thanks to educators & school staff everywhere for all of your hard work and dedication!

Teachers! We invite you to relax, refresh, and renew! Ithaca & Tompkins County area businesses come together to celebrate PreK-12 educators, offering entertainment, activities, family fun & discounts. Regardless of your role in an educational setting or location, Visit Ithaca welcomes you!
www.ithacalovesteachers.com
February 13-28, 2026

This is a free event. Educators and all staff working at educational institutions are welcome to attend with digital pass registration.

Special Exhibit
February 4 - March 6

Controversy is a constant in the realm of comics and video games. Visit the Gannett Gallery for a special exhibition examining these controversies and the communities that thrive regardless.