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Old Greeny Fringe Fest
Old Greeny Fringe Fest
April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long, fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greeny—the cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture.
The festival runs from Apr 27 - May 3 at venues near the Waterfront Trail and on State Street in Ithaca NY. There will be more than 60 events and shows at 15 different venues in Ithaca NY. Events include music, dance, theatre, drag, burlesque, circus, clowning, as well as crafting and skill-building workshops for all ages!
Check out the event website for a full program and details! The Cherry Arts is the box office for the festival, so drop by and pick up a program anytime April 27 - May 2.
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Old Greeny Puppet Show (Lilypad Puppet Theatre
Old Greeny Puppet Show (Lilypad Puppet Theatre
May 1, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
New Show with Aliens & Mythological Creature, Old Greeny!
May 1, 4:30pm at The Cherry (102 Cherry St.)
Aunt Irene wants to meet Old Greeny and get its autograph, but imposters keep showing up – will she ever find the real sea monster? See a singing optometrist, the Opera Cat, Alien creatures and more absurdity than ever. Live music by classically trained guitarist Matthew Ocone. Part of the Old Greeny Fringe Fest: https://oldgreenyfringefest.com
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Old Greeny Fringe Fest
Old Greeny Fringe Fest
April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long, fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greeny—the cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture.
The festival runs from Apr 27 - May 3 at venues near the Waterfront Trail and on State Street in Ithaca NY. There will be more than 60 events and shows at 15 different venues in Ithaca NY. Events include music, dance, theatre, drag, burlesque, circus, clowning, as well as crafting and skill-building workshops for all ages!
Check out the event website for a full program and details! The Cherry Arts is the box office for the festival, so drop by and pick up a program anytime April 27 - May 2.
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Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
May 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
130 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Old Greeny Fringe Fest
Old Greeny Fringe Fest
April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long, fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greeny—the cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture.
The festival runs from Apr 27 - May 3 at venues near the Waterfront Trail and on State Street in Ithaca NY. There will be more than 60 events and shows at 15 different venues in Ithaca NY. Events include music, dance, theatre, drag, burlesque, circus, clowning, as well as crafting and skill-building workshops for all ages!
Check out the event website for a full program and details! The Cherry Arts is the box office for the festival, so drop by and pick up a program anytime April 27 - May 2.
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Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
May 3, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
130 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Slam Jamboree! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
Slam Jamboree! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
May 8, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Our annual puppet variety show for adults 18+ is back again with lots of death, strange instruments, a bit of burlesque, scientific results and likely, some sort of disaster...
From the same people who created the Crankie Cabaret and Puppet Runway - another variety show, with the same silly, absurd style. Tickets selling fast! 18+ only
TICKETS $20 - $30
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And a Slice of Crazy Pie! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
And a Slice of Crazy Pie! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
May 9, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
This mesmerizing cabaret style marionette puppet show brings to life bizarre characters like Pinkey the Mayor, Ratty Ratkinson and the World's Smallest Vampire. Watch them engage with audiences and their dynamic creator, mustachioed Madison J. Cripps. Beneath the puppetry lies a world of creativity and interaction, with harmonica melodies and song. Blurring imagination and reality, the show thrives on creative engagement. As the curtains rise, all ages are invited into a captivating realm, a profound exploration of the human spirit, and a shared adventure of fascination.
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Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
May 9, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
130 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Slam Jamboree! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
Slam Jamboree! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
May 9, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Our annual puppet variety show for adults 18+ is back again with lots of death, strange instruments, a bit of burlesque, scientific results and likely, some sort of disaster...
From the same people who created the Crankie Cabaret and Puppet Runway - another variety show, with the same silly, absurd style. Tickets selling fast! 18+ only
TICKETS $20 - $30
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Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
Inner Dialogue (Cherry Gallery)
May 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
130 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Slam Jamboree! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
Slam Jamboree! (Lilypad Puppet Theatre)
May 10, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Our annual puppet variety show for adults 18+ is back again with lots of death, strange instruments, a bit of burlesque, scientific results and likely, some sort of disaster...
From the same people who created the Crankie Cabaret and Puppet Runway - another variety show, with the same silly, absurd style. Tickets selling fast! 18+ only
TICKETS $20 - $30
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Full Out Formula: I Think It Could Work
Full Out Formula: I Think It Could Work
May 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Choose a number from 1 to 5
Upside-down or right side up?
How do you like your eggs?
From the mischievous minds of Full Out Formula, comes “I Think It Could Work” – a courageous and intimate leap into the unexpected. With bright colors, innovative acrobatics, and unflinching trust, this Chicago-based contemporary circus trio invites you into a speculative world where your choices decide their destiny. What in our lives happens by chance, and what can we make happen on purpose? Heartbreak, mistakes and consequences become the fabric of a circus you’ve never seen before— live, improvised, honest, and unforgettable.
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Full Out Formula: I Think It Could Work
Full Out Formula: I Think It Could Work
May 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Tickets
Choose a number from 1 to 5
Upside-down or right side up?
How do you like your eggs?
From the mischievous minds of Full Out Formula, comes “I Think It Could Work” – a courageous and intimate leap into the unexpected. With bright colors, innovative acrobatics, and unflinching trust, this Chicago-based contemporary circus trio invites you into a speculative world where your choices decide their destiny. What in our lives happens by chance, and what can we make happen on purpose? Heartbreak, mistakes and consequences become the fabric of a circus you’ve never seen before— live, improvised, honest, and unforgettable.
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Seven Minutes in Heaven (SpringWrites Festival)
Seven Minutes in Heaven (SpringWrites Festival)
May 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Seven readers read seven local writers’ work. A spin of the bottle matches that reader with one of seven musicians! Come to this amazing event with twenty-one local artists, organized and announced by Mary Brett Lorson.
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Full Out Formula: I Think It Could Work
Full Out Formula: I Think It Could Work
May 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Choose a number from 1 to 5
Upside-down or right side up?
How do you like your eggs?
From the mischievous minds of Full Out Formula, comes “I Think It Could Work” – a courageous and intimate leap into the unexpected. With bright colors, innovative acrobatics, and unflinching trust, this Chicago-based contemporary circus trio invites you into a speculative world where your choices decide their destiny. What in our lives happens by chance, and what can we make happen on purpose? Heartbreak, mistakes and consequences become the fabric of a circus you’ve never seen before— live, improvised, honest, and unforgettable.
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Fourth Annual Arthaus Residents & Allies Exhibition
Fourth Annual Arthaus Residents & Allies Exhibition
May 29, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
130 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Fourth Annual Arthaus Residents & Allies Exhibition
Fourth Annual Arthaus Residents & Allies Exhibition
May 30, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
130 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Fourth Annual Arthaus Residents & Allies Exhibition
Fourth Annual Arthaus Residents & Allies Exhibition
May 31, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
130 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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