# Events & Things To Do In Ithaca on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ithaca on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Ithaca on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Ithaca

- **Event Name**: Start Making Sense & The Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Start Making Sense & The Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of State Theatre of Ithaca in dynamic Ithac
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/start-making-sense-and-the-ocean-avenue-stompers-horns/2300029553548520
  - **Venue**: State Theatre of Ithaca
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Cornell Symphony Orchestra Concert
  - **Description**: The Cornell Symphony Orchestra presents a spring-inspired program that celebrates renewal, color, and vitality. The concert opens with Debussy’s Printemps, a luminous orchestral work evoking the freshness and energy of the season. It continues with the fi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/cornell-symphony-orchestra-concert/200029888325746
  - **Venue**: Bailey Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, contests
- **Event Name**: Lifelong Spring Fling 2026
  - **Description**: Spring Fling 2026  

Library Place | Friday, May 1 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM 

$12 | Open to the public 

Celebrate the arrival of longer, warmer days with Lifelong’s annual Spring Fling! 🎶Dance the night away to lively tunes from Radio Yardvark, mingle with frien
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/lifelong-spring-fling-2026/200029894181910
  - **Venue**: Library Place
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Lifelong+Spring+Fling+2026&date=Fri+May+01+2026+at+06%3A00+pm&bg=1
  - **Categories**: spring-break
- **Event Name**: 41st Annual TST BOCES Greenhouse Plant Sale
  - **Description**: 41st Annual Plant Sale

TST BOCES Greenhouse
555 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Come shop our student-run greenhouse featuring a wide variety of plants grown right here by our students!

Available Plants Include:
Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Hanging Baskets
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/41st-annual-tst-boces-greenhouse-plant-sale/200029891007124
  - **Venue**: TST BOCES
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- **Event Name**: The Steel Wheels
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Steel Wheels, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Hangar Theatre in vibrant Ithaca, NY transforms into a realm of wonder on
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/the-steel-wheels/2300029555416504
  - **Venue**: Hangar Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Cousins Maine Lobster at The Shops at Ithaca Mall
  - **Description**: Refuel your energy post-shopping spree with a lobster roll! 🦞🛍 We'll be at the Shops at Ithaca Mall on 5/1! 

📆 Friday, May 1st
⏰ 11:30am-7:00pm
📍40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

You may place your order onsite at the truck (we accept cash or all major
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/cousins-maine-lobster-at-the-shops-at-ithaca-mall/200029981970304
  - **Venue**: 40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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- **Event Name**: Lilypad Puppet Show: Old Greeny Edition
  - **Description**: MAY 1st, 4:30pm at The Cherry
A puppet show for all ages, Aunt Irene’s show is filled with music and fantastic variety acts. Aunt Irene wants to meet Old Greeny and get its autogrpah, but imposters keep showing up - will she ever find the real sea monster
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/lilypad-puppet-show-old-greeny-edition/200029892252433
  - **Venue**: The Cherry Arts
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, kids, live-music, storytelling
- **Event Name**: 100 Year Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: Save the Date! more info to come!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/100-year-anniversary-celebration/200029620437234
  - **Venue**: Ithaca, N.Y.
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- **Event Name**: Revelation
  - **Description**: Catch "Revelation: Or, The Apocalypse Comes to Mama Ruby's Restaurant"  before our run at Edinburgh Fringe this summer!About this EventThe four horsemen gather at Mama Ruby’s Restaurant in Nowhere, North Carolina for thei
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/revelation/100001985752293565
  - **Venue**: McCarroll Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wNDExZjViMjEzMDk0NDhkMGIwZGE3MGVmYjY5N2EwNTkwMmZhZDdiMTczZjc2NzZiYmY4Mjc4M2FiOTdhNDU3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzExMGYxMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYwOTIzNTY.avif
  - **Price**: USD 7 to 13
  - **Categories**: business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Teencat Album Release Show!
  - **Description**: Come celebrate the release of our first album, Up All Night Forever!

Featuring special guest performances by The Commodes and Young Legs!

younglegs.bandcamp.com

Doors: 6:30       Show: 7:00

$5-$10 suggested donation at the door for the bands
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/teencat-album-release-show/200029980059838
  - **Venue**: Hair•Color•Art
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83OWE1YjliOGM2NDAzODgwNmM3MDllNTY0MTBlMTBhMDI3ZmUwNzhmNWM1N2MyMmQwYmNkNDk4ZjFhODUyNDlkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNmZmQ0NWItZ21pcj92PTE3NzY5NDE2MTg.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: eLab Information Session
  - **Description**: eLab Information SessionAbout this EventContact:Questions? Contact e-lab@cornell.edu.Accessibility:Please contact e-lab@cornell.edu
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ithaca/elab-information-session/100001981246142546
  - **Venue**: eHub Collegetown, 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kYzcxYzRiODUwYTU1YTQ1MTE1NGMzZmM5YjZhOWRhMjA2ZjkzMGZjN2Q4MWE4NzY1MGY4YTYzMmNlZWE1MGJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzc2NjQ2MC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkxMDEzODc.avif
  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Ithaca

- **Event Name**: Benefit My State 2026: Our State, Our Sound: 90s Edition
  - **Description**: All 90s. All Homegrown. All for YOUR State Theatre of Ithaca! 

The State Theatre of Ithaca Presents: 
Benefit My State 2026: Our State, Our Sound: 90s Edition 
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Doors: 6:30, Show 7:30pm 

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://tixr.com/e
  - **Venue**: State Theatre of Ithaca
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- **Event Name**: 8th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest - June 26-28, 2026
  - **Description**: The 8th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest returns to beautiful Stewart Park in Ithaca, NY with a full weekend of community and music on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026, following a FREE Welcome Party to kick off the weekend on Friday evening, June 26,
  - **Venue**: 1 James L Gibbs Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, Ithaca, NY, United States, New York 14850
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- **Event Name**: Judy Collins, Oakland Rain in City of Ithaca
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Judy Collins Live in Ithaca on Friday, October 9, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Judy Collins like never before? With chart-topping hits like Both Sides Now, Send in the Clowns and Amazing Grace an
  - **Venue**: State Theatre of Ithaca
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- **Event Name**: Taste of the Finger Lakes
  - **Description**: Join us this summer for a delicious and fun celebration towards a great cause!

Tuesday, June 9th we will welcome 50+ Finger Lakes regional food and beverage purveyors to the stunning Ithaca Farmers Market pavilion where they will sample tastes of their w
  - **Venue**: Ithaca Farmers Market
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- **Event Name**: Kabaka Pyramid in Town of Ithaca
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Kabaka Pyramid Experience LIVE at Stone Bend Farm—This Thursday, May 21, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Kabaka Pyramid is hitting Ston
  - **Venue**: Stone Bend Farm
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- **Event Name**: Marcus King, Penelope Road in City of Ithaca
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Marcus King Live at State Theatre of Ithaca on Sunday, September 13, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Marcus King is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Wildflowers
  - **Venue**: State Theatre of Ithaca
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- **Event Name**: John Butler at State Theatre Ithaca
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to John Butler at State Theatre Ithaca, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at State Theatre Ithaca in the heart of Ithaca, NY for an event
  - **Venue**: State Theatre Ithaca
- **Event Name**: Harvard Crimson at Cornell Big Red Mens Lacrosse
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Schoellkopf Field
🏠 Address: 513 Campus Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853
🌆 City: Ithaca
📍 Location: 42.4453, -76.4885🎉 Welcome to Harvard Crimson at Cornell Big Red Mens Lacrosse, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Jo
  - **Venue**: Schoellkopf Field
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- **Event Name**: Ira Glass at State Theatre Ithaca
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Ira Glass at State Theatre Ithaca, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in State Theatre Ithaca nestled in bustling Ithaca, NY,
  - **Venue**: State Theatre Ithaca
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** Start Making Sense & The Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at State Theatre of Ithaca), Cornell Symphony Orchestra Concert (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bailey Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, United States), Lifelong Spring Fling 2026 (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Library Place), 41st Annual TST BOCES Greenhouse Plant Sale (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am at TST BOCES), The Steel Wheels (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hangar Theatre).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** eLab Information Session (Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm at eHub Collegetown, 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ithaca on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ithaca include State Theatre of Ithaca, Bailey Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, United States, Library Place.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Ithaca range from USD 7 to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ithaca include Ticket Network Events, Cornell Music, Lifelong TCSCC.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ithaca?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Ithaca.

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