Good morning, Ithaca.

Ithaca Festival’s kick-off parade took place Thursday evening with creative groups including a cat rescue with bubble guns, vegetable mascots handing out carrots, a pride march & musicians playing by Fall Creek.

The state Senate passed the Opioid Patients’ Right to Know Act on May 30 and Albany lawmakers must now bring it to Gov. Hochul for final approval; the bill would require providers to have a brief discussion with patients about opioid risks before issuing initial and third prescriptions.

Ithaca rallied for an 8-7 Class A win at Horseheads High on May 30, and Horseheads took the Class B title 13-3, with Ithaca meeting the Section 3 champion at 5 p.m. and Horseheads facing a Section 2 foe at 7 p.m. on June 3 at Ithaca High.

Stitch Club

1–3 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Free entry — Gather for a creative afternoon of stitching, sharing skills, and working on projects.

Blaque Dynamite Live Performance

7-11:30 p.m. — The Nocturnal Café — $14 adv/$20 dos — Experience Grammy-nominated artist Blaque Dynamite blending jazz, funk, and more in an unforgettable live show.

One Night With You

7-9 p.m. — K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub — Enjoy dinner with Elvis singing classic tunes.

Ithaca Reggae Fest 2026

Live Music — June 26-28 — Stewart Park — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of The Skatalites and other reggae artists at this lively festival.