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Weekend top picks: Sidewalk Showcase, Psychic Show, and more

Weekend top picks: Sidewalk Showcase, Psychic Show, and more

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(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:

Visions Presents: Sidewalk Showcase:

This Friday, August 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., watch street performers showcase their talents on the Ithaca Commons. This week’s performance places the Armstrong School of Dance and Villages at Ithaca Inc. in the spotlight. Find more information here.

Foraging Walk:

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension on Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 a.m. to noon for a foraging walk. Find what’s edible along their trails with a walk that will be moderately flat over uneven terrain and will cover around 2 miles. Find more information here.

Psychic Show:

From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hopshire Farm & Brewery this Saturday, August 16th, find a psychic show with group readings by Rev. Josey, a psychic, shaman, reiki master, and master flower essence practitioner. Find more information here.

Swingin’ on Cayuga 2025:

Starting at 11:00 a.m. this Sunday, August 17th, find four free swing dance classes, a picnic, dance demos, and a live band dance with the Dave Davies Quartet at the Large Pavilion at Stewart Park. Find more information here.

Cypher Night:

At 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17th at The Downstairs, sign up to perform at Cypher Night through rapping/freestyling, vocal collaboration, and spoken word. Find more information here.

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