Events in Lansing today

Set outdoors at the pavilion in Steamboat Landing, this open air market brings back favorite stalls each week. Spend time with friends while browsing agriculture, art, and food produced, crafted, and prepared within 30 miles of the member built pavilion.

Use your knack for reading difficult cursive to help transcribe the 1920 census for the HistoryForge database. This project combines historic maps and photographs with census records from Cortland County to create a way to visualize the community’s history in the early 1900s. Newcomers will receive guidance to get started. Please bring a laptop or tablet device.

Hairy Canary Crafts participates alongside many other vendors at this third annual fall craft show. Shoppers can explore offerings from more than 25 local vendors, with possibilities for yourself, your home, or a gift. Admission is free. In partnership with the local food bank, anyone who brings three nonperishable items to donate will receive a free signature candle as a thank you for supporting the community. There will be giveaways, music, and food and drinks available while you browse and mingle. The event highlights local artists and crafters and celebrates the creativity of Cortland County.

This monthly listening club explores two jazz albums at a time, pairing a well known release with a lesser known pick. Participants reflect on what they heard in a variety of ways, whether by sharing poems or artwork created while listening, presenting research on the musicians, or explaining why a particular track resonated. The current discussion centers on First Light by Freddie Hubbard and Native Dancer by Wayne Shorter. The session concludes by selecting the next two records to explore. Links to the albums are available in the event discussion.

This free Disney Lorcana league focuses on casual Core Constructed play. Rounds are played as best of three. Bring a ready-to-play starter deck or build your own with at least 60 cards, up to two inks, no proxies, and no more than four copies of any card sharing the exact name. Players may switch decks between rounds. Promo support is available while supplies last. Every participant receives a participation promo card while supplies last, and there will be random drawings for a Lorcana pin and for additional promo cards, also while supplies last. Each player will need a 60 card deck. Starter decks are preconstructed with a specific card list and can be a straightforward way for new players to get started.

At the Cayuga ReUse Center, the Ithaca Fixers Collective hosts a community repair meetup that welcomes people with items to mend, those who want to lend a hand, and anyone interested in learning repair skills. The focus is on giving everyday belongings a longer life, from electronics and furniture to small appliances, through shared knowledge, collaborative troubleshooting, and a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

Walk to Remember is a community walk at the Dryden High School track to pay tribute to more than 900 people. Participants walk together to honor their memories.

This flea market features antiques and collectibles along with the first bottle show of the season. The event will go on regardless of weather. Those interested in being a vendor can contact Ron Van Dee at 607-753-1328.

Jason Wicks and his band perform live at a fundraising pig roast in support of disabled veterans. Live music pairs with food from the roast, all in support of the cause. The event takes place at Disabled Vets of Cortland County.

Experience a welcoming dance class with Leah that celebrates joyful movement and playful energy. Non-members can register by phone, and pricing is offered on a sliding scale from $12 to $20 using the honor system. FLFC Members can attend for free.

Wind down with a relaxed, biweekly group run that starts at the Large Pavilion in Stewart Park and follows the inlet trail. The route is an out and back and typically lasts about 30 to 45 minutes, with an emphasis on easy pacing and staying in low heart rate zones to build aerobic strength. Expect friendly company and conversation while keeping the effort comfortable.

Enjoy a relaxed line dancing session with Jennifer Passalugo, a local kindergarten teacher who makes learning approachable. The class welcomes all experience levels and focuses on simple routines set to country, pop, and rock tracks. Instruction moves at an easy pace, breaking each pattern down one step at a time. The setting is supportive and no judgment, so you can build confidence as you go. It is also a fun way to be active without it feeling like typical exercise. Cost is $15 for members, $17 for guests, and it is included with the Land package.

Part of the weekly Tuesdays at Taughannock series, this event brings live music to the Enchantment Garden at the Inn at Taughannock Falls, featuring Scratched Vinyl. Enjoy a garden setting with firepits, an easygoing vibe, cold beer, and plenty of tunes. The garden kitchen offers $25 burger combos that bundle a burger or sandwich, a beer, wine, or nonalcoholic drink, a bag of chips, the music, and tax. Seasonal bakery items and the venue’s award winning mac and cheese are available as add ons, and a full bar is open at the Victorian Inn Bar.

Experience a weekly Afro-Cuban traditional and folkloric dance class with live drumming at TreeHouse Studio & Lounge. The sessions are led by Adolfo Castillo and Lisbet Lopez, accomplished professional dancers and culture bearers from Guantánamo, Cuba, and they encourage participants to move with energy, explore rhythm, and challenge themselves. Each class explores expressive dances that carry stories, with fresh styles introduced monthly and earlier material revisited during warm-ups and new cycles. Live percussion supports a deep connection between rhythm and movement. Participants can build technique that transfers to many movement arts while also supporting both mental and physical well-being, all within a warm and welcoming community. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and no prior dance background is needed. Bring a water bottle and, if helpful, a towel. Registration is required, with a weekly minimum enrollment of six. Participants are added to a WhatsApp group for class communication. Pricing is $15 per class with a monthly commitment or $20 for drop-in. Sliding scale, pay-what-you-can options, and punch card discounts are available, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. First-time students are asked to register and arrange payment in advance, with electronic, cash, check, and other options available.

The Nocturnal Café hosts a weekly open mic in Ithaca, now in its fifth year. Attendees can share a song or tell a story, with a rotating lineup of hosts that includes Aria Dawn, Satya Celeste, Laik Uticone, and others. The evening centers on shared creativity and a sense of community connection.

Head out from Bike Bar Ithaca for a relaxed group run that emphasizes community over competition. Participants split into pace groups and run for about 30 minutes, choosing their own route and distance before returning to the bar. It is set up for students and other younger community members, with no speed or mileage requirements. Many stay after to socialize, and a post-run drink is an option.

A weekly Digimon Card Game tournament invites players to bring their decks and compete for prizes. The $10 entry fee includes an exclusive Store Tournament volume pack, and a winner's pack goes to the top performer. Store credit is also paid out based on turnout and player record.