Events

Serial Killer Speakeasy
Parkside Ville 95 Owego St, Cortland, 13045 95 Owego St, Cortland, NY, United StatesSerial Killer Speakeasy is a chilling immersive experience where four infamous stories unfold live on stage. It’s like stepping inside your favorite true-crime podcast—but with premium cocktails, an ominous atmosphere, and a killer twist. Highlights A True-Crime Descent: Step into the shadows as the terrifying stories of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein are brought to life […]

Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesWelcome to Night Vale brings its hit podcast to the stage with Murder Night in Blood Forest, a live performance blending surreal humor, mystery, and the wonderfully strange. The plot: beloved former teen militia member Tamika Flynn is joining a few hundred of her friends for the annual Murder Night in Blood Forest, a celebration […]

COWCHELLA
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesOn Friday August 7th we’ll see you in the countryside for COWCHELLA, a rhinestoned rodeo of burlesque, drag, fire performance, and more! Purchase your ticket and you’ll be sent the address of a Cortland area farm the week of the show. Gates open at 5. Bring a camp chair or a blanket to lay out […]

New Moon Sound Bath
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesJoin Robyn Mello of Earthtoned for an intimate sound journey held each New Moon—a cyclical invitation to slow down, release past stress, connect with your present self, and envision the future. More than a traditional sound bath*, this practice will weave together singing bowls, chimes, intuitive vocals, and occasional song with guided nature-based mindfulness. Rooted in both the wisdom of […]

Annual Book Bonanza
Cortland County Historical Society 25 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, United StatesEvery great mystery begins with an old book. Whether you're hunting for ghost stories, forgotten histories, eerie folklore, vintage tomes, or your next strange obsession, the Cortland County Historical Society's annual Book Bonanza is worth exploring. You never know what forgotten tale might be waiting on the next shelf. Browse thousands of used books while […]

1890 House Paranormal Investigation
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesWhen the lights go out at the 1890 House Museum, history takes on a whole new atmosphere. Join Lost Souls Paranormal Investigations for an after hours ghost hunting experience inside one of Cortland's most talked about historic homes. Choose from September 11, September 12, or October 30 (the night before Halloween, if you're feeling especially […]

1890 House Paranormal Investigation
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesWhen the lights go out at the 1890 House Museum, history takes on a whole new atmosphere. Join Lost Souls Paranormal Investigations for an after hours ghost hunting experience inside one of Cortland's most talked about historic homes. Choose from September 11, September 12, or October 30 (the night before Halloween, if you're feeling especially […]

Serial Killer Speakeasy
Parkside Villa 95 Owego St, Cortland, NY, United StatesSerial Killer Speakeasy is a chilling immersive experience where four infamous stories unfold live on stage. It’s like stepping inside your favorite true crime podcast, but with premium cocktails, an ominous atmosphere, and a killer twist. A True Crime Descent: Step into the shadows as the terrifying stories of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein are […]

Book Binding Workshop
CCHS at Grace Street 9 Grace St., Cortland, NY, United StatesBookbinding Workshop with Robert LoMascolo. Step back in time and create a beautiful book of your own with the help of Book Arts professional, Robert LoMascolo. Mr. LoMascolo owns a studio in Aurora that specializes in fine letterpress printing and hand bookbinding. The fee for this class includes materials and instruction along with lunch. Space […]

Bookbinding Workshop with Robert LoMascolo
CCHS at Grace Street 9 Grace St., Cortland, NY, United StatesLong before books rolled off printing presses by the thousands, they were carefully folded, stitched, bound, and crafted by hand. This September, the Cortland County Historical Society invites participants to try their hand at this centuries old art. Book Arts professional Robert LoMascolo will lead a hands on workshop exploring traditional bookbinding techniques. LoMascolo owns […]

Pumpkin Fest
Courthouse Park 33 Church St, Cortland, NY, United StatesSomething strange is lurking at Pumpkinfest. Look for the black-and-white striped Cortland Curiosities tent and stop in for a weekend of strange and forgotten local history. Browse spooktacular new trail merch, learn more about the stories hiding throughout Cortland County and discover your next stop along the Cortland Curiosities trail. Whether you’re a longtime Curiosities […]

Glamour Glitz Grit: A Burlesque Zodiac Show
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesThe wheel of the heavens is turning, and the stars are calling you to our most spectacular production of the year... Glamour Glitz Grit: A Burlesque Zodiac Show On October 3rd, the heavens descend upon the stage as The Bees Knees Burlesque Academy invites you into a world where constellations breathe, planets whisper, and the […]