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Weekend top picks: Girls Day Out, Chili Cook-Off, and more

Weekend top picks: Girls Day Out, Chili Cook-Off, and more

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

Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra at Ford Hall:

Watch the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra perform tonight at Ford Hall at 8:15 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public. Find more information here.

YWCA Cortland’s 24th Annual Girls Day Out:

On Saturday, March 7th, Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) will host the 24th Annual Girls Day Out in collaboration with TST Boces PTECH Academy. An interactive career fair, hands-on STEAM activities, open swim time, and more will take place. Find more information here.

The Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off:

From noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th, head to the Ithaca Commons for the annual Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off and sample a wide range of chili styles. Proceeds go toward making events free in Downtown Ithaca all year, find more information here.

Newfield Old Home Days Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser:

Support Newfield Old Home Days by mentioning their name at the Texas Roadhouse in Ithaca on Sunday, March 8th and the restaurant will donate 10% of your total purchase to the Old Home Days at no additional cost to you. Find more information here.

Taxi Driver showing at the State Theatre of Ithaca:

Classic movie buffs can enjoy a showing of ‘Taxi Driver’ starring Robert De Niro on Sunday, March 8th at 4:00 p.m. Find ticket information here.

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