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Weekend top picks: Ithaca Ballet WinterDance, Americana Super Bowl Party, and more

Weekend top picks: Ithaca Ballet WinterDance, Americana Super Bowl Party, 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 Men’s Basketball vs St. Lawrence University:

Watch the Ithaca Bombers face off against the St. Lawrence Saints tonight at the Ben Light Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m. Find ticket and streaming information here.

Paint Party: Kids Edition:

Kids are invited to get creative at the Dundee Library this Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. and paint a personalized design that can be gifted to a parent, grandparent, or family member just in time for Valentine’s Day. Find more information here.

Ithaca Ballet Presents: WinterDance 2026:

At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th, the State Theatre is hosting the Ithaca Ballet to perform their WinterDance where they will perform contemporary choreography and dance from current and former Ithaca Ballet dancers and choreographers. Find more information here.

Snakes and Dragons at the Johnson Museum of Art:

Meet members of the Cornell Herpetological Society on Saturday, February 7th and learn about their snake companions, then hunt for snakes and dragons in artwork throughout the Museum and create your own reptile-inspired artwork in the Cox Studio. Find more information here.

Americana Super Bowl Party:

Join Americana Vineyards in celebrating Super Bowl 60 starting at 5:30 p.m. with food and watch a live broadcast of the game. Find more information here.

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