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Weekend top picks: Almost Queen, Holiday Shopping Market, and more

Weekend top picks: Almost Queen, Holiday Shopping Market, and more

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

Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen:

At 7:00 p.m. at the State Theatre, see a performance from Almost Queen today, November 21st. Playing Queen’s most well-known hits like Bohemian Rhapsody, Fat Bottomed Girls, and Radio Ga-Ga, the band also adds some deep cuts into their setlist. Find ticket information here.

Local First Fest – Holiday Shopping Market:

Support small businesses this holiday season by browsing local vendors at Hopshire Farm & Brewery this Saturday, November 22nd at 4:00 p.m. While you shop, enjoy food from The Good Neighbor, beverages from Hopshire, and live music. Find more information here.

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra at Ithaca College:

On Saturday, November 22nd at 7:30 p.m., Music Director Guillaume Pirard will lead CCO in ‘Ebb and Flow’, featuring 2024 McArthur Grant Fellow Johnny Gandelsman, violinist. The performance is pay-what-you-wish and will take place in Ford Hall. Find more information here.

LocalFiber 2025 Holiday Pop-Up Shop:

From 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23rd, LocalFiber members are working together to host a holiday pop-up shop with fiber arts events and classes open to all. The pop-up will take place at 115 S. Cayuga Street in Ithaca, just off The Commons. Find more information here.

DJ Trivia with Dave Ashton:

Join Dave Ashton for DJ Trivia at Crossroads Bar and Grill this Sunday, November 23rd at 7:00 p.m. It’s a “Trivial Pursuit” night with questions over all sorts of categories such as history, pop culture, science, sports, literature, and more. Find more information here.

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