(607NewsNow) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these top picks for fun activities in the area:
Linda Ronstadt Tribute featuring Gesenia and Ronstadt Revue:
On Friday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m., head to the Hangar Theatre for a performance where Gesenia channels Ronstadt with stunning authenticity in both English and Spanish. Hits from “Blue Bayou” and “You’re No Good” to “Desperado” will be performed. Find more information here.
10th Annual Ithaca Cupcake Baking Contest:
This Saturday, October 18th at 10:00 a.m., The Sophie Fund will host its 10th Annual Cupcake Baking Contest. The contest involves amateur bakers entering their trays of cupcakes to be judged by professionals, and then to receive awards during an awards ceremony from 3-4pm. The contest is an event designed to spread awareness about mental health and the availability of resources. Find more information here.
Trunk or Treat at the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County:
From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18th, bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, costumes, and friendly faces at the Ithaca YMCA. Activities include a bounce house, activities run by YMCA staff in the gymnasium, and trick or treating outside. Find more information here.
Yoga en Espanol:
At Yoga Farm Ithaca on Sunday, October 18th, find a gentle yoga class taught in simple Spanish to raise funds for Open Doors English, a local non-profit in Ithaca, NY, which teaches English as a second language to adult learners. The class starts at 4:00 p.m., find more information here.
Cayuga Vocal Ensemble: Ancient Texts:
Cayuga Vocal Ensemble presents Ancient Texts at Saint Catherine of Siena. This concert starts at 4:00 p.m. and features Felix Mendelssohn’s full-length Psalm 42, supplemented by pieces by Hildegard von Bingen, J.S. Bach, Lili Boulanger, David Childs, and Reena Esmail. Find more information here.
