Saturday February 6th, 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Vanya and Sonia have never left the confines of their childhood home in Bucks County, PA, while their sister Masha has been gallivanting around the world as a successful actress. A surprise visit from Masha and her 20-something boy toy, Spike, throws the normally quiet household into utter upheaval… >>
Pandora
Classic & modern rock band
Buffalove Bunting, Children's Workshop
Children will be instructed on making the Buffalove Bunting Banner developed by ShopCraft artisans. They will learn to create origami hearts from book pages, glue die cut pieces of paper together, punch holes and string them all together on 6' of yarn to create a decorative piece they can hang at home.This… >>
Imperial Masquerade ICP Ball
Enter le Kingdom d'Animalia and celebrate 25 years of work in the community. Enjoy four hours of Open Bar, hors d'oeuvres, live music, dance and performance art. Tickets are $35 per person and proceeds benefit the charities of Reign 25 of the Imperial Court of Buffalo. Go to http://www.imperialcourtofbuffalo.com/… >>
Flying Bison Mardi Gras Masquerade Party
Kick off your Mardi Gras weekend with some delcious local beer, a scrumptious buffet-stlye cajun feast prepared by The Louisiana Cookery, and local Creole/Zydeco masters Black Rock Zydeco playing their infectious blend of tunes and cajun favorites! Live music from 1:00-4pm. Cajun buffet after 1:00pm.… >>
Road to Nowhere
A Brief & Personal History of Alternative Space in the 80s & 90s written & performed by Ron Ehmke. A site-specific event for Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center based on the monologue trilogy The Dark Times with new, never-performed-before material, featuring dance music from the 80s & 90s from DJ Paul… >>
Snow Stroll Pedal & Pedestrian Parade
Calling all *really* slow bikes along with pedestrians for a one mile pedal & pedestrian parade around downtown destinations, including the Historic Cobblestone District, Canalside Buffalo,HARBORCENTER & First Niagara Center, Pre-parade live music from Buffalo Brass Machine and post-parade party at… >>
Snowshoe Patrol & Winter Life at the Fort
Ever wondered what winter was like in the 1700s? Witness an entire day of demonstrations. Bring or borrow a pair of snowshoes (provided) and join the troops as they venture into the woods east of the fort and encounter enemy forces. Learn about winter survival, soldiers' clothing, food and weapons,… >>
Pints & Pierogi
Handmade Ru's Pierogi will be served and paired with a large selection of craft beers from local microbreweries such as Resurgence, Community Beer Works, Big Ditch and Flying Bison. Admission to the 2nd Annual Pints & Pierogi Festival includes tickets for sampling both pierogi and beers. Additional… >>
Vegan Chili Cook-off
Warm-up from that winter chill with a hot bowl of chili at Sugar City, host of the 14th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off! Bring a pot of your best chili for a chance to win prizes to local establishments! Not up for making chili? Come, hang out and eat chili. This is a FREE event. Still great tasting chili,… >>
Madd Tiki Winter Luau
The East Coast's best 30-below beach party is back by popular demand. The MADD TIKI WINTER LUAU returns to Buffalo Riverworks featuring WNY's hottest live acts and coldest djs! Rock to Freshwater Four's Buffalo premiere surf rock act , SubSoil hip hop fusion from Rochester, The Foxy Diamonds return… >>
Winter Wonderland in the Woods
Winter may seem like a time to hibernate, but there’s a lot going on under the snow. The theme of this year's family-friendly celebration of Winter by DEC and Friends of Reinstein Woods is UNDERCOVER WILDLIFE. There will be live animals, door prizes, costumed characters, exhibits and lots to do: Go… >>
Family Valentine's Dance
Kids, grab your parents and come out for an enchanting evening of family fun! Highlights include music, dancing, dinner catered by Chiavetta's, a performance by Sax Man Slim, coloring, cookie decorating, pictures, and an appearance by Elsa. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased by January 29 at one… >>
Out of the Nest, Book Launch Party!
Author Gaia B Amman to present and read at 6pm on her novel series (The Italian Saga), Q&A to follow, audiobook giveaways every half hour, book signing all night, and cover reveal of the next book in the series at 7pm!Graciously hosted by Public espresso + coffee! Enjoy one of their many acclaimed specialty… >>
Outer Circle Orchestra
Saturday February 6th – Outer Circle Orchestra Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm – Tickets: $7.00 – Ages: 18+
Make It Matter. " Building A Life You Love"
Come join me and friend to bridge the gap between your current reality and your ideal life. Do you know you’re destined for success, but can’t quite get there on your own? Confused and want to talk to someone about how to get from where you are to where you want to be,this live presentation is for you… >>
All My Sons
Set in post World War II America, it is the story of Joe Keller, a successful businessman and loving family man who during the war allowed his factory to ship faulty airplane cylinders to the US Armed Forces, causing the death of 21 American pilots.
Speak No Evil
The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat; the joys of compatibility and perils of rejection... the comical game of romance demands a determined competitor, and a keen sense of humor and mastery of the language of love. Winner of the 2014 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition. Suitable for adults and… >>
Tony N Tinas Wedding
The theatrical performance of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding satires an Italian-American wedding in which the audience participates in all aspects of this fictitious event. You will toast the Bride and Groom with Champagne, enjoy an Italian dinner, a piece of wedding cake, participate in the bouquet and garter… >>
Lumagination
The Botanical Gardens come alive with amazing light displays, creative designs and interactive features! Lumagination is a captivating interactive exhibit that will transform the Botanical Gardens with light, sound and imagination. All ages will delight in this amazing and unique show that showcases… >>
Orchids
Beautiful and colorful orchids will be in bloom throughout the Gardens, along with a fantastic collection of cymbidiums. An informal Q&A with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and an additional Award Winning Orchid Show will take place on the final weekend, February 27-28.
First Friday & Monet and the Impressionist Revolution, 1860–1910
There is stellar line-up for the March 5 edition of First Friday at the Albright-Knox. And while you're there, why not pay a few pence to catch the Monet and the Impressionist Revolution, 1860–1910 exhibit before it ends on March 20, and enjoy the Gallery Talk: Monet and the Impressionist Revolution,… >>
A New Exhibition by Sara Zak: "It's ridiculous to leave all the conversation to the pudding"
“It's ridiculous to leave all the conversation to the pudding, titled after Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, is a release into the whimsical and the nonsensical -- a very welcome place where the joys of color, composition, humor and growth dwell. The exhibit will also contain audio conversations… >>
