Thursday April 27th, 2017

Thu Apr 27th

Dipson Amherst Theatre

Healing Voices Movie Showing

Community

Mental Health PEER Connection presents, "Healing Voices" a feature-length documentary examining experiences commonly labeled as ‘psychosis’ or ‘mental illness’ in society, and a critical look at America’s broken mental health care system. Movie showing… >>

Thu Apr 27th

STUDIO: Eileen Myles

Arts & Culture

Just Buffalo Literary Center is proud to present cult icon Eileen Myles for a free reading at the Evergreen Commons. NPR has said of Myles' work, "Myles is a big deal, a rock star, sort of like the Patti Smith of contemporary poetry. . . . Myles is relentlessly… >>

Thu Apr 27th

Restorative Justice "RJ" Day at UB

Workshops & Classes

Restorative Justice (n.). An approach to justice focused on the needs of the victims, offenders, and involved community.  Join us at UB for a full day of Restorative Justice workshops and discussion.  Keynote Speakers:  Dr. Carolyn Boyes-Watson, Sociology… >>

Thu Apr 27th

Buffalo Iron Works

The Ragbirds

Live Performances

For years, “home” was a place The Ragbirds rarely visited. The band’s music — a genre-bending hybrid of indie-pop melodies, global rhythms and songwriting styles influenced from all over the world — was as broad as their audience, which stretched from… >>

Thu Apr 27th

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Made In Buffalo Presents Seth Godin!

Community

Entrepreneur, author, and quite possibly one of the most famous marketers of our time, Seth Godin presents "Dancing on the Edge of a Revolution" - living and working at the dawn of the new economy. Hear his thoughts on being remarkable, raising the bar,… >>

Thu Apr 27th

Topsoil Social

Community

Journey's End is hosting a Topsoil Social on April 27th at the Tri-Main Center to benefit our Green Shoots for New Americans program, which has provided over 50 refugees with the opportunity to learn urban farming methods and earn a small supplemental… >>

Thu Apr 27th

Mad House-The Hidden History of Insane Asylums 19th Century NY

Arts & Culture

Michael Keene will be at Iron Island to talk to us about his research into the asylums of New York State, especially the Richardson Complex! Please call to reserve your seat, 716 892 3084. Admission is free but we do need reservations! If you would like… >>

Thu Apr 27th

Buffalo Riverworks

Pitch 10 - Next Generation United

Community

Ten nonprofit organizations at the leading edge of social innovation.Ten ideas to impact Buffalo and Erie County for the next generation.Come listen to how these ideas are transforming communities across Western New York and have your say in who wins… >>

Thu Apr 27th

The Cringers Present Neil Hilborn

Arts & Culture

Neil Hilborn is a College National Poetry Slam champion and a 2011 graduate with honors from Macalester College. In 2013 his poem "OCD" went viral, garnering over twelve million views to date, making it the most-viewed slam poem ever. He has performed… >>

Thu Apr 27th → Fri Apr 28th

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Beginning Bonsai Workshop

Workshops & Classes

Celebrate trees with these hands-on workshops by fashioning a live bonsai tree while learning about the art of bonsai, techniques and styles with the Buffalo Bonsai Society. Space is limited in each session. Materials are provided but you may bring hand… >>

Thu Apr 27th → Sun Apr 30th

6th Annual WNY Laps for Limbs Hosted by the D’Youville College Veteran’s Association

Community

SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for the 6th Annual Laps for Limbs event benefiting children and veteran amputees. This year's event will take place over a 4 day weekend filled with fun activities, vendors, food trucks, and much more. Special activities… >>

Thu Apr 27th → Sun May 21st

The Great God Pan

Theater & Stage

Jamie's life in Brooklyn seems just fine: a beautiful girlfriend, a budding journalism career, and parents who live just far enough away. But when a possible childhood trauma comes to light, lives are thrown into a tailspin. Unsettling and deeply compassionate,… >>

Thu Apr 20th → Sat Mar 31st

BUILDING BUFFALO: Buildings From Books, Books From Buildings

Arts & Culture

This new exhibit, open free to the public, focuses on an outstanding collection of rare and exquisitely illustrated books encompassing the history of architecture and landscape design from the late 15th through mid-20th Century.  Part of one of the finest… >>