Thursday June 1st, 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Jams and Jellies Class
Remember when you were young and your grandmother or mom just finished a batch of jam. You would grab a slice of bread and pile the fresh made jelly on to it. Yum.... It was so good. Wouldn't you like to have that again or have your kids experience the same natural sweetness? Well now you can. Join… >>
Latin Thursday Ultra Glow Party @ Poize Restaurant & Lounge
Bachata, Merengue, Kizomba & more...
DJ Trivia in the Outdoor Biergarten
Join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday in the Outdoor Biergarten! Trivia Night starts at 8 PM. Free to play and lots of prizes!
Poetry Readings from If I were More Like Myself and Photography show
Gunilla Theander Kester (Ph.D.), a native of Sweden, has published and edited six books in three genres. An accomplished guitarist she often performs and also teaches classical guitar. Shiri Kester, daughter of Gunilla, graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with degrees in English… >>
Women's Work: Hallwalls' Art Auction
Hallwalls' 2017 art auction will feature artworks by 40 women artists, both regionally and internationally acclaimed. This is a unique auction as we are focusing solely on women artists this year. Every work will be auctioned live in Asbury Hall here in Babeville, where Hallwalls is also located. For… >>
Concrete Gang w/ Da Villy Kids/ Rodagues/ The States/ BSTEZ/ Vocero Omar & more!
FTMP Events Presents:Concrete Gangw/ Da Villy Kids, Mark Lee, Rodagues, The States, BSTEZ, Vocero Omar, & more! * DJ NiTELiTE on the decksThursday, June 1st$10.00 pre-sale, $15.00 day of show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/ConcreteGang060117at: Mohawk… >>
Doc Licata Plays The Beatles
Come join as Doc Licata rocks The Plant and plays the best of The Beatles!http://www.doclicata.com/
BROODS
“It was very raw and emotional,” says Georgia Nott, referring to a rough draft of the BROODS single “Bridges,” which the singer wrote in her beachside hometown of Nelson, New Zealand. “We took it to the studio and created a song that’s a little more light-hearted, a little more of a release.” The beat-spliced… >>
Gay 5k
Gay 5k – Thurs, June 1 – 4:30-6p.m. registration; 6:30pm race start (Soho Burger Bar, 64 W. Chippewa Street, Buffalo) Registration $22 in advance (before May 22) / $25 May 23 through event The most fabulous race in Buffalo is back for another year! Dust off your running heels, squeeze into your sparkliest… >>
Women's Work: an art auction to benefit Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
For forty-two years, Hallwalls has supported the creation and presentation of new work by artists of every ethnicity, age, and gender. On June 1, 2017, Hallwalls presents an art auction featuring forty internationally and regionally acclaimed women artists. Every work is to be auctioned live. Donating… >>
Elephant and Piggie: We Are in A Play!
Opposites attract and that is no different for Elephant and Piggie. Gerald the elephant may be melancholy but Piggie’s perky personality helps balance it out. Watch Mo Willems' characters come to life as they sing and dance their way through questions like: What do you wear to a fancy costume party?… >>
Fourth of July Firework Festivities in WNY
Looking for fireworks this 4th of July weekend? Here's a list of fireworks displays in Western New York. July 1-July 4: Lancaster Village Independence Days is having a weekend long event with carnival rides, contests, music, food, and parades. Fireworks are Monday at 10 PM. July 2-July 4: The Akron… >>
BUFFALO PRIDE: MAY 30 - JUNE 4, 2017
The Pride Center of Western New York is proud to present Buffalo's annual Pride Week events. Our 2017 celebration will mark the festival's 26th year. Flag Raising Ceremony Tuesday, May 30 12:00- 1:00pm - Niagara Square in front of City Hall (65 Niagara Square, Buffalo NY 14202) Big Gay Sing Wednesday,… >>
Wicked
So much happened before Dorothy dropped in.WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin-smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When… >>
Ann Moody, Kelly Evans, & Shamika Long
Who: Ann Moody, Kelly Evans, Shamika Long Where: Starlight Studio 340 Delaware Avenue Buffalo NY 14202 When: Opening Reception: Friday May 5, 2017 Time: 7-9pm On view through June 16th regular gallery hours: mon-fri 9am-4pm www.starlightstudio.org
Camp Buffalove
New Beginner Egyptian Belly Dance Class!
Spend 6 weeks enjoying our beautiful studio and learning the basic movements of belly dance! Oasis Dance Center is offering a new beginner belly dance class 5/24-6/28 (Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 PM, 6 Weeks $60) at our luxurious studio at 920 Niagara Falls Blvd. This class is designed for the absolute beginner,… >>
JCC Book & Arts Fair
The JCC Book & Arts Fair is for everyone. It celebrates acclaimed, award-winning authors, musicians, poets and photographers from throughout Western New York. All JCC events include receptions, as well as book sales and signings for author events. Tickets for events requiring admission may be purchased… >>
New Beginner Egyptian Belly Dance Class!
Spend 6 weeks enjoying our beautiful studio and learning the basic movements of belly dance! Oasis Dance Center is offering a new beginner belly dance class 5/24-6/28 (Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 PM, 6 Weeks $60) at our luxurious studio at 920 Niagara Falls Blvd. This class is designed for the absolute beginner,… >>
Yab-yum, Mount Sumeru and Dukkha
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce their next featured art show entitled “Yab-yum, Mount Sumeru and Dukkha.” Artist Xiao Yang will exhibit her unique body of work inspired by symbols in Buddhism, Buddhist cosmology, and works that create a visible incarnation for the concept of… >>
Best of Buffalo
Join us for a downtown walking tour of the best of Buffalo architecture and history! The buildings included on this overview tour help to tell the story of Buffalo’s rapid rise to prominence, from the opening of the Erie Canal to the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Buildings seen on this tour were designed… >>
William Smyers
Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with Botanical Garden admission - $11 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 students (13+ with ID), $6 Kids 3-12, members and kids 2 and under are free! Presenting his third exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery, Smyers is a known photographer in WNY. He takes pride in his high… >>
Music and Food Trucks on Main
Live Music and Food Trucks on Main is a family friendly weekly summer event (6/1 - 8/31 from 5:30 - 8:30) on Thursday evenings at Ss. Peter and Paul School in Williamsville located at 5480 Main Street, Williamsville NY 14221
Travel Raffle at The Botanical Gardens
Tickets - $20 - 3 Chances to WIN and only 700 will be sold! Tickets on sale June 1-September 1 Grand Prize - Dream Vacation! - A trip for two to Ireland, Mexico, or the Caribbean! You pick where AND when! All arrangements will be made for you through The Travel Team Inc. Travel voucher has a maximum… >>
Saint Joan at Shaw Festival
Who was Joan of Arc? The saviour of France … or a deluded country girl? Bernard Shaw’s greatest play about the most remarkable teenage girl in history. Saint Joan is Bernard Shaw’s greatest play. At its centre is the most remarkable teenage girl in history. But who is she? The divinely-inspired saviour… >>
Me and My Girl
Can a Cockney man give up his old life – and love! – to join the upper class? The sparkling and fun British hit musical. This delightful comic romp from the thirties follows the fortunes of Bill Snibson, a proud Cockney who is amazed to learn that he’s actually the fourteenth Earl of Hareford. But if… >>
BUILDING BUFFALO: Buildings From Books, Books From Buildings
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 civic collections on architecture in the country,… >>
