Sunday June 18th, 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
The Light in the Piazza
Summer 1953: Margaret Johnson, an elegant and strong-willed Southern woman, has taken her daughter, Clara, on a vacation to Italy. When a gust of wind blows Clara’s hat right into the hands of a young Italian gentleman, neither age nor language nor familial disapproval can stop their whirlwind love… >>
Juneteenth Festival
The Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo was started in 1976 by B.U.I.L.D., a community-based organization, as a culturally relevant alternative to the country's Bicentennial Celebration. The group blocked off part of Jefferson Avenue -- the "Main Street" of Buffalo's Black community -- for a weekend celebration.… >>
Kiss The Summer Hello
CLICK THE NAMES BELOW TO GET MORE INFO ON THE KISS THE SUMMER HELLO ARTISTS:AUSTIN MAHONE | BEBE REXHA | CLEAN BANDIT | DANIEL SKYE | DUA LIPA | LIAM PAYNE | NOAH CYRUS | SEAN PAUL | THE VAMPS TICKET PRICING:GENERAL ADMISSION - $35PREMIUM VIEW - $50VIP - SOLD OUT!!
Music on Canvas
Buffalo Suzuki Strings presents, “Music On Canvas,”at the historic Blair Family home. Blair sons Robert, the well-known painter, and Charles, the military aviator and husband of famed Hollywood actress Maureen O’Hara, grew up in this home. Robert’s son, Bruce, will provide a curated collection of original… >>
Path through History
A statewide roadmap that ties historically and culturally significant sites, locations, and events throughout the Empire State. WWI exhibit tour at 1:00pm. Free with museum admission.
Buffalo Fantasy & Magic Festival
Being hosted this year at Buffalo's historic "castle on the hill," the Buffalo Central Terminal, come and share a brand new vision of the world of Fantasy FANDOM with us! Single Day Ticket: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2919929Weekend Pass:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2919940If you… >>
Kasador, Friends At The Falls, Younger Then, So Last Year
Kasador Kasador (Will Hunter, Cam Wyatt, Boris Baker, Nick Babcock, Angus Fay) are a 5-piece indie rock band from Kingston Ontario. Born out of a university town, Kasador brings the energy of a party to the stage and into the audience. This energetic stage show has captured the attention of fans and… >>
Buffalo River Fest
There will be fun for the whole family! Events include the Rigidized Metals River Fest Regatta, a waterfront photo and memorabilia display, “I Got It” Bingo, food and refreshments, a kids area, vendors, historic walking tours, live entertainment, a Father’s Day fishing contest, and more!! Located directly… >>
Father's Day at New York Beer Project
Join us for Fathers Day at New York Beer Project! Live music, new beer release and loads of fun! Brunch will be held from 10 am - 2pm in the brewery.There will be the tapping of I’ll Hefe Nother, our newest NYBP Hefeweizen brewed in honor of Dad’s everywhere!
FATHER'S DAY JAZZ BRUNCH AT THE HOTEL HENRY: 100 ACRES RESTAURANT WITH MUSIC PRESENTED BY JAZZBUFFALO
JazzBuffalo, in partnership with Hotel Henry and 100 Acres: The Kitchens at Hotel Henry, is pleased to support the 100 Acres Father's Day Jazz Brunch to take place from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, June 18. Jazz music will be provided from 11:30 am to 2 pm and will feature Rick Strauss on guitar, Bud Fadale on… >>
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,… >>
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… >>
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… >>
Botanical Artists - A Curated Exhibition
An exhibit of botanical related art curated by Donald Siuta. Artist reception on June 2, 2017 from 7:30 - 9 pm. For more info call 716-885-2251
Garden Railway Exhibit
10am - 5pm, 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! Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information.
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… >>
Coleus & Color at The Botanical Gardens
10am-5pm - 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! Rainbows of color will be incorporated into this summer exhibit of thousands of coleus and so much color! See many different botanical… >>
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… >>
M&T Plaza Concert Series
Plaza Event Series will feature 54 performances this summer. It starts June 12, with the season’s last performance scheduled for August 25. Five new acts have been added to the line-up, and several favorites will continue their longtime streaks of Plaza Event Series appearances.
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… >>
2017 Little Free Library® Design Competition
The Buffalo Architecture Foundation's 2017 Little Free Library® Design Competition is an Open, Two-stage, Design Competition to design, construct, and install a contemporary book shelter in underprivileged neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY. Architects, designers, sculptors, carpenters, students, etc. interested… >>
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,… >>