Friday January 5th, 2018

Upcoming events & things to do near you.

Tue Dec 26th → Fri Jan 5th

Gym & Swim Vacation Club

Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo

Swimming, tumbling, and gym fun! Register in advance, we accept same day registration if there is room! Ages: 3-10 Dec. 26-29 9:30am-12:30pm class#18841 Full Member                   Gym/Community Participant $20 per day                    $23 per day

Queen City Roller Girls Gearing Up for Season #12
Fri Jan 5th

Queen City Roller Girls Gearing Up for Season #12

Buffalo Riverworks

Buffalo’s Queen City Roller Girls are rolling into their 12th season and tickets are now on sale for the exciting 2018 season. The teams have begun practicing at Buffalo Riverworks and the season opener will take place on Friday January 5, 2018 at 7:00pm In a rematch of last year’s Championship game,… >>

The Pride Slam
Fri Jan 5th

The Pride Slam

Mohawk Place

FTMP Events & Pure Ink Poetry have collaborated to bring you our annual:The Pride Slam- An invitational mini drag slam benefit event"40% OF HOMELESS YOUTH ARE LBGTQ KIDS: HERE IS WHY: NOT."Featuring Poetic Performances By:Micheal Manning, Bianca Mcgraw & Brandon Williamson, Skyler Rutkowski, David Butler,… >>

The Art of Drink: Lilly Belle Meads
Fri Jan 5th

The Art of Drink: Lilly Belle Meads

Albright-Knox Art Gallery Cafe

Referred to as the “nectar of the gods” by the ancient Greeks, mead was believed to be dew sent from the heavens and collected by bees. Find out what all the buzz is about when ancient honey-wine goes modern with Lilly Belle Meads. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register online,… >>

Queen City Roller Girls Season Opener
Fri Jan 5th

Queen City Roller Girls Season Opener

Buffalo Riverworks

QUEEN CITY ROLLER GIRLS SEASON BEGINS WITH A HOME OPENER REMATCH OF THE 2017 SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Buffalo’s local roller derby league, Queen City Roller Girls (QCRG), will be kicking off their first game of the 12th season at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 5th at Buffalo Riverworks. The Alley Kats, last… >>

Buffalo Museum of Science Camera Club
Sat Nov 18th → Sun Jan 7th

Buffalo Museum of Science Camera Club

Arcangel Gallery 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! The Art of Elegance in Photography - These fine art photographs represent each photographer’s views of the Botanical… >>

Poinsettias
Fri Nov 24th → Sun Jan 7th

Poinsettias

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! Expect the Unexpected!  The whole family will enjoy beautiful poinsettias, vibrant colors and playful surprises! Go to www.buffalogardens.com… >>

Garden Railway Exhibit
Fri Nov 24th → Sun Jan 7th

Garden Railway Exhibit

by the WNY Garden Railway Society.  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! The railway will bring fun and whimsy to our holiday season!  Adults and kids enjoy this great exhibit… >>

Amahl and the Night Visitors Presented by Westminster
Fri Jan 5th → Sun Jan 7th

Amahl and the Night Visitors Presented by Westminster

Amahl and the Night Visitors’ is the story of the Magi from the point of view of a young disabled boy named Amahl, who lives in poverty with his widowed mother near Bethlehem. Both poignant and profound, the one act opera presented by Westminster Presbyterian Church, will feature full sets, costumes,… >>

Mamma Mia!
Fri Jan 5th → Sun Jan 28th

Mamma Mia!

On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship. The Kavinoky is proud to… >>

Puppy Tales
Fri Jan 5th → Fri Feb 16th

Puppy Tales

Dog Ears Cafe & Bookstore

Open to children ages 2 to 4 accompanied by a parent or guardian, Puppy Tales runs on six consecutive Friday mornings and each session includes three stories, a craft and healthy snacks. Puppy Tales is a great way to prepare students for Pre-K. The cost is just $25 per child for the entire session. The… >>

INDOOR SOCCER Ages 2-7 yrs old - Soccer Shots
Thu Dec 14th → Mon Mar 5th

INDOOR SOCCER Ages 2-7 yrs old - Soccer Shots

Join us for our indoor Winter Season of Soccer Shots near you! Soccer Shots is a 4 season program to keep the kids active all year long! These classes offer Character Development, and Soccer Fundamentals in a Non-Competitive and Age Appropriate setting. Soccer Shots will help your child's physical health,… >>

BUILDING BUFFALO: Buildings From Books, Books From Buildings
Thu Apr 20th → Sat Mar 31st

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,… >>

digiPlaySpace
Sat Nov 18th → Sun Apr 22nd

digiPlaySpace

Buffalo Museum of Science

Produced by TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), digiPlaySpace is an interactive playground for kids and grown-ups alike where they can explore new media technologies, learning-centric games and hands-on installations. Guests will engage with 14 different interactive digital activities created… >>

Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
Sat Nov 18th → Fri Jan 31st

Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I (WWI) in 1917, Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I looks back to a critical time in our nation’s history, emphasizing Buffalo’s role in the war and the related consequences. This exhibition honors stories of individual… >>