Sunday March 18th, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Spring Awakening
It is Germany, 1891, where parents set strict and confusing rules leaving their youth disoriented and unprepared to navigate the tangled paths to adulthood. Spring Awakening is the story of two star-crossed lovers exploring their journey through adolescence with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating… >>
St. Patrick's Day Parade
A great family friendly, religious, patriotic, and civic event in Buffalo that honors Saint Patrick and displays the Irish contributions to our community and country. Starts at Niagara Square and continues north on the grand Delaware Avenue to North Street with great fanfare and fun.
GORDITAS-Raíces presenta en lectura
¿Son el poder, la ambición, y la vanidad capaz de incrustarse en nuestra piel hasta provocar su fallecimiento? Raíces presenta una lectura deGORDITASUna comedia satírica de Gustavo Ott sobre el culto del cuerpo y la ambición al poder. Dirigida por Sheila M. López con actuaciones de Melinda Capeles,… >>
No Soil Better: Art and the Living Legacy of Frederick Douglass
No Soil Better is an exhibition of new artworks by a diverse group of emerging and established artists including Yvonne Buchanan, Caitlin Cass, Shawn Dunwoody, Annette Daniels Taylor, Olivia Kim, Luvon Sheppard, Thievin’ Stephen, Meleko Mokgosi, Rodney Taylor, and the Rochester Public Library. The featured… >>
St. Patrick's Day Parade Party @ Patina 250
Experience the Buffalo St. Patrick's Day Parade like you never have before! Enjoy all the excitement of parade day from the comfort of Patina 250. Our location on Delaware Ave near Chippewa is the perfect spot to view all your favorite parade moments, and you'll have easy in-and-out street access to… >>
Buffalo Home Show
This year's show will feature: A contractor extraordinaire with a passion for home improvement, don’t miss Jason Cameron of DIY Network’s Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes Mar 9-11 Get practical remodeling advice from Brett Tutor of TLC’s hit show Trading Spaces, Mar 16-18 Stop by the Make-It, Take-It… >>
2018 SPCA Annual Raffle
The SPCA will be holding its Annual Raffle, presented by Orvilles, from Monday, February 5th until Friday, March, 23rd. All proceeds benefit the shelter’s programs and services that allow us to continue to rescue and rehabilitate homeless animals in our community. Prizes include a 4-piece Orville’s… >>
THE NIGHT ALIVE by Conor McPherson
The author of The Weir (ICTC, 2001) and Shining City (ICTC, 2011) flexes his considerable comic muscles in The Night Alive, a mischievous and merciless study of the daily existence of a small group of low-life Dubliners, whose edgy survival instincts allow them to cope with adversity in a uniquely humorous… >>
Junie B. Jones is Not A Crook
For ages 6+, Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. except Mar. 10 & 17, 1 p.m. only. Sensory performance Mar. 10, 10 am By Allison Gregory. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. A WNY Regional PremiereJunie B. Jones is back! Only this time, something terrible has happened; someone… >>
DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar
Amir Kapoor, a breath away from making partner in his NYC law firm, is living the “American Dream”. That dream, however, could come crashing down after Amir and his wife Emily host a dinner party for co-workers at their upscale Manhattan apartment, and find it's their actions and intentions on the… >>
March of Dimes Fundraiser at Ellicott Center
The Ellicott Center is hosting a month-long March of Dimes fundraiser at the facility. People can donate $1.00, sign a cut-out, and hang it up on the lobby desk. The Center is determined to raise awareness in the community for March of Dimes and show the community that we give back, as well. All the… >>
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,… >>
Spring Flower Exhibit
Don’t miss WNY’s favorite Easter tradition! This year, we are starting spring with an attitude of gratitude! With more than 22,000 bulbs on display, our Gratitude Garden will be filled with all the spring plants you love with our Tibetan inspired gratitude flags. It will be an experience that engages… >>
SPRING SOCCER - Soccer Shots Sessions for 2-7 year olds
Join us for our outdoor Spring 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 phycial health,… >>
JCC Operation 90 Days
Join a Personal Trainer with a team of 2 or 3 people to focus on your own personal fitness goals. This competition is focused specifically on weight loss. Between training sessions, your Personal Trainer will provide a workout routine to support your fitness goals. PRIZES AWARDED TO: Individual male… >>
6x6 - Artwork entries accepted now through April 15
Artwork entries accepted now through April 15 (or Postmarked by April 14) • Global Online Preview Begins: May 18 at 10am • In Gallery Preview (no purchasing): May 28-June 1, 1-9pm • Opening Party & Artwork Sale: June 2, 4-10pm • 7:30pm raffle for buyer positions #1-20 … >>
Nurtured Memories: An Exhibition by Phyllis Thompson
NURTURED MEMORIES is an exhibit by artist Phyllis Thompson. Thompson uses the process of monotype printmaking with the use of assorted collage materials to create one-of-a kind mixed media prints. The prints include memories from the artist’s childhood, of experiences with family and friends, and with… >>
digiPlaySpace
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… >>
We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85
Focusing on the work of black women artists, We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85 examines the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic priorities of women of color from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. It is the first exhibition to highlight the voices and experiences of women of color—distinct… >>
Ann Parker
Florescence - Using vintage manual lenses on a digital camera, Ann captures color, light, shadow, depth, and movement in flowers and leaves. With the manual lenses, (from 1960-1985) the photos take on a painterly look, giving the finished photo an Impressionistic quality. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for… >>
Beginner Watercolor Classes: Wednesday Evenings
Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher, these classes fill quickly; pre-registration (series or per class) is required as space is limited. See our website for the syllabus and suggested supplies. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information. Beginner - Two Sessions Offered! Learn… >>
Yoga
Led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Oasis Yoga and Wellness. Register for one class or a series, contact Leanne at 864.1194 or crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or online at cmyoga.com. Sponsored by Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information. Spring- February 28,… >>
Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
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… >>
