Friday March 2nd, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
EAGLEMANIA, The Worlds Greatest Eagles Tribute
EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band. That isn’t their slogan by mistake! EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their stunning five part harmony… >>
The Very Best of Dave Mason: BPORocks
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of Traffic, Mason is best known for his soulful voice and unsurpassed guitar playing on hits like Feelin’ Alright. After a long and successful solo career, he embarks on a journey to combine his music with a full orchestra.
Dead Friday
Come join us at The Garage Cafe & Lounge for a night of the Grateful Dead by the band Genesee Ted! Beer/Wine/Food Available.. No cover!!
Animals are People Too
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce their next featured art show entitled “Animals are People Too.” Local artist Christopher Piontkowski brings a unique collection of acrylic & mixed media paintings of animals, pets, and human figure assemblages to the 1045 Elmwood Gallery. Exhibit… >>
Mandala International
This event is a benefit for The Mandala School’s international trip to experience French culture and language. Please join the teachers and students from The Mandala School for a relaxing and enlightening fundraiser. Sip wine and sample cheeses as you indulge in French culture, history, and language… >>
The Scarecrow Show
Stamps... the bar presents:The Scarecrow Show, Stick Margarett, A.C. Anton, Three Green, & Buried Beneath ConcreteFriday, March 2nd$5 Cover18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmat: Stamps... the bar98 Main StreetTonawanda, NY
Exhibition: George Afedzi Hughes, The Politics of Identity
George Afedzi Hughes’ work involves painting and performance art, utilizing the turbulence of colonialism as a premise to highlight parallels between that violent history and contemporary global conflicts. His solo exhibition at the Buffalo Arts Studio reflects the politics of identity through the lens… >>
25th Annual Advance Auto Parts Cavalcade of Cars
New York's Hottest Indoor Show Presented by K-S Auto Performance & Restoration and West Herr New York Produced by Show & Cruise News Magazine Rods-Customs-Classics-- Race Prepared – Motorcycles- Auto Related Vendors--“Old S’Cool Review Room”. Music All Weekend. Main Room: Friday & Saturday Evening:… >>
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,… >>
William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Hamlet - A Group Reading
Group Reading and Understanding for Non-Specialists at The Roycroft Inn with author/teacher MASON WINFIELD Why is Hamlet often considered the world's greatest play? Does Hamlet bear a curse? What is "the Hamlet problem"? Does the mysterious play represent the beginning of psychology? How much suggestion… >>
Whole Life Challenge Online Program
An eight-week online health and wellbeing program designed to improve your health, happiness and overall connectedness using seven daily habits. The online game format allots points for reaching daily goals, challenges and reflections. In-person body assessments at the beginning and end of the Challenge… >>
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… >>
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… >>
Ben Butler
When an escaped slave shows up at Fort Monroe demanding sanctuary, General Benjamin Butler is faced with an impossible moral dilemma—follow the letter of the law or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of U.S. history? Part comedy, part historical drama, Ben Butler is clever without… >>
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
A Musical Entertainment A Tony nominee as Best Musical of the season, this dynamic mixture of rock, calypso and ballads utilizes a dozen singer-dancers in twenty numbers. In revue-style format, Don't Bother Me...explicates the African-American experience with vibrant song and dance. Written By Micki… >>
Ben Butler
When an escaped slave shows up at Fort Monroe demanding sanctuary, General Benjamin Butler is faced with an impossible moral dilemma—follow the letter of the law or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of U.S. history? Performance times:Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PMSaturdays… >>
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… >>
Looking Up: Downtown Ceilings & Skylights Tour
Come ready to look up on this downtown walking tour! This tour will reveal the ornate ceilings and skylights found in many buildings throughout downtown Buffalo. While many people walk underneath them on a daily basis, the ceilings of many of Buffalo’s buildings are often their least-noticed feature.… >>
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 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… >>
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… >>
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… >>
