Sunday August 12th, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Aladdin - The Broadway Musical
Discover a whole new world at Disney’s ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp… >>
Barks at the Brewery
A day to celebrate our puppy loves and support a wonderful cause. We've teamed up with Resurgence Brewing Company to support the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter! 100% of proceeds from the day will go to support the shelter and their mission to find forever homes for the animals in their care. The day… >>
The Earth-Spirit Summer Holistic Health Expo
The Earth-Spirit Summer Holistic Health Expo is a Whole life expo with a wide variety of products, gifts, services and Holistic Heath solutions! People can come FOR FREE to learn more about Holistic Health care, organic products, Natural living and so much more! We will have Practitioners giving mini… >>
Live Music Sailboat Cruise Aboard The MoondanceCat
Hop aboard the MoondanceCat and enjoy a scenic sailing on Lake Erie. John Welton and Matthew Pszonak will be playing classic and original tunes that will leave you feeling like you are still floating on the Moodance. There will be a cash bar and two public restrooms. Please arrive early to allow adequate… >>
Lewiston Art Festival
Explore the works of acclaimed and emerging artists at the 52nd Annual Lewiston Art Festival. Organized by the Lewiston Council on the Arts, this event is highly popular with locals and tourists alike. In fact, the art festival is one of our biggest and most iconic. For over half a century, we have… >>
Roomful of Blues w/ Tommy Z Band
For nearly half a century, Roomful of Blues has been delivering its signature blend of swing, rock ‘n’ roll, jump, blues and R&B to euphoric audiences all over the world. In celebration of their 45th anniversary, Roomful of Blues is touring to support the release of their new live CD, 45 Live. For the… >>
MURDER FOR TWO
Book and Lyrics by Kellen BlairBook and Music by Joe KinosianDirected & Choreographed by Doug WeyandMusic Direction by Theresa Quinn An irreverent theatrical riff on the classic whodunnit, everyone is a suspect in MURDER FOR TWO, a hilarious new murder mystery musical with a twist: one actor investigates… >>
All Time Low and Dashboard Confessional
with special guest GNASH Coors Light Concerts at Artpark Gates open at 5:00PMShow starts at 6:00PM Times and performers subject to change Presented by Funtime Advance General Admission Bowl: $39.50Day of show: $45.00 Standing room only (no chairs permitted)
Kore Rozzik
FTMP Events presents:Kore Rozzik w/ Scathed, Idiots of Idealism, & Tiger the LionSunday, August 12th$8 General Presale, $12 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/KoreRozzik081218at: Stamps... the bar98 Main StreetTonawanda, NY/ Keep updated… >>
TOY's Summer Theatre Workshops
Theatre of Youth is offering a variety of Summer Workshops for youth (kindergarten through high school). Since 1972, TOY has offered theatre workshops that inspire IMAGINATION, exercise CRITICAL THINKING, and build CREATIVE CONFIDENCE. Thousands of students, from the curious to the committed actor,… >>
JBWC Youth Fellowship
The Just Buffalo Writing Center youth fellowship is an opportunity for a motivated young writer between the ages of 16 and 18 who is interested in developing his or her craft and exploring professional avenues into the literary arts. The fellow will be based at Just Buffalo’s Writing Center, a free… >>
Erie County Fair
The best 12 days of summer in Erie County! The 179th Annual Erie County Fair. Adults: $10 Seniors (60+): $7 Children 12 & under are FREE every day! Buy admission tickets online or at Tops Gate Specials: Channel 2 Opening Day • Wednesday, August 8 - Gates open at 12 Noon - FREE Admission with a canned… >>
Darleen Stry
June 2 - August 19 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! Simply Beautiful - A display that explores the details and colors of the botany found at… >>
Nature’s Kaleidoscope
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! A completely new theme for our colorful summer exhibit! Our talented exhibit team has come up with some kaleidoscope inspired display pieces that… >>
CURRENT EVENTS
CURRENT EVENTSLively discussions of political,social and cultural concerns.Bring your point of viewand opinions and have yoursay about news at the local,national and internationallevels.Facilitators: Howard Ross &others June 13 - August 22Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pmclass#19597Full/Social Member FREEGym/CP… >>
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,… >>
Spooky One-Act Submissions
**** CALL TO HALLOWEEN ENTHUSIASTS **** Green Buffalo Productions is hosting our first One Act Play Festival this October. This event is Halloween themed, so we are looking for submissions that have spooky undertones. Plays are FREE to submit and will be reviewed and selected by the founders of Green… >>
Errol Daniels: Coming Home
CEPA GALLERY PRESENTS OPENING, ARTIST TALK & PANEL DISCUSSIONCOMING HOME: Reentry After IncarcerationCollaborative Photo-Essay Documentary ExhibitErrol Daniels, Photographer & Katherine Russell, WriterOpening Reception: Saturday, July 28, 1:30 – 4:30 PMArtist Talk: 2 PM & Panel Discussion 2:30 – 3:30… >>
Stage Kiss
Two bitter exes are cast in the same play as passionate lovers. Will they strangle each other? Or seduce each other? And how can we tell if it’s real or make-believe? Heartfelt and hilarious, this modern romantic comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Sarah Ruhl will take you behind the curtain… >>
Liz Lessner: Interstitial Castings
Liz Lessner’s exhibition, Interstitial Castings, uses sculpture to capture the negative space between two people engaged in therapeutic interactions. Prior to her exhibition, Lessner will be in residence at Buffalo Arts Studio working with Tri-Main Center tenants to create a series of sculptures through… >>
Muhammad Z. Zaman: Lux
Muhammad Z. Zaman is a Buffalo-based, urban artist, specializing in calligraphy. Using language and text as cultural signifier, Zaman layers English, Bengali, and Arabic into richly-textured canvases. His canvas paintings and wall murals layer powerful messages onto seemingly borderless fields, inspiring… >>
Travel Raffle
Tickets - $20 - 3 Chances to WIN on each ticket and Only 700 will be sold! Winning tickets will be drawn Tuesday, September 18 at the Botanical Gardens (winners need not be present). Tickets can be purchased online at www.buffalogardens.com, in our Gift Shop, or by calling 827.1584 ext. 295. Must be… >>
Grand Hotel, The Musical
Check into the lavish Grand Hotel, where the lives of ten hotel guests collide over one unforgettable night. Love. Betrayal. Jealousy. Murder. And the glamour of Berlin in the Roaring Twenties. Soaring with songs and dance, it’s the mesmerizing musical about what happens when our deepest, most desperate… >>
The Hound of the Baskervilles
CANADIAN PREMIERE! It’s the return of the murder mystery to The Shaw. Sir Baskerville has been scared to death — literally. Now deductive genius Sherlock Holmes is on the case to find the murderer … with twist after twist to keep you guessing. Darkly fun, deliciously sly, and just the right amount of… >>
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… >>
