Friday August 17th, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
David Bowie Tribute - BowieLIVE
"BowieLIVE - The David Bowie Tribute" is appearing at The Tralf music Hall in Buffalo, NY Friday, August 17th at 7PM. Tickets available now. Join us for a night of David's music performed by BowieLIVE. It's always a special evening when Bowie fans congregate to remember the man and his music, and… >>
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… >>
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,… >>
Publisher's Mic Night
Enjoy some delicious coffee and local poetry in Allentown this August! This event is a networking opportunity for representatives of Buffalo publishers to meet local artists/authors/poets looking to have work published. The goal of this event is to expose those artists to the various publishers in… >>
The Lacs
“People still can’t figure out what to call the music we do,” said Brian ‘Rooster’ King, looking at his longtime collaborator Clay ‘Uncle Snap’ Sharpe. “We just get in there and write about what we want.”The duo has been together since 2000 and Outlaw, which is their fifth album since signing with Average… >>
Beginner Chess Workshops
Chess workshops for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays at Aloma D. Johnson Charter School. Sessions will run from July 2nd until August 17th. Bring a Staunton-style chess set and board. To register, call Ms. Penny at ADJ Charter School: (716) 856-4390
Party on the Portico
Join us on our Portico all summer long for outdoor live music with a stunning backdrop of Mirror Lake, Delaware Park and the Japanese Garden -- PLUS, free snacks, cash bar, 15-minute tours of our building & grounds, and after-hours access to our exhibits! We're excited to share the balance of the lineup… >>
Junior Sail Camp Weeks 8: Aug 13 – 17
Sail Buffalo's Jr. Sail Camp is open to children and teens between the ages of 7 and 18. We will take kids without any sailing experience and over the course of one summer week – Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, and make them into a beginning sailor. In addition, a teen that has already completed… >>
Scottish Fest Pre-game at NYBP
Ah… 'tis indeed the party that everyone still talks about … The Scottish Festival Pre Game Party at NYBP! There were bagpipes all over the house, kilts, Scottish drinking songs, more kilts, Scottish beer releases, wool socks in the summer, fiddles, Scottish tales, yet more kilts... and the best part?… >>
Canalside Live 2018
The 2018 Canalside Concert Series lineup offers an eclectic mix of talent, with something for everyone. This year’s lineup features 8 Thursday concerts, 1 Saturday concert and the finale on Friday, August 17th. The Lineup is below- Thursday, June 7th- Method Man and Redman Thursday, June 14th- Fitz… >>
Retro Rewind 15
Join us for Revolution Gallery’s “Retro Rewind” Dance Party!DJ Dr. Wisz will be bringing his vinyl selections to the gallery spinning 80s and 90s Alternative, Punk, Goth and New Wave for our 14th edition. Go Retro with us from 9:00pm to 1:00am. $5 glasses of select wine, $3 PBR, $5 local select craft… >>
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… >>
IN Balance Summer Yoga Series
Establishing a yoga practice is a powerful way to reduce sleep issues.* Yoga helps to soothe the parasympathetic nervous system through a combination of relaxation, breathing, physical postures, and meditation. When our parasympathetic nervous system is calm we are able to relax and avoid the ‘flight… >>
Annunciation Church Picnic
All roads will lead to the 81st annual Annunciation Church Picnic to take place Aug. 17-19 at the Church of the Annunciation, 7580 Clinton St. in Elma, just five miles east of Transit Road. Weekend highlights will include live music, classic cars, numerous raffles, delicious food offerings, a beer tent… >>
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… >>
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… >>
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… >>
Cider Week Western New York
For the first time ever, Cider Week is coming to Western New York! Enjoy daily events such as local hard cider tastings, pairing dinners, and a bar crawl or two.Join us at any of the events below for good times and good cider, or visit our website for more information. https://ciderweekwny.com/wny/ Note:… >>
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… >>
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… >>
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… >>
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… >>
Photography Caravan- Images of Jewish Buffalo
PHOTOGRAPHY CARAVAN – IMAGES OF JEWISH BUFFALO, ON EXHIBIT AT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO ART GALLERY, HOLLAND FAMILY BUILDING, 787 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY, AUGUST 15 – OCTOBER 31, 2018 This exhibit is a showcase of photographs taken by members of the community who participated in… >>
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… >>
