June 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Polyrhythmics
2015 was a banner year for Seattle’s Polyrhythmics with the release of a critically acclaimed 7” dubbed The Killion Sessions, a series of high profile shows in New Orleans during Mardi Gras and Jazzfest, and the impending release of their third full…
Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale
No Buffalo garden is complete without art! Sculpture, metal work, paintings, wood work, architectural remnants, found art, ceramics, planters and more. Begin or complete your garden art collection, be it zany and unique, or cool and subtle, there is…
Tom Hambridge Americana Music Festival & Americanarama
Feast on a huge platter of Buffalo-centric Americana music in the heart of an Olmsted Park this weekend! Dwane Hall of the Sportmen's has resurrected the annual Americanarama Music Festival. The Tom Hambridge Americana Music Festival is the Saturday…
Hounds & Heroes
A day of red, white and blue fun and tribute to our brave veterans, first responders and shelter residents. Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle show, a motorcycle run, a hound hike around the park led by the Niagara County Mounted and K9 Sheriffs, hot…
Keuka Brewing Co. Tap Attack
Stop by Armor Inn Tap Room to try out a variety of beers from Keuka Brewing Co.!
Famous Fred & the Creatures Unknown
Classic rock and blues live music
Coptic Stitch Journal Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn how to cover boards with decorative paper or book fabric, and assemble a blank journal using the exposed-spine sewing technique known as the Coptic Stitch. Coptic bindings are characterized by one or more sections…
Letterpress for Kids
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of letterpress and create their own designs to handprint a one color card or poster! No experience is required, just the willingness to learn something fun & new! Paper will be provided. Questions? Contact…
Taste of Diversity
Delicious food, great vendors and wonderful live music all day long, all on Grant Street, in the heart of one of Buffalo's fastest growing business districts and most diverse neighborhoods. Admission is FREE, food tickets will be available for purchase.…
Roycroft Campus Art & Antique Show
Discover contemporary artists and meet antique dealers from across the region while enjoying live music and food. Campus artists studios will also be opened, and demonstrations will take place around the grounds, Be sure to also take in the East Aurora…
Wurstfest!
The Wurst party in Buffalo is back! The German-American Musicians host the annual Wurstfest, a salute to sausage, beer and Gemütlichkeit on Sunday, June 26th from 1-8 pm. Join us and our special guests Die Auslanders for an afternoon of the best “wurst”…
Parkside Garden and Architecture Tour
Tour the local gardens nestled between the beautiful homes of the Parkside neighborhood, the suburb designed by Olmsted in 1870, during the 19th Annual Parkside Garden and Architecture Tour on Sunday, June 26th from 10 am to 4 pm. The tour begins in…
Music in the Woods
A free concert series on Sunday's at Artpark! Music in the Woods will feature everything from inventive percussion to groovy jams, jazz and funk - music that is sure to bring you to your feet! Curated by Tom Kolor, (University of Buffalo percussionist…
Sonic Sail With Sonic Garden Acoustic Trio On The Moondance Cat
Join us for an early evening of sailing on the beautiful Lake Erie and the music of the Grateful Dead by Sonic Acoustic Trio. Jimmy John will be joining Dan and Kevin for a sunset sail with some of your favorite Dead tunes. Tickets are $25 and seating…
Orienteering Learn and Practice Hunters Creek Park
An event put on by the Buffalo Orienteering Club. Come learn about orienteering and how to do orienteering. Arrive at Hunters Creek Park and follow the orienteering signs to the registration area. The event allows you to work with an instructor to learn…
Orienteering Meet: Hunters Creek Park
A Scatter-O orienteering meet put on by the Buffalo Orienteering Club. Follow the signs to get to the registration area on Centerline Rd in Hunters Creek Park. Registration is from 10:30 am until 11:45 am with course start times from 11:00 am until…
Human Buffalove #3
Join hundreds of people on Canalside to form a human Buffalo and be part of an aerial photograph! Enjoy live music by the Boys of Summer and a fun-filled afternoon. The $25 ticket includes an event T-shirt, Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ, & participation in…
Sail Buffalo's Junior Sailing Camp
This program is open to children and teens between the ages of 8 and 18. We will take kids without any sailing experience and over the course of one summer week, make them into a beginning sailor. And we will take a teen that has already completed one…
The English Beat
Dave Wakeling is a hell of a nice guy! Dave loves to tell you the stories behind his songs, either from stage or after the show. Ask any one of the thousands of fans who have met him over the years and that's what you'll hear. Never mind that Dave is…
Geraldine Brooks @ Larkin Square
Pulitzer-Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks will speak about her new book: The Secret Chord at an informal book talk and Q & A on the outdoor boardwalk in Larkin Square. Beer and wine as well as small plates served by the Filling Station will be available…