Sunday April 2nd, 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Waves of Change Quilt Show
The River Lea Quilters' Guild presents, Waves of Change Quilt Show. Quilts, Vendors, Raffle Quilt, Basket Raffle, Members Boutique, Fabric Pool, Silent Auction and a Food Truck. A Portion of the proceeds to benefit: Friends of the Night People and Stones Buddies. $5.00 at door or $4.00 with a non-perishable… >>
On the Edge of Violence and Nonviolence: The Challenging Words of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
All three of the Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—have followers who have cited their sacred texts to justify both horrific acts of violence and heroic efforts for peace. How is it possible that people can come to such opposite conclusions about the teachings of their Scriptures… >>
Kid's Spa Parties!
April Special! A chance to give the kids a very special occasion they will always remember. Spa With Me Kid's Spa Parties are for little peanuts, tweens and teens. Two hours of fun for 4 kids for only $150! $33 for each additional guest and each guest gets a FREE GIFT FROM THE TREASURE CABINET TO TAKE… >>
The Au-some Basket Raffle
Baskets, door prizes, 50/50, entertainment and food. Games and face painting for the kids. Fun for everyone! Admission is $10 which includes 24 basket tickets and a door prize entry. Children under 12 are free. Pre-sale tickets are available by emailing ausomebasketraffle@gmail.com 100% of the proceeds… >>
Brunch in the Brewery
Join us at The Beer Project for a New York City style Brunch, featuring our delicious fresh Craft Beers, outrageous Bloody Mary’s and Beer Project Mimosas! Feast with your friends or family with NYC themed dishes such as stuffed French Toast with Buckleberry syrup, Beer Project Breakfast tacos, and… >>
PROOF
PROOF, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play, is coming to Shea’s 710 Theatre from March 23 – April 2. Tickets are on sale now. PROOF is produced by Buffalo Laboratory Theatre and is a part of the 2016-2017 Frey Electric Construction Co. Season at Shea’s 710 Theatre. On… >>
Springtime in the Country Expands with New Spring Market
Shoppers connect with Artisans at 23rd Annual Springtime in the Country Hamburg, N.Y. – Celebrating 23 years of fine art and artisans, Springtime in the Country returns to the Event Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, Friday March 31st – April 2nd. The market gives shoppers a unique opportunity to connect… >>
April Fool's Fun @ The TR Site
For the fourth year in a row, April Fool’s Day mischief-makers have found their way to the TR Site and caused havoc at the museum. All sorts of things that don’t belong have found their way into the 100-year-old-plus rooms – and the staff needs the public’s help to figure it all out! Some of the objects… >>
Queen City Frag Fest 2017
Western New York has been a busy hub for saltwater aquarists for many years and is continually growing. The Queen City Frag Fest was created as a once-a-year event for hobbyists from New York and beyond to come and interact with other hobbyists and vendors. Admission: General admission to the swap is… >>
Peach s01e04: Sarah Jean Grimm, Eric Amling, RE Katz, Joe Hall
Peach Mag is proud to present visiting writers Sarah Jean Grimm and Eric Amling alongside local writers RE Katz and Joe Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Sugar City is an all ages alcohol and drug free space. Sarah Jean Grimm is the author of Soft Focus (Metatron, 2017) which won the Metatron… >>
Queen City Roller Girls: Lake Effect Furies & Subzero Sirens Mashup
What’s better than watching a QCRG travel team play roller derby? How about watching TWO QCRG travel teams play roller derby? Come check out the Queen City Roller Girls on Sunday, April 2 at 4PM as the 26th WFTDA ranked Lake Effect Furies and their sister team, the Subzero Sirens, mashup for this epic… >>
Can Am Photo Expo
Full weekend pass with over 90 educational programs to choose from for only $199 (includes banquet, breakfast (x2) & lunch. You don't want to miss this one. The largest and best source of photographic knowledge in the Northeast. 90 educational Programs Print and Digital Salon Competitions and Awards… >>
Miss Nelson is MISSING!
Miss Nelson can’t control her crazy classroom because she’s just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homeworkoverloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss… >>
April Dollars Bring May Flowers
Japanese food, friends, live music and a silent auction. Catering by Sato Restaurant. Tickets: $30 until March 30, $40 in April Purchase Tickets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-dollars-bring-may-flowersa-cherry-blossom-fundraiser-tickets-32613820816 Can you Imagine... Pink clouds of cherry… >>
The 55th Annual Variety Kids Telethon
Telethon 2017 will be broadcast live on WKBW-TV from our new location at the Seneca Niagara Casino Events Center in Niagara Falls, NY from 7 am to 7 pm on April 2, 2017. The beneficiaries of Variety support include Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, the Robert Warner Rehab Center, and dozens… >>
The Seedbed
The Seedbed is a chilling family drama by the author of the hugely successful play The Cobbler. A middle aged couple welcomes their wayward 18 year old daughter home to celebrate their seventeenth wedding anniversary. Unbeknownst to her mother and stepfather, the daughter is accompanied by her new… >>
The Motherf**ker with the Hat
Jackie is an addict—an addict in recovery with good intentions, revved-up hormones, and newfound freedom after serving time for his drug dealing past. But recovery takes more than good intentions, especially when the love of your life is a passionate, explosive addict-alcoholic, and your sponsor is… >>
Rapids Volunteer Fire Company Spring Pancake Breakfast
Rapids Vol Fire Co Spring Pancake Breakfast7195 Plank RdLockport, NY 14094 Spring Pancake Breakfast featuring pancakes, homemade sausage, fresh potatoes, scrambled eggs, juice, coffee and tea. Adults $8, children $4 and under 5 years old free. Doors open at 8:00am.
This Is Hip Hop III
FTMP Events Presents:This Is Hip Hop IIIfeaturing : Da Villy Kids, Mark Lee, BrownieBabyy, The States, Concrete Gang, J Na$ty, Rizzo, & Royal Family EntertainmentSunday, April 2nd$10.00 pre-sale, $15.00 day of show16+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/ThisIsHipHopIIIat: Mohawk… >>
Easter at the Broadway Market
Established in 1888, the Broadway Public Market originally served thousands of Eastern European immigrants who populated the city’s Eastside. Although the Market has undergone-numerous changes over time, the concept of selling fresh, exotic and unusual products has remained unchanged since the Market's… >>
Spring Flower Exhibit
Don’t miss WNY’s favorite Easter tradition! This year’s exhibit will be dripping with color. With more than 22,000 bulbs on display, come and celebrate the sensations of spring inside our Dome. Fragrant shrubs and flowers of every kind will be set against the ombre hues of tulips and daffodils highlighting… >>
Contentual Relationships: A Collaborative Exhibition by Scott Kristopher
An opening reception to celebrate Contentual Relationships, a collaborative exhibition by Scott Kristopher will be held on Friday, March 24th from 6:00-9:00pm. Contentual Relationships will be on view from March 24th – April 28th, 2017, and is free and open to the public. Contentual Relationships is… >>
Joan Saba
Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - 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! Art In Bloom - Saba returns to the Arcangel Gallery featuring her original oil paintings of flowers on a grand scale. … >>
Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World
Take a journey through a motley crew of legendary guitars in the must-see exhibition GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World open Saturday, January 21 through Sunday, May 7. For a limited time only, guests are invited to explore the evolution of the single most enduring icon in American history… >>
Raymond Bonilla: Art Exhibition
Joseph Miller Paintings and Drawings
Joseph Miller is an Associate Professor at SUNY College at Buffalo where he has taught drawing and painting since he joined the faculty in 1997. He exhibits nationwide and is in numerous collections. Mr. Miller received his Masters of Fine Art in Painting at the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale… >>
