From the Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoors Expo for the avid outdoorsman to the Broadway hit Motown the Musical, there are several cool choices to get out and about this week in Western New York.
Here are 11 Editor's Picks of cool and interesting events going on in the area for the week of January 19 - January 25, 2015. Be sure to check out our events calendar for much more of what's going on in the area, and check back every Monday for more Weekly Best Bets in WNY.
2015 WNY RV Show
"Live the RV Dream" Multi-Dealer Show all under 1 roof for 10-Days featuring hundreds of RV's...It's time to start planning your spring vacation at the Annual WNY RV Show and Sale presented by the WNY RV Dealers Association. Dealers include Ballard's Camping Center, Bob McKerrow & Sons, Colton RV, Lime Lake RV & Marine, Mantelli Trailer Sales and Skyline RV & Resort. Preview the latest 2015 Motorhomes, 5th Wheel Trailers, Travel Trailers, Hybrids, Toy Haulers, Park Models and Tent Campers. 2 buildings and an outside lot filled with RV's, Exhibitors, Campground Info., RV Parts & Accessories and more. Special show pricing, financing & early buy incentives will be in effect.
Ice Skating at Canalside
Lace up your skates for The Ice at Canalside presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York! Whether you're on your lunch break, on a date, with family, or with friends you'll love to take a spin on the Canals on Downtown Buffalo's Waterfront!
Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is a free and open-to-the-public ice rink in Downtown Buffalo. The rink allows all members of the community to enjoy free ice skating throughout the winter season. Rotary Rink is a weather dependent Rink. If the temperature reaches 45 Degrees, please call (716) 854-RINK or (716) 856-3150 before you come Downtown to skate. Support Rotary Rink by visiting our Concession Stand - snacks and beverages are available for purchase.
Lotus Star Bookmaking
Bookbinding that goes beyond pamphlet stitch! Learn about creating accordion books, lotus-fold books and different ways to combine these two methods together to create books that keep unfolding! Participants will learn about folding, gluing, and in some cases stitching these two versatile forms and more! Beginners and experienced binders welcomed! All supplies will be included in materials fee.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!
It began as one man's story... became everyone's music... and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as "My Girl" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!
Dr. Dog
Dr. Dog's third studio album on Anti, B Room, marks the band's greatest point of clarity in more than a decade of performing and recording. Their arrangements, while still ambitious, are much simpler, moving past the multi-tracked pastiche of earlier efforts into a unique and vibrant band voice. Indeed, it is this discovery of the band-collective as a compositional tool that makes B Room the most cohesive, soulful, loose, and plain fun record of their career.
Joey Diaz
Joey ‘Coco’ Diaz is one of the most sought after comedians in the entertainment industry today. His love of storytelling is featured in his comedy specials in “The Testicle Testaments,” which made it to the Billboard Top 100. Diaz’s raw style is highlighted on television with roles on "Stand Up Revolution," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and "My Name is Earl" Listen in to Uncle Joey on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and on his own podcast, "The Church of What's Happening Now."
The Graduate
Benjamin’s got excellent grades, proud parents and, since he helped Mrs. Robinson with her zipper, a fine future behind him. A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 1960’s, now Benjamin’s hilarious sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life on stage.
Suitable for adults and teens.
Get a Clue
Was it Lilian Fairchild in Artifacts with the mastodon femur? Or Chauncey Hamlin in the Vertebrate Hall with the microscope? Get a Clue is back by popular demand! Work with a team of 2 to 10 people to solve a murder at this happy hour event for adults 21+ at the Buffalo Museum of Science. Limited tickets available. Visit click here to purchase tickets or learn more.
Moe
Over the years Moe have become an indispensable part of the scene. With a powerful sound and a knack for organizing, Moe are a a force both musically and socially. Their all about community and openness. As guitarist Al Schnier puts it, "a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, and a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot." Two-days of Moe. at Town Ballroom!
Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo
The Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoors Expo is hosted in 116,000 square feet of the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls. This state of the art meeting and event space will host more than 120 seminars and numerous nationally and internationally renowned keynote speakers. The expo also features an event center where local and national businesses will display and sell outdoor equipment and gear.