October 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
K-GUN
1988 was the year that these three struck their first chord together. The site was London, England where Chris, Michael and David Keller hit their first harmonies together and the world hasn’t been the same since. Fast forward to 2015, The K-Gun Band…
Ellicottville's Fall Festival
Enjoy unique foods, fine art, and an arts and craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment and beautiful fall foliage at the oldest and largest fall festival in WNY. Fall Festival is a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the autumnal fun in Ellicottville.…
ALLENTOWN Haunted History Ghost Walk
Murders, mysteries, and amorous intrigues... Classic architecture, Native American legends, and battlefield ghosts... Since 1999 the Haunted History Ghost Walk of Allentown has been one of HHGW's most popular tours. Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Ages 7-11, Under…
Art Express: Family Programs
Explore the museum, hear a story and make art! This family event is fun for ALL ages. Programs will run every other Saturday afternoon from October to December. Free with family membership, $5/child general public, adults are always free. Preregistration…
Viva la Musica — The BPO Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Free concert! Join the BPO and Wendell Rivera Latin Ensemble in a musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Program: EMMANUEL CHABRIER España MANUEL DE FALLA Millers Dance from The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2 ENRIQUE GRANADOS Intermezzo from…
Jazz on 2nd Sundays: THE BUFFALO JAZZTET
Pre-concert talk at 2pm; concert begins at 2:30pm We are kicking off the series with The Buffalo Jazztet, a newly formed group featuring our Artistic Directors. They will perform original arrangements of American Songbook composer, Harold Arlen. Born…
Dining Out For Life WNY
Make history by dining out at your favorite restaurant to fight HIV and AIDS in WNY! The 14th Annual Dining Out For Life presented by KeyBank encourages YOU to gather a friends, family, and colleagues and simply donate your appetite. 25% or more of your…
Blackalicious
“We’re older, we’re wiser, we’re more mature,” MC Gift of Gab (nee Timothy Parker) says of Imani, Vol. 1, Blackalicious’ first new album in a decade. “It’s better now, because we’ve grown as people and artists.” “Each one of these records is a chapter…
Niagara Craft Spirits Tasting
We've got a great tasting featuring the guys from Niagara Craft Spirits! They'll be coming in and pouring some samples of their delicious craft spirits! Todd and Keith will be here to talk all about their process and what makes them great. Don't miss…
Teacher's Night Out
Not your typical ‘meet & greet’… Teachers are invited to discover the Museum's offerings: dynamic tours, tools, and “history kits” while enjoying happy hour and a chance to win fabulous prizes (not just school supplies) to show our commitment and appreciation. FREE.…
Nickel City Drink
Nickel City Drink is a cocktail festival designed to make Buffalo cocktail drinkers swoon. This joint venture benefits Crisis Services of Erie County and features pairing dinners, cocktail classes, cocktail competitions, parties, bar takeovers, happy…
Free Concert with Nelson Starr at Amherst Senior Center
The Amherst Center for Senior Services will host several top-notch performers this fall, thanks to the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) partnership with the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and the Film Fund, which provides grants for up…
Painting Party at College Club
The College Club will host an art class on Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 to 9:00PM. The class is $35 and includes all paint supplies, instruction, the promise of two lovely wine glasses ready to use, snacks and a fun evening. Wine and beer will be…
Museum of disABILITY History Fall Fundraiser and Auction
Enjoy h’ordeuvres, wine, beer and desserts, auction and an awards presentation at the Museum of disABILITY History's annual fundraiser.The Museum of disABILITY History will present its inaugural Chris Burke Award for Excellence in Disability Advocacy…
An Evening with Alan White, The Bear Shaman
Cayuga Bear Shaman, Alan White, will share his life experience on the good Red Road, a trail very few have traveled. He follows and teaches the Lakota spiritual principles and Haudenosaunee longhouse traditions. He is the intercessor of several ceremonies:…
Buffalo Chamber Players at the AK: Opening Concert with Joann Falletta
Enjoy special guest JoAnn Falletta on guitar, with works by Niccolò Paganini, Jean Françaix, and a new work for strings by Western New York composer Rob Deemer at The Buffalo Chamber Players celebration of its tenth anniversary season.
Shine A Light on Domestic Violence Awareness
Throughout the month of October, help Child & Family Services' Haven House, Erie County’s only licensed domestic violence shelter, raise awareness for domestic violence. Haven House will be lighting the Peace Bridge purple on Thursday, October 13 at…
Shakespeare Jubilee
An Open House celebrating 400 years of Shakespeare and the two sets of Shakespeare folios -- that owned by the Library and that owned by the University at Buffalo -- on display at the Central Library. The program at 6:00pm features Shakespeare excerpt…
Healthy Cooking Series
Start your journey to healthy living with the workshop and healthy cooking class series. For all cooking classes you will prepare and sample three dishes using in-season produce. October 13: Plant-Based Nutrition and The Prevention of Disease Talk-Free…
Masters of American Architecture Tour
At the turn of the twentieth century, Buffalo was the eighth largest city in America and the city’s businesses, organizations, and citizens had the financial resources to hire the best architects and craftsmen and use the finest materials available.…