Thursday April 27th, 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
13 events
Healing Voices Movie Showing
Mental Health PEER Connection presents, "Healing Voices" a feature-length documentary examining experiences commonly labeled as ‘psychosis’ or ‘mental illness’ in society, and a critical look at America’s broken mental health care system. Movie showing…
STUDIO: Eileen Myles
Just Buffalo Literary Center is proud to present cult icon Eileen Myles for a free reading at the Evergreen Commons. NPR has said of Myles' work, "Myles is a big deal, a rock star, sort of like the Patti Smith of contemporary poetry. . . . Myles is relentlessly…
Restorative Justice "RJ" Day at UB
Restorative Justice (n.). An approach to justice focused on the needs of the victims, offenders, and involved community. Join us at UB for a full day of Restorative Justice workshops and discussion. Keynote Speakers: Dr. Carolyn Boyes-Watson, Sociology…
The Ragbirds
For years, “home” was a place The Ragbirds rarely visited. The band’s music — a genre-bending hybrid of indie-pop melodies, global rhythms and songwriting styles influenced from all over the world — was as broad as their audience, which stretched from…
Made In Buffalo Presents Seth Godin!
Entrepreneur, author, and quite possibly one of the most famous marketers of our time, Seth Godin presents "Dancing on the Edge of a Revolution" - living and working at the dawn of the new economy. Hear his thoughts on being remarkable, raising the bar,…
Topsoil Social
Journey's End is hosting a Topsoil Social on April 27th at the Tri-Main Center to benefit our Green Shoots for New Americans program, which has provided over 50 refugees with the opportunity to learn urban farming methods and earn a small supplemental…
Mad House-The Hidden History of Insane Asylums 19th Century NY
Michael Keene will be at Iron Island to talk to us about his research into the asylums of New York State, especially the Richardson Complex! Please call to reserve your seat, 716 892 3084. Admission is free but we do need reservations! If you would like…
Pitch 10 - Next Generation United
Ten nonprofit organizations at the leading edge of social innovation.Ten ideas to impact Buffalo and Erie County for the next generation.Come listen to how these ideas are transforming communities across Western New York and have your say in who wins…
The Cringers Present Neil Hilborn
Neil Hilborn is a College National Poetry Slam champion and a 2011 graduate with honors from Macalester College. In 2013 his poem "OCD" went viral, garnering over twelve million views to date, making it the most-viewed slam poem ever. He has performed…
Beginning Bonsai Workshop
Celebrate trees with these hands-on workshops by fashioning a live bonsai tree while learning about the art of bonsai, techniques and styles with the Buffalo Bonsai Society. Space is limited in each session. Materials are provided but you may bring hand…
6th Annual WNY Laps for Limbs Hosted by the D’Youville College Veteran’s Association
SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for the 6th Annual Laps for Limbs event benefiting children and veteran amputees. This year's event will take place over a 4 day weekend filled with fun activities, vendors, food trucks, and much more. Special activities…
The Great God Pan
Jamie's life in Brooklyn seems just fine: a beautiful girlfriend, a budding journalism career, and parents who live just far enough away. But when a possible childhood trauma comes to light, lives are thrown into a tailspin. Unsettling and deeply compassionate,…
BUILDING BUFFALO: Buildings From Books, Books From Buildings
This new exhibit, open free to the public, focuses on an outstanding collection of rare and exquisitely illustrated books encompassing the history of architecture and landscape design from the late 15th through mid-20th Century. Part of one of the finest…