Friday February 23rd, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Schumann & Beethoven: M&T Bank Classics
This concert pairs Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor with a symphony that composer once called “a slender Greek maiden between two Norse giants:” Beethoven’s graceful Symphony No. 4. Come at 9:30 for complimentary coffee and doughnuts. Rebecca Miller, conductorFei-Fei Dong, piano BRAHMS Variations… >>
Fourth Friday at Tri-Main Center
As part of M&T Bank Fourth Fridays at Tri-Main Center, artist George Hughes will be onsite for extended gallery hours on Friday, February 23, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. The evening will include exhibition tours, artist talk at 6:00 pm, and screening of the video Project 1. This performance video by We-Us-Squared… >>
Doyle (Legendary ex-guitarist of The Misfits)
FTMP Events presents:Doylew/ Optic Oppression, Exham Priory, The Impurity, Crooked Gener8ion, &Blackend BlueFriday, February 23rdDoors at 6:00 pm$15 Presale, $20 at the door$50 VIP Meet & Greet (after show)Ages 18+ (ID Required / Strictly Enforced)Tickets: http://www.purplepass.com/DOYLE022318at: Buffalo… >>
The Wake 2018
Get your grief on at The Wake, ICTC's Party To Die For! The Irish Classical Theatre Company's rollicking annual fundraiser will be held Friday, February 23, 2018 from 6:30-10PM at The Atrium @ Rich's. Shenanigans will abound! Your ticket includes complimentary wine and gallons of Guinness to quench… >>
Masterworks Grant Us Peace Concert
The Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir will present “Grant Us Peace,” its annual Masterworks Concert to celebrate peace among all nations. The concert will take place on Friday, February 23 at 7:30 PM and during worship service on Sunday, February 25 at 10:30 AM in the Westminster Presbyterian Church… >>
Western New York Boat Show 2018
The western region of New York is home to many beautiful lakes and rivers which have provided lifetimes of enjoyment and fond memories to thousands of individuals and families for hundreds of years. The Buffalo Boat Show is the largest gathering of Boat Dealers, Marinas, and other boating resources… >>
Home and Outdoor Living Show
Chase away the winter blues and come get some inspiration for your spring projects. Tour the beautifully furnished home provided by Twin Lakes Homes. New, this year, is the Tiny Home which will also be open for touring! Bring the kids Saturday and Sunday for a make and take project provided by your… >>
A Sentinmental Journey
Rose By Martin Sherman
Joe Diebold
Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - 10am-5pm - 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! Joe is a local photographer who specializes primarily in Wedding, Family and Nature photography. Joe and his… >>
Happy F**king Trees
Local artist Jonathan Stafford returns to 1045 Elmwood Gallery to exhibit his new body of work “Happy F**king Trees,” which includes oils of landscapes & trees at 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts. Exhibit on view February 1 through February 28, 2018.Opening Reception with the artist: First Friday,… >>
Exhibition: George Afedzi Hughes, The Politics of Identity
George Afedzi Hughes’ work involves painting and performance art, utilizing the turbulence of colonialism as a premise to highlight parallels between that violent history and contemporary global conflicts. His solo exhibition at the Buffalo Arts Studio reflects the politics of identity through the lens… >>
INDOOR SOCCER Ages 2-7 yrs old - Soccer Shots
Join us for our indoor Winter Season of Soccer Shots near you! Soccer Shots is a 4 season program to keep the kids active all year long! These classes offer Character Development, and Soccer Fundamentals in a Non-Competitive and Age Appropriate setting. Soccer Shots will help your child's physical health,… >>
William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Hamlet - A Group Reading
Group Reading and Understanding for Non-Specialists at The Roycroft Inn with author/teacher MASON WINFIELD Why is Hamlet often considered the world's greatest play? Does Hamlet bear a curse? What is "the Hamlet problem"? Does the mysterious play represent the beginning of psychology? How much suggestion… >>
Whole Life Challenge Online Program
An eight-week online health and wellbeing program designed to improve your health, happiness and overall connectedness using seven daily habits. The online game format allots points for reaching daily goals, challenges and reflections. In-person body assessments at the beginning and end of the Challenge… >>
No Soil Better: Art and the Living Legacy of Frederick Douglass
No Soil Better is an exhibition of new artworks by a diverse group of emerging and established artists including Yvonne Buchanan, Caitlin Cass, Shawn Dunwoody, Annette Daniels Taylor, Olivia Kim, Luvon Sheppard, Thievin’ Stephen, Meleko Mokgosi, Rodney Taylor, and the Rochester Public Library. The featured… >>
2018 SPCA Annual Raffle
The SPCA will be holding its Annual Raffle, presented by Orvilles, from Monday, February 5th until Friday, March, 23rd. All proceeds benefit the shelter’s programs and services that allow us to continue to rescue and rehabilitate homeless animals in our community. Prizes include a 4-piece Orville’s… >>
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 civic collections on architecture in the country,… >>
SPRING SOCCER - Soccer Shots Sessions for 2-7 year olds
Join us for our outdoor Spring Season of Soccer Shots near you! Soccer Shots is a 4 season program to keep the kids active all year long! These classes offer Character Development, and Soccer Fundamentals in a Non-Competitive and Age Appropriate setting. Soccer Shots will help your child's phycial health,… >>
JCC Operation 90 Days
Join a Personal Trainer with a team of 2 or 3 people to focus on your own personal fitness goals. This competition is focused specifically on weight loss. Between training sessions, your Personal Trainer will provide a workout routine to support your fitness goals. PRIZES AWARDED TO: Individual male… >>
digiPlaySpace
Produced by TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), digiPlaySpace is an interactive playground for kids and grown-ups alike where they can explore new media technologies, learning-centric games and hands-on installations. Guests will engage with 14 different interactive digital activities created… >>
We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85
Focusing on the work of black women artists, We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85 examines the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic priorities of women of color from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. It is the first exhibition to highlight the voices and experiences of women of color—distinct… >>
Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I (WWI) in 1917, Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I looks back to a critical time in our nation’s history, emphasizing Buffalo’s role in the war and the related consequences. This exhibition honors stories of individual… >>
