Wednesday February 28th, 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Intro To Egyptian Belly Dance
Discover Egyptian Belly Dance at Oasis Dance Center in Tonawanda NY! Our Intro to Belly Dance Class is perfect for women and teens of all ages shapes and sizes. No dance experience needed. Come have some fun learning the basic movements on Wednesdays 6:30-7:30, 6 week session $60.
Watercolor and Wine
Bring your friends, some snacks and a bottle of wine, and learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting with Roycroft Campus Artist-in-Residence, Kateri Ewing. We will be creating tiny landscapes! Registration required- tickets are $35 per person - art supplies provided. All proceeds benefit the… >>
Murder Mystery Night
Local authors Suzanne Zewan and Jeff Schober are scheduled to take part in Murder Mystery Night in Larkin Square, part of the popular Larkin Square Author Series. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Filling Station, 745 Seneca St., Buffalo. Zewan’s “Shadow By… >>
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,… >>
Page Meditations
In this workshop students will take discarded book pages and turn them into thoughtful, creative works of visual poetry. The process is quite meditative and simple! The instructor notes "This is work as play. You can’t do it “wrong” as there is no predetermined result. Any age level can do it – any… >>
Ice Skating Party at Canalside with the Parkinson's Foundation
Join us for our annual Ice Skating Party at Canalside! Parkinsonians are able to take the ice in Downtown Buffalo because of the ice bikes! These bikes work easily on the ice and they DO NOT tip over. This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a winter activity together. The Party… >>
Hallwalls' Mid-Winter Drawing Rally
36 Artists Drawing Live In Two 45 Minute SessionsYour Chance To Watch, Bid, & Buy — Opening Bids At $39 Cash Bar • Music by DJ Undersound • Admission $5Continuing an exciting twice-yearly tradition begun in 2012, Hallwalls presents its thirteenth drawing rally, A Mid-Winter's Draw.As always—and unique… >>
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… >>
Beginner Watercolor Classes: Wednesday Evenings
Taught by Joan Saba, professional artist and teacher, these classes fill quickly; pre-registration (series or per class) is required as space is limited. See our website for the syllabus and suggested supplies. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information. Beginner - Two Sessions Offered! Learn… >>
Yoga
Led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Oasis Yoga and Wellness. Register for one class or a series, contact Leanne at 864.1194 or crescmnyoga@yahoo.com or online at cmyoga.com. Sponsored by Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic. Go to www.buffalogardens.com for more information. Spring- February 28,… >>
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… >>