June 2013
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
2013 QCRG Championships
The 2013 Queen City Cup Championships? This is the bout that decides it all. Only one team can take home the Cup. http://www.qcrg.net/event/2013-qcrg-championships/
Higher Definition Presents Dru Hill With Shirley Murdock And D'mott
Allen Street Festival - Buffalo Pride Week
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Allen Street, between North Pearl and Franklin Street Admission: A suggested $3 donation is appreciated and will be accepted at the entrance gate. Age Restrictions: 21+ ONLY DETAILSBack in its 4thyear, the Allen Street Festival continues to grow with more live musical… >>
Dyke March - Buffalo Pride Week
Time: Line-up begins at 4 pm / Step off is at 5 pm Location: The March begins at Kleinhans Music Hall and heads east on North Street (see full route below) Registration: All Dyke March participants must register online. Registration is free and open to the public. DETAILS The Dyke March brings together… >>
Golden Age Theater presents
Author Services, Inc., representing the literary, theatrical and musical works of L. Ron Hubbard, presents the ASI World Tour. Join us for a live radio-show style theatrical reading of a short story by L. Ron Hubbard, "Tough Old Man" - written in 1950, a comedic science fiction story that originally… >>
Length of Gorge Hike
Come and enjoy the beautiful Niagara Gorge as we hike rim and gorge trails from the mouth of the gorge at Artpark to the American Falls National Trails Day is an annual event celebrated across the United States. For information, go to http://www.americanhiking.org/ This hike is also part of New Yorks… >>
UH HUH HER (DJ Set) with Special Guests
Doors Open at: 9:00pm 21+ with proper ID.
Tutti Italiani
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Gabrieli: Canzonas for Brass Choirs; Paganini: Violin Concerto No.1; Pizzetti: Venetian Rondo; Boito: Mefistofele
Woods Walk & Trail Run
3 timed runs (10M, 10K, & 5K) and 3 walks (10K, 5K, & <1M). Great food, free massages, live bird demonstrations, & lots more fun. LOTS OF HILLS on wooded trails. Enter at www.woodswalk.net. T-shirts for early entries only. Door prizes plus prizes for runners in 7 age categories. 10M run is part of Eastern… >>
Run the 'Burg for Autism
Run the ’Burg for Autism is a 5K Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013, in the Village of Hamburg, NY. The post-race celebration will include food, drink and live music throughout the afternoon, for those participating in the Run / Walk or anyone else simply interested in supporting the cause!… >>
Tutti Italiani
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Gabrieli: Canzonas for Brass Choirs; Paganini: Violin Concerto No.1; Pizzetti: Venetian Rondo; Boito: Mefistofele
Pride Festival - Buffalo Pride Week
Presented by M&T Bank Time: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Canalside (Prime St, Buffalo, NY) Admission: A suggested $3 donation is appreciated and will be accepted at the entrance gate. DETAILSThis is the main event! Now in its 22ndyear, the Buffalo & WNY Pride Festival features live entertainment, family… >>
Pride Parade - Buffalo Pride Week
Presented by M&T Bank Time: Step off is at 1:00 pm Location: The Parade begins at Elmwood and Auburn and ends at the corner of Elmwood and Chippewa Registration: The parade is free to attend and open to the public. Any groups or organizations who would like to march or have a parade float must register… >>
Bloc Party w/ Bear Mountain
Bloc Party w/ Bear Mountain
LIVE at The Rapids Theatre Bloc Party w/ Bear Mountain Sunday, June 2Doors @ 6:30 PM (ALL AGES) TICKETS:$27.50 ADV / $32 Day of Showhttp://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/eventV2/228227?wrKey=C59FD00CDEA3ACE4930727D04BF48485 TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT:www.ticketfly.com / Charge by phone (877)-435-9849 / Rapids… >>
Beach Day - Buffalo Pride Week
Sponsored by First Niagara Location: Woodlawn Beach State Park (S-3580 Lakeshore Rd, Blasdell, NY 14219) Admission: $7 parking fee per car DETAILS Sit back, relax and take a day off after Pride Week to unwind along the sandy coastline of Lake Erie! Join LGBTQ friends and family as we invade Woodlawn… >>
Billy Idol
Royal Teeth and American Authors
@ TRALF MUSIC HALL Friday June 7ESI EVENTS PRESENTS ROYAL TEETH AND AMERICAN AUTHORS 7pm Doors | 8pm Show$10
The 11th Annual Polish Heritage Festival
The Theme for the 2013 Festival is "Celebrating Our 5th Year Guinness World Record Holder Most Fish Dinners Served at an Event!" Celebration Admission & Dinner Holder Special! Only $17.00 Friday EntertainmentThe The Polka FamilyChardon Polka Band Saturday BandsThe Buffalo TouchJohn Stevens Double Shot… >>
RAPTORS - Nature's Elite Predators!
Join in the behind-the-scenes and up close encounters with Hawk Creek’s live hawks, owls, falcons, eagles, and vultures, the exciting “Rise of the Raptors” - live flying bird show, and Junior Raptor Keeper activity for kids. Refreshments, gift shop, and different activities scheduled through-out the… >>
Buffalo/Niagara International Poetry Slam
@ TRALF MUSIC HALL Saturday June 8NJOZI PROMOTIONS PRESENTS BUFFALO NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL POETRY SLAM7pm Doors | 8pm Show $20 Advance | $25 Day of Show
Sal Andolinas Big Band Tribute
Fairy House Festival at Artpark
Visit fairy houses and participate in various fun activities Talk with state park naturalists at their display on local mammals and Niagara area minerals and fossils. Hands on activities include bird track and fossil rubbings. For information and fees, call the Artpark Box Office at 716-754-4375.
Mates of State
Social Distortion
Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
The Book of Mormon
Portugal The Man
Rebirth Brass Band
Miss May I
Day Of The Dead Zombie Ball
DJ BILL OF TRANSMISSION DANCE PARTY, DJ MALIK SAINT OF SHAKEN' STYLUS
FLAG with Special Guests
Doors Open at: 7:00 PM All Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Rock Zone Music Presents Johnny Juarez's Better Tour
QCRG Presents: Lake Effect Furies vs. TBD
The Lake Effect Furies will be bouting a to-be-determined team from out of town. Details to come. http://www.qcrg.net/event/lake-effect-furies-vs-tbd/
BIG BOI - Shoes for Running 2013 WORLD TOUR
Doors Open at: 8:00pm All Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian)
MARIANAS TRENCH with Air Dubai and more
Father's Day Cookout and Car Cruise
Take your father out for a safari adventure! Join us on Sunday, June 16th for our annual Fathers Day cook out and car cruise.
Father's Day Cookout and Car Cruise
Father's Day Cookout and Car Cruise, Sunday, June 16, 10am-4pm. Treat Dad and the whole family to a day of fun and adventure. Classic cars on display (free); Wild Game Safari rides: Adults $18; Children (3-10) $14 (age 2 and under free); Small Animal Adventure (without safari ride) $6. Cookout menu… >>
Gift of Life 15th Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament
All funds raised go to life-saving open-heart surgeries for children who have congenital heart defects and cannot afford care. A humanitarian project of the Rotary Clubs of Western New York and Southern Ontario, with Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.… >>
Reo Speedwagon
Reo SpeedwagonNick Moss and The Fliptops
MGMT
The Screaming Jeans - The Tins - Aircraft
The Screaming Jeans are celebrating the release of their new EP "Rants" with an awesome carnival inspired EP Release Show at the hottest new venue in Buffalo The Waiting Room. Its going to be an great night of Buffalo Indie Pop with help from acclaimed bands Aircraft and The Tins and even more fun.… >>
Geto Boys
Dispatch
DispatchLucius
AK1200
AK1200, DJ Dara
Lord Amherst Red Cross Blood Drive
The Lord Amherst is proud to be hosting their second Blood Drive! Please help save a life and donate blood! Our drive will be held at: Lord Amherst Hotel 5000 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226 Thursday, June 27th 2013 2:30-6:30 PM 716-839-2200 You can call to schedule an appointment, book online, or just… >>
JACKIE EVANCHO Live at Artpark
Coming to the Artpark stage the sensational Jackie Evancho Live In Concert with orchestra. Don't miss this Artpark 40th Anniversary Season Theater event! 'America's Got Talent' child superstar Jackie Evancho presents a captivating concert performance that will delight all ages. Praised by music critics… >>
50 Yard Finish Half Marathon
Here are the details: The 50 Yard Finish Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 29 2013 7:00 a.m. Race start This year we will be running through the Village of Orchard Park. Great course that will keep you in the heart of Bill's land! Ralph Wilson Stadium 1 Bills Drive Orchard Park, NY 14127… >>
Free Summer Family Fun Fest
Bryant & Stratton College Will be hosting a Free Summer Family Fun Fest on June 29th2013 from 12pm – 4pm. Everyone is welcome! There will be family friendly activities, including some bounce houses, Obstacle courses and other exciting activities. Join us for snow cones, popcorn and an afternoon of FUN! … >>
Shakespeare in Delaware Park - Hamlet
Sunset Safari Tours
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure presents Sunset Tours! Beginning in June sunset tours will take place every Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Reservations are required. Adults: $18 Children: $14