February 2014
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Winter Horse-Drawn Tours
See the magic of Hidden Valley this winter with one of our horse-drawn sleigh or wagon tours. Tours are 40 minutes, $20 per person (age 2 and under are free). Vehicles are determined by weather. Tours will be offered Saturdays & Sundays at 1pm & 2pm…
The Adam Carolla Show Live Podcast
At Mainstage TheatreSat Feb 1st, 2014 8:00 pm $42, Students (any school) $27 The Adam Carolla Show live podcast is selling out theaters nationwide. Adam Carolla, best known as a comedian, radio personality, and New York Times best-selling author, is…
Chinese New Year Celebration
At Mainstage TheatrreSun Feb 2nd, 2014 2:00 pm
PERFORMANCE WITH YOUNG AUDIENCES OF WNY—SARAH HAYKEL: “JOURNEY INTO THE HISTORY OF LATIN DANCE”
Friday, February 7, 2014, 5:30 pmPhoto courtesy Sarah Haykel FREEAuditorium Adults and children of all ages are invited to be visually transported to the Caribbean and South America for this evening performance where dancer Sarah Haykel will demonstrate…
AK CONTEMPORARY: GERHARD RICHTER
Friday, February 7, 2014, 7 pmPoster for Gerhard Richter Painting courtesy Kino Lorber, Inc. FREE for Members$5 for non-membersAuditorium 7 pmLecture: “Gerhard Richter: An Artist’s Vision”With Curator of Education and Community Engagement Jessica DiPalma…
DIRECTOR'S LECTURE SERIES—INVENTING TRADITION: NATIONAL GALLERIES AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS IN THE AGE OF NATION BUILDING
Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 7–8:30 pmDr. Janne Sirén (Complete series: Tuesdays, September 10, 2013; October 1, 2013; November 5, 2013; February 11, 2014; March 11, 2014; and April 8, 2014, 7–8:30 pm) 7–8 pm, Lecture by Dr. Janne Sirén8–8:30 pm, Conversation…
NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens
February 12-156-9pm Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10pm Fridays & SaturdaysInside the Botanical Gardens! *Doors will not open until 6pm, $10 adults, $8 Garden members, seniors & students, $5 kids 3-12, kids under 3 are free! Guest passes and coupons are not…
FEBRUARY M&T SECOND FRIDAY
On the Second Friday of every month, thanks to the support of M&T Bank, the Burchfield Penney hosts something great! From openings and happy hours, programs, concerts, screenings or other special events, visitors experience the best of the Burchfield…
"Strangers in the Land of Paradise: Creation of an African American Community"
Lecture and book signing by Dr. Lillian Serece Williams, Associate Professor and former chair of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Buffalo. The lives of African Americans in a developing urban Buffalo from 1900 to 1940 is…
M&T THIRD FRIDAYS Sabres Exhibit Opening & Historic Characters Come to Life!
All day and into the evening free history learning and entertainment is presented and made possible through the generous support of M&T Bank.10-11 a.m.African American Storytelling Free. Interactive storytelling with Sharon Holley at Museum Court 1-3…
Orchid Show
The show includes dozens of amazing orchid exhibits spread throughout the Gardens and educational programs will be held both days for growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. Orchids and supplies will be for sale from our various vendors…
UB Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Mary Francis Berry & Myrlie Evers-Williams
Mary Francis Berry: Author, Educator and HistorianMyrlie Evers-Williams: Civil Rights Activist Lecture begins at 8pm
Zodiaque Dance Company - CELEBRATION 40 dances on...
At Drama Theatre Wed Feb 26th, 2014 7:30 pm Thu Feb 27th, 2014 7:30 pm Fri Feb 28th, 2014 7:30 pm Sat Mar 1st, 2014 2:00 pm Sat Mar 1st, 2014 7:30 pm Sun Mar 2nd, 2014 2:00 pm UB Theatre & Dance$20, Students & Seniors $10 Directed by Tom Ralabate & Tressa…
Mid-Winter Drawing Rally & Silent Auction
Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Asbury Hall at Babeville $5 Drawing by Pete Dako from Summer 2013 Rally.Your opportunity to watch it made, bid, and buy. All live. 36 artists drawing live in two 45 minute sessions, the completed works silent-auctioned,…
Rodney Taylor: Impure Abstraction
This survey exhibition of Rodney Taylor's paintings from the mid-1990s to the present day explores how the artist employs abstraction and metaphor to convey the experience of contemporary urban life and societal trauma. Produced through a dense combination…
In High Feather
During the month of February, New York-based artist Janelle Iglesias will be using the Lightwell Gallery in the UB Art Gallery, Center for the Arts as a studio, developingIN HIGH FEATHER, a site-specific project inspired by her recent travels throughout…