December 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
First Friday at the Albright-Knox
A fun first Friday shaping up at the AK. There's a Jazz and Happy Hour featuring music by George Kane and Wayne Moose from 5:30–7:30 pm. Or attend one of the Gallery Talks: 6:30 pm - Eija-Liisa Ahtila: Ecologies of Drama (FREE) and 7:30 pm - Looking…
2nd Annual Hope Studio Watercolors
This is a group show featuring watercolors by 21 artists from a seminar under the direction of well known Buffalo watercolorist Sally Treanor. The exhibit opens Friday, Dec. 4 from 5-9 PM. Other items are also avaialable at the gallery including pottery,…
Santaland Diaries
A snarky behind the tinsel look at Christmas, with biting wit and bawdy irreverence, David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries reveal what it’s really like to work for jolly old St. Nick during the most wonderful time of the year. Join RLTP for the Yuletide tradition…
Hertel Holidays
Hertel Holidays is an annual family tradition that delights all of the senses with twinkling displays, Santa Claus and unique shopping and dining experiences. Hertel's boutiques, antique stores, and art galleries will take the stress out of your holiday…
Canalside Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
Be at The Ice at Canalside for this year’s FREE celebration, hosted by Sue O’Neil of Star 102.5 , featuring children’s activities, holiday music, Dickens Carolers, dance performances, and much more! A Holiday celebration wouldn’t be complete without…
Holiday Open Studios and Galleries
Meet more than 100 artists and purchase their work during Holiday Open Studios and Galleries, a unique holiday shopping experience and the chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts at 18 studios and galleries throughout the Greater Elmwood Village area on Friday,…
Joe Marcinek Band
Joe Marcinek Band is an ever evolving mixture of original compositions and incredible musicians. Each show has a slightly different lineup and interpretation. The music is a blend of jazz and funk with a cerebral emphasis on groove and improvisation.…
Downtown Rotary Rink Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Kick off the Free skating season at Rotary Rink with fireworks, visits with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating, and much more! What better way to kick off the holiday season than in Downtown Buffalo!
Starlight Studio & Art Gallery Holiday Open House
Starlight Studio & Art Gallery Holiday Open House Saturday December 5th 2015 1-4pm Free Come to Starlight to get some unique holiday gifts for your loved ones or for yourself this holiday season!
Indoor Winter Market
The Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market is now year round! The market will continue indoors from Dec. 5, 2015, through April 30, 2016, in Buckham Hall on the Buffalo State campus, 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buckham Hall is located on Rockwell Road near Grant Street.…
Queen City Market
Buy local this holiday season! The Queen CityMarket features all local craft artisans, vintage sellers, food, & more. The fifth annual Queen City Market will be held on Saturday December 5th, 2015 from 11am to 5pm at the Karpeles Manuscript Library…
City of Light 2015 - Seneca Babcock
City of Light lights up the Seneca-Babcock neighborhood where the B-Team will decorate homes, create a Christmas Carnival for children with free gifts, and host a free community dinner. Volunteer and join the B-Team in the celebration! Sign up by following…
Hospice Light-a-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony
The first Light-a-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony was held in 1989. The outpouring of support from the community has grown every year. The Light-A-Life bell has been a heartfelt and cherished tradition for Hospice Buffalo since the bell was first…
New Life Center Craft Show!!!
Come get all of your Christmas shopping done in one place! More than 10 crafters and vendors, a pointsetta and wreath sale, chili, chowder, baked goods and MORE!!! You will not want to miss this awesome event!
Peppa Pig Live
PEPPA PIG LIVE! - PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH *150 VIP Peppa Pig Party Passes are available and include: One (1) premium seat in the first fifteen (15) rows of the venue Exclusive access to the Peppa Pig Party after the show Light catering including lemonade,…
Holidays in Harmony Dinner Cabaret
This event sells out weeks in advance! Tickets are available from chorus members and/or by calling 716/635-8642. Ticket Price: $30.00. Chinese Auction, Cash Raffle, Cabaret-style Seating and Delicious Family-Style Dinner. Performances by the award-winning…
Winter Farmers Market @ Buffalo State
Keep shopping local all winter long at the new Elmwood Village Farmers Market at Buffalo State. The winter market will feature approximately 15 to 20 vendors each week, including Alpine Made, Avenue Boys Smokehouse, Biscotti for Everybotti, Carla’s Crumby…
Singing, Ringing, Caroling!
Buffalo Choral Arts Society (BCAS), under the direction of Marcia A. Giambrone, ushers in the holiday season by welcoming back guest performers the Royalton Ringers handbell quartet. Join us for an evening of festive music guaranteed to inspire and delight…
Chanukah in Dreidel Land
Join us at theChanukah in Dreidel LandFamily Chanukah CelebrationThe event will include* Delicious Chanukah Guermet Dinner* Build Giant Dreidel Menorah* Amazing Dreidel Show* Special Dreidel Activities * Latkes and Doughnuts* Music and dancing* Fun and…
Firestarter | "Ugly Sweater Show"
For The Music Productions Presents:Firestarterw/ The Casket Runaway, Model Rockets, Pity Sweater, Crooked Gener8ion, & Kelsey Law"Ugly Sweater Show" | Wear your WORST Christmas Sweater!Monday, December 7th$7.00 pre-sale, $10.00 day of show16+ (ID Required)…