August 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
William Smyers: Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Dark Star - peaceful and reflective images of my view of the world around us and the beauty it holds. Bringing light to darkness and the darkness to light I have unearthed the deep riches of natural beauty buried in history of our pasts.
Wednesday Bike Nights
Wednesday Bike Nights @ The Forvm feat: Vendors, Live Music, Contests, & more! All makes & models welcome! Happy Hour 4-7pm: Two for One any Draft Beer or Well Drink! EVERY WEDNESDAY!!! Doors open at 6:00pm No cover charge!
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Auditions
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is holding auditions for all voice parts! As the principal guest chorus of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the BPC is committed to choral music excellence and enhancing cultural life in Western New York. The BPC rehearses…
Infinitely Complex
The current exhibit "Infinitely Complex" consists of installations, short films and mixed media pieces relating to various mental illnesses. Casa de Arte’s hours are Wednesday and Friday, 10 to 3 pm; Tuesday, 6 to 9 pm; Friday, 6 to 9 pm; and practically…
Buffalo Infringement Festival 2015
Wander the streets of Allentown as they come alive with scores of events by theatre and dance companies, puppeteers, media artists, poets, comics, musicians, cabaret acts, digital designers, and miscellaneous insurrectionists. It's borderline mayhem…
Shakespeare in Delaware Park - Twelfth Night
Shakespeare in Delaware Park has been a Buffalo summer tradition for 40 years. Performances of Twelfth Night (with an all male cast) run from July 23 through August 16 on Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30pm. Bring a picnic dinner and a bottle of wine and…
Starlight Studio & Art Gallery 10 Year Anniversary Party
Who: Starlight Studio & Art Gallery What: 10 Year Anniversary Party and Art Show Where: Starlight Studio & Art Gallery 340 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202 When: Friday July 24th, 2015 Time: 6-9pm Cost: Free Exhibit of dynamic artworks by the Starlight…
Wilson Wine & Art Festival
Enjoy the fruits of the vine from local wineries, work by local artists and crafters, and live music. It's free to browse or pay just $10 for unlimited wine tastings and a commemorative glass.
Antique and Classic Car Show
FREE! Antique and classic cars, raffles, live music.
Toddler Museum Time
Bring your little one to our monthly program and spend some quality time at the Museum. We will read a book and do a related activity. Museum admission, free for members.
Sharon Jones at Artpark Bus Trip from Allen Burger Venture
On Tuesday August 4th, Allen Burger Venture is taking you to the Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings with Tedeschi Trucks Band Show at Artpark in Lewiston, NY. $50 includes a General Admission Ticket, a bus ride to & from the show & two drafts prior to bus…
Tour of Buffalo City Hall
One of the largest city halls in America, Buffalo City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece inside and out. The tour usually includes the Council Chambers, Mayor's Office, and the best view in Buffalo from the 28th floor Observation Deck. Meet in City Hall…
Sunset Silo City: Vertical
Being atop the silos at sunset is an experience unlike any other. Silo City: Vertical will take you to the top of the American and Perot complexes. Approximately two and half hours in length, you will experience all of the history and mechanics of the…
Buffalo Highlights by Bus: Waterfront & South Buffalo
Buffalo’s waterfront has been the source of much of the city’s wealth and prosperity since the city's earliest days. This 90-minute bus tour shows the waterfront as the epicenter for the city’s ongoing renaissance, visiting Canalside, the Outer Harbor,…
The 48 Hour Film Project
Who can make the best short film in only 48 hours? Filmmakers from all over the Buffalo area will compete to find out. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2016 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity…
Movies in the Meadow
Grab a blanket and the kids for free, family-friendly Movies in the Meadow on Friday evenings in August. All showings are at dusk in Delaware Park behind the Parkside Lodge at Parkside and Florence, and are free and open to the public. Here's the line-up:…
Triumph and Tragedy: movements for change around the world
Experience the efforts of social movements, activists and organizations around the globe who are working to stop social and ecological devastation and rebuild a just world. The photographs were taken by Anne Petermann, a lifelong activist who is co-founder…
Buffalo Highlights by Bus: Historic Treasures
This 90-minute overview bus tour of Buffalo’s historic and architectural landmarks is an excellent introduction to Buffalo’s architectural landscape, passing by famous works by Henry Hobson Richardson, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Landmarks…
Buffalo Day at Chautauqua
It's the perfect time to spend an afternoon at Chautauqua. Buffalo Day features FREE admission for Greater Buffalo residents from Noon until 8:00pm, excellent speakers and a showeing of "If Our Water Could Talk." This year's theme is "Vanishing: Appreciation…
Wright by the River
Enjoy a midsummer evening at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Fontana Boathouse with live music and wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres as the sun sets on Lake Erie and the Niagara River. The Fontana Boathouse is one of the best places in Western New York…