August 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Forest Lawn Moonlight Walking Tour
Join us as the gates close for this 2-hour walking tour and experience Forest Lawn in a whole new light! This tour focuses on symbols and design elements on headstones and markers that help to interpret one’s life story. Stops include Frank Lloyd Wright’s…
Verbal Description Sensory Tours @ the AK
An in-depth verbal description tour is enhanced by engaging several senses, often including, but not limited to, the sense of touch. Intended for Verbal adults who are blind or partially sighted but open to all, tours include select works from the Albright-Knox’s…
Within You, Without You: Paintings by John Lehner
My work is born out of many influences. We are made and shaped by all we sense consciously and unconsciously. Born at a time and place in history, a given –post WW II, the atomic age , annihilation – the space age. Study the past, live the present, imagine…
Party on the Portico - featuring The Rockaz
10th Annual Party on the Portico summer happy hour series continues to PARTY ON to the 80s & 90s music of The Rockaz! “Built on folk from all four corners of Buffalo, NY.” The Rockaz is described as a unique blend of soul, reggae, R&B, and funk, served…
M&T Third Fridays at THE BUFFALO HISTORY MUSEUM & TBHM THE RESOURCE CENTER
One Museum Court - The Buffalo History Museum / 459 Forest Ave - The Resource Center, Buffalo, NY 10 a.m. - Noon: Free family activities. 1-3 p.m.: Free guided tours at Museum and Resource Center Free admission to both locations.
Carnival of Parahorror
A celebration of all things creepy, fun, odd, and PARAnormal. Activities include celebrity greet & meets, film and TV screenings, contests and games for cash & prizes, lectures/panels/workshops on related subjects, psychic readings, live entertainment,…
"Fine Art From The Heart Of Mexico"
Casa de Arte will have an opening reception for Fine Art From The Heart Of Mexico, on Saturday, August 22, from 6 to 10pm. This handsome group exhibit with established artists from the states of Morelos, Guerrero, and the Federal District will include…
HHR Buffalo Viewing Party
The time is finally here! You have been hearing all the buzz around MICHAEL P. DESIGN and Michael's design projects for HGTV and DIY Networks. Last year, Michael was honored to be part of House Hunters Renovation - Buffalo as the Project Manager for…
Dinner with Divas
A fabulous Kentucky Derby style evening of networking with like-minded female professionals. Enjoy a catered meal, cash bar, vendors, Diva Bags, power hour, and more... Come dressed wearing your fabulous Derby Hats! Guest Speaker Shavonna Jordan of Clown…
Country Fair & Art Show
Fine art; including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more by talented renowned and local artists, will be on display. Enjoy a country-style bistro with homemade sandwiches and pies, live music, and a kid's corner where children will display their…
Yelp Without Borders Party
Travel the world and support the International Institute. This fun, culinary event features top-rated restaurants in Buffalo doling out free tasty ethnic-inspired bites, locally made beer, entertainment, and indoor/outdoor fun that will leave you with…
Free Tango Classes
Free weekly Tango dances every Thursday. A free Tango intro class from 7:00pm to 7:30pm is followed by dancing until 11:00pm. No partner is needed. The dance session takes place at the NEW Ashker’s location at 1526 Main Street (corner of West Ferry).…
Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts
Meet 170 amazing artists working in 16 different mediums. Enjoy music, dance, puppetry and more on 4 stages! Bring the little ones to Kidsfest for experiential, hands-on activities. Eat at the Cafe featuring foods from around the world. Discover 50 environmental…
Silo City Reading Series Ft. Bianca Stone
Silo City Reading Series is the only high-profile summer literary event in Buffalo. This multidisciplinary series includes musical acts and visual art installations bringing together the best of Buffalo’s arts and cultural community to interact with…
Peepshow 2015: The Dirty Thirty
Catch some of WNY's hottest artists and performers under one roof for this unique art extravaganza. More than 30 artist installations, performances, sound and light interventions, an art auction featuring 30 local and regional artists, DJ’s, food trucks…
Silo City Reading Series
Bianca Stone will close out this summer's Silo City Reading Series as featured poet on Saturday, August 29th. Emily Anderson will also read, Julie Byrne will perform and be joined by NP, a Buffalo intermedia artist. The final event in this multidisciplinary…
Creative Minds Networking Mixer
Mix it up with fellow visual and performing artists, art enthusiasts, and more! Bring your business cards, your flyers, your conversation, ideas, portfolios, sketch pads, etc. for a night of interactive fun, give-a-ways, performances, and getting to…
Under the Lights Hip Hop Festival
A full day of family friendly hip hop, including an All Styles and B-boy Battle, a Cap Design Contest, live graffiti exhibitions, DJ's, an Interactive Art Tent and vendors. This festival is presented by Verve Dance Studio to celebrate the unity and diversity…