August 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Buffalo Iron Works :: FREE SHOW :: Dirty Smile
Dirty Smile is a rockpopsoul outfit from the heart of rust belt realness, Buffalo, NY. Armed with a batch of honest songs and an infectious energy, Dirty Smile stands resolute in its pursuit of rock-n-roll greatness. If there was ever a band called Fleetwood…
Cocktails on the Lawn at The Mansion
Cocktails on a warm summer evening on the garden patio with live music.... sounds delightful! This is the last in MoDA's Summer 2015 Cocktails on the Lawn at The Mansion. Tickets are just $10/person and includes the first cocktail. There are two seatings:…
Fredonia Farm Festival
47th Annual Fredonia Farm Festival, August 27-30, 2015. Annual community festival located in fredonia, ny. Join us for a fun filled weekend honoring our local agriculture including food, arts and craft show, antique car show, pie and cookie contest,…
Hour 24 & Racing On The Sun with Lily Among Thorns, Cause For A Hero, Mallorie & more!
For The Music Productions & Live Alive Festival present The Suit Up tour featuring Hour 24 & Racing On The Sun with special guests: Lily Among Thorns Mallorie Cause For A Hero and more! Thursday, August 27th Doors at 6:00 pm $10 presale, $13 at the…
City Under Siege, Bristol To Memory, & Lion in The Mane w/ Avidd the Band, Intent to Sell, Our Modern Moloch, & Panic Switch
For The Music Productions Presents: City Under Siege, Bristol to Memory, & Lion in The Mane w/ Avidd the Band, Intent to Sell, Our Modern Moloch, & Panic Switch Thursday, August 27th $7.00 pre-sale, $10.00 day of show All Ages (under 18 should be accompanied…
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).…
Damon Wayans
Damon Wayans is most fondly remembered for his three seasons as writer and co-star on the Emmy Award-winning series In Living Color. There, he created sketch characters like “Homey the Clown,” “Handiman” and outrageously gay film critic Blaine from “Men…
Chef's Festival Preview Party (Music Is Art)
MiA helps to explore and reshape music’s cultural, social and educational impact on our community. Get your tickets now for our annual Chef's Festival Preview Party Fundraiser! Ticket available on our website $35 each or 2 for $60! This one is sure to…
Montgomery Gentry
Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky.
Uncle Ben's Remedy
Live music every Friday & Saturday night at 9pm
Irish Festival
Come and celebrate Irish heritage, food, drink, music and fun for three days at Buffalo Riverworks! Admission to the Festival is FREE Friday from 4:00-5:30pm for the traditional Parade of Ireland's 32 Counties. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 day of show,…
Lewiston Jazz Festival
Jazz performances on 4 stages, lots of food vendors, wines from the Niagara Wine Trail, a premier jewelry show and more! New this year are the Instrument Zoo, provided by Music Is Art for youngsters to try out different instruments, and St. Peter RC…
Community gARTening: An Event to Celebrate Community Gardens and Art
Celebrate community gardens and the arts by making prints using vegetables grown in Grassroots Gardens' community gardens, and partner with local artists to create garden signs. Enjoy delicious refreshments by Ashker’s, as well as picked community garden…
Dirty Girl Mud Run
The Dirty Girl Mud Run is a 3.1 mile(ish) obstacle course run for women, and women ONLY! If you’re an uber cross fitter looking to make your weekend more challenging, Dirty Girl Mud Run has a place for you. If this is your first time running an organized…
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…
Guac Fest
Think your guacamole is the best? Bring it to the inaugural GUAC-FEST! There will be tons of schwag for the Top Guac. Just a $5 donation to sample the delicious dishes. Proceeds to benefit the National Parkinson Foundation. Prizes awarded to: Top Guac…
"Wellness Lane" at the Canalside Boat & Auto Show
"Wellness Lane Promotes Health & Wellbeing at the Canalside Boat & Auto Show!" The non-profit Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo will be hosting a "wellness lane" Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Canalside Boat…
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…
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball
The national touring 3-om-3 Gus Macker in-the-street basketball tournament will bring its festival atmosphere to Grand Island this year, part of the Gus Macker Tour of 44 tournaments in 13 states in 2015, celebrating its 42nd year. The event will benefit…
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…