August 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Canalside Free Concert Series: Get The Led Out
Get the Led Out “The American Led Zeppelin”: Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It’s been their mission to bring the studio recordings of “the mighty Zep” to life on…
Passion Works
Live Music every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm
DJ Crespo @ Gypsy Parlor
Genres such as Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae, and House will grace your ears upon entrance at Gypsy Parlor. With $3 Gypsy juice and late night kitchen, You'll be sure to have a great time. Open until 4am, come party on the Westside.
Enter the Age of Electronic Consciousness: Hollis Frampton and the Digital Arts Lab
This pop-up exhibition and panel discussion will explore Frampton’s pioneering computer work at UB and will feature former members of UB’s Digital Arts Lab and Center for Media Studies, as well as media art, equipment, and ephemera from the lab. Part…
M&T Bank Plaza Event Series
Enjoy free musical performances at M&T Plaza at lunchtime on weekdays throughout the summer, from Noon to 1 p.m. through August 28th. Downtown residents, workers and visitors flock to M&T Plaza at lunchtime to enjoy local entertainment. The 46th annual…
The Both (Aimee Mann and Ted Leo)
Musicians Aimee Mann and Ted Leo have joined forces for a collaborative project they call The Both. The duo's self-titled debut was released April 15 via SuperEgo Records. Building on a friendship forged while they were on tour together last year, it…
Infinitely Complex
See Infinitely Complex installations, short films and mixed media pieces relating to mental illnesses, alcoholism and other addictions at the Opening Reception for the new exhibit by Rick Williams at Casa de Arte. Works include short films entitled "Delirium…
Bobby Vinton
Stanley Robert "Bobby" Vinton, Jr. is an American pop music singer of Polish and Lithuanian ethnic background. In pop music circles, he became known as "The Polish Prince of Poch", as his music plays tribute to his Polish heritage.
Summer Splash - "Purple Rain"
The party of the summer! Enjoy an open-bar all night, gourmet cuisine, music, a rockin’ dance party and fabulous prizes, including a free entry to win a new car! Come in your splashiest PURPLE summer chic attire as a nod to this year’s theme, Purple…
Buffalo Caribana Boat Ride
All Aboard! Buffalo's Carribean Festival commences along canalside then embarks on a dance-filled journey around Lake Eerie. Come experience food and music like no other. Music by DJ Redline and DJ Chris Mason from Brooklyn. Enjoy food on the dock from…
The Heron Festival
Located just south of Sherman, NY, the Heron’s rolling hills and shady groves have a long history of hosting outdoor gatherings. Their rural location includes gorgeous open and wooded campsites, a spring-fed pond with a supervised beach, and miles of…
ArtFest 2015
A family friendly, annual arts and cultural festival. Learn about the diverse cultures in WNY and our own backyard through food, fashion, art, crafts and music. From pop music to live jazz, hip-hop, drumming, positive rap music, a choir and acoustic…
Scottish Festival
Scottish fare and beer, bag piping, clan row, dancing, celtic vendors and the ever-popular Highland Games by the Buffalo Heavies! In addition, this year’s musical entertainment includes the local favorite: Penny Whiskey and new this year, nationally…
Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey - Run Like You're Irish
Navigate a 4 mile course loaded with challenging obstacles, difficult terrain and a mud pit at the finish! All building up to the moment when the race is over and the party with Finn begins! Run like you're Irish...Teams are encouraged. Each participant…
Taste of Ellicottville
Sample the best that Ellicottville’s fine restaurants have to offer as they set up “Cafe Style” on the streets. Tickets are $1 each and items are between $1-$4. Purchase tickets at the main ticket booth centrally located in the village. The Taste will…
The Buffalo 5 Band
Live music every Friday & Saturday night at 9pm
Buffalo Chrysalis Theatre's Cabaret
Buffalo Chyrsalis Theatre's actors will perform Broadway classics and some newer songs at this cabaret fundraiser and basket raffle which celebrates the BCTC's second season at Our Lady of Hope Church. This second annual cabaret and basket raffle will…
Pan-American Exposition Trolley Tour
Learn about the many famous movers and shakers buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, as well as its unique architecture. The trolley will then head over to the Hotel Lafayette for a quick tour before lunch at the Pan American Grill and Brewery (included).…
Lantern Parade on Hoyt Lake
You and your boat are invited to the Scajaquada Canoe Club's 3rd annual Lantern Parade on Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park at sunset on Saturday, August 15. This is the third annual recreation of the historic Lantern Parade held in August, 1906. Plan to launch…
Celebrate Jamaica Day the Right Way!
Join the West Side Bazaar as they celebrate Jamaica Day on Saturday Aug. 15 from 12-3 p.m at 25 Grant St. The Bazaar will feature its newest vendor Marcus Tunstall of Mr. Patty's Jamaican Food as well as an option to try one of two sample platters for…