September 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Alabama Shakes
Alabama Shakes is an American rock band formed in Athens, Alabama in 2009. The band currently consists of lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, keyboard player Ben Tanner, and drummer Steve Johnson.
JobFinder Career Fair
Whether you're ready to start out on a new career track or unemployed and looking for work, Career Fest is the place to be. Companies representing the full spectrum of opportunities in today's job market will be on hand. The following companies…
Huntertones (Members of O.A.R.) with Tim Britt
The Brooklyn-based band, Huntertones, is a unique voice in the world of genre-defying music. What started in 2010 as a six-piece instrumental group in Columbus, Ohio (DW6) has become an innovative ensemble propelled by the original music and adventurous…
Buffalo Humanities Festival: Gender Bender
Are we bound by gender? With presentations, performances, and conversations, the 2015 Buffalo Humanities Festival will attempt to answer that question by going beyond the traditional oppositions of male/female and gay/straight. Some experts claim that…
Live Alive Punk Prom II // Words Like Daggers & ForeverAndNever
For The Music Productions & Live Alive Festival present Live Alive Punk Prom II headlined by: Words Like Daggers & ForeverAndNever w/ special guests: Sexy Teenagers Avidd The Band /Signs/ Margot Kisiel Wednesday, September 23rd Doors at 6:00PM $7 presale…
Cabinet w/ Savannah & The Kings
Buffalo Iron Works Presents; Cabinet: Some of the best parties are the ones that weren’t even supposed to occur. Two or three friends lazily enjoy each other’s company, then another two or three join the impromptu festivities. Jokes are cracked, drinks…
The Presidential Leadership Speakers Series
David Schuyler, PhD will speak on “President Millard Fillmore and Frederick Law Olmsted: The Beginning of the American Park Movement.” His lecture will explore how President Fillmore, who began and ended his public career in Buffalo and used his influence…
Soundwave
An exciting symphonic mash-up of indie rock, cutting-edge classical and Gypsy jazz! The Albrights and a reunited Babik join the BPO. The after-party features Verve Dance Studios and a DJ. Stefan Sanders conducts the music collaboration of the year. A…
Larkin Square Author Series: Richard Blake
We’re excited to welcome home to Buffalo Rich Blake, author of Slats: the Legend and Life of Jimmy Slattery. Rich will be speaking at Larkin Square on Thursday, September 26th from 5:30-6:45 pm inside the Filling Station Restaurant (745 Seneca Street)…
Skyline Social
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, libations and live music above Buffalo as the sun sets while at the same time supporting Explore Buffalo, the premier way to experience Buffalo's great architecture, history, and neighborhoods. Explore Buffalo and The Public are…
Dining in the Dark
An eye-opening glimpse Into the lives of those living with visual impairment, Dining in the Dark is the Olmsted Center for Sight’s 4th annual fundraiser where guests have the unique opportunity to dine blindfolded! 5:30-7:00PM COCKTAILS • Silent Auction…
Buffalo Grain Elevator Photography Workshop
Photographers, architects and historians with an interest in the urban environment and industrial heritage who want to develop a personal way of seeing or who are in search of an opportunity to increase their technical skills will benefit, but you do…
Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Dinner will honor former CNN national correspondent Susan Candiotti. She’ll be joined by WKBW-TV anchor Keith Radford, former WJYE-FM morning host/operations manager Joe Chille, WBBZ-TV owner Phil Arno,…
Chris Hardwick- The Funcomfortable Tour
Chris Hardwick is a stand-up comedian, chart-topping podcaster, television personality, contributor for Wired magazine, and creative head of the multi-platform media behemoth known as Nerdist Industries. Chris is the CEO of Nerdist Industries, which…
Harvest Festival on the Niagara Wine Trail
Celebrate harvest season with wine and food pairing samples at each participating winery. Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and sample of harvest-themed cuisine at each participating winery, and a commemorative…
Nickel City Indie Market in the Heights
Art, food, fun! Find hand-bound books, jewelry, handbags, totes and more by WNY artists. Meet some of the artists, enjoy free refreshments, and buy local, handmade goods at the University Heights Co-Lab. The NCIM holds shows at a variety of venues in…
4th Friday Poetry
Celebrate the poetry of Ireland. Bring work from your favorite Irish poet or read your own Irish-influenced poetry. Featured readers t.b.a. A $4.00 donation.
Famous Fred & the Creatures Unknown
Famous Fred & the Creatures Unknown are 4 musicians who collectively represent a new generation of rock & roll culture.
Tattoo Money and Chuckie Campbell & The Phaction
For The Music Productions Presents: Tattoo Money and Chuckie Campbell & The Phaction w/ Nova Red, MattyIce, Lucky, Valor Club, & Conscious Friday, September 25th $5.00 pre-sale, $7.00 day of show Ages 18+ (unless accompanied by a parent/guardian) Doors…
Co-Artifact 2
Who: Starlight Artists and Community Artists What: 2nd Annual Co-Artifact Auction and Fundraiser Where: Starlight Studio and Art Gallery 340 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202 When: Friday September 25th Time: 6-9pm Cost: 20$ Earlybird until Friday 9/11/15;…