June 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
M&T Bank Plaza Event Series
How to spend your lunch hour? Easy. If you are downtown, head to M&T Plaza. The 11-week Concert series sponsored by M&T Bank features 55 free performances by local pop, jazz, rock, blues, comedy and dance artists and local food trucks on site every day.…
Blitzen Trapper
Over the course of 15 years and seven full-length albums, Blitzen Trapper has crafted one of the more compelling and varied catalogs in contemporary rock and roll. Indeed, singer and guitarist Eric Earley, who is also the Portland, Oregon-based band’s…
Creative Problem Solving Institute
Blues Bikes & BBQ with The Jeremy Keyes Band
Presented by Dunn Tire. Hosted by 97 ROCK's Anita West. Bike parking starts at 6pm, live music starts at 6:30pm. http://www.armorinn.com/blues-bikes-bbq-armor-inn-hamburg.aspx
Rosedale
For The Music Productions presents:ROSEDALEw/ One Less Today, The Last Sentry, The Search and Find, Improbable Cause, & White ShadeWednesday, June 15thDoors at 5:00 pm$7 presale, $10 at the doorAges 18+ (ID Required / Strictly Enforced)Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2555459at: Evening…
Screenprinting II
In this workshop, students will build on the basics of screen-printing and explore more advanced techniques. This course is designed for people who have take WNYBAC's Screenprinting 1 class. Review how to prepare screens, how to create designs, and how…
"BackBeat'64" at Buffalo River Fest Park Concert Series
ABOUT BACKBEAT '64 The BackBeat ‘64 is from Buffalo NY, playing tribute to the Beatles entire collection of music from beginning to end, striving for tonal and vocal authenticity. BackBeat’64 plays the music of the Beatles from the very earliest of songs…
Buffalo Walks Tour: 500 Seneca Street & Tommyrotter Distillery
Tour 500 Seneca Street with the team behind the repurposing of this massive building. Check out some of the 150,000 sq. ft. of Class A office space, the 110 residential units, shared public space, the new European-style bistro restaurant with a wine…
Devon Allman
The dirty blond hair is the same, the body posture is also the same, and there are touches in the voice that have a similar genetic connection, but Devon Allman has toiled long and hard to establish his own musical identity, separate from his legendary…
History in Parallel: Tuscany and Western New York
Dana Saylor, a Buffalo historian and artist will speak about the historic parallels between Western New York and the Mugello Valley. Ms Saylor will discuss her approach to creative place-making, and how it can be used to overcome these challenges, no…
Grillin' for Grass
Help a historic Allentown neighborhood gem! Join the Days Park Block Club and Elmwood Village Charter School for the 3rd Annual Weidner's Chicken BBQ fundraiser. Meals may be picked up to go, or stay and enjoy dinner in the park with your neighbors -…
Threatpoint
For The Music Productions presents:Threatpointw/ The Long Cold Dark, The Last Reign, DredNeks, & Lucid SerenityThursday, June 16thDoors at 6:00 pm$10 coverAges 18+ (ID Required / Strictly Enforced)at: Evening Star Concert Hall / VENUE8810 Niagara Falls…
Sprague Brook Park 10K Trail Run by the Buffalo Orienteering Club
A trail run put on by the Buffalo Orienteering Club. Enjoy a trail run throughout Sprague Brook park. Registration is at the cross country ski hut from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm Race starts at 6:30 pm Cost: $10 There are no awards, just the joy of running through…
Twilight Tour of Homes
Buffalo Seminary will serve as the tour headquarters.
2nd Annual Spring into Summer Fundraising Luncheon
The Lacs with Hard Target
“People see stuff that is already there and ask why I dream stuff that never was and ask why not”. This saying describes the LACS, they saw what was already there, had big dreams to be there, and asked the music industry why not? Their hick hop and southern…
Frank Turner with special guests July Talk
Free Thursday Concert Over the past ten years partnered with Xtra Mile Recordings, Frank Turner has had quite the journey–one that has rocketed him into unknown heights. Having started as part of the London-based group, Million Dead, Turner eventually…
Just Desserts Festival
A fun neighborhood gathering that raises critical funds for WSCS activities and programs. Join with friends and neighbors for desserts and a beverage; a 50/50 raffle, a grand prize raffle, and silent auction baskets. Just $10 in-advance or at the door…
BBQ & Blues Bash
The 8th annual BBQ & Blues Bash is Friday, June 17 from 5-9pm in Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District. Over 1,200 music enthusiasts from across WNY will eat, drink, and enjoy the best talent Buffalo has to offer during the region’s premier charitable…
Buffalo River Fest
A celebration of the Buffalo River and all that it has to offer. The three-day festival features numerous activities, including the Rigidized River Fest Regatta, a waterfront photo and memorabilia display, “I Got It” Bingo, food and refreshments, a kids…