October 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Nancy Davidoff Kelton speaks in Larkin Square
Nancy Davidoff Kelton will speak in Larkin Square on Thursday, October 20th at 5:30pm as a part of the Larkin Square Author Series. Learn about her hilarious memoir, “Finding Mr. Rightstein.” Nancy Davidoff Kelton’s six previous books include WRITING…
Hospice Buffalo Harvest Fest
This is the premier event for friends and family of Hospice. The evening includes wine and craft beer tasting, hors d' oeuvres, silent auctions, a fabulous sit-down dinner, live auction and dancing at the Hyatt Regency. Tickets are $200 per person Corporate…
M&T Third Friday: Historic Elections
Celebrate democracy as the country gears up for this year's presidential election. Dr. Rankin shares historical background on voting in America. Participate in historic elections, create your own political button, and more! Free Supported by M&T Bank…
Artist Talk: Rosalyn Drexler In Conversation With Senior Curator Cathleen Chaffee
On the occasion of the opening of the special exhibition Rosalyn Drexler: Who Does She Think She Is?, please join us for a conversation between artist Rosalyn Drexler and Senior Curator Cathleen Chaffee. This historic and long-overdue monographic exhibition…
Niagara Folk Arts Oktoberfest
Be German for a day! Enjoy live polka music, authentic German foods, and Lock Street Brewing Company’s Winter Wheat and Industrial Pale Ale at the 3rd annual Niagara Folk Arts Oktoberfest. This Family Friendly event opens at 5:00pm with FREE admission. …
Voice and Viola
A celebration of autumn color in music, poetry, and nature presented by Poet Robert M. Giannetti and Violist Leslie Bahler. This talented duo pairs music from folk and classical traditions with original poetry in an engaging program specially created by…
Hallowine Murder Mystery Weekend
Come as yourself or in costume! At the Hallowine tour, collect clues and interview a different suspect character at each participating winery to solve the murder mystery. Submit your guess at your last winery. Correct guesses will be entered in a drawing…
Denial
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.
Niagara Folk Arts Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Sausage on a Bun, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad and Coleslaw will go nicely with the Lock Street Brewing Company’s Winter Wheat or Industrial Pale Ale or perhaps a glass of wine. Lots of fun to work off your meal as you polka, polka, polka…
Be The Change An Evening With Arun Gandhi
Join the legendary Arun Gandhi, grandson of the great Mahatma Gandhi, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity right here in Buffalo, New York. Hear Arun Gandhi speak on non-violence, his grandfather’s legacy and activism. 30 minute lecture & 30 minutes…
Friendship is for Everyone
Starlight Artist, Mathew Sharp with Artists from Autism Services Inc., John Giangreco and Daniel MaysonetOn view through November 18th.
29th Annual Beer Tasting
Tim Herzog of Flying Bison Brewing Company will be in the house! We'll be tasting 12 world class beers while the man himself will be walking us through them! This is an event that you won't want to miss!Tickets are only available online at Eventbrite. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/29-annual-beer-tasting-event-tickets-28403992105?aff=es2For…
Ghosts @ The Allendale Theatre
Mysterious voices, inexplicably moving objects, eerie apparitions, strange sounds… We’re not sure why these things happen at the historic Allendale Theatre, we just know that the Theatre of Youth staff see and hear things they cannot explain. On October…
The Psychic Highway: How the Erie Canal Changed America
Join author Mike Keene as he discusses his new book and reveals how the Erie Canal opened up vital passageways that led to the advent of major social, political, and religious movements in NY. Members free, museum admission.
Bari-ed Treasure Fashion Show
The Niagara Metabolic and Bariatric Services is hosting a fashion show to celebrate the success of models who have undergone metabolic weight loss surgery. Come join Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on October 27, 2016 at 6pm to hear the incredible…
Guest Speaker: Shannon Taggart
Shannon Taggart, along with mediums from Lilydale, will be giving a presentation on Spiritualism and her photography. Shannon Taggart began photographing Spiritualistic activity in 2001 in LilyDale, New York, the world's largest Spirtiualistic community.…
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried is one of the most sought-after comedians, and regularly performs live to sold-out audiences across North America. He has been a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Howard Stern Show" and appeared in the hit…
Thursday Night Thrillers: The Exorcist
One of the most profitable horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events. When young Regan (Linda Blair) starts acting odd — levitating, speaking in tongues — her worried mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks medical help,…
Figures & Flowers: New Paintings by Rachel & Cordell Cordaro
We are thrilled to announce the return of two Rochester's most well-known artists, Cordell and Rachel Cordaro. Both have blown up the art world in the Rochester area and are debuting brand NEW works exclusively at Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame. The "Figures…
Retro Craft Night
Nostalgia is in right now, so why not indulge it with some beading, plastic canvases, shrinky dinks and the like? We’ll have a few drop-in crafting stations set up for you to unleash your creativity, or just reminisce about the good old days. For October’s…