October 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Adult Art Night Out
Bring your wine or tea & your creativity to enjoy an evening of crafting & relaxing! Create your "Fall Line-Up" home decor. This linear vase relies on the intriguing shapes of seedpods & the armature of vegetation to create a graceful arrangement.…
Honey Harvest Festival 2016
Have you ever wondered how honey gets from the beehive into the jar? Join local beekeepers as they demonstrate the process of harvesting, processing, and bottling pure, raw honey. Many opportunities to sample a wide variety of local honeys and honey…
Free Homebuyer Education Workshop
Free Education course which covers topics such as becoming financially ready to buy a home, managing your budget, understanding credit, the process of obtaining a mortgage, shopping for a home, and managing your finances. Meets the counseling requirements…
Wine & Cupcake Decorating
Join us in our cozy, rustic café in Kenmore, New York to receive step-by-step instructions on decorating custom cupcakes. For each cupcake, learn unique, custom made designs, taught by one of our talented cake artists. Create an edible masterpiece that…
Painting Party at College Club
The College Club will host an art class on Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 to 9:00PM. The class is $35 and includes all paint supplies, instruction, the promise of two lovely wine glasses ready to use, snacks and a fun evening. Wine and beer will be…
Healthy Cooking Series
Start your journey to healthy living with the workshop and healthy cooking class series. For all cooking classes you will prepare and sample three dishes using in-season produce. October 13: Plant-Based Nutrition and The Prevention of Disease Talk-Free…
An Evening with Alan White, The Bear Shaman
Cayuga Bear Shaman, Alan White, will share his life experience on the good Red Road, a trail very few have traveled. He follows and teaches the Lakota spiritual principles and Haudenosaunee longhouse traditions. He is the intercessor of several ceremonies:…
Learn To Make Your Own Beer Class
If you've ever wanted to learn how to make your own beer or were just curious about the process, this 2-hour class is for you. Our Brew Master will brew a batch right before your eyes. Small class size allows you to ask lots of questions. Call our store…
Discover Earth: Oxidation Creation
Explore our Earth's systems, from extreme weather to geological phenomena and the alternative forms of energy our planet provides. Ages 6-12; $5 BMS Members and $7 Non-Members plus general museum admission
Arbordale Fairy Garden Workshop
Create your own fairy garden Children under 12 20.00 and adult 25.00. Included with class is mini critter, fairy accent, soil, moss, stone and more. Bring your own container or purchase at the Arbordale. Class size is limited, reserve your spot. Call…
Researching House History
In collaboration with Preservation Buffalo Niagara, the Museum's Research Library is hosting a talk about how to use our records to research your house. Please RSVP at www.preservationbuffaloniagara.org
Entrepreneurial Workshop: Effective Pitch Presentation
Investors are often overwhelmed with business pitches from start-up companies seeking their time and money. Join us as Jack McGowan shares how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd and ways to demonstrate that your business is a good investment…
The Pitch: A Collaborative MWBE Business Plan Competition
The Pitch is a new business competition for Buffalo-area minority and women-owned businesses presented by Mayor Byron Brown, 43North and ECIDA and sponsored by the New York Business Development Corporation and Excelsior Growth Fund. Join us and the WNY…
Fall Speaker Series Session 2: The Afterlife
This five-part speaker series features different Explore Buffalo docents presenting lectures on a wide variety of topics. The Secrets of Cemetery Symbolism: Cemeteries offer a variety of monuments and headstones, which convey an impression or memory…
Fall Lecture Series 2016: Ursula Piasta-Mansfield
Understanding the “Future” rights in the 19th century Seneca lands
Indulge: An Event For Women
A total “girls night out” experience catering to the extraordinary women of Western New York. Encounter an amazing lineup of food, cocktails, entertainment, shopping, wellness, prizes and fun. Fabulous prizes are being sponsored by a wide array of…
Startup Weekend Buffalo
Buffalo Startup Weekend is an intense 54-hour event where local entrepreneurs, developers, designers, marketers, product managers, startup enthusiasts and anyone interested in building a business will come together to share ideas, form teams, and launch…
Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with moe than 1,800 past…
Bhakti, Beats & Brews & Super Heroes! with FLOAT Yoga & Resurgence Brewing Co
FLOAT Yoga & Resurgence Brewing Company are shining that big signal in the sky, calling all SUPER HERO YOGIS to join us on Sunday, October 23rd as we don our capes, take to our mats, and get down FLOAT Yoga style to help out the Food Bank of WNY!So grab…
Cupcake Decorating @ Danny's
Join Chrusciki Bakery at Danny's Restaurant for a fun and unique night on the town! Learn step-by-step instructions on how to frost and decorate 6 custom cupcakes. We provide all decorating supplies, cupcakes, and design instructions. No baking or decorating…