October 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Larkin Square Author Series: Ann Hood
We are delighted to welcome Ann Hood back to Buffalo and Larkinville. Ann will be speaking at the Larkin Square Author Series on Wednesday October 5th from 5:30 – 6:45 pm. Ann’s new novel is called The Book that Matters Most (W.W. Norton & Co., 2016).…
Community Volunteer Fair
Meet with more than 100 cultural institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations that need volunteers. Whether you are an adult or senior looking to enhance your life by helping others, or a high school / college student needing to complete…
Pink Talking Fish
Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands… they are Phenomenons.…
BNAA Fall 2016 Exhibition
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce their next show - a Fall Exhibition by the BNAA Artists. The Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition will be juried by George Miller. Exhibit on view October 6 through October 29,…
CANALSIDE: Ghost Walk
Join the HHGW tour of Buffalo's revived Canalside district for a crash course in local supernatural history, HHGW style. Because of its location, this Canalside tour has a heavy dose of material from military history, the Erie Canal-era, the days of…
Jon Lovitz
Leaving the cast of "Saturday Night Live" in 1990 was only beginning for Jon Lovitz. Since then he has gone on to star in a slew of hit films including "A League of Their Own," "Little Nicky," and "The Wedding Singer," among many others, perform on Broadway,…
Silo City: Grounded
At ground level, experience the monumental scale of the grain elevators constructed in Buffalo in the first half of the twentieth century, and also see how they are now being repurposed. On this guided walk around the grounds of Silo City, you will enter…
Night of Indulgence
Love your Selfie and indulge yourself in a great night of shopping, learning and relaxing entertainment. The evening will feature a variety of ladies’ favorite retailers, snacks, cash bar and a FREE gift. You could even win an escape package to Sterling…
LISC Community Development Awards
The Buffalo LISC Community Development Awards are about recognizing the work of those who have made major contributions to revitalizing our neighborhoods. There will be breakfast with the awards presentation to follow. Registration for the event is…
"If Voting Changed Things" Photo Exhibit
The Opening Reception for If Voting Changed Things will take place at the ¡Buen Vivir! Gallery for Contemporary Art in Allentown in Buffalo on First Friday, Oct. 7 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit features photographs of protests at the 1972 Republican National…
CANALSIDE: Haunted Pub Crawl
Enjoy Buy One, Get One Labatt Beer Specials at Canalside's Pavilion Tent. Experience chilling real life stories of hauntings, spooks and murder such as the exploding corpse and the most un-lady like actions of the ghostly prostitute. Cost: $20 Adults…
Buffalo Fashion Show 2016
Join us for a fashion entertainment event for the Western New York area. We truly believe that your involvement this year can serve to be very pivotal catalyst for our growing fashion entertainment event, and stir much more of a buzz for sales & public…
Movies In The Vineyard - Visions
Join us for our Halloween Horror free Movies in the Vineyard - Visions. Visions is a chilling tale of newly pregnant Eveleigh and her husband who purchase a vineyard so they can start a new life. As they begin to settle in Eveleigh begins to experience…
Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition - Opening Reception
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts is pleased to announce its next show - a Fall Exhibition by the BNAA Artists. The Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Fall Exhibition will be juried by George Miller. Exhibit on view October 6 through October 29, 2016.…
Comedian Steven Wright at UB Center for the Arts
Academy Award-winning comedian Steven Wright got his big break on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" in 1982. The comic soon found himself performing his off-beat routines on "Saturday Night Live," "Late Night with David Letterman," and numerous trips…
4-H Fall Fest
The animals are back! Through partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County and 4-H, we are bringing the 4-H Farm back this fall. Enjoy seeing Ducks, sheep, rabbits, pigs, chickens, goats and more! Halloween Wegmans Family Day - October…
Brownie & Deezy Babyy
FTMP Events presents:BrownieBabyy & Deezy, Dylan Toole & Lite, GNS, Jim Burke, Jna$ty,Jared Weis, Royal Family Entertainment, & Nick Pawlak* DJ N!TEL!TE on the decksFriday, October 7thDoors at 6:00 pm$10 presale, $15 at the doorAges 18+ (ID Required…
Ellicottville's Fall Festival
Enjoy unique foods, fine art, and an arts and craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment and beautiful fall foliage at the oldest and largest fall festival in WNY. Fall Festival is a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the autumnal fun in Ellicottville.…
Rock-A-Bully 2016
Fix-A-Bull’s Rock-A-Bully Annual fundraiser is back! It's THE Pitty Party of the year! Fix-A-Bull is a free spay/neuter program for owned bully breeds in WNY. We have already funded over 200 surgeries! Help continue to spay/neuter Buffalo's dogs and…
Indie Author Day 2016
Connect with local, independent authors at “Indie Author Day" in a tradeshow format at the Downtown Library, “Indie Author Day” will offer local authors visibility at which time they can discuss their work, sell copies of their books, connect with other…