October 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
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…
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…
ALLENTOWN Haunted History Ghost Walk
Murders, mysteries, and amorous intrigues... Classic architecture, Native American legends, and battlefield ghosts... Since 1999 the Haunted History Ghost Walk of Allentown has been one of HHGW's most popular tours. Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Ages 7-11, Under…
Fall Fest at Canalside 2016
Enjoy a day of free fun fall activities! Check out all exciting things that will be happening:- Pumpkin Patch: 10:00am -6:00pm- Gourd Painting at The Art Cart presented by KeyBank: 10:00am - 6:00pm- Wizard Obstacle Course Bounce House: 10:00am - 6:00pm-…
Jazz on 2nd Sundays: THE BUFFALO JAZZTET
Pre-concert talk at 2pm; concert begins at 2:30pm We are kicking off the series with The Buffalo Jazztet, a newly formed group featuring our Artistic Directors. They will perform original arrangements of American Songbook composer, Harold Arlen. Born…
Viva la Musica — The BPO Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Free concert! Join the BPO and Wendell Rivera Latin Ensemble in a musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Program: EMMANUEL CHABRIER España MANUEL DE FALLA Millers Dance from The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2 ENRIQUE GRANADOS Intermezzo from…
Dining Out For Life WNY
Make history by dining out at your favorite restaurant to fight HIV and AIDS in WNY! The 14th Annual Dining Out For Life presented by KeyBank encourages YOU to gather a friends, family, and colleagues and simply donate your appetite. 25% or more of your…
Blackalicious
“We’re older, we’re wiser, we’re more mature,” MC Gift of Gab (nee Timothy Parker) says of Imani, Vol. 1, Blackalicious’ first new album in a decade. “It’s better now, because we’ve grown as people and artists.” “Each one of these records is a chapter…
Niagara Craft Spirits Tasting
We've got a great tasting featuring the guys from Niagara Craft Spirits! They'll be coming in and pouring some samples of their delicious craft spirits! Todd and Keith will be here to talk all about their process and what makes them great. Don't miss…
Nickel City Drink
Nickel City Drink is a cocktail festival designed to make Buffalo cocktail drinkers swoon. This joint venture benefits Crisis Services of Erie County and features pairing dinners, cocktail classes, cocktail competitions, parties, bar takeovers, happy…
Teacher's Night Out
Not your typical ‘meet & greet’… Teachers are invited to discover the Museum's offerings: dynamic tours, tools, and “history kits” while enjoying happy hour and a chance to win fabulous prizes (not just school supplies) to show our commitment and appreciation. 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:…
Buffalo Chamber Players at the AK: Opening Concert with Joann Falletta
Enjoy special guest JoAnn Falletta on guitar, with works by Niccolò Paganini, Jean Françaix, and a new work for strings by Western New York composer Rob Deemer at The Buffalo Chamber Players celebration of its tenth anniversary season.
Free Concert with Nelson Starr at Amherst Senior Center
The Amherst Center for Senior Services will host several top-notch performers this fall, thanks to the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) partnership with the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and the Film Fund, which provides grants for up…
Shakespeare Jubilee
An Open House celebrating 400 years of Shakespeare and the two sets of Shakespeare folios -- that owned by the Library and that owned by the University at Buffalo -- on display at the Central Library. The program at 6:00pm features Shakespeare excerpt…
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…
Two Nights of Aqueous
With three studio albums under their belts, and their critically acclaimed live collection “Live Nugs”, Aqueous is as strong in composing as they are at communicating and improvising during their shows. Their onstage persona is infectious and undeniable;…
Shine A Light on Domestic Violence Awareness
Throughout the month of October, help Child & Family Services' Haven House, Erie County’s only licensed domestic violence shelter, raise awareness for domestic violence. Haven House will be lighting the Peace Bridge purple on Thursday, October 13 at…
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…
Museum of disABILITY History Fall Fundraiser and Auction
Enjoy h’ordeuvres, wine, beer and desserts, auction and an awards presentation at the Museum of disABILITY History's annual fundraiser.The Museum of disABILITY History will present its inaugural Chris Burke Award for Excellence in Disability Advocacy…