December 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Poland's Maestro
Revered composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki leads the BPO in a program chosen for Buffalo, the centerpiece of which is his Concerto for Violin and Cello, featuring Dennis Kim and Roman Mekinulov. Come at 7:00pm to hear from the artists about…
Christmas at Hidden Valley
See The Lodge decked out in all its Christmas glory. Have breakfast with Santa (served from 9am-1pm). Dining guests are invited to take photos with Santa in his workship from 10am-2pm. While in Santa’s workshop, do some shopping at our gift & craft show.…
Elmwood Village Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
EAT. EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE BUFFALO.™ On our three-hour guided walking tour of Buffalo's Elmwood Village you'll experience all the flavors of the city! It's the perfect combo - eat delicious samples from 7 local eateries, explore the neighborhood and enjoy…
M&T THIRD FRIDAY
Docent Led Tours, 1-3 pm Kids Activities, 3-4:30 pm Stop by after school for kids activities. FREE.
Ground and Sky Buffalo Poetry Series
Bring some poems, we'll all send them up together. No mic, no list, no podium. Work-song poetry. Poem for poem. Always free, always at 7:00.
Doc Licata Plays The Beatles
Come join as Doc rocks The Plant and plays the best of The Beatles! http://www.doclicata.com/
Wordism
The Premier Non-Competitive Open Mic Event for Spoken Word Artists!!Inspired by Wordizm, created by poet and author Kendra Durand in the '90s. WORDISM provides wordsmiths, lyricists, poets, and spoken word artists of all kinds with an outlet for unfettered…
Third Wednesday Reading Series at The Screening Room
This is a reading series with hosts Marek Parker and Lynn Ciesielski @ The Screening Room. There are two featured readers each night and up to 12 open mic poets.
Art Express: Family Programs
Explore the museum, hear a story and make art! This family event is fun for ALL ages. Programs will run every other Saturday afternoon from October to December. Free with family membership, $5/child general public, adults are always free. Preregistration…
Soccer Shots Winter Season
Soccer Shots is a 4-season program to keep the kids active all year long. These classes offer character development, and soccer fundamentals in a non-competitive and age-appropriate setting. Soccer Shots will help your child's phycial health, character…
Guided Walking Tour of Buffalo City Hall
Free guided walking tour, no reservations required. About 1 hour. Please inquire about mobility needs. One of the largest city halls in America, see this Art Deco masterpiece inside and out. Tour usually includes the Council Chambers, Mayor's Office,…
Go Figure Opening Reception
Local artist Jonathan Stafford returns to 1045 Elmwood Gallery to exhibit his new body of work Go Figure, which includes figure studies, landscapes, and one of his most popular series...the Grain Elevators of WNY. Attend the Opening Reception with the…
2nd Saturday Harvest and Pop Up Market
Come for a pumpkin smashing challenge, watch a cider press demo and maybe even give it a try yourself. Build a spice rack or try your hands at basket weaving - FREE hands-on workshops and gift-making projects for children. Then, head east toward 980…
North Pole Express With/Santa's Reindeer
Departure Times on: Saturday's & Sunday's in Nov & DecLeaves at 10:00am-Returns 12:30pmLeaves at 11:00am-Returns 1:30pmLeaves at 1:30pm-Returns 4:00pmLeaves at 2:30pm-Returns 5:00pmLeaves at 5:00pm-Returns 7:30pm (First Trip)-Friday November 18th @ 6:30pm…
"Roll the Bones" an Exhibition by Tom Holt
The Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) presents Roll The Bones, an exhibition by Tom Holt, on view from November 18th through December 15th, 2016. An opening reception to celebrate the exhibition will be held on Friday, November 18th from 6 p.m.…
Eclectic Mayhem: Late Night Improv Comedy
Road Less Traveled Productions & Eclectic Improv Co. present:ECLECTIC MAYHEM: RLTP's SATURDAY LATE NIGHT IMPROV COMEDY SERIESDowntown's only late night improv show! Featuring some of Buffalo's top improvisers.Showtime: 10pm (doors at 9:45pm)insideRoad…
Half a Heard Acoustic
Live rock music
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical
Nuncrackers is the first “TV Special taped by the sisters in their convent basement studio for Cable Access. It stars the nuns you love plus Father Virgil and some of Mt. Saint Helen’s most talented students. This show is filled with “Nunsense” humor,…
Go Figure
Figure study works by artist Jonathan Stafford in his current exhibit "Go Figure" at 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts. On display through the end of the year. Also, there are continued works by more than 25 in-house artists.
Lunch with Santa
Santa is coming to the museum to have lunch with YOU!!! Come join him for lunch and tell all of your Christmas wishes. Then stay for an afternoon of activities, including games, crafts, snacks, carrousel rides and a special magic performance by Gary…