December 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
It WAS a Wonderful Life @ Forest Lawn Cemetary
Join us for this critically acclaimed original production as the historic and festively decorated Forest Lawn chapel is transformed into a live theater. Our narrator, John Lay – the first person to take up permanent residence at Forest Lawn, in 1850…
We Play Lacrosse Exhibit
Lacrosse is a big part of Hodinöhsö:ni' life and connects all of us from community to community and from generation to generation. Specific cultural objects, photographs, archival records, interviews, and contemporary art works have been used to present…
Buffalo Chamber Players @ The AK: An Evening With Krzysztof Penderecki
The Buffalo Chamber Players hosts renowned Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki during his historic visit to Buffalo. Requested by Maestro Penderecki himself, the program includes his Cadenza for solo viola, Quartet for clarinet and string trio, and Sextet…
New Years Run-Day: 2017
Let's get 2017 started off right with a 4+ mile run that spells out "2017". The run will start at the corner of Potomac Avenue at Bidwell Parkway right near Buffalo Seminary. It will begin at 11am with lots of parking all around the area.To do this correctly,…
Peace, Love & Grant Street
The 5th annual West Side Holiday Celebration- Peace, Love, & Grant Street will be happening on Thursday, December 1 from 4pm-8pm. The event will feature many of the shops, restaurants, and services we have on Grant Street. On December 1st, Grant Street…
After Funk “Jimi Hendrix Tribute Night”
Thursday December 1st - After Funk “Jimi Hendrix Tribute Night” Doors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm - Tickets: $7 ADV/$10 DOS - Ages: 18+
Dinner & Blues at the Armor Inn: JJ White and the All-Nighters
No Better a Way to spent your night than with the Growling Blues Of the Legendary JJ White. Live blues music hosted by Anita West of 97ROCK. Check them out here: www.facebook.com/BluesHounds
Buffalo Chamber Players at the AK: An Evening with Krzysztof Penderecki
The Buffalo Chamber Players hosts renowned Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki during his historic visit to Buffalo. Requested by Maestro Penderecki himself, the program includes his Cadenza for solo viola, Quartet for clarinet and string trio, and…
Dagon's Birthday Bash w/ Lower Town Trio/ Circus Grenade/ Euphoria/ DAGON/ Crippled Mess
Thursday, December 1st. 7pm doors/8pm show. $5. More info here: www.facebook.com/events/1225493627491659 DAGON (the man himself!) www.facebook.com/DAGONOFFICIALL http://reverbnation.com/dagon3 Euphoria (Detroit metal dudes) www.facebook.com/euphoriadetroit…
Shakespearean Idol
Watch Buffalo's civic leaders compete with each other by performing great speeches and poems by William Shakespeare. Esteemed civic leaders will compete for the prize before all-star judges Karim Amin, Annette Christian, and Saul Elkins. But it's the…
Post Election: If Voting Changed Things Closing Reception and Holiday Party
After the surprising election of Donald Trump, the exhibit If Voting Changed Things, featuring photographs of protests at the 1972 Republican National Convention and the 2004 Democratic and Republican National Conventions is even more timely. A statement…
Holiday Live at Larkin
The 5th annual Holiday Live at Larkin will feature a fleet of food trucks plus hot coffee from Undergrounds Coffee & Roastery. The event will also feature a holiday market including the handmade works of Devil Chicken Design, Beautiful Cookies, Elizabeth’s…
Celebrating Our Milestone Gala
Experience the Library like never before! The Library Foundation of Buffalo & Erie County andThe Buffalo & Erie County Public LibraryInvite you to Celebrating Our Milestones180 Years of Books, History & CommunityLibrary Fundraising Gala. This is a black tie…
Holiday Open Studios @ 190 Bryant
Explore this extraordinary home and studio, not usually open to the public. Meet and visit with nearly a dozen artists who will have their work on view and available for purchase in a friendly, relaxed setting. Meet with the artists, and walk away with…
The Kerfuffle Before Christmas
Alternative Buffalo (107.7 FM) has announced they will once again be hosting The Kerfuffle Before Christmas on Friday, December 2nd at 6pm at KeyBank Center. The event will feature Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Atlas Genius, Capital Cities, Dirty…
Holiday Open Studios and Galleries
Explore extraordinary studios, galleries and homes not usually open to the public. Meet and visit with more than 100 creative artists who will have their work on view and available for purchase in friendly, relaxed settings. Meet with the artists, and…
All On A Starry Night
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society's Christmas Concert All on a Starry Night features Jaunty arrangements of Jingle Bells and Ding, Dong Merrily on High, juxtaposed with the serenity of Carols of the Night, with a breathtaking arrangement of O Holy Night and Silent…
Holiday Open Studios
Getting ready for the Holidays? 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts will have their annual open studio/gallery weekend on December 3 & 4 (11 am - 5 pm) featuring the works of more than 25 "In-House" artists. There will be an artists reception on both days…
Holiday Artist Sale
The Burchfield Penney is part of Artists in Buffalo, Inc. Holiday Open Studios and Galleries again this year with more that 40 artists featured at The Center! PLUS, more artists and gift ideas in The Museum Store - and holiday specials in Burchfield's…
80’s Night Featuring Hair Nation to benefit The Wheatfield Blades Girls Team
Friday December 2nd - 80’s Night Featuring Hair Nation to benefit The Wheatfield Blades Girls Team Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 8:00pm - Tickets: $25 ADV/$30 DOS - Ages: 18+