February 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Lumagination
The Botanical Gardens come alive with amazing light displays, creative designs and interactive features! Lumagination is a captivating interactive exhibit that will transform the Botanical Gardens with light, sound and imagination. All ages will delight…
Fun-a-Day
The concept is simple. Take something you enjoy doing and do it everyday for the month of February. Document your project in some way, and in March join Sugar City's gallery exhibit showcasing everyone's project. Past projects have included: writing…
Haunts
Who: Trevor Grabill and Larell Potter What: Haunts Where: Starlight Studio & Art Gallery 340 Delaware Avenue Buffalo NY 14202 On-View: 2/4/16-2/26/16 Opening Reception: Friday. February 5th 2016 Time: 6-8pm Cost: Free Gallery Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-4pm…
Road to Nowhere
A Brief & Personal History of Alternative Space in the 80s & 90s written & performed by Ron Ehmke. A site-specific event for Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center based on the monologue trilogy The Dark Times with new, never-performed-before material, featuring…
Out of the Nest, Book Launch Party!
Author Gaia B Amman to present and read at 6pm on her novel series (The Italian Saga), Q&A to follow, audiobook giveaways every half hour, book signing all night, and cover reveal of the next book in the series at 7pm!Graciously hosted by Public espresso…
Snowshoe Patrol & Winter Life at the Fort
Ever wondered what winter was like in the 1700s? Witness an entire day of demonstrations. Bring or borrow a pair of snowshoes (provided) and join the troops as they venture into the woods east of the fort and encounter enemy forces. Learn about winter…
BuffaloVibe Citybration Blog Blast
Are you a blogger? A wanna-be blogger? Come check out this excellent opportunity to have your say right here on BuffaloVibe.com, Buffalo's finest online lifestyle and entertainment magazine (41,000 views per month), and in the Citybration weekly e-newsletter…
Neurological Conditions of Presidents
How much do we know about the health of our leaders? How much should we know? Join Nicholas Silvestri, MD '04, professor of clinical neurology at the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, to learn more about the neurological conditions that…
Veterans Creative Art Festival
Support our Veterans who are using creativity as a means to healing and moving forward. Nationwide, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities use the creative arts as one form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans recover from and…
All You Need is Love, A Valentine's Day Event
A valentine’s day event featuring Lady Fingers Handmade, Paperette, C Designs, Park Edge Sweet Shoppe and Cookie Expressions, Gretchen Cole Jewelry, Buffalo Cake Pops, Buffalo Gal Organics, Everyday Earthware. Plus, wine and beer tastings from local…
Singing Valentines by Ladies First Quartet Acapella Singers
ORDER YOUR SWEETIE A SINGING VALENTINE Valentines Day is just around the corner! Send your loved one an extra special gift for Valentine's Day this year - a live singing Valentine by Ladies First Quartet! There are 2 options: in person or electronically…
A Bowl of Your Own
Enjoy a bowl of soup and a cup of tea at this unique event. Ceramic artist Sarah Cozzemera (Everyday Earthware) teams up with Vegan Pathways to create an all-vegan soup extravaganza at oneof Buffalo's most interesting galleries. Sarah is creating hand…
Emily McDonnell: A Monumental Woman
Join author Tim Bohan, as he talks about his great grandmother, Emily McDonnell, who led one of the largest granite monument firms in the U.S. during a time when women did not hold executive positions. This program will explore her life, struggles,…
President Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
Uniformed re-enactors will perform a rifle salute on the Portico, a Lincoln orator will speak, local authors will be present and there will also be activities for the whole family. Lots of Lincoln love! Presented by the Buffalo Civil War Roundtable…
Break Out: Presidents and First Ladies
Stuck inside? Break out of your house and come visit the museum during school vacation. There will be plenty of activities for all ages. Learn about Buffalo's connection to U.S. Presidents, do a scavenger hunt through the galleries, and/or make a craft!…
Abolitionist Conventions in 1843 Buffalo & Women in Buffalo
For a few weeks in August of 1843, Buffalo became the center of the national abolitionist movement. Frederick Douglass and his Garrisonian ideals arrived in Buffalo early in the month for a week long convention. Mid-month found the National Convention…
Arctic White Out
Take a break from your winter hibernation with some ice melting fun in the city. Enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail and hors d'oeurves, live music, dancing, a basket auction, and other wintry surprises. Winter has never been so cool. There is no…
M&T Third Friday
1-3 pm Free Docent-led tours at TBHM and Resource Center (459 Forest Ave.), 5-8 p.m Join Walt Mayer, Director of Collections in an exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Resource Center (459 Forest Ave.) See artifacts from WWI and learn about how and…
Cirque de la Lune: Film Noir
Expect all manner of titillating performances, including burlesque, acrobats, dancers, fire and feathers. There will be games, art installations, concessions and a wide variety of adult beverages to imbibe. This year there will also be a sinister interactive…
Buffalo Indie Weddings Bridal Show
Buffalo's most unique bridal show is a party like you've never seen before! Unlike most bridal shows this is a wedding marketplace, full of handmade artisans selling accessories galore and WNY's best vendors showcasing their unique services. Bring your…