April 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Winter Farmers Market @ Buffalo State
Keep shopping local all winter long at the new Elmwood Village Farmers Market at Buffalo State. The winter market will feature approximately 15 to 20 vendors each week, including Alpine Made, Avenue Boys Smokehouse, Biscotti for Everybotti, Carla’s Crumby…
Sunday in the Cemetery Concert and Lecture Series
The concert series includes a full schedule of programs in the historic Forest Lawn Chapel, and there are fascinating lectures in the newly opened Margaret L. Wendt Archive and Resource Center. Events: http://www.forest-lawn.com/events JAN 3 - Preserving…
Soccer Shots Spring Season
Soccer Shots is now offering more park locations than ever before across Erie and Niagara Counties! Our 10 Week Spring Season is available across WNY at various Outdoor Locations for kids between the ages of 2 - 6 yr old. Please go to www.buffalo.ssreg.org…
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz
A pub quiz with eight rounds of eight questions each, including a music round, an audio round, and a picture round. Free to play, with prizes for the top two teams and bonus prizes throughout the game. Every Monday at 8:00PM!
Plantasia Rocks
Rock gardens, rock walls, stone paths, rock music, Rocky Mountains, rocking chairs... Skilled landscape artisans have created beautiful, functional gardens. Wander through thousands of square feet of gorgeous gardens, water features, patios, flowers…
The Wedding Showcase
A foolishly fun evening for the bride, groom, family and friends. Enjoy a Vendor Soiree, artisan hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails, giveaways, tours of The Roycroft Inn and campus wedding venues, plus music by Buffalo City Limits. Cap off the evening…
Maple Weekends
The final maple weekend is upon us! Every spring, families and friends are invited into “sugar houses” to experience the world of pure NY maple syrup. Approximately 160 farms and museums across New York State participate in Maple Weekend, a delicious,…
Beyond the Bump: Buffalo
Moms and moms-to-be will leave feeling pumped and prepared for all aspects of pregnancy, birth, transition to motherhood, and your baby's development. Get answers to your questions, gain confidence in your decisions, resolve your fears, and embrace everything…
Chicken BBQ & Chinese Auction
Stop by our Chicken BBQ & Chinese Auction to benefit Pet Connection Programs Inc. shelter animals and future rescues. Event will take place April 2nd 3pm-6pm at Variety Club 6114 Broadway Lancaster, NY. Take-Out only. Limited Seating. $10.00 per person…
Edible Book Festival
The international Edible Book Festival is a family-friendly event that takes place around the world. Participants create edible books that are exhibited, documented, and then consumed. Creations are ranked by local celebrity judges and artist/chefs are…
Help WNY Female Veterans
A benefit for the Women Veterans Program at the V.A. Hospital. FREE food and entertainment, but donations will be gratefully accepted prior to and during this event. All funds raised will assist female veterans in the hospital or recuperating at home…
Expanding Options at the End of Life
Expanding Options at the End of Life: An update on the campaign to change the law to allow for medical aid in dying in New York State Members of the Buffalo community will gather to hear about the campaign to expand end of life options in New York. (light…
Springtime in the Country
A very large community market and one of a kind collection of small, artesan businesses. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and complimentary return passes are available at the event’s information booth. Children under 12 are free. Discount tickets…
Thawfest
Celebrate the Thawing of winter at a springtime beer, wine, distillery and music festival - Buffalo’s first annual Thawfest.More than 20 local breweries, distilleries and vineyards will be on hand with samples. For just $39 you get to try all of the…
Beers & Wines of the World
Enjoy wines and foods from around the globe, plus local craft beers from Community Beer Works and Flying Bison. Participating restaurants include Bing’s, The Foundry, The Left Bank, May Jen, Oliver’s, Osteria 166, Templeton Landing, and Woods on Bear…
SkyRide Launch Party
Celebrate the beginning of the biking season and the launch of the 3rd Annual SkyRide! Three beers for $10! Volunteer sign-ups. Discounted SkyRide registration on-site.
Women's Expo 2016
The Women’s Expo is an event for women of all ages and interests! It features businesses from the fashion, finance, home products, health & beauty, and other industries, as well as fashion shows, demonstrations, food, prizes, and more! Tickets will…
The Alternative Garage Sale
Check out the newish venue that hosts Batcave night, say hi to all our vendors, and browse at this FREE event. You will find tons of used and new items like: *Clothing/Shoes/Boots *CDs, DVDs, Movies *Toys/Action Figures *DIY/Handmade Items *Art *Accessories…
Local Restaurant Week WNY
Grab your friends and family and dine locally during Local Restaurant Week - WNY, April 11-17. It's a great time to try new eateries. Just $20.16, $30.16 or $40.16 for great meals in many locally-owned, independent restaurants throughout WNY. An event…
TOY Brew Bash
Enjoy well-crafted brews as you bid on awesome items at one of Buffalo’s liveliest brew pubs, all in support of a great organization: Theatre of Youth (TOY). Now in its 44th season, TOY is Buffalo’s ONLY professional theatre designed specifically for…