May 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Spree Best of WNY 2016 Party
The Best. Party. Ever. Eats from local restaurants, wine and beer tasting, silent auction and photo fun! This year, we've partned with our friends at the Independent Health Foundation to offer a wide variety of healthy options to our guests. Benefiting:…
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Tap Take Over
It's that time again! The new Sierra Nevada Beer Camp beers are coming out! And we'll have them on tap! Get a flight! Have a taste! Try them all!
Opening reception: Dance With The Devil, an exhibition by Bob Collignon
The Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) presents Dance With The Devil, an exhibition by Bob Collignon, on view May 20 - June 24, 2016. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 20th from 6 – 9 p.m. at the WNYBAC Gallery, 468 Washington…
M&T THIRD FRIDAY
Docent Led Tours, 1-3 pm Kids Activities, 3-4:30 pm Stop by after school for kids activities. FREE.
Diane English: Giants of Buffalo - Television & Film
Meet Diane English, multiple award-winning writer and producer, and see a clip of her ground-breaking show: Murphy Brown. Anthony Chase, Theatre Writer /Faculty and Dean’s Assistant - School of Arts and Humanities at Buffalo State College, will serve…
Lazlo Hollyfeld Radiohead “In Rainbow” Night with Chameleon Project
Lazlo Hollyfeld performs Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” Lazlo Hollyfeld formed in the winter of 2003 in Buffalo, NY. The groups first release, 2004, “Our Universe Is Feeding” is a raw, one-take-recorded, instrumental journey spanning melodic happiness to…
WNY Craft Beer Magazine Release Party
Happy Hour, music, beer, games and fun.
Mystery Hill
Live classic rock music
Brewing Science
Taste beers from Big Ditch, Community Beer Works, Flying Bison, Pearl Street, 42 North Brewing, and others from Try-It Distributing. Dine on Lloyds tacos and enjoy music by Mary Beth King, all to support the Hauptman-Woodward Institute. Tickets are $40…
Echoes of Opera II @ Silo City
An acoustic tour de force at Silo City as Valerian Ruminski, General Director of Nickel City Opera, uses his Metropolitan Opera bass voice in the 90 foot high silo for maximum reverberation in ECHOES OF OPERA II. Singing American operetta by Victor Herbert…
The Skyride 2016
A fundraising bicycle tour that includes an incredible, scenic ride over the Skyway, The Skyride is GObike Buffalo's signature annual event. Each year the route has been different, and each route features historic Olmsted Parks and Parkways. Ride one…
Steelfest 2016
Women of Steel exhibit opening, plus local craftsmen and cultural organizations will be setting up tables with information and goods for sale at the 2nd Annual Steelfest in the parking lot of the Heritage DiscoveRY Center Buffalo.* The event will also…
Family Cooking Class: Super Sorbets
You'll be sure to scream for this Family Cooking Class, as we will be teaching all about Sorbets. Our menu will consist of fresh made fruit sorbet served in a crispy pecan lace cookie tulle, with fresh berries and Carmel sauce. The desert will be completed…
West of the Mark
Live country music
Pet Expo
Bring your pet to Elderwood! The day of fun will include pet blessings, pet adoptions, treats and dog training demonstrations. Stop by to meet Sgt. James Hildreth and Sarge of the Niagara County Sheriff Department's K-9 Division. Hot dogs, chips and…
Flow Tribe
The Big Easy In Buffalo & Buffalo Iron Works Present: Flow Tribe Straight out of New Orleans and into your earholes, Flow Tribe comes at you with the delicacy of a sledgehammer. They create “backbone cracking music”, a soul shaking mixture of styles…
Made in America Store Grand Opening!
On Saturday, May 21st, 2016, The Made In America Store will celebrate their biggest expansion since opening in 2010. The Ribbon Cutting will kick off the Grand Opening at 1000 West Maple Court in Elma, NY 14059. This event will feature live music, giveaways,…
Live Music - Snowing SIdeways
Snowing Sideways covers artists from Buddy Holly to Foo Fighters, with great tunes from Beatles, Elvis Costello, Stones, Ramones, Pearl Jam, AC/DC, Tom Petty, Bad Company...and always a few surprises!Members: Doc Licata - guitar, vocals, harp; Jim Hyrek…
Paws for Patriots
Linkon's Last Chance animal Rescue is hosting its 3rd annual paws for patriots fundraiser. This is a Free Family/dog friendly event. We will have Vendors, Bounce house, , food truck, children activities, basket raffles and much much more.
Da Villy Kids Birthday Bash!
For The Music Productions presents:Da Villy Kids Birthday Bash!w/ Hooligan Records, Global Knowledge, Yarzilla, Nosium, Superlative, Homie Doe Menace, & Vega$Sunday, May 22ndDoors at 6:00 pm$7 presale, $10 at the doorAges 18+ (ID Required / Strictly…