July 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
¡Buen Vivir! Gallery for Contemporary Art - new art exhibit Soulja - June 3rd Opening Reception
¡Buen Vivir! Gallery for Contemporary Art announces the opening reception for the new art exhibit Soulja on Friday, June 3 from 6-9 p.m. Soulja features large prints, bronze sculptures and murals from New York City artist Cassandra exploring themes of…
Soulja Exhibit at Buen Vivir
Prints, sculptures and murals at New York City artist Cassandra's first exhibit in Buffalo NY, at The Buen Vivir Gallery. Her debut exhibit in the Queen City is called Soulja, and is an ode to her education at the National School of painting, sculpture…
Wedding of the Waters
A free, original performance that tells the story of the construction and the completion of the Erie Canal in ways never before imagined or conceived. Featuring a culturally diverse cast of actors, dancers and musicians, Wedding will excite audiences…
Re-Enactment: French and Indian War Encampment
Step back into the 18th century and witness one of the most important historical events of the Niagara region. Battles from the 19-day siege of 1759 are recreated in exact chronological order during the Fourth of July weekend, The Re-enactment of the…
Picnic in the Park
A celebration of arts, culture and heritage featuring performers, artists, musicians, dancers and singers from all over Western NY. Arts and craft vendors, food and drink, youth games and activities, something for everyone at the 38th Annual Picnic…
BookFest Happy Hour with Joanne Price
WNYBAC Happy Hour with Artist Joanne PriceThursday, July 7th / 5:30-8pmFREE!Join us for a pre-BookFest Meet & Greet with the artist! Enjoy light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres with BookFest's visiting Artist, Joanne Price of Starpointe Studio in Kentucky.View…
Buffalo Batik: Fashion and Culture Fest
Enjoy live music, fashion and culture at the Buffalo Batik: Fashion and Culture Fest. Indonesian artist and designer Novi Paluch will showcase authentic clothing, textile, fabrics and jewelery derived from the art form and style of fashion called "Batik,"…
Movies In The Vineyard--Bottle Shock
For all of our customers who love wine just as much as we do we have created a movie series where each film showcases breathtaking vineyards, wineries, and of course wine! Relax and unwind as you escape into the on-screen world of wine and winemaking…
Buffalo BookFest
A day-long festival dedicated to printing and the book arts. Free indoor and outdoor hands-on demonstrations of the book arts for all ages, an artist’s market, steamroller printmaking, food & drink, and more, at the Western New York Book Arts Center's…
Inside Gatehouse Walking Tour
This unique 1.5-hour walking tour begins at our Main Street gates, where you’ll view the interior of our gatehouses, built for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. View an historic 1930s home parlor funeral set-up before heading out onto the grounds to…
Forest Lawn's Famous History Trolley Tour
Join Forest Lawn for our entertaining and famous two-hour trolley or walking tours through our historic and beautifully landscaped grounds. Learn about our history, including the rural cemetery movement, our art and architecture, trees, waterways and…
Salon Series with the Artist of the 120th Catalogue Exhibition
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Buffalo Society of Artists is holding multiple exhibitions, lectures, and workshops on a variety of art media. Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum hosts a salon series on July 10th and 17th Buffalo…
Changzhou China Children’s Art Exhibit Opening
An exhibition of student artwork by Buffalo’s newest Sister City, Changzhou, China. The elementary school student artists are all members of Changzhou Tomato Farmer Art Center, where they take formal painting classes. They were asked to paint what the…
Artwork on the Canvas of Forest Lawn
On this two-hour artistic tour you will hear the interesting stories behind many of the sculptures and statues created by such famous artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Larry Griffis and Charles Cary Rumsey that grace our beautiful grounds.
Sundown Walking Tour
Join us as the gates close for this 1.5-hour walking tour and experience Forest Lawn in a whole new light! Learn about cemetery symbolism, Frank Lloyd Wright's Blue Sky Mausoleum and so much more. No reservations required, simply meet just inside the…
8th Annual Members' Exhibition at WNYBAC
A wide range of book-related work will be on display, fromt prints to paintings, text to collage, from traditional bookbinding to sculptural books. The definition of “book” is left to the widest possible interpretation to allow for a diverse exhibition.…
Marvin "Joe" Curry's Veteran's Pow Wow
Discover a Native American experience in honor of Veterans. Join us for three days filled with Native American Culture and fun. The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow is rated one of the top 10 Pow Wows and is the largest smoke dance in North America.…
Rust Belt Takeover Weekend
Let round two of the #rustbelttakeover begin! Friends from cities across the Rust Belt who know a thing or two about saving historic buildings want to encourage YOU to save buildings while also building friendships that will last a lifetime. Join us…
Books That Shook the World
The 35 most significant rare books in the Milestones of Science collection are now on display in a new space called the Collections Gallery on second floor of the Downtown Library. Books That Shook the World is organized around ten science-related disciplines/themes,…
Garden Mystique Exhibit
A botanical-themed group art exhibit celebrating garden walks in Buffalo's neighborhoods. Works in all media by 25 Western New York artists make this a very exciting and popular show. The 12th annual celebration is free and open to the public.Opening…