July 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Buffalo Squeeze Fest
An evening with the world's best accordianists, entertaining comedy and all styles of music. It's all happening at the Tralf as part of the American Accordionists' Association Convention taking place in Buffalo on July 6 - 10. Tickets are $28.00 at the…
Firematic Exhibition Tournament
A fun and exciting evening of firematic competitions and activities for the entire family. Watch Fire Departments from Western and Northern NY compete in a thrilling spectacle of man, machine, and firematic skills at the Main-Transit NYS Firematic Exhibition…
Queen of Heaven Carnival 2016
The biggest and best Carnival in WNY! Amusement rides by Hammerl and Attractions, a large theme basket raffle, free entertainment including live bands, childrens magic shows, as well as games of skill and chance. There are even featured dinners! Admission…
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,"…
CommonBound 2016
CommonBound is an open space where you can network, share stories and discuss visions for the future. Join more than 700 leaders, thinkers and practitioners to discuss what you care about most during more than 100 workshops and 16 workshop tracks that…
Grease Pole Festival
Three days of Latin food, music, and fun activities for the entire family, including talent shows and bounce houses. This Hispanic festival features a greased telephone pole with teams pitted against each other, attempt to climb up the telephone without…
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…
High Horse
Live rock music
Buffalo Niagara Blues Festival
Sit back and enjoy the sounds of the Blues. Enjoy food and merchandise vendors, and a beer and wine tent. Bring your own chair or rent one and help the Western New York Blues Society keep Blues alive at the 3rd annual Buffalo Niagara Blues Festival at…
"Make The Falls Say AYE!!!" with O.j Da Juiceman
For The Music Productions & No Ceilings Entertainment presents:O.J. Da Juiceman & Ponzo Houdini : "Make The Falls Say Aye!!"w/ Cake Boss Life Entertainment, Benny & Black Soprano Family - BSF,Serious Black, & moreSaturday, July 9thDoors at 8:00 pm$30…
Taste of Buffalo
Enjoy fare from a record-breaking 52 restaurants and food trucks offering more than 250 different menu items to choose from. But food isn't the only good thing about Taste of Buffalo. Six award-winning NYS wineries and Labbatt USA beer will be available…
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…
Talking Leaves Elmwood's 15 Year Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate fifteen years of independent bookselling in Buffalo with live music, raffles and giveaways, activities and contests for kids, a sidewalk sale, and a 15% OFF SALE - and that's on top of member discounts! Talking Leaves Elmwood, our local independent…
Talking Leaves Elmwood's 15 Year Anniversary
To celebrate 15 years of book selling, the local independent bookstore Talking Leaves will have an all day party from 10:00am to 9:00pm on Saturday July 9th. There will be live music, raffles and giveaways, activities and contest for kids, a sidewalk…
Live Music - DeeAnn Tompkins Blues Band
DeeAnn Tompkins has been entertaining Western New Yorkers for over 20 years. DeeAnn's smooth romantic vocals have graced small clubs to large big band venues. Her versatility reaches blues fans, jazz and country audiences and even church worship services.…
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…
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…
The Stolen & Mike Schiavo
For The Music Productions presents:The Stolen & Mike Schiavow/ So Far So Good, Mom Said No, One Way to Nowhere, & Shane Archer ReedSunday, July 10thDoors at 5:00 pm$10 presale, $15 at the doorAges 18+ (ID Required / Strictly Enforced)Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2553653at: Evening…
Budding Tree Yoga Festival
Enjoy a free day of yoga classes at Wilkeson Pointe, on the Buffalo Outer Harbor. The Yoga Festival also includes health and wellness workshops, and market vendors. Be sure to bring sunscreen, a yoga mat, a blanket or towel (to go under the yoga mat…
Half a Heard Acoustic
Live rock music