August 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
M&T Bank Plaza Event Series
How to spend your lunch hour? Easy. If you are downtown, head to M&T Plaza. The 11-week Concert series sponsored by M&T Bank features 55 free performances by local pop, jazz, rock, blues, comedy and dance artists and local food trucks on site every day.…
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.…
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…
Buffalo Infringement Festival
Eleven days of music, dance, poetry and film! Every summer, the streets of Buffalo come alive with scores of events by local and visiting theatre and dance companies, puppeteers, media artists, poets, comics, musicians, cabaret acts, digital designers,…
Candy Land
CANDY LAND Starlight Studio Artists Starlight Studio & Art Gallery 340 Delaware Avenue Buffalo NY 14202 Opening Reception Friday July 25th 2016 Poetry from 7-7:30 West Side Bazaar Food cart Music by Kathy Moriarty and The Fieldhands 6-9pm Free Admission…
Interactive Story Hour
Join Dave Bauer, author of "What's Under That Rock, Papa?" at the Williamsville Branch of the Buffalo County Public Library (5571 Main St. Williamsville , NY 14221) on Monday, August 1st, from 10:30am-11:30am for an author reading. There will be interactive…
Dance Like A Star Studio Grand Opening
The Grand Opening Party for the Dance Like A Star studio will feature a dance band, snacks, champagne, professional show, line dances and more ! Admission is FREE!
Allentown First Friday
Walk the Walk. Allentown art galleries, performance artists, musicians, restaurants, retailers, and more come together to create a rich cultural attraction every first Friday of the month. But the August 5 First Friday Gallery Walk will be particularly…
The Fruit Belt Community Art Festival
Celebrate our love for our community through art, food and music. There will be art activities and games for families and adults to participate in provided by The Foundry, Project Grant and Western New York Book Arts Center. There will also be karaoke…
Hull Family Home & Farmstead Revolutionary War Living History Weekend
REVOLUTIONARY WAR LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND Hull Family Home & Farmstead 5962 Genesee Street, Lancaster, NY August 6-7, 2016 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Come, choose the British or American side and join in the fun! Admission Under 8 yrs. of age Free 8 to 14 yrs.…
Saturday Artisan Market
A truly hand made local artisan market where the artist is the seller! Celebrate the 5th season at Canalside, where more than 40 artists will exhibit their work while live music plays on the boardwalk every other Saturday from May 28 through September…
Sizzling Summer Picnic Bash
Fun in the Sun!! Food, Fashion, Games, and much more!
Beyond Flowers Tour: Sustainibilty in Action
Discover progressive gardening and farming activities at the community-integrated Massachusetts Avenue Project, PUSH’s 14th-Street Garden, and the Broadway Market Rooftop Garden. Visit the sites of successful recoveries of land and water resources along…
ChalkFest Buffalo! 2016
Monsters on Main Street is the theme of this charming, free, family-friendly art event. The Kid's Zone will feature the Live Story Book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. Cookie Monster will make an appearance at the "Wild Things" party with…
Party in the Naval Park
All hands on deck for veterans! Come aboard the fantail of the USS Little Rock for a fun summer evening featuring the Theresa Quinn Sextet. Food, beer and wine are included in your ticket price, including 2 food stations, a coffee/dessert station and…
Niagara 1814: Americas Last Invasion of Canada
In partnership with the Archives Partnership Trust, listen to Dr. Richard V. Barbuto, author of Niagara 1814 and other works on the War of 1812, discusses the fierce four month-long campaign on the Niagara River that included the battles of Chippawa,…
Who Killed Norwood Scott?
You’re invited to a Bills Alumni Party, but unfortunately former kicker Norwood Scott has been found dead at Canalside and we need your help to catch the killer. Detective Stanley ‘Stashu’ Holmes (Buffalo born relative of Sherlock) is on the case. He’ll…
Movies In The Vineyard--A Good Year
For those who love wine as much as we do, we have created a movie series in which 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 while sitting under…
Worth More Tour
Lakiesha Barleston Worth More Tour Spoken word event! Featuring Ekaete Bailey. The heart of Worth More Tour is to encourage people to recognize that they are valued, loved, and that they are Worth More!
Jack Craft Fair
This curated vendor market showcases more than 100 vendors from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and beyond. Artists specialize in a variety of crafts including: jewelry, ceramics, wood working, home decor, print, clothing, and more. The event also features…