August 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
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!
Taste of Ellicottville
Take a bite out of Ellicottville. The fine restaraunts of the village will be set up cafe style. Tickets can be purchased at the main ticket booth centrally located in the village. The event will take place throughout the village.
Lewiston Art Festival
Lewiston’s signature event features work by more than 175 exceptional artists and fine crafters. Meet the artists one-on-one and enjoy more than 20,000 original works of art — including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, wood, mixed…
The Barksdales, Johnny Revolting, The Clockers, The Tosspots
The Barksdales The Barksdales formed in the summer of 2012 with guitarist Nate Eaton from The Drunkyard Boys and Drummer Mikey T from Switch 86. After finding a suitable bass player the The Barksdales began writing music in the vein of their greatest…
Community Wellness Fair & Walk
An informative, fun, family-friendly Wellness Fair! Bring the entire family to Shelter #14 in Ellicott Creek Park for some some fun and fitness. Find out about community health resources, engage in interactive activities and indulge in healthy refreshments.…
White Bronco
Rosie the Riveter Tea Party
Are you Rosie the Riveter? Celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the end of World War II at the Steel Plant Museum's Rosie the Riveter Tea Party! The Buffalo Dolls will be in attendance along with real life Rosies. Celebrate their hard work that helped…
"Once Upon A Time" Student Showcase
The Dance Like A Star studio will be holding its"Once Upon A Time" Student Showcase on Saturday, August 13th at 5:00pm. Tickets: $65 for adults, $30 for kids, $100 for the VIP table. There will be a student showcase, dinner, open bar, professional show,…
Artfarms and Michigan Riley Farm Community Potluck
Feel at home at this Potluck event! Join Artfarms and Michigan Riley Farm for their third annual community barbecue at the tree table. In true potluck fashion you will need to bring a dish to pass around. Barbecue and beverages will be provided to all…
Housequake - Prince Dance Party
Celebrate the life and music of Prince! The funkiest DJ's in the land will be spinning Prince's music from the deepest tracks to his biggest hits. Dance the night away with the band, That Ain't Lake Minnetonka, who will be performing music from a rare…
Pine Grill Reunion
The first week of August the African American cultural center presents the Pine Grill Jazz Reunion to honor the local, national and international artist who carry the Jazz tradition forward. This free concert festival celebrates diversity through tribute…
DisgraceD
For The Music Productions Presents:DisgraceDw/ The Freeeek, Third Realm, Greatness and World Domination - GAWD, T R I P, & Andy OlsonHosted by the freakshow himself : Arlowe PriceSunday, August 14th$10 cover16+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open…
Yelp Without Borders
Leave the country for a bite to eat! Yelp Without Borders is back with an exciting line up of new restaurants and a wide variety of international cuisines. Travel the world with Yelp and the international institute of Buffalo. Enjoy free tasty ethnic-inspired…
22nd Annual JDRF Golf Classic
The Annual JDRF Golf Classic is one of Western New York’s finest charity golf events. In 2015, more than 110 golfers came out to tee up and support the type one diabetes (T1D) community in Western New York. Please join local business leaders from across…
Finn McCool Four-Mile Odyssey
Navigate a four-mile course with multiple obstacles, challenging terrain, and a mud pit finish. After the race, enjoy a party with Finn to celebrate your success.
Joe's Deli 10th Anniversary Super Sandwich Sale
Savor any sandwich on the traditional menu for just $2.06 to celebrate 10 successful years and to thank you for your loyalty. The offer is good at both the Hertel Avenue location and Joe’s Deli’s second location, but you MUST your order in person so that…
Glenn Hughes with Joanne Shaw Taylor
Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter Glenn Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is Hughes’ calling card. He’s known as a singer’s…
Jeff Dunham Headlines the Erie County Fair
On Tuesday, August 16th, the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY welcomes the comedic genius of Jeff Dunham. December of 2015 Dunham and his sidekicks set out on the first leg of their red hot “Perfectly Unbalanced” tour, selling out hundreds of thousands…
Blues Bikes & BBQ with Mercury Blues Band
Presented by Dunn Tire. Hosted by 97 ROCK's Anita West. Bike parking starts at 6pm, live music starts at 6:30pm.
Haunted History Ghost Walks: Larkinville!
A spellbinding new tour of the revived district called Larkinville. The Mysteries of Gaslight-Era Buffalo is a fairly short walking tour dense with hidden, homegrown, and long-forgotten mysteries: religious/spiritual visions, War of 1812 traumas, world-famous…