Saturday August 19th, 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
The Dude's Charity Homebrew Competition
What if we told you you could try 20+ fresh, locally-brewed beers while hanging out at one of Buffalo's best summer venues, all in exchange for making a $25 donation to cancer research? Good deal, right?Well, join us for the 4th Annual The Dude's Charity Homebrew Competition at Resurgence this August!… >>
Experience Psychic Fair
Experience Psychic fair is a great place to absorb the positive vibe of the crowd. You'll find a nice, wide variety of Psychic Mediums - you can schedule a personal reading! Have a full color photo taken of your Aura with an intuitive interpretation of your chakras. A Henna artist will be in the house… >>
K.I.A. Memorial Roadmarch 10km Race
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS and Honor the Fallen! The K.I.A. Memorial RoadmarchTM (KMR) is a 501(c)3!! KMR directly helps support Veterans, their families and Veterans organizations in Western New York. After each annual KMR event all non-perishable food is placed in trucks to go to three food pantries to… >>
Wordism
An evening of music and spoken word curated by Jumanne Pitts. Wordism is a non-competitive open mike forum for spoken word artists with music by Walter Kemp III. Arrive Early for good parking, preferred seating, time to order drinks and food from the kitchen, and ensure a spot on the sign up list. The… >>
Bowling for Rhinos
Bowling for Rhinos is a fun annual charity event created by the American Association of Zoo Keepers and run locally by the Zoo Keepers of the Buffalo Zoo. All proceeds of this event directly benefit non-profit conservation organizations, such as the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, that work to protect endangered… >>
Treasures Under the Tent
A celebration with fine food and fabulous auction prizes, on Saturday, August 19, at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St. in Lockport. This year there will be many new auction items and a different menu, plus enjoy more casual dress for our outdoor party. Tickets are $50 per person or $350… >>
Skywriting in Buffalo
Join us on August 19th to view and document "There Here" an amazing new project by the artist Kim Beck. In There Here, a skywriter will draw arrows in the sky pointing to the US/Canadian border located over the Niagara River in Buffalo, New York. Commissioned as part of the exhibition Wanderlust: Actions,… >>
FREE Community Block Party BBQ at HOME, Inc.
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF MUSIC, FOOD, FAMILY AND FUN!!! CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS, BUFFALO POLICE K-9 DEMOS, BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE TRUCK & MORE! DJ, HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, SNO-CONES, COTTON CANDY, POPCORN, BALLOON ANIMALS BY TEC EVENTS, LLC & ERIE CO. LIBRARY BOOK MOBILE! FREE! FREE! FREE! >>
Building a Healthy Buffalo: A Community Panel and Open Dialogue
Explore how the built environment- our streets, sidewalks, homes, etc- can promote healthy behaviors in order to prevent chronic illnesses. All over the country, walkable communities are popping up as a way to keep people healthy mentally and physically. And the added bonus? These communities also enjoy… >>
Kurt & The Loders Tool Tribute Night w/ Anger is a Gift
Saturday August 19th – Kurt & The Loders Tool Tribute Night w/ Anger is a GiftDoors: 8:00pm, Show: 9:00pm – Tickets: $7 ADV/$10 DOS – Ages: 18+
Eclipse-O-Rama
Celebrating the August 21, 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse! Free and Open to the Public, family-friendly. Learn all about Eclipses and other astronomical wonders! Play Solar System games and enjoy technology demos. See displays and Out of This World NASA video and programs. There is even a Sky-High… >>
Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade & Flag Raising
This year's theme is UNIDOS SIEMPRE! With all that is going on in today's world, this is a very fitting theme. We as a community continue to stand strong together, regardless of our race, color, heritage, etc., we celebrate everyone. We have grown tremendously through the years and we continue to encourage… >>
Pan-American Trolley Tour
The tour begins at Forest Lawn, where you will visit the final resting places of many of the movers and shakers who made the Pan-American Exposition happen. The trolley stops at the Pan-American Brewery in the Hotel Lafayette for lunch (included). Then head over to TBHM Resource Center to tour "Spirit… >>
Lantern Parade
The Lantern Parade began in 1906, and is now an annual occurrence in Buffalo once again thanks to the Scajaquada Canoe Club and the Buffalo Maritime Center. Each year, boat/water enthusiasts meet up at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park to partake in an annual gathering that represents the glorious history… >>
4th Annual Jack Craft Fair
Buffalo has a long history of enthusiasm for the arts, and this year will be no exception! This summer, the Fourth Annual Jack Craft Fair, Buffalo’s premier alternative craft fair, takes place on Saturday, August 19th at Buffalo Outer Harbor. The fair aims to revolutionize the way people think about… >>
Used Book Sale
Used books- fiction & nonfiction, books on CD Thousands of books, video, audio books! Early Bird Preview Thursday, August 17, 8:30-11 am $5 donation for admittance and first picks Regular Sale starts –Thursday, Aug. 17 11 am - 6:30 pm Friday, Aug. 18 8:30 am - 2 pm Saturday, Aug. 19 8:30 am -… >>
Vile Records Open Air Fest
3rd annual Vile Records Open Air Fest! Confirmed acts:(no specific order) Morbid Saint (Thrash Legends from Wisconsin) Resthaven (80's metal cover band featuring members of Malevolent Creation, Cannibal Corpse, Hellcannon, and Manic Jasper) Sadistic Ritual (Death thrash Atlanta GA) Condition Critical… >>
Ghost Hunt at the Central Terminal
The night will consist of everyone breaking off into groups and each group will explore areas of the terminal like Fedele's Apartment, the Trolley Lobby, Baggage Claim area, and more. Different types of paranormal and spirit communication equipment will be used to attempt to make contact and/or capture… >>
Change MS Fundraiser
AUG 19: MS Fundraiser 6-9PM @ D’Arcy McGee’s Irish Pub benefitting Change MS.Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Tickets Door Prize, Basket Raffles, Open Bar + Buffet, Live Music and DJ’s, 50/50 Raffle and more! Click here to read our Buffalo News article. Email MSsquad716@gmail.com for advanced tickets,… >>
Pet Connection Programs, INC at the Erie County Fair!
Come see us this year at the Erie County Fair! Pick up one of the shelter’s popular Doggy Bag for Tabby tote for a small $10 donation filled with TONS of goodies for your favorite four-legged friend! 100% of all proceeds goes to our shelter animals and future rescues in need. August 9th 12pm-10pm, August… >>
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Broadway's Under the Sea Spectacular!In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, it's a hauntingly… >>
Macbeth at Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare; it is thought to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. Macbeth runs Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30pm from July 27 – August 20. Shakespeare… >>
33rd Annual Buffalo Niagara Scottish Festival
August 19th 10:00 am - 8:30 pm August 20th 10:00 am - 7:00 pm $13 Adults, $11 Military & Seniors, $10 Members, Children 12 and under FREE Featuring the Buffalo Heavies Highland Games, Clan Row, Music Entertainment (Pipe Bands, Celtic Bands, Piping and Drum Solo and Band Competitions), Scottish fare… >>
Erie County Fair
The Erie County Fair is back for the 178th consecutive year at the Fairgrounds. There is fun for the whole family! The Fair features food, rides, shows, animals and shopping. There is something for everyone as we celebrate 178 years of tradition, agriculture and excitement.
Taking it to the Streets: International Crusade, Rally & Festival
Taking It to the Streets brings the fun and excitement to the people. Each year's event is jam packed with live performance artists, food and merchandise vendors, resource information and linkage, community heroes, kids-centered activities, and more. Taking It to the Streets is proud to boast a safe, … >>
Canal Bicentennial Celebration with the Schooner Lois McClure
The Lois McClure, an authentic replica of a 19th-century canal boat, will be in Tonawanda on August 15 and on Canalside in Buffalo on Friday, August 18-Sunday, August 20 , as part of a Canal Bicentennial Celebration - the groundbreaking of the Erie Canal was held in Rome, N.Y. on July 4, 1817. The community… >>
M&T Plaza Concert Series
Plaza Event Series will feature 54 performances this summer. It starts June 12, with the season’s last performance scheduled for August 25. Five new acts have been added to the line-up, and several favorites will continue their longtime streaks of Plaza Event Series appearances.
Shape of a Pocket
June 30–August 26Opening: July 7, 6–9pmEvents: July 29, August 12, August 25 Featuring work by Morgan Arnett, Jason Bernagozzi, Charlie Best and Jaz Palermo, W. Michelle Harris, Kyla Kegler, Dana McKnight, Przemyslaw Moskal, Van Tran Nguyen, Elisa Peebles and the United Melanin Society, Carl Spartz,… >>
Annual Canal Fest Member Art Exhibition At River Art Gallery & Gifts
River Art Gallery & Gifts located at 83 Webster St. in North Tonawanda presents the annual Canal Fest Member Exhibition opening on Saturday, July 22 and runs through Saturday, August 26. The opening reception is on Saturday, July 29 from 4pm to 7pm. There are a total of 25 artists exhibiting using a… >>
2017 Little Free Library® Design Competition
The Buffalo Architecture Foundation's 2017 Little Free Library® Design Competition is an Open, Two-stage, Design Competition to design, construct, and install a contemporary book shelter in underprivileged neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY. Architects, designers, sculptors, carpenters, students, etc. interested… >>
Build a Better World! Passport to Reading contest
The Library System has unveiled a new Passport to Reading contest which encourages families to travel the highways and byways of Erie County to visit all of the public libraries. Library travelers can pick up a special commemorative Passport and have it stamped for a chance to win great prizes including… >>
Travel Raffle at The Botanical Gardens
Tickets - $20 - 3 Chances to WIN and only 700 will be sold! Tickets on sale June 1-September 1 Grand Prize - Dream Vacation! - A trip for two to Ireland, Mexico, or the Caribbean! You pick where AND when! All arrangements will be made for you through The Travel Team Inc. Travel voucher has a maximum… >>
Shark Girl: Never Quite There
Clifton Hall Link In the two short years since Casey Riordan Millard’s iconic Shark Girl arrived in Western New York, the sculpture has been so widely shared and experienced that it is now one of Buffalo’s best-known citizens. However, it is perhaps less well-know that Shark Girl has served as one of… >>
Danielle Nash at The Botanical Gardens
Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - 10am-5pm - Included with Botanical Garden admission - $11 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 students (13+ with ID), $6 Kids 3-12, members and kids 2 and under are free! Plants and Patterns - This is Nash’s first exhibition with the Arcangel Gallery. Her original oil paintings… >>
An Octoroon
Hilarious. Uncomfortable. Vital. An edgy new American comedy set on a slave-owner’s plantation at the Shaw festival. When Dion Boucicault wrote The Octoroon in 1859, it was considered a masterpiece. Its story of a plantation owner falling for a woman of mixed race was taken as a bold plea for racial… >>
Saint Joan at Shaw Festival
Who was Joan of Arc? The saviour of France … or a deluded country girl? Bernard Shaw’s greatest play about the most remarkable teenage girl in history. Saint Joan is Bernard Shaw’s greatest play. At its centre is the most remarkable teenage girl in history. But who is she? The divinely-inspired saviour… >>
Me and My Girl
Can a Cockney man give up his old life – and love! – to join the upper class? The sparkling and fun British hit musical. This delightful comic romp from the thirties follows the fortunes of Bill Snibson, a proud Cockney who is amazed to learn that he’s actually the fourteenth Earl of Hareford. But if… >>
BUILDING BUFFALO: Buildings From Books, Books From Buildings
This new exhibit, open free to the public, focuses on an outstanding collection of rare and exquisitely illustrated books encompassing the history of architecture and landscape design from the late 15th through mid-20th Century. Part of one of the finest civic collections on architecture in the country,… >>
