January 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Performance: 1946 Nuremberg Tribunals Reenactments
Come see the re-enactment of the Nuremberg trial of the major Nazi war criminals by volunteer attorneys reading the original trial transcripts. This high drama, sponsored by The Bar Association of Erie County and Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo,…
Explore Together
Independent Health presents a day of family-friendly fun with a variety of hands-on activities. Learn how to keep your family active through exercise and proper nutrition at the fifth annual Explore Together As part of Community Health Day, Independent…
Etch Night at Armor Inn Tap Room
Decorate 3 pint glasses with unique winter themes etched onto the side! $35 per person • Legendary wine $14/bottle
Portions of Consciousness
Bradley Widman's solo show, Portions of Consciousness, will exhibit at 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts from January 19 through February 25. Opening reception with the artist is Saturday, January 21 – 2-5 pm.
Zoe Weil to speak at Canisius College
Anthrozoology OCC Speaker, Zoe Weil of the Institute for Humane Education will give a public talk entitled "The World Becomes What We Teach" on Thursday, January 19, 2017. The talk begins at 6:00pm and runs until 7:30pm.For more information, please contact…
28th Annual Experience Psychic Fair
Meet with the area's most professional Psychics and Mediums, including one from Lily Dale at Buffalo's 28th Annual Psychic Fair and Expo at Holiday Inn Airport on January 20 to 22. Great vendors, Aura Photos, and much more. Free Lectures are included…
M&T Third Friday - Inauguration History Event
Throughout the day, stop in to watch a live-stream of the presedential inauguration. 12 pm Swearing in Ceremony, coffee reception to follow 1-3 pm Free Docent-Led Tours 3-4:30 pm Free Kids Activities
Grain Alley Gala
Enjoy a great evening of live music at the Grain Alley Gala, Explore Buffalo’s annual fundraiser at the newly renovated historic Barrel Factory. Tours of Lakeward Distillery inside the Barrel Factory will be given throughout the evening. The Gala will…
Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World
Take a journey through a motley crew of legendary guitars in the must-see exhibition GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World open Saturday, January 21 through Sunday, May 7. For a limited time only, guests are invited to explore the evolution of…
Sausage Fest
Enter your homemade sausage (free) for best in show or one of our other sausage prizes. Or just come and enjoy some of the best, freshest, local sausage around from our friends at Mineo and Sappio.We'll even be showcasing a custom sausage based bloody…
Henri's Scissors - Burchfield Penney Children's Book Club
Explore Henri's Scissors at the Burchfield Penney's new Children’s Book Club on the fourth Sunday of every month. On January 22, explore this delightful book by Jeanette Winter. The program includes the book, a gallery tour, and an art-making project.…
Paint Nite at Armor Inn Tap Room
Break away from your typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation! Join us in the dining room on Tuesday, January 24th at 7:00pm for Paint Nite and spend two hours creating a one-of-a-kind painting and laughing with friends.Use…
Artist's Talk: Caitlin Cass
Number 4 in our 2016–2017 series of FREE artists' talks by local artists. Caitlin Cass makes comics and counterfeit historical exhibits inspired by failure throughout history. Recent counterfeit historical exhibits include How to Fly in America (part…
She Sells Sea Shells: The Story of Mary Anning's Fossils
Dr. Phil Stokes, Director of Penn Dixie will speak on the life of Mary Anning. First 50 attendees will get a fossil!
Artist Talk: Issac Julien
Artist Isaac Julien will give a talk titled "Geopoetics—Choreographing the Moving Image." Julien’s film practice incorporates different artistic disciplines, drawing from and commenting on film, dance, photography, music, theatre, painting and sculpture.…
The Future and Challenges of Holocaust Education in the Twenty-First Century
In commemoration of the 2017 U.N. International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Canisius College and the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo are partnering to present a community lecture, "The Future and Challenges of Holocaust Education in the 21st Century,”…
2017 CEPA Members' Exhibition
CEPA Gallery is pleased to announce the 2017 CEPA Gallery Members' Exhibition. This year's exhibition will open on Friday, January 27, 2017. Also opening January 27:Lingxiang Wu -"A Modern Falneur's Possession"David Jaan - "I See People"and"Exterior…
Main St. Gallery One Year Anniversary Celebration
Tour the Gallery, network and mingle at the One Year Celebration of the Main St. Gallery!
Opening Reception: Scott Bye, What Happens
WNY artist Scott Bye will fill Buffalo Arts Studio’s Joanna Angie gallery with his large-scale, sculptural installation. Bye selects mundane objects and re-sets them into multiple paths by connecting the objects together in dynamic ways. Through repetition…
Opening Reception: Colleen Buzzard, Entangled
Colleen Buzzard is a multi-media artist whose work comes out of an interest in the use of information systems like language and maps, charting that which is seemingly unknowable. Her linear installations recognize that systems are often a wild mix of…