May 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Snowing Sideways
Snowing Sideways covers artists from Buddy Holly to Foo Fighters, with great tunes from Beatles, Elvis Costello, Stones, Ramones, Pearl Jam, AC/DC, Tom Petty, Bad Company...and always a few surprises!Members: Doc Licata - guitar, vocals, harp; Jim Hyrek…
Outer Space Storytime
Join us for this month's "Outer Space" themed Storytime!Storytime in the Village is a free community event for young children (infant - 2nd grade) to read, learn and play together! Each Storytime includes singing, interactive book reading and fun activities.*…
Asbury Pointe Retirement Community Open House
Guests can tour the grounds – including the beautifully-appointed apartments with such amenities as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and custom cupboards – speak to current residents, get answers to the questions they have and enjoy delicious…
Letterpress Poster Workshop with Rich Kegler
Letterpress Poster Workshop Saturday, May 20 • 2-5pm In this workshop we will use the WNYBAC collection of type and cuts to create a limited edition poster/print with WNYBAC founder Richard Kegler during his 2017 residency at WNYBAC. Each attendee will…
Brunch n’ Brews at the 12 Gates Brewing Company
Join us for our second installment of Brunch & Brews at 12 Gates Brewing Company's tap room! You Crack Me Up Truck and Sweet Melody's will be there to fulfill all of your brunch cravings. Get down with live music from Vitamin D3 (Vinnie DeRosa and friends)…
2017 Buffalo Pierogi Fest
Buffalo Pierogi Fest will showcase a variety of restaurants and pierogi makers for a friendly competition of everyone’s favorite dough pockets. Compete for a variety of awards all voted on by attendees using their smart phones. In addition to tasting…
Brunch for Bumps
Enjoy a Sunday morning brunch for expectant and soon-to-be expectant parents learning what their options are in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and beyond. Several presentations will be given by local birth professional on topics…
Skyride 2017
Buffalo is fast becoming a city that recognizes the value of putting people first–rather than cars–in creating safe, inviting streets. We've made progress in creating more bike and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, and there is more to be done! The…
Hospice 2017 Memorial Walk
We welcome you to walk with your family, friends and neighbors to support such an important cause. This beautiful day at Canalside includes our 5k walk or 1 mile Fun Walk, picnic lunch sponsored by Wegmans, games, prizes, mascots, face painting, music…
Buffalo Pierogi Fest
The first ever Buffalo Pierogi Fest is here. Time to separate the babcias from the boys. On May 21, 2017 from 1-4pm ~*~YOU~*~ have the chance to decide who makes the best pierogi in Buffalo. Are you ready? Can you handle it? Keep reading. **Already…
Peruvian Shamanism
The Munay-Ki Rites are the Shamanic Initiation Rites of Peru's Andean Healers. These indigenous people of the Andes Mountains in Peru gifted these energetic rites to the public in 2006, because their prophecies see this time as a critical juncture in…
Sunday Comedy Show
Free comedy show hosted by Jason Pomietlasz featuring local comedians.
Parkside Tour of Homes
Spend the day in Parkside to enjoy beautiful architecture and restaurants in the neighborhood! Tour the interior of many beautiful homes that are over 100 years old in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Buffalo. See inside superb examples…
Lorna Shore/ Bodysnatcher/ Extortionist/ HIVE/ Deadbeat/ Inertia & more!
FTMP Events Presents:Lorna Shore, Bodysnatcher, Extortionist, & HIVEw/ Deadbeat, Inertia, & L O W L I F E!Monday, May 22nd$15 Presale, $17 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 5:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/LornaShore052217at: Stamps...…
What She's Made Of
Teresa C. Younger, a noted speaker, activist and advocate for women’s economic justice, the current CEO and president of Ms. Foundation for women, and is ready to see equality for all, will serve as the keynote speaker on May 22nd for an event to benefit…
Slow Roll in May
Founded in Detroit, Slow Roll is a social group bicycle ride that meets every Monday night with addition days and has expanded into a Global network of community rides. Slow Roll Buffalo began in 2014 as a free and inclusive way to bring people from…
ADVANCED LETTERPRESS (2 SESSION CLASS: 6/15 & 22)
Advanced Letterpress Thursdays, June 15 & 22 • 6-9pm This workshop builds on the foundation of the Letterpress Basics Workshop. Students will focus on type setting, problem solving, and multi-color layout and registration. They will also learn tips and…
Carmarie's Seniors
Everything Old is New Again!Carmarie’s Seniors and Company will sing and dance their way through their favorite songs from the past. And don’t be surprised if you hear some current favorites as well. Enjoy our walk down memory lane.
Nickel City Opera presents The Buffalo Traveling Roadshow Opera and 'The Impresario'
Enjoy a fun evening of Mozart's genius with The Impresario, a one act opera in English with modern dialogue. See the plights and foibles of an opera producer as he deals with divas and egos. Starring Brian Cheverie as The Impresario, Valerian Ruminski…
Bread and Puppet in Buffalo!
World renowned Bread and Puppet Theater company is visiting the Queen City to perform its family-friendly Takelessness Circus at Buffalo State College's Flexible Theater inside the Donald Savage Building. Come behold the spectacle! The show is donation…