May 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Relay For Life of Buffalo
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take…
'Words and Pictures' a Collaborative Exhibition by Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis
The Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) presents Words and Pictures, a collaborative exhibition by Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis, on view from May 19th – June 23rd, 2017. An opening reception to celebrate the exhibition will be held on Friday,…
Poetry Reading and Commentary by Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis
Join artists Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis for a poetry reading and commentary alongside their current exhibition at the WNY Book Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Gear Up for Bicycles
Celebrate National Bike Month by designing and making colorful paper plate bike wheels. Next, learn about traffic safety by playing red light/green light. If you make it all the way up the “street” safely, you win a prize! For ages 5 and up This program…
Day Out with Thomas
Thomas is back in town once again for his annual visit celebrating The Friendship Tour 2017! Join us this year on May 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th for this outdoor event including crafts, music, entertainment, food stands, facepainting, and, of course,…
Heartsick w/ The Cage Kings/ Gods Creatures/ The Rifts & more!
FTMP Events presents:Heartsick U.S.w/ Gods Creatures, The Rifts, The Cage Kings, The Black Hats, & Soldiers For HigherSaturday, May 20thDoors at 6:00 pm$10 Presale, $13 at the doorAges 18+ (ID Required / Strictly Enforced)Tickets: http://www.purplepass.com/HeartSick052017at: Evening…
Night for Independence Gala
Join WNY Independent Living on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Salvatore's Italian Gardens for the 4th Annual Night for Independence Gala! There will be a basket raffle, live auction, and live music! The funds that are raised during this…
Justin Mauk Memorial Benefit For MS Sucks
As the one year anniversary of the loss of our son soon arrives, I wish to plan an annual benefit to help others who have MS or have loved ones with MS. This will turn a painful day into a day of kindness and generosity and will honor his amazing, beautiful…
The Good, The Bad, and The Funny - Transgender Stories
Women's Rights National Historical Park is honored to partner with FLX Pride Festival, LGBTQ Services at the Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, and the We Exist Coalition of the Finger Lakes to present an event called "The Good, the Bad,…
Rally to Rescue "Paws" for Summer Pet Expo
· Sat, May 20, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · VFW Weber Post 898, 2909 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218 · Many Local Rescue Organizations with adoptable Pets and items to benefit each rescue, basket raffle, homemade bake goods, games…
90s Bar Crawl - Buffalo
Remember AIM? Remember the Ninja Turtles? Remember when you were cool, back in the 90s? As if! We're giving you a chance to redeem yourself. Relive the glory days at the 90s Bar Crawl!Lace up your LA Gears, slap on your bracelets and saddle up your Furbies.…
ESW feat. International Wrestling Stars
After another standing-room-only event, Empire State Wrestling (ESW) returns to the St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 7165 Ward Road, North Tonawanda, New York, on Saturday, May 20. Mexican wrestling superstar Pentagon El Cero Miedo, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s…
2nd Annual South Buffalo Walk for Hope
A 1.5 mile Walk, children's activities, Theme Basket Auction, food trucks, free zumba, and music to raise community awareness on the signs of depression and addiction, ways to seek help, and an opportunity to remember those of our friends who have left…
Day Out with Thomas
Thomas is back in town once again for his annual visit celebrating The Friendship Tour 2017! Join us this year May 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th for the outdoor event including crafts, music, entertainment, food stands, facepainting, and of course a train…
Herbalism Field Studies
Join us for a field herbalism intensive focused upon plant identification and ecology along with an emphasis on herbal medicines and wild foods. Session 1: Saturday, May 20, 2017 10:00am-2:30pm Buffalo Ski Club Session 2: Sunday, May 21, 2017 10:00am-2:30pm …
Orienteering Meet: Chestnut Ridge Park
Learn and Practice Event at 10:00amThe day starts at 10:00am with a 60-minute non-competitive training, learning and educational event for any experience level, for walkers or runners, individuals or families, all ages, featuring a practice course and…
VEDA WNY Open House
We would like to invite you to celebrate with us! Come join us in celebrating our new space intended to support our community's achievement of optimum health with holistic services that encompass mind, body and soul.Meet our team of diverse Health Practitioners…
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…
Neighborhood Clean Up
The Greater Eastside Fields of Dreams Block Club Association Inc. is having a Neighborhood Clean up for the blocks of Wilson, Townsend, Detroit, Coit, Smith, Shumway, Sherman, Stanton, Krettner, Howard, Padereweski, Peckham from Broadway to William.…
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…