June 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Commemoration of the Fenian Invasion of 1866
On Saturday, June 3, the Ancient Order of Hibernians will commemorate the 151th anniversary of Fenian Invasion. The ceremony will commence at 11:30 a.m. at the Fenian monument at Tow Path Park (foot of Hertel Avenue) and will include a presentation…
John J. Albright and the Making of Twentieth Century Buffalo
Discussion and presentation by Melissa Brown and Mark Goldman.
Pan-Am Walking Tour
Take a walking tour of the Pan-American grounds with one of our trained docents. See the fair in a new light. $10. Pre-registration required. A map with historic photos is included. Phone: 716-873-9644
Buffalo Celebrates 150 Years of Frank Lloyd Wright
The Martin House and Graycliff come together to celebrate the anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birth. The celebration kicks off June 5, 2017. In partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and other local organizations in the Buffalo area,…
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,…
Nickel City Opera's Fundraising Dinner Extravaganza
An evening of music, food and fun at the prestigious Saturn Club of Buffalo as they open their doors to the public. Enjoy a silent auction, raffles, opera singing and a full course dinner, cash bar. Part of 'The Buffalo Traveling Roadshow Opera' presented…
From History to Hollywood
Preston (Pete) Niland grew up knowing about his family’s contribution to WWII and D-Day but never imagined he would one day be invited by Stephen Spielberg to attend the Hollywood opening of Saving Private Ryan, the film based on his father and uncles.…
Community Gallery Opening, "On Our Plates"
Food Truck Rodeo
The first Wednesday in June, July, August, and September. Giddy up! Interactive family activities, Dj music, and up to 15 trucks of delectable suppertime offerings Come hungry! Free Museum admission for all. (5- 8 pm) Check out the exhibits and charming…
Frank Lloyd Wright's Birthday Party
Happy Birthday Frank Lloyd Wright! 10am - 3pm: Cupcakes, cake, and a photo with "Wright himself!"$1.50/person self-guided walk through tours of the Martin House all day. $15/person 90 minute docent-guided tours of the Martin House, Barton House, and…
On the Cusp, The Yale College Class of 1960 and a World on the Verge of Change
Author Daniel Horowitz A Jewish “townie” from New Haven, Horowitz reconstructs the undergraduate career of the class of 1960 and follows its story into the next decade. He ponders the role of the university in protecting the prerogatives of class while…
Larkin Square Author Series: Phoebe Lapine
Special Lunch time talk with the Author of The Wellness Project: How I Learned to do Right by my Body without Giving up my Life a memoir of making one healthy lifestyle change a month. Phoebe writes an award winning food blog, Feed Me Phoebe, where…
Larkin Square Author Series: Phoebe Lapine
Special Lunch time talk with the Author of The Wellness Project: How I Learned to do Right by my Body without Giving up my Life a memoir of making one healthy lifestyle change a month. Phoebe writes an award winning food blog, Feed Me Phoebe, where…
Local Author Panel
Please join local authors Mark Goldman, Christopher Hyzy, Bill Faught, Laszlo Meszaros, Gary Craig, and Darlene Chissom who will be here to discuss and sign copies of their latest books. Bill Faught is the photographer who captured Allentown in Allentown:…
Allen West Festival
Held on Allen Street from Elmwood to Wadsworth & Wadsworth from Allen to Hudson. Aprox. 170 booths. Fun, Friendly, Affordable, Bohemian. Founded in 1998, the Allen West Festival is held on the second weekend in June each year. It is held concurrently…
Family Fun Day!
A day of play for kids and families!Kids of all ages will enjoy activities and games on the Martin House grounds, inspired by Wright's teachings in design, architecture, and landscape. Familiy Tours, led by education docents, are FREE and interpret the…
Allentown Art Festival 2017
The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, New York. Tens of thousands of art patrons visit the festival to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo's weather in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown…
Secrets from the Stacks
Celebrate the opening weekend of the New York State Arts and Crafts Alliance. Secrets of the Stacks is a one-morning pop-up display of thematic pictures, books, manuscripts, or other items from the Library collection that you can actually sit down with…
How Art and Gardening Bring Cultures and Generations Together
The Western New York Artists Group present a panel discussion and brunch at The Saturn Club. Panelists include Sally Cunningham (Master Gardener), Julie McIndoo (Master Gardener and watercolor artist) and Robertn Scalise (Acting/Deputy Director, UB Art…
Historic Games at the Waterfront
Discover the history of our waterfront with The Buffalo History Museum. Learn about historic games and what waterfront workers would do for enjoyable past times. This event is every Monday from June 12 – August 28 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Great…