June 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Buffalo River Fest
There will be fun for the whole family! Events include the Rigidized Metals River Fest Regatta, a waterfront photo and memorabilia display, “I Got It” Bingo, food and refreshments, a kids area, vendors, historic walking tours, live entertainment, a Father’s…
Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival
See the majestic sport of Dragon Boat Racing at the Hope Chest's annual Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat FestivalSM. Join us for a day of dragon boat racing and fun-filled activities for the whole family. There will be races all day, a basket raffle, refreshments…
The Battle of the Brushes
On Saturday, June 17, 2017, 28 Canvas Artists and 10 Body Canvas Artists will be given 2 hours to battle it out in front of spectators, as we enjoy live music and spoken word while we count down the final seconds until the final brush stroke. The winner…
Coleus & Color at The Botanical Gardens
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! Rainbows of color will be incorporated into this summer exhibit of thousands of coleus…
Summer Solstice Celebration
The 7th Annual Fairy House Festival and Lehrer Dance From noon to midnight, Artpark will transform its grounds into a Summer Solstice Festival! Featuring houses designed and constructed by both professional and non-professional artists of all ages,…
PAPER MARBLING
Paper Marbling Saturday, June 17 • 11am-2pm Create hand-marbled paper perfect for bookmaking, scrap booking, and more. Marble treated paper with ink and learn how to replicate the process at home. The results will not disappoint! Instructor: Dave Huurman…
OPEN STUDIO (6/17)
Open Studio Saturday, June 17 • 12-6pm If you've taken printing workshops at WNYBAC and want to begin working on your own independent project, sign up for Open Studio. Open Studio will help novice letterpress printers develop the skills and confidence…
Kerfuffle 2017 - Official Alt Buffalo event page
Featuring live performances from: Dashboard Confessional... Bob Moses Franz Ferdinand Future Islands GROUPLOVE Missio OK Go Sir Sly TICKETS GO ON SALE NOW! TICKET PRICING: GENERAL ADMISSION - $35 PREMIUM VIEW - $50 VIP - SOLD OUT!! A LIMITED AMOUNT OF…
Buffalo Living Tour
Explore new and upcoming luxury lofts, condos, and apartments in Buffalo! The 6th annual Buffalo LIVING Tour 2017 route includes the following exciting locations: 1 905 Elmwood (906 Elmwood) - Headquarters 2 Hotel Henry (444 Forest) 3 Amherst Woods…
Rigidized Riverfest Regatta
Design, build and “Float Your Boat” at this year’s Rigidized Riverfest Regatta and find Treasure! [or at least win cash prizes] No restrictions and no limitations other than your imagination. All entries will be judged for creativity by an esteemed panel…
Juneteenth Festival
The Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo was started in 1976 by B.U.I.L.D., a community-based organization, as a culturally relevant alternative to the country's Bicentennial Celebration. The group blocked off part of Jefferson Avenue -- the "Main Street"…
Discover Amherst Street
Join the Grant-Amherst Business Association for the 20th annual DISCOVER AMHERST STREET FESTIVAL.........!!! Events and activities include: Best Pie in Black Rock Contest Historic Black Rock Photo Project & Display Live music Parade at Noon Raffles T-shirt…
JazzBuffalo Presents Father's Day Celebration With My Cousin Tone'
JazzBuffalo, in association with Pausa Art House, presents a special Father’s Day Celebration Concert with My Cousin Tone’. The 9-piece ensemble that has performed on the main stage of the Lewiston Jazz Festival (now the Northwest Jazz Festival) and…
LGBT Library Donation Day
Do you have memorabilia about LGBT life in Buffalo & Western New York that you would like to donate? If so, please bring letters, diaries, photos, clippings, wedding pictures, flyers, videotapes, etc, to the Research Library where they will be reviewed…
Path through History
A statewide roadmap that ties historically and culturally significant sites, locations, and events throughout the Empire State. WWI exhibit tour at 1:00pm. Free with museum admission.
SMASH
We've got live music from a band called SMASH! They're 2/3 of the members of K-GUN with a different vocalist! Going to be a great show!
Macro Nature Photography Workshop
Have you always wanted to photograph nature up close? You’ll learn the basics of macro photography and the equipment required to accomplish your goals. From digital through lens cameras to cell phones. Bring your equipment to have some experimental fun.…
Music on Canvas
Buffalo Suzuki Strings presents, “Music On Canvas,”at the historic Blair Family home. Blair sons Robert, the well-known painter, and Charles, the military aviator and husband of famed Hollywood actress Maureen O’Hara, grew up in this home. Robert’s son,…
Father's Day at New York Beer Project
Join us for Fathers Day at New York Beer Project! Live music, new beer release and loads of fun! Brunch will be held from 10 am - 2pm in the brewery.There will be the tapping of I’ll Hefe Nother, our newest NYBP Hefeweizen brewed in honor of Dad’s everywhere!…
Kiss The Summer Hello
CLICK THE NAMES BELOW TO GET MORE INFO ON THE KISS THE SUMMER HELLO ARTISTS:AUSTIN MAHONE | BEBE REXHA | CLEAN BANDIT | DANIEL SKYE | DUA LIPA | LIAM PAYNE | NOAH CYRUS | SEAN PAUL | THE VAMPS TICKET PRICING:GENERAL ADMISSION - $35PREMIUM VIEW - $50VIP…