August 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Jethro Tull at Artpark
Artpark AmphitheaterOpener TBATickets on sale Friday, February 24 at 10am $12 Advance General Admission ($17 week of show Sun-Tues)$27 Front of Stage Pit (Standing Room Only)*Prices above include facility fee, other fees apply for online and phone orders*…
Volunteer Training with Crisis Services
Crisis Services' 24 Hour Hotline is in need of phone operator volunteers! When was the last time you felt you did something meaningful? Consider becoming a part of the safety net for fellow Buffalonians and be there to help talk them through some of…
Party in the Park 2017
It's the Come Aboard Party! All hands on deck in support of our veterans. This annual event benefits the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park, responsible for the upkeep and improvements on the ships, military equipment, artifacts, monuments and…
Reading Invasion on the South Lawn
The Reading Invasion is a celebration of our city’s love of reading, our beautiful public spaces, and our spirit of community and gathering. The idea is simple: People bring something to read and “invade” a large public space. This isn’t a book club;…
Start Up Grind
Don't miss Startup Grind, Buffalo’s #1 networking event for startups, entrepreneurs, young professionals, and creatives. Join us for a cocktail, conversation, and inspirationGerard Adams, widely known as the “Millennial Mentor” is a serial entrepreneur,…
Create A Mini-Book ~ Dinosaur Theme!
A family-friendly, all ages, make & take literacy event to write, decorate, design and create your very own dinosaur mini-books.
Night Lights Music Festival
Join us Aug 24 - 26 at the Heron in Sherman, NY for the Night Lights Music Festival. This year's festival will feature music from Papadosio, Dopapod, Aqueous, Mihali Savoulidis(Twiddle) plus more. The three day weekend will also feature music from…
Latin Thursday at Poize Restaurant & Lounge
WERE BACK!!! COME ON DOWN EVERY THURSDAY FOR THE #1 LATIN THURSDAY SPOT IN WESTERN NEW YORK AND ENJOY YOUR NIGHT WITH THE BIGGEST DIVERSE CROWD AND DANCE TO THE HOTTEST LATIN SOUNDS BY LIVE DJ'S EVERY THURSDAY. #DJZANTIA #DJMACHITO BACHATA MERENGUE…
Sail Buffalo's 2017 ASA 101 Sail Class: August: 25-27
Our goal at Sail Buffalo is to help students to become safe, confident sailors. We promise to give you the tools necessary to excel beyond the requirements of the ASA national course examinations. By the end of this class you will be able to skipper…
Buffalo Summer Youth Arts Celebration
The Buffalo Summer Youth Arts Celebration will showcase visual, performing and literary works of art produced by hundreds of young women and men in Buffalo who chose to spend their summer in creative and productive ways. Partners include: Artpark, Buffalo…
Egyptian Festival
9th Annual Egyptian Festival Authentic middle eastern food, desserts, art, christian gifts, coptic church tour and much more!!
Chillounge Night Buffalo
Chillounge Night is the ultimate luxury outdoor lounge experience, transforming the OUTDOOR area next to the Labatt Silos of Buffalo Riverworks Waterfront into a swanky evening event. There will be VIP Cabanas, Canopy Day Beds, Bands, DJ, Fashion Show,…
The Art of Hip Hop – A Visual Listening Experience featuring Cashis Green
The much anticipated album release and corresponding art exhibit of Jay P. Hawkins AKA Cashis Green. This event will be an interactive listening experience of his new album "The Art of Hip Hop." Each track on this project has an accompanying portrait.…
Art of Fashion Exhibit
The NACC is proud to announce the Art of Fashion Exhibit in our Townsend Gallery. The exhibit will feature new and original designer clothing, costumes, wearable art and art pieces. The Exhibit will open on August 25th from 6 - 8 PM with a reception…
Hosta, Daylily & Iris Sale at The Botanical Gardens
9am-2pm, Free, in the Administration Building Hundreds of daylilies, hostas and irises, labeled and described for sale at reasonable prices. Experts will be on hand to answer your plant questions. Come early, as there will be a long line waiting for…
Wine Country Fare
Put on your Stetson and dust off your cowboy boots to Party in the Vineyard at Niagara's hottest country music festival! Kick off the evening with entertainment provided by the boot-stomping sounds of Canadian country artists Buck Twenty and Runaway…
Empire State Wrestling feat. Former WWE Stars
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) comes back to the St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 7165 Ward Road, North Tonawanda, New York, on Saturday, August 26, featuring a mix of former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) talent and several up-and-coming independent wrestling…
Under the Lights 7: Battle at Buffalo
It's a celebration of Bboying & Hip Hop Culture and it's coming your way! The 7th annual Battle @ Buffalo Under the Lights goes down Saturday, August 26th outside of the New Era Cap Company headquarters!Be one of the first 100 people through the "door"…
Family Wellness Fair & Walk
This free wellness event will include a “playout” with Exercise like the Animals at 9:15am, a guided family wellness walk in the park from 10:00-10:45am led by Wellness Institute Executive Director Phil Haberstro and REFRESH Magazine editor Scott Scanlon,…
Stoogefest XXVI
Stoogefest XXVI (That’s Roman Numerals for 26!) – Join Head Stooge Lenny for the 26th Annual Summer Stoogefest at the Riviera Theatre. Featuring 7 Side Splitting Three Stooges Episodes and maybe even a surprise guest to make the night even more enjoyable!…