April 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Horticulture IV
Join us for an entertaining garden education with David Clark, Horticulturist & CNLP. David is fast becoming one of the country’s noted garden speakers! These classes are great for beginners or gardeners and landscapers wishing to brush up on their skills.…
Second Annual Strike Out Poverty
Fe y Esperanza is hosting the Second Annual Strike Out Poverty Fundraiser at Tonawanda Bowling Center to benefit the abandoned and abused children of Centro Victoria, our shelter in Juarez, Mexico. Your ticket gets you two hours of unlimited bowling,…
Family Science Program: Space!
Come join us for a Cradle Beach Family Science Program: Space! Explore space using different models to understand the Moon, Sun, and Earth! Enter our inflatableStar Lab to look at stars and constellations seen in the night sky, taking home a Star Chart…
Dvořák’s Violin: M&T Bank Classics
Dvorak’s sole violin concerto sparkles in the hands of International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Silver Medalist Tessa Lark, who plays the 1683 ex-Gingold Stradivarius. Rochester Philahrmonic Orchestra conductor Ward Stare makes his BPO debut…
Boom Days Buffalo
Celebrate Spring in the Old First Ward! Boom Days Buffalo is happening throughout the neighborhood on April 7.Old First Ward Community Center (62 Republic St., Buffalo) andUndergrounds Coffee House and Roastery (580 South Park Ave., Buffalo) will host…
The Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience
Few of Stevie’s acolytes likely have the same dedication as Dave Ryan, who has spent the last decade getting the details just right as the front man of the Toronto-based band, The Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience. In addition to Dave’s attention to Stevie’s…
Spring Shopping and Spa Day
Pamper yourself and do a little shopping. Free tea and coffee all day. Desserts for $1.00 will be available. MARIA’S BENE CIBO food truck will be here for lunch. Massage, Reiki, Facials, Manicures, Reflexology, Mediums and Vendors for your Shopping…
Chess for Vets Open House
Play friendly, over-the-board games with veterans from the Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post. Open to all; FREE with your library card! Bring your set, board, digital clock (if available) and a friend.
Project Pet
Paint a portrait of your pet at Project Pet. Once you sign up for the painting, email us a high quality digital photo of your pet (one pet per canvas, please) and we will do the rest. YOUR PET PHOTO IS ACTUALLY PRINTED ONTO THE CANVAS! Our talented…
$5 Family Funday @ the Albright-Knox
On $5 Family Funday, the second Sunday of each month, museum admission for the entire family is just $5, and includes an array of activities. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free with $5 Family Funday admission. Schedule:10:30 am–noon Storytime…
Grendel, Aesthetic Perfection, & Peter Turns Pirate
FTMP Events presents:GRENDEL, Aesthetic Perfection, & Peter Turns PirateSunday, April 8th$15 General Presale, $20 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/GRENDEL040818at: Evening Star Concert…
Sun Dried Vibes
Sun-Dried Vibes provide a fresh twist to the reggae/rock genre with their high-energy live performances that crank out infectious sing-a-longs laced with a positive message. SDV will be heard, since their inception the group has played around 275 dates…
Nickel City Chef: Boye vs Lomo Lomo
This final installment of Nickel City Chef’s 2018 season features Nickel City Chef Jennifer Boye versus Challenging Chefs Sam Geyer and Matt Pauszek (Lomo Lomo). The last time a challenger will ever battle a Nickel City Chef is this upcoming Sunday!…
100 Things to Do in Buffalo Before You Die - Book Launch
It’s time to discover Buffalo, the city that combines the sophistication of the Northeast with the affability of the Midwest. From world-class modern art to the world’s best chicken wings, Buffalo offers visitors a rich banquet of intriguing history,…
BUFFCON 35
PLASTIC SCALE MODEL CONTESTGeneral Admissions are WelcomeADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OPEN AT 9:00REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 1:30JUDGING FROM 1:30 - 4:00AWARDS AT 4:00Niagara Frontier Chapter I.P.M.S.
IN Balance | Sooth and Release: Sleep, Movement, and Diet Six-Week Series
A new 6-week series focused on teaching you how to use sleep, nutrition, and movement to create a more balanced lifestyle. Hosted by Root and Rise Ayurveda. Having a hard time falling asleep at night? Feel stressed? Issues with digestion? Feel overextended?…
IN Balance | Ground and Relax: Sleep, Movement, and Diet Six-Week Series
A new 6-week series focused on teaching you how to use sleep, nutrition, and movement to create a more balanced lifestyle. Hosted by Root and Rise Ayurveda.Having issues with waking in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep? Feeling…
Cupcakes and Cocktails
Looking for a fun Monday night out? Join Fairy Cakes at the Alley Cat in Allentown for a night of cupcake decorating and drinks! Your ticket includes 4 boozy cupcakes, a frosting and fondant lesson, and one beer. Of course, you can purchase more drinks!…
Grant Writing Basics
This popular workshop is an excellent way for administrators, program directors and staff, board members, and volunteers to gain a general understanding of the various elements required for successful grant writing. Equal attention is given to the needs…
Kokedama Hanging Garden
Kokedama, or “moss ball gardening” is a Japanese hanging garden that originated from bonsai styles. These trendy arrangements are created with a fun plant, mosses, packed soil mixture and string. Make a unique and decorative plant arrangement in this…