August 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Artpark Gallery Exhibit: Nicholas Miller
Proposals Exhibit running Aug 3- Sept 3. The Artpark Gallery is open Tuesdays & Saturdays from 12-4pm and during theater events. The Artist Talk/ Reception August 23rd at 6-8pm.
Jack Craft Fair
Buffalo's premier alternative art festival returns to the Outer Harbor on Saturday, August 4th, 11am-5pm. Shop from 100+ craft vendors, drop-in for a free workshop, grab a bite from local food vendors, grab a seat at our speaker series & more! Free and…
Matt Graham “There Is No ‘I’ In Gingivitis”
Monday, August 6th Matt Graham performing “There Is No ‘I’ In Gingivitis” in the 9th Ward Tickets: $10 at Ticketfly.com, the Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p), 716-852-3835 8pm Doors 8:45pm Start Comedian Matt Graham is the writer and performer of two…
Soulful Songwriting Workshop with Kelley Hunt
Celebrated touring singer, songwriter, and recording artist, Kelley Hunt brings a wealth of career experience as a published songwriter and performer to a special “Soulful Songwriting” workshop Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 2pm at California Road Music Hall in…
Downtown Food Tour: Chippewa Street
Chippewa Street has been at the heart of downtown Buffalo’s resurgence, led by an eclectic collection of restaurants that have reinvigorated this section of downtown. On this guided food tour, we’ll stop at five of those restaurants to sample some of…
Totally '80s Party
Totally '80s PartyProceeds to Benefit American Repertory Theater of WNY Channel that '80s techno-beat as the American Repertory Theater of WNY hosts an evening dedicated to all things from the decade we love to hate and hate to love. The Totally '80s…
Lewiston Art Festival
Explore the works of acclaimed and emerging artists at the 52nd Annual Lewiston Art Festival. Organized by the Lewiston Council on the Arts, this event is highly popular with locals and tourists alike. In fact, the art festival is one of our biggest…
Docent Training - Class of 2018
Are you a lover of gardening, botany and Buffalo? Do you love to share your passion with others and enjoy learning and talking with the public? Are you looking to become involved in a rewarding volunteer experience? Consider becoming a docent at the…
Reading & Signing of "Beatrice & the Sunflower Gift" w/ author Stephanie Parwulski
Join Stephanie Parwulski, author of Beatrice and the Sunflower Gift, for a reading and signing event!
Roycroft Campus Fact or Fiction Tour
The history of the Roycroft Campus is filled with strange, and unusual stories. This 2 hour specialty tour shares some of these hard to believe tales, and stories that are completely made up. Can you guess which stories are fact and which are fiction?…
Free Family Movie Night: Coco
Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater Free admission, free parking Presented by Kiwanis Club of Lewiston with additional support from Favorites Pizza This annual series presents 2 family-favorites on the Jumbotron in Artpark's Outdoor Amphitheater, overlooking…
Reading and Backyard Fun with Dave Bauer
At 1:00 PM on August 14, Dave Bauer will be hosting an interactive reading of his children’s book, “What’s Under That Rock, Papa?” Children will learn about composting, recycling, and insect hideouts! The event will be at Crane Public Library (633 Elmwood…
Photography Caravan- Images of Jewish Buffalo
PHOTOGRAPHY CARAVAN – IMAGES OF JEWISH BUFFALO, ON EXHIBIT AT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO ART GALLERY, HOLLAND FAMILY BUILDING, 787 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY, AUGUST 15 – OCTOBER 31, 2018 This exhibit is a showcase of photographs taken…
Buffalo Sports History Tour
Buffalo is well known as a city passionate about its local sports teams. This downtown walking tour will trace the history of local sports teams, stadiums, and players, including both major and minor league teams and college sports. As we walk through…
Annual Used Book Fair
Central Library will hold its HUGE annual used book sale on August 16 - 18, 2018. All items just 50 cents! Thursday, 8/16: 8:30 – 11 am, preview sale: $5 donation for first picks Thursday, 8/16: 11 am – 6:30 pm Friday, 8/17: 8:30 am – 2 pm Saturday,…
Publisher's Mic Night
Enjoy some delicious coffee and local poetry in Allentown this August! This event is a networking opportunity for representatives of Buffalo publishers to meet local artists/authors/poets looking to have work published. The goal of this event is to…
The Buffalo 48-Hour Film Project Screening Weekend
The 2018 Buffalo 48-Hour Film Project Screening Weekend will be held on August 18-19 at the North Park Theatre on Hertel Avenue. Up to 26 films will premiere made by local filmmakers for the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project filmmaking competition. The films…
Katy Miner and the Cabaret Big Band "The Music Of Harold Arlen"
Katy Miner and the Cabaret BIg Band is an incredible 9-piece group featuring many of Western New York's greatest musicians. This brand new show features BPO featured soloist, Katy Miner singing the music of Buffalo musical legend, Harold Arlen, the man…
Rosie Tea
In order to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the end of World War II, the Steel Plant Museum will be hosting a Rosie the Riveter Tea Party! We will be joined by The Buffalo Dolls, and some real-life Rosies! Please join us to celebrate their hard work…
Silo City Reading Series
Kazim Ali was born in the United Kingdom to Muslim parents of Indian, Iranian and Egyptian descent. He received a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Albany-SUNY, and an M.F.A. from New York University. His books encompass several volumes of poetry,…