August 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
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 & 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!
The Buffalo Boogie & Dance Party
Three 2 Go Music Alliance is pleased to announce A Buffalo Boogie & Dance Party! Yes, we are bringing back a simple, good time, old fashioned dance party and jam. The Buffalo Boogie & Dance Party is on a Monday evening at the Buffalo Central Terminal,…
Voodoo Threauxdown Feat. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave
FEATURING GALACTIC, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, NEW BREED BRASS BANDALSO CYRIL NEVILLE AND WALTER WOLFMAN WASHINGTON Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T BankArtpark Amphitheater Gates open at 4:30PMShow start time 6:00PM Times and performers subject…
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…
Good Neighbor Hot Dog Tuesday
Come join us for lunch in South Buffalo.Free Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks & music.Everyone is welcome
Burgers, Brews & Blues
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities will host their 3rd Annual “Burgers, Brews & Blues” on Tuesday, August 14, from 5 – 8:30 pm at St. Mary of the Angels, 201 Reist St., Williamsville. Live music featuring the blues, funk and classic…
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…
Latin Night w/RNSM @Tony Walker Plaza
Get ready for an unforgettable night! Right in the Tony Walker Plaza, outside of Giancarlo’s Steakhouse, there will be live music by Vin DeRosa, RNSM, and a set by DjCPerfect throughout the night. Also, voted by the Buffalo Spree and its readers as…
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…
LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON-Pirate Dreams
Join us at the Amherst Center for Senior Services on Wednesday, August 15 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the sounds of Pirate Dreams. They are the original Western New York based Trop Band. In the market for over ten years, they present their Jimmy Buffett…
Outcalls Live
Outcalls, led by Britt Olsen-Ecker and Melissa Wimbish, draws influence from multiple genres. Their song-by-song approach to music-making draws lyrical content from current political and social happenings. The Baltimore-based group strives to reach audiences…
Country Night on the Terrace
Admission: $3 (lesson only); $7 (music)Artpark Theater Terrace 6:30pm dance instruction; 7:30pm music Strut and shuffle to the toe-tapping tunes of Distant View, one of the area’s premier country bands. Distant View plays many genres of cover music,…
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,…
Back To School Survival
The kids may not be ready but parents and teachers will be!With school comes hectic schedules, homework, and GERMS! There's only a few weeks left to prepare yourself and your families. Would you like to equip your child to study smarter, reduce stress,…
Scottish Fest Pre-game at NYBP
Ah… 'tis indeed the party that everyone still talks about … The Scottish Festival Pre Game Party at NYBP! There were bagpipes all over the house, kilts, Scottish drinking songs, more kilts, Scottish beer releases, wool socks in the summer, fiddles, Scottish…
Annunciation Church Picnic
All roads will lead to the 81st annual Annunciation Church Picnic to take place Aug. 17-19 at the Church of the Annunciation, 7580 Clinton St. in Elma, just five miles east of Transit Road. Weekend highlights will include live music, classic cars, numerous…
Party on the Portico
Join us on our Portico all summer long for outdoor live music with a stunning backdrop of Mirror Lake, Delaware Park and the Japanese Garden -- PLUS, free snacks, cash bar, 15-minute tours of our building & grounds, and after-hours access to our exhibits! We're…
The Lacs
“People still can’t figure out what to call the music we do,” said Brian ‘Rooster’ King, looking at his longtime collaborator Clay ‘Uncle Snap’ Sharpe. “We just get in there and write about what we want.”The duo has been together since 2000 and Outlaw,…
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…