August 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
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…
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…
Green Jello
FTMP Events Presents:Green Jellow/ Wyatt Coin, The Toy Box Brigade, Buried Beneath Concrete, & more!Saturday, August 18th$10.00 pre-sale, $15.00 day of show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/greenjello081818at: Mohawk…
Scottish Festival
August 18th and 19th the Buffalo Niagara Scottish Festival will return to Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village for its 34th year. The Festival celebrating Scottish cultural heritage will feature highland games (5 world records have been set on the BNHV field),…
Clear the Shelters
PAWNY is proud to announce that we are participating in the largest single-day pet adoption event in the country; The NBCUniversal's Clear the Shelters campaign that Hill's is a national sponsor for. If you are thinking of adopting a feline or canine…
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…
Jay-Z & Beyonce - The On the Run II Tour
The On the Run II Tour is the second co-headlining stadium tour by American singer Beyoncé and rapper Jay-Z. Fans can expect an intricately staged performance filled with powerhouse vocals, flawless dance routines, and the couple sharing personal stories…
ROCK CAMP 2018
Bring your friends and family out for a day in the sun with some spirit-filled music! Bands include At the Well, The Jesus Band, 2nd Chances, and Uncut Stones! Day is free, but a love offering will be accepted to support BB&G Charities Kids Camp!
Community Fun Day
Everyone is invited to join us for the 2018 Community Fun Day! St. Bartholomew’s wants to thank our Ken-Ton community with an afternoon of FREE activities, desserts and entertainment for the entire family. Bounce houses, Buffalo Animal Adventures,…
The Great Contraption Race 2018
The Great Contraption Race 2018 is ready to launch!! Important Information for this year:Launch site - Silo City Paddling Company, 105 Silo City RowAfter party - Buffalo River Works, 359 Ganson St. How to enter your team:Fill out the entry form below…
West Seneca Public Library 11th Annual Yard Sale
Saturday, August 18, 2018 9:00am - 3:00pm Get ready to sell or shop! The Friends of the WS Public Library invite you to sell your items on the hill at Main and Union. Anyone is welcome to claim their space for a donation of $20 to help our town library!…
Dance of the Moon
On Saturday August 18 at 8 pm our telescopes will bear witness to the moon dancing it’s way across the warm summer sky amidst a quartet of planets: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. With several planets rising and setting, there will be plenty of cosmic…
Pig & Lamb Roast - Live Music
Do NOT miss our second pig roast of the summer!! Emjoy all-you-can-eat meat and sides while enjoying live music by Brad Band. Your $15 ticket includes unlimited food, soft drinks and access to the show. Tickets are on sale at both Buffalo Cigars locations.…
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,…
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…
The Puerto Rican & Hispanic Day Parade Of WNY
16th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY will be Saturday, August 18th, 2018 @ 1pm sharp in front of Buffalo City Hall
19 Games
Fitness 19 Williamsville presents 19 Games, a culmination of various events intertwining strength, skill, speed, agility, accuracy... logic and reasoning! 19 Games celebrates fitness in Western New York with a competitive and challenging, yet enjoyable,…
Kidney Walk & 5K
The walk will benefit the Kidney Foundation of WNY. The event honors those who face kidney disease and calls attention to the effects of kidney disease in Western New York. The walk route is about one mile and begins at 10 a.m. the day of the event.…
Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival 2018
Celebrate a day of creativity at the sixth annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. Headlining the festival is the Americana/folk band, Driftwood from Binghamton, NY. Their…