August 2019
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Alberto Rey: Lost Beauty I and II
UB Art Galleries and Buffalo Museum of Science are pleased to present Alberto Rey: Lost Beauty I and II, a two-part exhibition featuring new work by artist Alberto Rey. Alberto Rey: Lost Beauty I will be on view from June 8—August 18, 2019 at UB Anderson…
In Thy Light We See Light: Photographs by Rodney Galarneau
Rodney Galarneau's recent photography explores the intersection of nature and technology. "Trees have been my focus most of my adult life, but looking for more of a synthesis of the natural world I started to include clouds and sun. With digital photography…
Floral Embroidery Workshop
Learn the skills and tools necessary to create your very own floral embroidery! Borrow a hoop and receive fabric, embroidery floss, and a needle along with instruction from local Artist Sarah Liddell of Pine Apple Company to embroider your own version…
The Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project Filmmaking Weekend!
26 teams will have 48 hours to make a film and advance to screen at Filmapalooza ...and the Cannes Film Festival! The Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project Filmmaking Weekend is August 9-11, 2019. 26 teams of local filmmakers will have just 48 hours to write,…
Reinstein Woods Artisan Market
Join us for the first annual Reinstein Woods Artisan Market! This event will feature local artists and vendors showcasing their unique goods. Guests can browse the vendors' tents as the stroll through the trails. There will also be a bbq fundraiser catered…
Buffalo DEC Arts Grant Workshop
ASI’s Grants and Programming Director Natalie Brown offers grant-writing tips and best practices to help you or your organization prepare and apply for a DEC grant. ASI also offers technical assistance and professional development opportunities on a…
Opening Reception: Ed Vendetti / Silver Project
We kindly invite you to the Opening Reception of Ed Vendetti / Silver Project on Thursday, 15 August, from 6-9pm, at Pastry by Camille, 1416 Hertel Ave, Buffalo. The series, begun in 2009, is an ongoing body of work that napkins used to erase the menu…
Annual Used Book Sale
Huge, annual used book sale at Central Library featuring thousands of books spanning adult fiction and non-fiction, young adult, children’s books, and audiobooks on CD. Everything 50 cents! Thursday, Aug. 15, 8:30 – 11 a.m.: Early bird preview. Get early…
2019 Roycroft Campus Book Club
Join the Roycroft Campus Book Club as we share our love of literature. Throughout the year, the Roycroft Campus Book Club will read books of various genres, culminating in a night of lively discussion. On Wednesday, August 21st, we will be discussing…
North Tonawanda DEC Arts Grant Workshop
ASI’s Grants and Programming Director Natalie Brown offers grant-writing tips and best practices to help you or your organization prepare and apply for a DEC grant. ASI also offers technical assistance and professional development opportunities on a…
Second Annual Panthfrica Celebration
Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce our programming for M&T Fourth Friday in August with the Second Annual Panthfrica Celebration. This celebration includes both visual and performing arts and will take place on August 23, 2019 from 5:00-8:00…
Jony James Blues Band
Saturday, August 24th 7pm Jony James Blues Band Jony James is overflowing with soul. The Jony James Blues Band dares to be different. Open your mind and ears to the sounds of some truly inspired songwriting and tasty playing from this Buffalo, NY trio. …
UUCB Summer Arts and Crafts Show
The UUCB 2019 Summer Arts and Crafts Show, 12th annual event takes place Saturday, August 24th, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, August 25th, 11am to 5pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood Avenue at West Ferry, Buffalo NY 14222. This…
Take Back the Walls Opening Reception
Exhibition Dates: August 31 - September 21Industry Night (Opening Reception): Saturday, August 31, 6-9pmFirst Friday: September 6, 6-9pm Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) announces Take Back the Walls, a juried exhibition of artworks by New York…
A Celebration of the Life & Work of Jack O'Reilly
All are invited to the Opening Reception of "A Celebration of the Life & Work of Jack O'Reilly, taking place on Saturday, August 31, 2019, from 4:00 until 7:00 pm, at River Art Gallery and Gifts. This collection of artwork spans the career of Jack O'Reilly,…