January 2020
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Robert Burns Dinner and Ceilidh
The MacKenzie Highlanders Pipe Band invite you to join us for a Robert Burns Dinner and Ceilidh (kay-lee) = a Gaelic word for party! Enjoy traditions such as the Immortal Memory, the Toasts to the Lads & Lassies and of course, the Address to a Haggis. Sing along with songs by Robert Burns and other… >>
Buffalo Groundhog Day
HELP ANIMALS. PARTY WITH FRIENDS. EMBRACE WINTER!Join us on Saturday, January 25th at Flying Bison Brewing Company for our SEVENTH annual Buffalo Groundhog Day event! After last year’s wild success, we are excited to make this year the BIGGEST one yet. Live music, a heated tent, food trucks, live animals,… >>
New Years Eve at Hatchets & Hops
You've never spent New Years Eve like this. We’re only steps from the ball drop and fireworks at the Electric Tower so stay warm and dry with us while we ring in the new year H&H style! This event is exclusively reservation only - we have limited spots available & there is no minimum group size. Reserved… >>
Play Late Til' 8!
Join us for Play Late Til’ 8 as we extend the play for parents who work, kids who need a night of getting their energy out or families looking for an excuse to play together! No prior registration required, included with admission.
Girl Gang Vol 1 (showcasing the talent of women in Buffalo, NY)
FTMP Events Presents:Girl Gang Vol 1* A show to display the musical talent of women in Buffalo's art cultureFeat: way2wavybaby, $hortcakke, Chango4, Yvngyanna, Antikathleen, & $auceTheArtist* Hosted by: @Undeadlilbih // * Vendors: Syd, Jum, & LunacyFriday, January 3rd$8 Presale | $10 Day Of Show18+… >>
Fearless Family Play Day
Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY the first Saturday of each month, Fearless Family Play Days offer a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum. Fearless Family Play Days are $3 off admission for BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members with proof of membership.
Emo Night - Buffalo (New Sad Year Edition)
FTMP Events Presents:Emo Night - Buffalo (Sad New Year Edition)A throwback party featuring music from the early 2000s & beyond!Feat: Cut Me Up Genny performing some of your favorite songs live on stage!* Hosted By: DJ Alexis ValentineSaturday, January 4th$5 Cover18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors… >>
Honey Creek
FTMP Events Presents:Honey Creekw/ We Were Blank, Sweetapple, Sydney Driggs, Chase and Rob, Milo Duhn, & AstrabulaSunday, January 5th$8 General Presale, $10 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/HoneyCreek010520at: Stamps... the bar98 Main… >>
The Dead South with Legendary Shack Shakers
Monday, January 6 DSP Shows presents The Dead South with special guests Legendary Shack Shakers live at Asbury Hall Tickets: $25 advance, $30 day of show General Admission Standing at Ticketfly.com, Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p), Terrapin Station, and Rustbelt Books (The rust belt Bookstore). 7pm… >>
Call for Artists - "Water, Water, Everywhere"
Call for Artists - "Water, Water, Everywhere" Exhibition River Art Gallery invites you to submit artwork for their upcoming Exhibition, "Water, Water, Everywhere". This is an open juried exhibition focusing on WNY waterways; Two Great Lakes, The Niagara River, Erie Canal, and others that surround us. … >>
Got Stress?
GOT STRESS? A 3-part series January 8, 22, and February 5, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us to learn coping skills that have shown to reduce stress and anxiety. You must attend all sessions. For families of children and adults with disabilities. info@parentnetworkwny.org 716-332-4170 or register online:… >>
Willie May Blues Band
Friday, January 10th 7pm Willie May Blues Band With special guests: Jeff Stormberg, Ava Savarino and “Memphis Bound” winner, Mike DeLano westfallsartcenter.org $10 presale, $12 at the door ($7 for Blues Society members)
Au-Some Evenings
Once a month, these special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including… >>
Yovnger Brother, JKuch, Moremonsters music, \Clayton/, Mi11er, & SVTOKO
FTMP Events Presents:Yovnger Brother, JKuch, Moremonsters music, \Clayton/, Mi11er, & SVTOKOFriday, January 10th$5 Cover18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 7:00 pmat: Stamps... the bar98 Main StreetTonawanda, NY/ Keep updated on all the upcoming FTMP EventsWebsite: www.FTMPEvents.comwww.Facebook.com/FTMPEventswww.Twitter.com/FTMPEvents/… >>
Farrow at Thin Man Brewery (Elmwood Ave)
SOUL | FUNK | 716 | Based in Buffalo, NY and led by producer/bass player André Pilette and singer/lyricist Michael Farrow, this diverse group of musicians has an old school sound that is played with a modern feel. The band features Tim Webb on drums, Donny Frauenhofer on keys, Cory Clancy on guitar,… >>
Retro Rewind DJ Party at Revolution Gallery
Revolution Gallery celebrates the music of The Clash and Big Audio Dynamite on Friday January 10th for our monthly dj dance event “Retro Rewind.”DJ Dr. Wisz brings his vinyl selections to the gallery for this 25th edition of Retro Rewind - spinning 80s and 90s Alternative, Punk, Goth, New Wave... and… >>
Alley Kats v. Suicidal Saucies
Roller Derby is a competitive, fast-paced, family-friendly sport that is quickly becoming part of Buffalo’s identity. Looking for more information? QCRD is active on Facebook and Twitter! You can also read more about the league at qcrg.net. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at https://www.qcrg.net/tickets/… >>
Jay Dref
FTMP Events Presents:Jay Drefw/ Tiger the Lion, Michael DeLano, & Jenn DeSantisSaturday, January 11th$10 Presale | $12 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 7:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/JayDref011120at: Evening Star Concert Hall8810 Niagara Falls BlvdNiagara Falls,… >>
Why Not
FTMP Events Presents:Why Not (Loud music from Minneapolis, Minnesota)Adjacent Jason (Groove grunge from Niagara Falls)Phriendly Phoes (Live-Looping Psychedelic Funk-hop)& more!Saturday, January 11th$8 CoverAll Ages (No Alcohol)Doors open at 6:00 pmat: Sugar City1239 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14213/ Keep… >>
Best Sleep, Ghostpool, Ashford BFLO, & Makeout Tactics
FTMP Events Presents:Best Sleep, Ghostpool, Ashford BFLO, & Makeout TacticsSaturday, January 11th$10 Presale | $12 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/BestSleep011120at: Stamps... the bar98 Main StreetTonawanda, NY/ Keep updated on all… >>
Maybkoolin (bday show), Hunnit Barz, & T Thugga
FTMP Events Presents:Maybkoolin (bday show), Hunnit Barz, & T Thuggaw/ BSTEZ, Jetpack Tribe, Lxl Bov & Magz, Evalina, FaustRHome, & R-MacSunday, January 12th$8 Presale | $10 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 7:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/Koolin011220at: Stamps...… >>
Black Sabbitch (The All Female Black Sabbath Tribute)
FTMP Events Presents:Black Sabbitch The All Female Black Sabbathw/ The Impurity, Scathed, & Tony Rocky HorrorSunday, January 12th$13 Presale, $15 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/BlackSabbitch011220 at: Evening Star Concert Hall8810… >>
Crown Conscious
FTMP Events Presents:Crown Consciousw/ A.C. Anton, The Finality Complex, Ascentria, Midnight SmokeSunday, January 12th$8 Presale, $10 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/Crown011220at: Mohawk Place47 E Mohawk StBuffalo, NY 14203/ Keep… >>
Legal Aid for Breast Cancer Survivors
Join us for a very informative January Education Program. Rachel Baldassaro is an attorney working with the Center for Elder Law and Justice and is Program Director for the MedLaw Partnership of WNY which has a goal of improving health outcomes and quality of life for individuals through access to free… >>
Shamarr Allen
Wednesday, January 15 DSP Shows presents Shamarr Allen live in the 9th Ward at Babeville 7pm Doors, 8pm Show Tickets (on sale Fri. Oct. 18) : General Admission standing tickets $15.00 at eventbrite, or the Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p) Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans Music! Hailing… >>
42nd Annual Community Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Free public event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., led by Hon. Clifford Bell and featuring remarks by public officials, storytelling by Sharon Holley, and a drumming performance by Daughters of Creative Sound. Free and open to the public.
GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo Meat Raffle
IT'S BACK!! Join us for the 2nd Annual GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo Meat Raffle! Held at the Leonard Post 6251 VFW in Cheektowaga, we'll have the main event (of course), as well as basket raffles, big ticket raffles, and a 50/50!Ticket price includes beer, wine, and pop! Pizza and a cash bar are available… >>
Mini Masterpieces 2020 Opening Reception
The return of “MINI MASTERPIECES” — a group exhibit of all 5” x 5” works! This was so popular in 2019 (Revolution Gallery’s first “call for work” juried show) we have decided to make this an annual exhibit! Artists were encouraged to create a pop surrealist, figurative work. The end result is an enthusiastic… >>
CEPA Gallery Opening - Alexis Oltmer and Mark F. Williams Jr.
Alexis Oltmer and Mark F. Williams Jr. have an opening on January 17th, from 5:30-9:00. Both photographers are 2019 solo exhbition winners from CEPA's annual members' exhibit. Along with these two exhibits is also the members' show. All three shows are up through February 15th, 2020.
RVNT
FTMP Events Presents:RVNTw/ Out Last, A Silent Ending, & Overlook WNYFriday, January 17th$10 Presale | $12 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/RVNT011720at: Stamps... the bar98 Main StreetTonawanda, NY/ Keep updated on all the upcoming… >>
Grown Up Night of Play
Shhh! It’s a secret! Grown ups are taking over Explore & More for a Prohibition-themed night of play! Explore three floors of exhibits brought to life like it is 1929. Visitors will paint highball glasses, create a rustic drink coaster and listen to live music from that era. There will be a door prize,… >>
M&T Third Friday
M&T Third Friday Date: 1/17/2020 10:00 AM - 1/17/2020 8:00 PM Address: One Museum Court, Buffalo, NY Phone: 716-873-9644 ext. 320 Description: Free museum admission to The Museum, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free admission to the Resource Center, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. located at 459 Forest Avenue, where Spirit of the… >>
NFADA/Ron Smith Memorial AutoTech Competition
A record number of local high school teams are set to compete as the Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association and SUNY Erie Community College host the 2020 NFADA Ron Smith Memorial AutoTech Competition on Friday, Jan. 17. The competition features teams of two high school automotive seniors who… >>
Our Famous New Years Flea Market
Visitors always have a happy shopping experience at Our Famous Flea Market. They discover unusual and delightful items here that are hard to find anywhere else. It’s relaxing to shop in a warm & friendly marketplace that has the best dealers in Western NY. This unique monthly antiques and collectibles… >>
Our Famous New Years Flea Market
Visitors always have a happy shopping experience at Our Famous Flea Market. They discover unusual and delightful items here that are hard to find anywhere else. It’s relaxing to shop in a warm & friendly marketplace that has the best dealers in Western NY. This unique monthly antiques and collectibles… >>
Water, Water, Everywhere
Join us in celebrating the waterways of WNY at River Art Gallery and Gifts. This show features all WNY artists, who have captured images of Niagara Falls, the Buffalo River, and more in their paintings and drawings. The Opening Reception is free, and open to the public on Saturday January 18, 2020,… >>
Richie English, Solo Piano
Saturday, January 18th 7pm Richie English, Solo Piano Fiery and dramatic showpieces from the height of the Romantic Era. Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Beethoven westfallsartcenter.org $10 presale, $12 at the door
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
A collaboration between Irish Classical Theatre Company & the Buffalo Philarmonic Orchestra! The stage will be set for romance as the mystical faerie kingdom and the humdrum world of humans converge in this whimsical tale of magic, mischief and misplaced affection, as the woods beyond Athens become… >>
Farrow at Kissing Bridge
SOUL | FUNK | 716
STEM Saturdays
Presented by National Grid the third Saturday of each month, STEM Saturdays offer a full day of fun and engaging STEM activities located throughout the museum. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, they don't even know they're learning!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Lecture
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Lecture Date: 1/19/2020 2:00 PM - 1/19/2020 4:00 PM Address: One Museum Court, Buffalo, NY Phone: 716-873-9644 ext 320 Description: In partnership with the Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, join the Museum for their 15th Annual Martin… >>
Michael Wavves
FTMP Events Presents:Michael Wavvesw/ Joselito, Sicko Ciccone, OO.T.O. ENtertainment, & more!Sunday, January 19th$10 Presale | $12 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 7:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/Wavves011920at: Stamps... the bar98 Main StreetTonawanda, NY/ Keep updated… >>
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Join us at at the museum for this holiday as we explore concepts of acceptance, tolerance, and diversity through fun and engaging activities related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sponsored by Bank on Buffalo.
Winter Blast 2020
Join us for Winter Blast 2020 at MLK Jr. Park, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! This event is presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. FREE Admission. Facebook event: https://facebook.com/events/3097826526908815/ Website event: https://www.bfloparks.org/winterblast2020 Free… >>
Real Estate Downsizing Seminar
“Step by Step Downsizing — How to Simplify It” will be the topic of a free seminar offered at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Elderwood Village at Williamsville, 5271 Main St. Presenting the seminar will be Michael Olear, MSW, president of Olear Realty Group, Inc. and a licensed associate real estate… >>
Hidden in Plain Sight: Stained Glass in Buffalo
Hidden in Plain Sight: Stained Glass in Buffalo Date: 1/22/2020 6:00 PM - 1/22/2020 8:00 PM Address: One Museum Court, Buffalo, NY Phone: 716-873-9644 ext 320 Description: Megan McElfresh, executive director of the Stained Glass Association of America, will host a program on history and stained glass… >>
Revolution Gallery presents The Impostores
Bossa Nova with a modern feel... music to warm your soul by. Come join us as we bask in the eternal glow of this sweet Brazilian music in a revolutionary way. See and feel the art of life and be your own creative self.
96 Bitter Beings (ft. Deron Miller, former front-man of CKY)
FTMP Events Presents:96 Bitter Beings - ft. Deron Miller, the legendary former voice of CKY* Performing new songs along with CKY hitsw/ The Native Howl, Locust Grove, The Living Braindead, & KanutonThursday, January 23rd$15 Presale, $20 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00… >>
The Buddhahood and Sara Elizabeth @ Cobblestone LIVE
Cobblestone LIVE January Concert Series at Buffalo Iron Works featuring The Buddhahood & Sara Elizabeth! 7pm doors / 18+ / $5.00 The Buddhahood (Worldternative) Roots, Rock, Reggae, Ska, World, Dance! www.thebuddhahood.com Sara Elizabeth (indie singer/songwriter) www.saraelizabethmusic.com
AAUW Buffalo Branch Presents: Human Trafficking: How is it Affecting Us?
Human trafficking is affecting all ages, races, demographics, and social status in our region. Learn how it is affecting WNY and what we can do to stop it. We will discuss how social media plays a part in recruiting victims, and the dangers of the internet. You will also learn to recognize red flag… >>
Pieces with Black & White Cat Black & White Cake
Pieces - Darkwave Poetics Black & White CatBlack & White Cake - Dark, Experimental Electro Post-Punkhttps://nocoastrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/black-white-cat-black-white-cakeThursday January 23rd, 2020 at Revolution GalleryMusic starts at 9pm$5
Opening Reception: Jay Carrier, "We Took Things with Us: A Collection of Recent Work" and Mary Rouse, "Crooning"
Jay Carrier, We Took Things with Us: A Collection of Recent Work and Mary Rouse, Crooning Opening Reception: M&T Fourth Friday, January 24, 2020, 5:00-8:00pm On view January 24-March 6, 2020. BUFFALO, NY - Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce our first exhibitions of 2020 with Jay Carrier, We… >>
Lumagination Launch Party
Join us for an exclusive opening night celebration to kick-off Lumagination 2020! Enjoy an open bar of signature cocktails from Ketel One Vodka, hors d’oeuvres from Salvatore’s Hospitality, beer, wine and creative gourmet popcorn from What’s Pop-in’. Participate in a high-value basket raffle and receive… >>
Ascension Live at Jenesaisquoi!
We're back again delivering an amazing evening of smooth R&B tunes! Join us for a special music and dining experience! *Reservations strongly encouraged*
Creative Expression Workshop
Longing for a safe place to experiment, play, and explore your imagination?Ready to discover your creative potential free from expectation and judgement? Expression and Creativity Experimental Learning Laboratory (Ex.C.E.L.L.) is giving a FREE introductory workshop at the Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Library… >>
Creative Expression Worshop
Longing for a safe place to experiment, play, and explore your imagination?Ready to discover your creative potential free from expectation and judgement? Expression and Creativity Experimental Learning Laboratory (Ex.C.E.L.L.) is giving a FREE introductory workshop at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr.Library… >>
7th Annual Buffalo Groundhog Day
HELP ANIMALS. PARTY WITH FRIENDS. EMBRACE WINTER!Join us on Saturday, January 25th at Flying Bison Brewing Company for our SEVENTH annual Buffalo Groundhog Day event! After last year’s wild success, we are excited to make this year the BIGGEST one yet. Live music, a heated tent, food trucks, live animals,… >>
Flurry Fest
Join us for a day of fun winter activities, including a snow sculpture competition, snowshoe demos by Path Peaks and Paddles, and more! Light up the evening by creating your own luminaries and enjoy chili throughout the day from Grand Island’s The Village Inn! A hot cocoa bar will be inside for those… >>
7th Annual Buffalo Groundhog Day
HELP ANIMALS. PARTY WITH FRIENDS. EMBRACE WINTER!Join us on Saturday, January 25th at Flying Bison Brewing Company for our SEVENTH annual Buffalo Groundhog Day event! After last year’s wild success, we are excited to make this year the BIGGEST one yet. Live music, a heated tent, food trucks, live animals,… >>
Fuzzy & The Rustbelts
FTMP Events Presents:Fuzzy & The Rustbeltsw/ Noah Gokey, Porcelain Train, David Rizzuto, & Will and AlixSaturday, January 25th$8 Presale, $10 Day Of Show18+ (ID Required) - No ID/No EntryDoors open at 6:00 pmTickets: http://www.purplepass.com/Fuzzy012520at: Stamps... the bar98 Main StreetTonawanda,… >>
Crooner's Dinner Dance
After a great meal, enjoy an evening of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and many more. Based out of Niagara Falls, Ontario, David Ian Andrea is a very versatile singer in various genres. His easy going nature on stage is contagious, and makes for a fun night of entertainment. Google David at www.classysinger.com… >>
The Hot Club of Buffalo
Saturday, January 25th 7pm The Hot Club of Buffalo The Hot Club of Buffalo is a 4-piece gypsy jazz band adding some modern twists to traditional gypsy swing. Riffs from Bach, Jimi Hendrix and Steely Dan are as common as quotes from gypsy legend Django Reinhardt. And dance-friendly world music, like… >>
The Devil Dollies vs. The Alley Kats (QCRD)
(Photo by Rene’s Zenfolio) On Saturday, January 25th, at 7pm, join us at Buffalo Riverworks to watch the Devil Dollies take on the Alley Kats. It will be a great game that night because it’s the first time these two teams will be seeing each other since last year. Season and individual game tickets… >>
Family Night with the Aquarium of Niagara at Lumagination
Join us for touch tank fun and more with the Aquarium of Niagara! Aquarium members receive member pricing this night. Event included with admission to Lumagination. Fat Bob's will be on site with a dining area available in the Administration Building multi-purpose room. Sunday, January 266-9pm
ASCENSION SUNDAYS!
Join us for our first installment of Ascension Sundays! Enjoy an evening of Contemporary R&B sounds and original arrangements that you won't forget! $5 cover. Light refreshments will be served!
Crochet Slippers Workshop @ The Foundry
Crocheting Basics - Slippers!Two Sessions In The TextileLab at The Foundry Two Tuesdays in January! Learn to crochet simple but satisfying slippers. Join us to make a pair of adult-size footware using a single crochet stitch in rows and rounds. Leave the final session capable of turning out booties… >>
Drawing to Sculpture in the Metalshop @The Foundry
Draw in three-dimensions using metal rod as line -- create a sketch in steel. Learn basic metalshop skills as you transform your 2D work on paper into a 3D shape. In a small group, make an object that can be displayed either as a garden sculpture or stunning indoor piece. Animals, geometric designs,… >>
Job Fair
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo will host a Job Fair featuring 40+ employers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. This event provides job seekers the opportunity to network with recruiters from local and national organizations,… >>
Parent Network of WNY informational session
PARENT NETWORK OF WNY INFORMATIONAL SESSION January 29, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Do you have concern about how your child is developing and learning? Hear a parent’s perspective on how to work with your child’s school and discuss what disability related topics you would like to learn more about. Cloverbank… >>
Sensory Night by Autism Services, Inc. at Lumagination
Wednesday, January 296-9pm The Autism Services Inc. will be on site to discuss the benefits of sensory environments like Lumagination. Everyone is welcome to attend Sensory Night and the autism community is encouraged to enjoy an evening that includes an art display and more. Included with admission. … >>
Sensory Night by Autism Services, Inc. at Lumagination
Wednesday, January 296-9pm The Autism Services Inc. will be on site to discuss the benefits of sensory environments like Lumagination. Everyone is welcome to attend Sensory Night and the autism community is encouraged to enjoy an evening that includes an art display and more. Included with admission. … >>
DEATH CAFE BUFFALO
YOU'RE INVITED! Join us for the next Death Cafe Wednesday, January 29 @ 7pm inside "The Chapel" at Trinity (371 Delaware Ave)! This event is FREE and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Held in over 56 countries throughout the world, "Death Cafes" are a safe space where community can come… >>
DEATH CAFE BUFFALO
Held in over 56 countries throughout the world, "Death Cafes" are a safe space where community can come together, eat cake, drink tea and talk openly about life's only guarantee. Death Cafe Buffalo is sponsored by the Threshold Society of WNY. Threshold Society offers various conscious dying initiatives,… >>
Queen City Roller Derby Saucies v. Devil Dollies
Buffalo’s Queen City Roller Derby (QCRD) are in their 14th year and tickets are on sale now for the first home game of the 2020 season! Join the Saucies and Devil Dollies as they battle for the win on Friday, January 31st, at 7PM at Buffalo Riverworks. Season and individual game tickets can be purchased… >>
Best of James Taylor with Doug Yeomans and Ed Croft
Friday, January 31st 7pm The best of James Taylor, with Doug Yeomans and Ed Croft westfallsartcenter.org $10 presale, $12 at the door West Falls Center for the Arts 1863 Davis Rd. West Falls 14170 716-570-6520 westfallsartcenter@gmail.com
Educators' Night at Lumagination
Friday January 316-10pm Educators' Night, sponsored by National Grid, welcomes educators with a valid ID to receive free admission on this night of Lumagination.
Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I (WWI) in 1917, Buffalo Never Fails: The Queen City and World War I looks back to a critical time in our nation’s history, emphasizing Buffalo’s role in the war and the related consequences. This exhibition honors stories of individual… >>
The Bridges Of Madison County
Based on the novel by Robert James WallerBook by Marsha Norman, Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Loraine O’DonnellChoreographed by Kelly Copps Based on the best-selling novel, this breathtakingly beautiful musical asks "What if...?" This sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the… >>
Lunar New Year Celebration
December 26th – February 2nd Receive a Lunar New Year red envelope featuring a free commemorative Year of the Rat Savings Pass and additional special offers from participating stores. Crafts and games for your family to enjoy available at Guest Services located near Saks OFF 5th. Sunday, January 26th starting… >>
The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women
Produced by the Brazen-Faced Varlets, The Anastasia Trials is a farcical, but profoundly engaging excursion into the hidden world of ethics for women who are both survivors and perpetrators of abuse toward women. The format is a play-within-a-play, where a radical feminist theatre company comes together… >>
"Miss Nelson is Missing"
Recommended for Ages: 6+ Based on the book “Miss Nelson is Missing” and “Miss Nelson is Back” by HARRY ALLARD Illustrated by JAMES MARSHALLSpitballs flying across the room, paper airplanes sailing every which way and uncontrollable children send the nice, gentle, long-suffering teacher, Miss Nelson,… >>
Mercury Fur
The Subversive Theatre Collective is proud to present the Regional Premiere of Philip Ridley’s production of MERCURY FUR. Presented at the Manny Fried Playhouse from January 17 to February 8, 2020. PLEASE NOTE: this production involves intense material and is intended for mature audience only.Brothers… >>
Factory for Murderers
Imagine… discovering London’s darkest secret. A World Premiere… Jack the Ripper play and winner of the 2018 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition.
"Miss Nelson is Missing"
Recommended for Ages: 6+ Based on the book “Miss Nelson is Missing” and “Miss Nelson is Back” by HARRY ALLARD Illustrated by JAMES MARSHALLSpitballs flying across the room, paper airplanes sailing every which way and uncontrollable children send the nice, gentle, long-suffering teacher, Miss Nelson,… >>
Jump
Jump is about flickering lights, vapes that fall from the sky, old homes, and a young woman who finds solace on a bridge. Judy is a millenial who is coping with the death of her mother. Fay engages in typical sibling rivalry. Grief, suicide and mental illness are at the forefront of this narrative as… >>
The Antipodes
Once upon a time, a group of writers gathered around a conference table in pursuit of the perfect untold tale: a story so epic, so truthful that it could change the world. From personal anecdotes to universal lore, from the mundane to the bizarre, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Annie Baker takes… >>
Into the Forest: Fairytales and Folklore Illustrated
Into the Forest: Fairytales and Folklore Illustrated Artist: Jessica Gadra Bunis Family Art Gallery January 3—February 23, 2020 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 5, 2020 | 2-4pm JCC Benderson Family Building Meet the artist, tour the gallery and more! Bring the family to this fun event in conjunction… >>
New and Nearly New Works
New and Nearly New Works Scott Klaurens Daniel Rodgers The Levy and Daniel Families Art Gallery January 3—February 23, 2020 You are invited to meet the artists! Opening Reception Friday, January 10, 2020 from 4:30 – 7pm Closing Reception Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 3- 5pm All artwork is for… >>
Lumagination
January 25-26, January 29-February 1February 5-9, 12-22, 26-29 6-9pm / 6-10pm Friday and SaturdayDoors open at 5:30pm. Please note that Lumagination is best experienced after the sun sets. Inside the Botanical Gardens! Mysterious Minerals - The interior of the Botanical Gardens will be illuminated to… >>
Jay Carrier, "We Took Things with Us: A Collection of Recent Work"
Jay Carrier (Niagara Falls, NY) is a landscape artist—both in the traditional sense, where the natural world is depicted in rhapsodic fashion, but also in the interior sense, as an artist who often paints psychological terrain with verve and dynamic juxtapositions. His paintings reflect this duality… >>
Mary Rouse, "Crooning"
Mary Rouse (Honeoye Falls, NY) is a self-taught artist who draws influences from her Navajo Nation father and Jewish Orthodox mother, an immigrant from the Ukraine. Rouse’s experience of living largely off the grid gives her work a directness and poignancy that cuts through the cacophony of contemporary… >>
Creative Expression Workshop Series
Expression and Creativity Experimental Learning Laboratory (Ex.C.E.L.L.), made up of teaching artists Dr.Tiffany Du Mouchelle and Leanne Darling will present a series of eight evening workshops open to the general public, occurring once a week from January through March 2020 on Thursday evenings from… >>
Exhibit Your Work in the International Phenomenon 6x6x2020!
Looking for a chance to show your artwork to a global audience? Then join us in the 13th year of 6x6! This annual international small art phenomenon is hosted by the Rochester Contemporary Art Center and welcomes everyone to enter up to three artworks in any medium (no glitter)! The catch? All works… >>
Buffalo Lafayette Optimist Club Community Meetings
The Buffalo Lafayette Optimist Club invites the community to join them every first and third Thursday of the month in the Mezzanine Room of the Lafayette Brewing Company, 391 Washington St., 6:30 p.m., to learn more about the organization's work in the community and bring their great ideas for civic… >>
Monday Night Comedy
Every Monday Night, local and out of area comics come together and put on a comedy show.