October 2023
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Meat Raffle
St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1475 Orchard Park Road in West Seneca, will hold a Meat Raffle on Friday, October 20, 2023, with meat supplied by Camillo’s Sloan Meat Market. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with first spin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10…
Comedy Night to Benefit Plymouth Crossroads
The Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo, presents a night of fun on Sunday, October 22, 2023, to benefit Plymouth Crossroads and its work with at-risk and homeless youth. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the show starting at 7:00 p.m. This is an…
Brink of Time by Deanna Weinholtz
Brink of TimeAugust 23-October 15Arcangel Gallery ExhibitIncluded with Admission We all have special places and times that bring us happiness and peace as we reminisce. Our minds retain fragments of special memories. Whether it’s catching a sunset right…
Coleus and Creatures
September 1-October 3110am-4pmIncluded with Admission Step into a world of prehistoric plants, captivating creatures, and colorful coleus at the Botanical Gardens! Explore the Botanical Gardens to find dozens of creatures made of LIVE plants including dinosaur…
Belfast Girls
Belfast Girls, By Jaki McCarrick, runs September 22, 2023 – October 15, 2023 at Irish Classical Theatre Company. The year is 1850, and five young women seek to escape the famine in Ireland aboard a ship bound for Australia. As they sail toward the promise…
Three-Day Summer Dye Making Workshop
Join local textile artist Tami Fuller for an exciting three-day workshop series that will teach environmentally sustainable ways of fabric dyeing over the course of three consecutive weeks. Participants will learn how to create intricate fabric resist…
The Buddhahood at Jack Rabbit
THE BUDDHAHOOD in BUFFALO, NY Join us for our debut at JACK RABBIT (1010 Elmwood Ave. 14222) #bringoutyourdancingshoes 10pm-1am / $5 (at doors) / 21+ #toastygoodvibeswithyou Jack Rabbit ( #barandgrill) Full-service restaurant and music venue – boasting…
Exhibition Reception: “The Highwaymen: Black Artists of the Florida Coast”
Join us for the opening reception of “The Highwaymen: Black Artists of the Florida Coast.” This exhibition features 21 paintings by the original Highwaymen and their children—the first exhibition of its kind in Western New York! 4:30-5:30 p.m. | CAM…
Fall Floral Arrangement
Fall Floral ArrangementMake-It, Take-It WorkshopOn site at the Botanical Gardens- in the Administration BuildingOctober 56-7pm$65/Person$58.50/Member Create a beautiful autumnal arrangement to celebrate the highlights of the season during this floral…
From Plants to Pigments Workshop
Learn the magic of extracting color from plants. In this workshop you’ll use chemistry to process plants into raw pigments that can be used to make a variety of art materials, from water colors to printing inks. Students will go home with a freshly made…
Muhammad Zaman, "Morphing Essence"
Buffalo Arts Studio presents Morphing Essence, an exhibition of new work by urban artist Muhammad Z. Zaman. Zaman has combined gestural brush strokes and calligraphic markings with the energy of street art to create this dynamic set of smaller works.…
Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Fair
Come on our to support your local small businesses. We have some fabulous crafters and some of your favorite vendors too! Free Admission! Basket Raffle! Hourly Prizes! Mini Massages! Psychic! Goodies! Something for everyone! Bring donations for the City…
FIRST SAT. PUBLIC TOUR: “THE HIGHWAYMEN BLACK ARTISTS OF THE FLORIDA COAST”
This special tour will be led by the second-generation Highwaymen artist Ray McLendon, son of the esteemed original Highwaymen artist Roy McLendon (b. 1932). This tour promises to be an insightful journey into the artistic legacy of one of Florida's…
Linocut Leaves | Make-It, Take-It Workshop
On-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration BuildingOctober 7, 2-4pm$45/Person$40.50/Member Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique linoleum print block and artwork. Discover this century old process while…
Fall Gardening | Gardening Class
On-site at the Botanical Gardens-in the Administration BuildingOctober 7, 10:30am-11:30am$25 per Person$22.50 per MemberPre-registration required - Registration Closes October 4 Believe it or not, fall is the best time of year to prepare your garden…
Autumn Adventures Train Ride
Fall is the perfect season to visit the Medina Railroad Museumand enjoy a leisurely, old-fashioned way to experience the beauty of Autumn in Western New York. Enjoy a 2 hour round-trip train ride through the wooded scenery along the Erie Canal.
Creatures After Dark
When the sun goes down, the creeping creatures and plants at the Botanical Gardens come to life for Creatures After Dark! See what happens to our collection of cool creatures and plants under spooky lighting. We'll have dozens of creatures made of LIVE…
Japanese Stab Bookbinding Workshop
Japanese Stab Binding is a simple and beautiful bookbinding technique. Simple and more intricate techniques will be covered. Learn to make your own journals & hand-bound books! Cost: $60, $55 members Things to note:• Makers of all skill levels are welcome.•…
Intro to Birding | Make-It, Take-It Workshop
On-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration BuildingOctober 12, 6-7pm$45/Person$40.50/Member Do you want to see more birds in your backyard? This workshop will help you identify some of the birds that are most likely to be seen in our area…
Boo Tacular Craft & Vendor Fair
Come on out to support your local small businesses. We have some fabulous and unique crafters as well as some of your favorite vendors. There's something for everyone! Basket Raffle! $5/5 min mini massages! Psychic! Goodies! Cash Bar at 1!. Bring donations…