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Dinner at Minty Wellness Vegan Restaurant Dinner at Minty Wellness Vegan Restaurant

Please join us in celebrating our last day in July at Minty Wellness Restaurant--WNY's only Vegan Restaurant! Minty's very own vegan/raw vegan chef, Michael Mullen, will delight you with delicious, plant-based and healthy entrees. For...

Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling

Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is an Indie, Minimalist, No Wave, Noise Rock band hailing from Boston Massachusetts. They are playing at Merge, July 31st at 10pm. The band name is derived from...

JUAN MACLEAN - SAT JULY 31 - BUFFALO JUAN MACLEAN - SAT JULY 31 - BUFFALO

MNM Presents IN SUPPORT OF THE CRITICALLY HAILED DJ-KICKS MIX ALBUM ...Buffalo let's give our warmest welcome to DFA RECORDS VERY OWN JUAN MACLEAN The Juan MacLean. W/ SPECIAL GUEST DJ 3PO (Cable Rec ....

You Know This Girl You Know This Girl

Performance: On Sunday July 25 at Manny Fried, Friday July 30 at Squeaky Wheel and Saturday July 31 at Sugar City, the writer and performer C. Frances Fallon will hold encore performances of her 2009...

SHOP, ROCK & STROLL SHOP, ROCK & STROLL

SHOP Buffalo's Best Unique Boutiques as you ROCK out to the greatest beats in town while you STROLL down the Historic North Park Theatre Block. This is the greatest event on Hertel Avenue so don't...

Hallwalls 2010 Members Show: Faster Pussycat, Spill! Spill!

Faster Pussycat, Spill! Spill! is the title of the 2010 Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center Members Exhibition. The exhibition opens on Friday, July 30th from 8-11 pm. is free and open to all, but only members...

Hallwalls Summer BBQ

A Pre-Party & Smokin' BBQ Cook-Out before the Hallwalls Members Exhibition, Faster Pussycat, Spill! Spill! Open to All! Rain or Shine! $10.00 adults / $5.00 kids 12 & under BBQ Cook-Out with Chicken, Ribs &...

5 Weeks for Freedom FREE Concert with Top 40 Artists Green River Ordinance & More! 5 Weeks for Freedom FREE Concert with Top 40 Artists Green River Ordinance & More!

Don't miss the FREE 5 Weeks for Freedom finale event in Buffalo--with musical performances by Green River Ordinance-whose hit singles "Come On" & "On Your Own" have peaked in the top 40 charts - and...

6th Annual Black Rock & Riverside Tour of Gardens 6th Annual Black Rock & Riverside Tour of Gardens

The 6th Annual Black Rock & Riverside Tour of Gardens will take place rain or shine, Sat, Aug. 7th from 10am-5pm. The Starry Night Garden Tour from 8pm-10pm will feature well-lit gardens. This is a...

Metalsmithing

July 30- August 1 Metalsmithing Reception + Two day workshop ($330) Roycroft Master Artisan, Ron VanOstrand, will instruct students on fundamental metalsmithing skills. Class will cover hammering techniques, metal stamping, simple chasing, annealing, copper patination...

2010 Buffalo Monster Fest

The 2010 Buffalo Monster Fest is presented by Jim Breidenstein and WebArt Designs and takes place on Friday, July 30th from 7pm 'til midnight, at D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub, 257 Franklin St., in Downtown Buffalo....

mELt the Dance Floor!! mELt the Dance Floor!!

... and boogie until you FALL DOWN a little gnosh, a lotta cool drinks and SUPER STEAMY GROOVES Join ReUse & groove masters, Fudgychewy, at Mickey's Bar and dance the night away at the Mickiewicz...

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Toward the Bionic Human: Medical Devices and How they are Powered Esther Takeuchi, UB Distinguished Professor and National Medal Recipient It has been more than 35 years since the first human implant of a lithium...

Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp Bug Senses Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp Bug Senses

Ages 3-5 Nature's where it's at for summertime fun! Come explore at Tifft Nature Preserve! Games, crafts, hikes and more are in store for your little ones. Healthy and kid-friendly snacks provided. Non-Members: $8* per...

Riesling and Spicy Food Pairing at Just Vino Riesling and Spicy Food Pairing at Just Vino

Friends of Just Vino Join us as we savor 5 Rieslings paired with 5 spicy foods. Tuesday, July 27th, 7-9pm $25 per person If interested email us at justvino@roadrunner.com and include your name, a contact...

Nature's Circle  Scutes and Scales Nature's Circle Scutes and Scales

Ages 2-3 Read a story and have some fun during an outdoor circle time at Tifft. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones comfortably engage in a natural setting. Let's learn to...

Vacation Bible School VBS

Free kids entertainment including games, crafts, snacks, songs, and stories in a loving environment. Kids will explore the Bible -on a ship- with some favorite characters that they will be able to take home! It's...

Buffalo's Best Talent Buffalo's Best Talent

A weekly outlet for local talent of all ages and genre to showcase what they got in front of a 'LIVE' audience. Mostly hip hop and R&B. All artists are pre-booked a week in advance....

Full Moon Stroll Full Moon Stroll

Adults Come enjoy a summer night at Tifft by July's "Buck" or "Thunder" Full Moon. Non-Members: $5 per person. Buffalo Museum of Science Members save 10%. Pre-registration required. Please call 896-5200, ext. 338....

Community Garden Tour Bike Ride! Community Garden Tour Bike Ride!

Roaming Buffaloes is bringing you the Community Garden Tour Bike Rides! How about a Sunday afternoon bike ride thats fun for the whole family? Come join us at Campus Wheelworks on Elmwood where Greg will...

UTOPIAN EUPHORIA PRESENTS "THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE"

In the GREATEST Literacy Work of Time are Women of common humanity. This play will enlighten you; entertain you and energize your spirit, as you try to understand and interpret their spiritual experiences, their faith...

Fibre Vessel Challenge Fibre Vessel Challenge

FibreArts Initiative 2010 Invitation to All Artists for our Fibre Vessel Challenge (Def. vessel: - a hollow 3D form that holds some/anything). "Create (and then enter) a unique 3D vessel using a piece of altered...

Star Lights, Drinks & Bites Star Lights, Drinks & Bites

Rediscover the Buffalo Museum of Science as you sip wine from local wineries, enjoy tasty foods from some of WNY's best restaurants and experience new-age entertainment. Make your way to the museum's rooftop for stargazing...

ANDY MCKEE

Saturday, July 24th 2010 ESI Events Presents: Andy McKee 7:00pm Doors ~ 8:00pm Show $16 presale/$18 day of show Tickets on sale April 8th, 5pm, at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-3000 "McKee's technical...

Tony Walker & Co. 19th Annual Tent Sale

Don't miss out on Tony Walker & Co.'s only sale of the year! This year's Tent Sale will be held Saturday, July 24th through Wednesday, July 28th. Save up to 70% off the finest luxury...

DEVELOPMENT DAY DEVELOPMENT DAY

On Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 1:00pm, Heart of the City Neighborhood's (HOCN) will be hosting "Development Day" on Whitney Place between Hudson and Maryland Street. Young Audiences WNY is teaming up with Explore &...

Scott Kelby's WorldWide Photo Walk

Hello Buffalo Photographers! I am Annie Levay and will be your photo walk leader once again, and this year I have something special planned! Since the Erie Canal Harbor and Buffalo Naval Park have added...

JAZZ on the PLAZA JAZZ on the PLAZA

JAZZ ON THE PLAZA at the Greatbatch Pavilion Spend a mid-summer's evening listening to funky jazz grooves by Paradigm Shift, a band that captures the fire of classic organ-guitar pairings like Dr. Lonnie Smith and...

Garden Symposium Garden Symposium

Day-long series of lectures plus lunch, to include: 9:30 a.m. Magical Garden and Patio Transformations - Taking Spaces From "Blah" to "Aha!" Siobhan Nehin, Design & Time 11:00 a.m. Creating Sacred Spaces in Your Garden...

Let's Camp at Allegany State Park! Let's Camp at Allegany State Park!

Roaming Buffaloes is bringing you Let's Camp at Allegany State Park! To sign up visit us at www.roamingbuffaloes.com and click events! Take advantage of all that nature has to offer just down the road from...

ROCK ShoW! @ The VAuLT ROCK ShoW! @ The VAuLT

The VAuLT presents: Severe Severe (Albany, NY) Patrons of Sweet Momentov Friday July 23rd 8pm $5 donation Thanks to Vic Lazar, of Patrons of Sweet, this show was made possible so thank Vic on your...

A Reading by Mark Hersman Hosted by Sara Ries A Reading by Mark Hersman Hosted by Sara Ries

This reading will feature Mark Hersman, President of the Ohio Poetry Society and author of Unearthed (2009). Several open reading slots will be available as well as some tasty snacks and drinks. Please come out...

Gallery Opening : PORTRAITS : A Collection by Photographer Erica Eichelkraut Gallery Opening : PORTRAITS : A Collection by Photographer Erica Eichelkraut

Opening reception for photographer Erica Eichelkraut's solo show JULY 22nd : 7-10pm at Starlight Gallery (neon rainbow colored bubbles painted on building, you can't miss it!) : Food, beverages, music, captivating portrait collection & great...

Ladies Night Out

Join us at The Wagon Wheel Restaurant Ages 18+ Shop your favorite companies at one time! Featuring exclusive sales & specials from: Inspired Romance Tupperware Lia Sophia Partylite Avon Tastefully Simple Drawings, Samples, Munchies, Cash...

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Extracting Intelligence from Social Media Data Rohini Srihari, UB Department of Computer Science There has been a meteoric rise in the amount of content on the web generated by ordinary users. This includes social media...

Beyond/In Western New York 2010 Beyond/In Western New York 2010

This international contemporary art exhibition--the product of a unique curatorial collaboration between twelve of Western New York's museums and galleries--will showcase the work of over 100 extraordinary artists from the region and beyond. Works in...

Moxie and Mayhem: Acquisitions for the New Museum Moxie and Mayhem: Acquisitions for the New Museum

The Burchfield Penney Art Center's permanent collection is always expanding, including a wider array of Western New York artists and exploring the cultural diversity of the region. Exciting selections acquired over the past three years...

"Strikes for Bikes" Bike Ride & Bowling!

Roaming Buffaloes is bring you "Strikes for Bikes" Bike Ride & Bowling! How about a "Sunday Funday" of bowling & a bike ride? Come join us at Campus Wheelworks on Elmwood Ave where Alex will...

Edible and Medicinal Plants Edible and Medicinal Plants

2-4 PM Ever wonder which plants are okay to eat? How about which ones will make that headache go away? Answers to these questions and more will be provided when you come out to Tifft....

Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk

The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk began in 2001 with 24 gardens to showcase the neighborhoods surrounding the UB South Campus, including University Heights, Eggertsville and Amherst. Samuel P. Capen was the first full-time, salaried...

Buffalo Jazz Festival Buffalo Jazz Festival

Live local & National jazz bands! Saturday, July 17th Noon-10pm, Delaware Park $25/person, $30 day of...

Historical Grain Elevator Canoe Trip Historical Grain Elevator Canoe Trip

Roaming Buffaloes is bringing you the Historical Grain Elevator Canoe Trip!! To sign up visit www.roamingbuffaloes.com and click events! Spend the entire day canoeing or kayaking the Buffalo River in Spring! For $40 you will...

Theresa Quinn Quartet at Talty's Saturday Theresa Quinn Quartet at Talty's Saturday

Theresa Quinn, Pianist and Vocalist will perform R&B, Blues and Rock with Nick Corallo, Stephanie Bax and Annie Deck Miller. Cool Cheap Beer in an "interesting" and "eclectic" setting....

Cherries Jubilee

On Saturday July 17, 12-1pm Buffalo ReUse will celebrate cherry pickin' season at the ReSource. Join us for Cherries Jubilee! Buffalo ReUse has teamed up with Jason & Erik from the fabulously delicious LAKE EFFECT...

Southtowns Walleye Association Fishing Derby Southtowns Walleye Association Fishing Derby

7 AM-1 PM Free Event Bring your rod and reel for a day of fishing Tifft's Lake Kirsty, which is connected to Lake Erie! Sunfish, bass, carp, and perch can be caught. Prizes, refreshments for...

Rockin' to the 50's Rockin' to the 50's

Macy's Walden Galleria Cosmetics and Fragrances. Saturday, July 17th. Live DJ 12-4. Dance contest 3pm. Prizes. call Kim Lutz at 684-6267 x 564 for more information....

Opening for FibreArts Initiative 2010 Opening for FibreArts Initiative 2010

Friday July 16th, 5-9 and Saturday, June 17th, 12-4 pm Receptions for FibreArts Initiative 2010 Featuring independent fibre artists whose creative original works include weaving, contemporary quilting, thread painting, felt making, needle felting, beadworks, embellishment,...

WORLD'S LARGEST YARD SALE

Our FALL event is Saturday-October 2nd! This is the 11th Year for the World's Largest Yard Sale. We hold two a year. Average 7,000 Shoppers and 350 Vendors! We accept Yard/Garage Sale Items, Flea Market...

Frederick Law Olmsted Gala! Frederick Law Olmsted Gala!

Dressy, dinner & dancing fundraiser! Friday, July 16th 7pm-midnight (Delaware Park) $175-$1500...

Buffalo Tours Happy Hour Tour: The Chippewa Strip

Happy Hour Tour The Chippewa Strip--July 16 at 6pm Tour starts and ends at a local pub. Trivia starts at 5:30pm. Meet at the Della Terra in the Avant, 200 Delaware Ave--ends at the Century...

Tango Summer Sizzler! Tango Summer Sizzler!

Come join the Buffalo Argentine Tango Society for our first gala milonga of the summer, offering a mix of Argentine Tango and Ballroom music. Cash bar available. Admission: $8 at the door. Come to watch,...

TERRY SULLIVAN...LOW LAMP SESSIONS

If you had the opportunity to experience the first of three summer shows at the new TEMPLETON LANDING a few weeks back, it reaffirmed why respected local critics call TERRY SULLIVAN...LOW LAMP SESSIONS 'Western New...

TODD RUNDGREN

Thursday, July 15th 2010 ESI Events Presents: Todd Rundgren 7:00pm Doors ~ 8:00pm Show $30 presale/$33 day of show Tickets on sale Tuesday March 30, 5pm, at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-3000, or...

Karen Finley performs "The Jackie Look"

After a critically-acclaimed and twice-extended three-month Off-Broadway run at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on 42nd Street in NYC, Karen Finley brings her latest performance, The Jackie Look, to Hallwalls Cinema in Buffalo for 4 performances....

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From Understanding Volcanic Hazards to Preventing Their Disasters Michael Sheridan, UB Emeritus Professor and Director, UB Center for GeoHazard Studies During the past year natural disasters that made headlines in the news included earthquakes in...

Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp  What do you wear? Little Tykes Mini Nature Camp What do you wear?

Ages 3-5 Nature's where it's at for summertime fun! Come explore at Tifft Nature Preserve! Games, crafts, hikes and more are in store for your little ones. Healthy and kid-friendly snacks provided. Non-Members: $8* per...

Beginner Belly Dance Buffalo at Oasis Dance Center!

Faaria (offering belly dance classes to the Buffalo, Ny area since 2003 as Belly Dance With Faaria) has a new home studio, Oasis Dance center (oasisdancecenter.com) Beginner belly dance sessions start the week of July...

Nature's Circle  Racing Stripes and Polka Dots Nature's Circle Racing Stripes and Polka Dots

Ages 2-3 Read a story and have some fun during an outdoor circle time at Tifft. Silly songs, games and lots of fun help little ones comfortably engage in a natural setting. Let's learn to...

Allentown 5k run! Allentown 5k run!

Roaming Buffaloes is bringing you the Allentown 5k run!! The plan is to meet out in front of Cozumel at 6:15PM. Our course will take us along Delaware Ave and through the Historic Allentown District...

4th Annual Run for Rover

Party for pets at Buffalo's LaSalle Park. Includes a USATF-certified/professionally timed 5k race for people, 1-mile walk for pets, kids race, costume contest officiated by Linda Pellegrino, agility demos, PawLates and more. Choice of travel...

GORP: Giving Others Renewed Perspective

Stop by for the opening night and get a taste of GORP, a photo exhibition by Jessica Zyglis. Includes archival prints of memorable and unique views of people, places and things found as near as...

Memphis 59 at The Taste of Buffalo

About Memphis 59: With a name lifted from the chronicles of Rock and Roll history, Memphis 59 is a band hailing from Arlington, Virginia. The band features singer-songwriter Scott Kurt, Richard Lewis on bass, and...

Native & Invasive Species in the WNY Landscape & Habitat

National Garden Festival 2010 Intro to Native and Invasive Species in the Western New York Landscape and Habitat Kenneglenn Nature Preserve Sunday, July 11, 2 pm to 4pm Join hike leaders Paul Fuhrmann and Jason...

"Tour De East Side" Bike Ride!

Roaming Buffaloes is bringing you the "Tour De East Side" Bike Ride! Have you ever wondered about the history behind the beautiful homes and businesses of the East Side? Join us at Campus Wheelworks on...

Native & Invasives Hike at Kenneglenn Nature Preserve

INTRO TO NATIVE & INVASIVE SPECIES IN WNY LANDSCAPES & HABITAT Participants will gain an understanding of the benefits of plants that are native to the Western New York area, as well as the challenges...

Sundays In The Cemetery Tours Sundays In The Cemetery Tours

WHAT: Sundays In The Cemetery Tours Forest Lawn Cemetery is pleased to present its 14th season of the famous Sundays In The Cemetery tours. Tour takers are invited to walk or ride as professional guides...

Free Sunday Summer Milonga Cafe Series

Come join us once again for our monthly free milonga. Orchard Perk has a great dance floor, and delicious coffee and gelato. We will be playing a mix of Argentine Tango and some ballroom music....

Free Sunday Summer Milonga Cafe Series

Come join us once again for our monthly free milonga. Orchard Perk has a great dance floor, and delicious coffee and gelato. We will be playing a mix of Argentine Tango and some ballroom music....

Buffalo Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl

Brought to you by: Maddtat2 Tattoo Shop, Guerilla Art Gallery & Terror Technologies Extreme Haunted House. July 10th Walk starts at 1pm - 4pm Pub Crawl starts at 6pm to 9pm After Party Upstairs of...

James Hoggard: Stillness

Please join us Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. for a reception to celebrate the opening of a solo show featuring the work of James Hoggard, a photographer based in Fredonia, NY. For his...

Belly Dance With Faaria's Oasis Dance Center Grand Opening

Belly Dance With Faaria will open our new luxurious studio located at 4444 Main St, Snyder, NY 14225 Same great traditional style belly dance classes at our beautiful new studio! Plus expanded class times, HipFit...

Boy Scouts Adventure Base 100 Rolling into Taste of Buffalo

Boy Scouts Adventure Base 100 Sat. Jul 10 to Sun. Jul 11 2010 In celebration of the organization's 100th anniversary, the Boy Scouts of America is bringing a truly unique and interactive experience to the...

BUFFALO BOOK FAIR 2010

The Buffalo Book Fair is the region's leading celebration of the literary arts. This annual festival celebrates the power of reading and showcases local, regional and National authors through author presentations, book signings, seminars and...

Crypsis Critters Crypsis Critters

Saturday July 10 10-11:30 AM What are the ways that animals avoid detection? Learn about a variety of cryptic adaptations animals have and search for some of the crypsis masters on a hike around Tifft!...

The Zhu-niverse Tour

The hottest hamsters in America are coming to Buffalo on The Zhu-niverse Tour! The Zhu-niverse Tour is making a stop at The Taste of Buffalo on the 20-city mobile tour with your favorite Zhu Zhu...

41st Annual Grease Pole Festival 41st Annual Grease Pole Festival

GREASE POLE FESTIVAL Buffalo's 41st annual Grease Pole Festival, "El Paolo Ensebao", is coming up on the weekend of July 9th, 10th, and 11th. This celebration of Hispanic culture is the oldest ethnic festival within...

STRATA (opening, July 9, 7-9pm) STRATA (opening, July 9, 7-9pm)

Josh Nickerson draws on Jung's 'reconciliation of opposites' as he brings into dialog two diametrically opposed systems of compositional organization: the organic process driven forms of Abstract Expressionism and the rigidly geometric manufactured structures of...

Tool Making for Metalsmiths

July 9-11 Tool Making for Metalsmiths Reception + Two day workshop ($330) Roycroft Master Artisan, Ron VanOstrand, will instruct students on tool making for metalsmiths. Students will make their own set of chaising tools which...

How to Make Copper Repousse Tools

July 9-11 Tool Making for Metalsmiths Reception + Two day workshop ($330) Roycroft Master Artisan, Ron VanOstrand, will instruct students on tool making for metalsmiths. Students will make their own set of chaising tools which...

LIVE UNITED Family Night at the Ballpark

United Way is partnering with the Buffalo Bisons, United Way of Greater Niagara, Buffalo AFL-CIO and the Niagara and Orleans Labor Council for a family fun night at the ballpark. The event will take place...

Buffalo State College Reunion Weekend 2010 Buffalo State College Reunion Weekend 2010

The Buffalo State Alumni Association hosts Reunion 2010 honoring the Classes of 1950 and 1960 July 8-11 on the Buffalo State College campus. Many memories will be shared during this weekend of reminiscing, touring the...

Kidney Disease Management Class Kidney Disease Management Class

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION HOLDS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MANAGEMENT CLASS Thursday, July 8, 2010 - NKF Offices 300 Delaware Ave. Suite 101-Buffalo, NY - 5 p.m. BUFFALO, N.Y. - June 2, 2010 - The chronic kidney...

Elmwood Village Run! Elmwood Village Run!

Roaming Buffaloes is bringing you the Elmwood Village Run! Meet us at Cole's at 6:15PM to work off all that guilt from the Holiday weekend with our 5k run! Our course will take us through...

Fourth Annual Buffalo Zombie Walk

The Buffalo Zombie Walk will be taking its fourth lurch down Elmwood Avenue this summer - July 3rd, 2010! (Why July? Most people are done with school, and it also doesn't snow.) This is an...

Buffalo ReUse Pickle Eating Contest

2 hours of SPECTACULAR PICKLE SHENANIGANS. We're telling you now so you can start training your guts. If you have guests coming into town for the holiday, this is a great event to bring them...

Buffalo Rising Poll