Fall Winter Calendar of Events 2008 - There are many ongoing events listed each month - please scroll down to view current events or click on a month below

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All area codes 716 unless otherwise noted

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NOVEMBER

1-1/4 - Culture Quest, exhibit of some of the museum’s greatest treasures, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200

1-1/4 - Olympus Bioscapes, microscope photography exhibit on life science subjects, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200

1-1/4 - Remix Inner Space, Photography from the Collection, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

1-1/9 - Devotional Displays: Personal and Community Traditions, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Niagara Falls 286-8200

1-1/14 - Reading Between the Lines Free Workshops, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-0091

1-1/18 - Richard Huntington: Retrospective, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Niagara Falls 286-8200

1-1/25 - Op Art Revisited, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

1-1/25 - Max Streicker, Metamorphosis, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Niagara Falls 286-8200

1-1/30 - From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

1-2/15 - Homage to Picasso, print collection exhibit, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Niagara Falls 286-8289

1-5/14 - Art of Sky, Earth: Maya Cosmic Energy, ancient pottery exhibit explores Mayan art, culture and civilization and Land and Spirit Re-visited, Edward S. Curtis photograph exhibition of Native Americans with the addition of photos taken 100 years later and African Odyssey, exhibition bringing together art and material culture of Africa, Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure, Olean 375-2494

1-12/7, 12/13-4/12, 4/25-8/17 - 150 Years of St. Bonaventure University: An Archives Exhibition in Three Parts, photographs, writings and artifacts, Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure, Olean 375-2494

3-1/31 - Letters From Eden, original works by artist & naturalist Julie Zickefoose, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Jamestown 665-2473

3-2/23 - Wine Tastings, the last Monday of the month enjoy wine tastings with live music, Staples/Spirits of Allentown, Buffalo 884-4357

7,12/5,1/2,2/6 - First Friday Lunch Bunch, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345

7-1/18 - Remix: The Third Dimension, explore sculptural work from the permanent collection, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

7-2/27 - Gusto at the Gallery, free family programming every Fri. 3-10pm, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

8-9, 2/14-15 - Group Overnight Adventures, Science Magic for ages 6-12, camp overnight in the museum, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x345

9-1/9 - Glass Manipulations Exhibit, featuring artists Lance and Amanda Taylor, Stuart Steiner Theatre Gallery, Genesee Community College, Batavia 585-343-0055 x6814

21-3/1 - Entering Burchfield’s World, Charles E. Burchfield’s art & archives exhibit, many never shown in public before, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-3/1 - Burchfield’s Seasons, keeping with his wishes, the museum will exhibit the perennial season cycle in a circular display of paintings of winter, spring, summer and fall, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-3/1 - Paul Sharit’s Bicentennial Film, celebrate the spirit and dynamism of Thomas Jefferson’s declaration of human liberty for all races in pure rhythms, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-3/1 - Artistry in Clay, Fiber, Glass, Metal and Wood, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-3/15 - Flower Blobs Bloom, exhibit by Roberley Bell, in the Useum™ (an interactive environment for visitors to touch and experience art, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-4/4 - Photo-Picturialists of Buffalo, pictorial photography exhibit featuring artist that broke away from the Buffalo Camera Club in 1906, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-4/19 - In Rare Form: Western New York Sculpture, exhibit includes Native American sculptors, contemporary artists and sculptors of figurative works, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-4/19 - Milton Rogovin: Appalachia Revisited, photography exhibit, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-4/19 - Gateway: Selections from the Collection, painting, photography, drawings, prints, mixed media installations by Cindy Sherman, Robert Longo, John Pfahl, Russell Drisch & Robert Hirsch, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

21-9/27/09 - The Art of Western New York: An Historical Context, historically important works that demonstrate the artistic achievement in Buffalo and the Niagara Region, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011


22-1/3 - Wonderland of Trees, over 40 trees decorated by community groups, businesses and organizations on display, Holland Land Office Museum, Batavia 585-343-4727

22-1/4 - Festival of Lights, 15 acres of gardens illuminated by 50+ lighted displays, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Lewiston 754-7489

22-1/5 - Open Studios Holiday Show, Down Stairs Gallery and all around the town, Market Street Art Center, Lockport 478-0239

22-8/19/09 - The Reality of Recovery: Buffalo Psychiatric Center, exhibit of works by those recovering from a mental illness or receiving services from Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-6011

23-3/1 - Rail Barons Model Train Display, popular model train display with 200 feet of HO gauge track, 100 buildings & scale Erie Canal lock, call for specific times, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society 873-9644 x301

28-1/3 - Holiday Lights Festival, magical light displays both indoors and outdoors featuring over one million lights, one-mile drive-thru displays, holiday shops, Santa & his real reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, Frosty’s 3-D adventure, magic show, family fun, The Fairgrounds in Hamburg 649-3900

28-1/4 - Holidays at the Gardens, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-0091

28-1/4 - Star of Wonder, planetarium’s annual holiday presentation featuring astronomical and cultural origins of various holiday traditions, Science Building Basement Room 115, Buffalo State College 878-4911

28-1/17 - 29th Annual Holiday Exhibit, I’ll be Home for Christmas, Governor’s Mansion decked out for the holiday season, Fenton History Center, Jamestown 664-6256

28-1/31 - Festival of Trees on the Patio, trees festively decorated on our outdoor patio, visit Santa by the fire (call for hours), Zebro’s Barcelona Harbor House, Westfield 326-2017

29-1/4 - Christmasville, stroll through the village and enjoy store windows decorated with vintage and new animated displays for the holidays (many from the former AM&A’s building in downtown Buffalo), fantastic light and music display on West Main St. building at 7 and 8pm Thursdays (12/4,11,18,25 & 1/1), Fridays (12/5,12,19,26 & 1/2), Saturdays (11/29, 12/6,13,20,27 & 1/3), Sundays (11/30,12/7,14,21,28 & 1/4), Village of Lancaster 683-2105

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DECEMBER



28-2/22 - Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua, every Sat. & Sun., Chautauqua Institution 782-2871

30,2/20 - Nature Days, hikes, wildlife activities, nature games, snacks, for ages 8-12, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, 8:30am-5pm Buffalo 896-5200 x.338

31 - Clarence Bicentennial Closing Event, Clarence 759-2345

31 - First Night Buffalo, variety of entertainment (comedy, live music, interactive dance, poetry, puppet shows, theatrical performances), carnival rides, costumed characters, obstacle challenges, bounce houses, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo 635-4959

31 - New Year’s Eve Party, live music, fireworks, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

31 - Countdown Downtown Event, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Jamestown 484-2624

31 - Torch Light Parade down the slopes, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 10pm 287-3223

31 - Last Night Perry/Sports Night Perry, fun, family-oriented entertainment event featuring an amazing line-up of over 36 performers including music, dance, magic, storytelling, theater, juggling, laser tag, swimming, obstacle course & organized sports, 7-11 pm, one admission price covers all events, Perry High School 6pm-midnight 585-237-5375

31 - New Year’s Fireworks, Spend New Years at Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway, Hamburg 646-6109 x60119

31 - Buffalo’s Biggest 80s Bash, New Year’s Eve party with 80s music and champagne toast at midnight, VIP passes include dinner buffet, top shelf liquor, special entertainment, reservations req’d., Agri-Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds 491-0062

31 - Hard Rock Café’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, $50 per couple, you will receive a $50 gift card good to spend New Years Eve at the Hard Rock, featuring two of WNY’s top bands, Ike Smith and the Boogie Monsters, and Exit, Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls 7pm-2am, 282-0007

31 - Celebrate New Year’s Eve with us, buffet, champagne toast, music, Zebro’s Barcelona Harbor House, Westfield 326-2017

31 - Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits Vol. 1, satirical off-Broadway musical hit lampoons all your favorites, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413

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JANUARY

1-3 - Holiday Lights Festival, magical light displays both indoors and outdoors featuring over one million lights, one-mile drive-thru displays, holiday shops, Santa & his real reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, Frosty’s 3-D adventure, magic show, family fun, The Fairgrounds in Hamburg 649-3900

3-4 - NASTAR, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 1pm 287-3223

4 - Brides World Bridal Show, Convention Center, Buffalo 855-5555

4,11,18,25 - Sunday Family Walks & Talks, learn about nature as we explore a different topic each Sunday afternoon, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, North Java 585-457-3228

5 - Celebrate National Learn to Ski Month, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

7 - Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert, plus silent comedy short film, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 7:30pm 692-2413

7-2/8 - 2 Pianos 4 Hands, the riotous tale of two boys sharing the same goal of concert pianist stardom, MusicalFare Theatre, Amherst 839-8540

8 - Up, Up and Away, explore flight, Wee Explorers for ages 3-4 yrs. 11am, 5-7 yrs. 3-5pm, pre-register, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x342

8 - Elvis’ Birthday, Celebrate the Kings birthday with Terry Buchwald, Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway, Hamburg 646-6109 x.60119

9 - Winter Blues Festival, Village of Ellicottville 1-800-349-9099

9 - Friday Tiffternoons, Trees in Winter, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 2-3:30pm 896-5200 x.338

9-11- Nickel City Cluster Dog Show, Argi-Center on the Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900

10 - Full Moon Stroll, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 6:30-8pm 896-5200 x.338

10 - Warm Up with Cold Blooded, celebrate snakes, frogs and other denizens of the Reptile House with games, activities, Buffalo Zoo 11am-3pm 995-6131

10 - Chili Cook-Off & Back to School Bus Jam, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141

10 - An Evening with Tom Stahl, Lancaster Opera House, Lancaster 683-1776

10 - Denim & Diamonds Chill Chamber Ice Party, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

10-11 - Cabin Fever Family Weekend, guided hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snow shelter building, science of snow, nature & science programs, registration req’d., Allegany State Park, Salamanca 479-9190

10-11 - Jelly Roll Patrol, Super Squad, Board Brigade, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

10-4/30 - First Observers, Reflections on Galileo, Darwin and Our Place in the Universe, Buffalo Museum Of Science 896-5200

11 - Polar Bear Swim for Charity, watch swimmers brave the frigid waters of Lake Erie at 1pm, non-swimming events begin at 12pm and include chili cook-off, fantasy black jack, Chinese auction, raffles, entertainment, food, refreshments, new location is Firemen’s Club, Silver Creek 934-3775

11 - Highmark Quad Race, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141 x. 2525

13 - Snow Play, Natures Circle, for ages 2-3, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 10:30am-11:15am 896-5200 x.338

13-18 - RENT, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-0850

16 - Finally Fridays, free musical entertainment, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, Medina 585-798-3430

16-25 - Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Lancaster Opera House, Lancaster 683-1776

16-25 - WNY RV Show, Argi-Center on the Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900

16-2/15 - Ah, Wilderness!, Irish Classical Theatre, Buffalo 853-4282

17 - Mammals Merit Badge, Boy Scouts, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 9am-3pm 896-5200 x.338

17-19 - Bare the Barrels, shop for bargains on your favorite wines as individual wineries clear their tanks and barrels for the 2009 releases, Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail, Silver Creek - Northeast, PA 888-965-4800

17-2/8 - Amaryllis & Cymbidium Show, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-1584

18 - Racer X Series, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

18 - Tifft Photo Contest, Tifft Nature Preserve, 2-4pm Buffalo 896-5200 x.338

18 - SANKO Photography Race, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

19 - Space Explorers, Discovery Camp for ages 5-12, Buffalo Museum of Science, 9am-4:30pm 896-5200 x338

22 - Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble, The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure University 375-2494

22 - Youth Open Mic, perform or watch, Shirt Factory Café, Medina 7:30-9:30pm 585-798-2633

22-2/26 - Great Lakes Tributary Fly Tying Instruction, six week course covering the basics, Orleans Outdoor Fly Shop, Albion 585-682-4546

23 - The Art of Film with Filmmakers, pre-film talk: Not for Victorian Drawing Rooms-the American Ash Can School at 6pm, Long Day’s Journey Into Night with Special Guest: Director David Wellington at 7pm, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

23 - Faculty Recital, Lippes Concert Hall, University at Buffalo, Amherst 8pm 645-2921

24 - CMSC Race & Bud Beach Party, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

24 - Convert Your Photos into Digitized Format Workshop, once your photos have been scanned, view them in electronic form and make hard copies without risking damage to the originals, Fenton History Center, Jamestown 10am-12pm 664-6256

24 - Dance and Cheer Competition, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Jamestown 484-2624

24 - Ice Sculpting Contest, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141 x. 2525

24 - Inside the Tuscan Hills with John Wilson, World Travel Series, King Concert Hall, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia 7:30pm 866-441-4928

24-25 - A Night at the Museum, overnight family experience, scavenger hunt through museum, activities, dance party, crafts, movie, Discovery Camp for ages 5-12, Buffalo Museum Of Science 896-5200 x345

24-25 - USASA Events, Slopestyle, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141 x. 2525

24-25 - Caribbean Weekend Vacation Weekend, each winery will have a different Caribbean island theme, Niagara Wine Trail, throughout Niagara County 772-2211

24-25 - Let’s Make A Deal, dealers will be present to wheel and deal, Shawnee Country Barns Antique Village, N. Tonawanda 731-1410

24-25 - Currier & Ives Weekend, view the sleighs on a drive around the Chautauqua Golf Course on Sat. afternoon, sleigh rally at Chautauqua Institution on Sunday, take a sleigh ride around the grounds both days, Chautauqua Institution 10am-4pm 962-3412

25 - NASTAR, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 1pm 287-3223

25 - Buffalo Bridal Expo, largest wedding expo, over 100 merchants, food, fashion shows, $40,000 in prizes, WNY Event Centre, Clarence 566-1116

27 - Pint-Sized Naturalist, Snow Play, for ages 4-5, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 10-11:30am 896-5200 X338

29 - Cabin Fever Fest, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

30 - Creek Bend, Lancaster Opera House, Lancaster 683-1776

30 - Eastman Organists Day, Lippes Concert Hall, University at Buffalo, Amherst 8pm 645-2921

31 - USASA Boardercross, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

31 - The Quizmaster, Lancaster Opera House, Lancaster 683-1776

31 - Eclectic Boogaloo, comedy by Eclectic Improv Company, Shea’s Smith Theatre, Buffalo 8pm 847-1410

31 - Chili Caribbean Cookout, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

31-2/1 - Bring a Friend Skiing Weekend Specials, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

31-2/1, 2/21-22, 3/28-29 - Group Overnight Adventures, Crime Investigation, dust for fingerprints, analyze ink, discover how detectives use science to solve mysteries, camp overnight in the museum, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x345

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FEBRUARY

1 - Snowflake Festival, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, sledding, indoor activities include: arts & crafts, building blue bird houses, presentations, raptor show, meat & veggie chili, baked goods, beverages, Audubon & Sanctuary, Jamestown 11am-5pm 569-2345

1 - Super Bowl Tailgate Party, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

1 - USASA Boardercross & Park X, young skiers up to age 12 can try rail jam , Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

1 - The Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio at 3pm, pre-concert conversation at 2pm The Pine Grill Union: Buffalo the B-3 with Bruce Eaton and special guests, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

1- Snowmobile Ride In Breakfast, Carlton Fire Dept. Rec Hall, Albion 9am-1pm 585-589-1485

1 - Automotive Swap Meet, Argi-Center on the Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900

1,8,15,22 - Sunday Family Walks & Talks, learn about nature as we explore a different topic each Sunday afternoon, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, North Java 585-457-3228

1-4/30 - Alien Earths, join the search for distant, habitable worlds, in conjunction with the First Observers exhibit, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200

3 - Brown Bag Concert, Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall, University at Buffalo, Amherst 12pm 645-2921

4 - Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert, plus silent comedy short film, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 7:30pm 692-2413

4-8 - Buffalo Auto Show, Convention Center, Buffalo 855-5555

5 - First Observers, explore the Milky Way, Wee Explorers for ages 3-4 yrs. 11am, 5-7 yrs. 3-5pm, pre-register Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x342

5-15 - 4 Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria, celebration of Latino song and dance, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413

6 - The Foolz (Masters of Mayhem), a February Festival of Fun, Kaleidoscope Family Series event, Marvel Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia 7pm 866-441-4928

6 - Penderecki String Quartet, Lippes Concert Hall, University at Buffalo, Amherst 8pm 645-2921

6-15 - Bye Bye Birdie, Lancaster Opera House, Lancaster 683-1776

7 - Groundhog? Woodchuck? Groundchuck? What do you Say?, discover this winter hibernator, make crafts, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 1-3pm 896-5200 x.338

7 - New Era Competition & Chicken Wing Cook-Off, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141 x. 2525

7 - Winter Used Book Sale, Lumber City History Center, North Tonawanda History Museum, 213-0554

7 - Otis Taylor, Genesee Center for the Arts, Batavia 585-343-0055

7 - School Race, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

7-8 - Wine & Chocolate Weekend, a different chocolate creation at each winery paired with wine, Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail, Silver Creek - Northeast, PA 888-965-4800

7-8 - Teddy Bear Picnic Weekend, bring a bear donation for troops, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

7,14,21,28 - Storytelling Saturdays, Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara Falls 285-3575 x. 206

7-8,28-29 - Group Overnight Adventures, Fetch Science for ages 6-12, solve science challenges showcased in the TV series Fetch, participate in our own quiz program, camp overnight in the museum, pre-register, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x345

8 - WNY Health Expo, Argi-Center on the Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900

8 - A Musical Feast, former concert master Charles Haupt will be joining Rendez Blue Fest, honoring composer Lukas Foss, guest artist Carol Wincenc - Flute, composer Nils Vigeland, Jesse Levine - Viola, Charles Haupt on violin, Amy Williams - piano, conductor Jan Williams, Soprano Amanda DeBoer, Claudia Hoca - piano, panel discussion with Ed Yadzinski & David Felder, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo 878-5564

8 - Snowmobile Drag Race, Tri-County Drifthoppers, Arcade 585-492-1785

8 - Geiger’s Ski Haus Race 11am, NASTAR 1pm, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

8 - President Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Celebration, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society 1:30pm 873-9644 x301

10 - Great Groundhogs, Natures Circle, for ages 2-3, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, 10:30am-11:15am Buffalo 896-5200 x.338

10-15 - Mamma Mia!, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-0850

11 - Home School Day, Audubon & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345

11 - Ladies of Jazz, Hearthstone Manor, Lancaster 683-1776

12 - Charles J. Shields, The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia 679-1891

12 - Rated X: A Recital of Premieres, Lippes Concert Hall, University at Buffalo, Amherst 8pm 645-2921

12-15 - WNY Home & Garden Show, Argi-Center on the Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900

13 - Friday Tiffternoons, Winter Astronomy, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 2-3:30pm 896-5200 x.338

13 - Jungle Love, lecture by zoo president/CEO Donna Fernandes, Buffalo Zoo 6-8:30pm 995-6133

13-14 - Alden Winterfest 2009, Fun for the Entire Family, Ice Skating, X-C Skiing, Dog Sled Demos, Tug of War, Chinese Auction, Alden’s Got Talent, Wine & Chocolate Tasting, Dance of Saturday Evening, Village of Alden 937-9216 x.13

13-15 - Dream Girl, comedy play by Elmer Rice, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society 873-9644 x301

13,27 - Finally Fridays, free musical entertainment, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, Medina 7pm 585-798-3430

14 - Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us, dinner specials, call early for reservations, Zebro’s Barcelona Harbor House, Westfield 326-2017

14 - Bavarian Village Jr. Race 11am, Bud Light Race 11:30am, Bud Party 4-8pm, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

14 - Dash For The Dome, 5K Race & Fun Run, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Garden, Buffalo 827-1584

14 - Family Valentines Party, Children’s Resource Center, Buffalo Zoo 12-3pm 995-6133

14 - Three Broadway Divas, The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo 645-ARTS

14 - Dessert Theater, enjoy multi-course progressive desserts while viewing a film, reservations req’d., Shirt Factory Café, Medina 7:30pm 585-798-2633

14 - Boarding for Breast Cancer, DJ, Vendor Village, rail jam, women’s LTR seminar, auction, raffles, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

14-15 - Group Overnight Adventures, Science Magic for ages 6-12, camp overnight in the museum, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x345

14-15 - Be Mine with Wine, receive a commemorative wine glass, wine tasting and a sampling of chocolate at each winery, Niagara Wine Trail, Niagara County 772-2211

14-15 - I.C.E. Festival, along the shores of Lake Chautauqua, winter activities, snowmobile rides/demos, vendors, kid’s corner, food, contests, entertainment, fireworks Sat. 7pm, Lakeside Park, Mayville 753-3113

15 - West Side Market Race 11am, NASTAR 1pm, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

15 - Winter Fest, snowshoe hike, make arts & crafts, learn about animal tracking, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 2-4pm 896-5200 x.338

15 - National Engineering Week Kick-off, learn about robotics, polymers, automotive engineering, more, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200

15 - Cardboard Olympics, prizes for creativity, tape, glue & cardboard for creative sledding, them is “Transportation”, registration at noon, Byrncliff Resort, Varysburg 585-535-7300

16 - NASTAR, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 1pm 287-3223

16 - Dollar Day, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-1584

16-5/15 - In the Mood, Dance Bands in Chautauqua County, exhibit of posters, photos and reminiscences of past dance events at Celoron Park, Bemus Point, Jamestown & Chautauqua, Fenton History Center, Jamestown 664-6256

16-20 - Engineering, Discovery Camp for ages 5-12, Buffalo Museum of Science, 9am-4:30pm 896-5200 x338

19 - Polar Bites, sample more than 40 food & drink vendors, auctions, benefits Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo 995-6131

19 - Faculty Recital, Lippes Concert Hall, University at Buffalo, Amherst 8pm 645-2921

19-24 - Mardi Gras Celebration, authentic food (anything Cajun - crawfish, frog legs, gumbo, Po-Boys), music, hurricanes, daiquiris, beads, New Orleans festive fun, Zebro’s Barcelona Harbor House, Westfield 326-2017

20 - Nature Days, hikes, wildlife activities, nature games, snacks, for ages 8-12, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, 8:30am-5pm Buffalo 896-5200 x.338

20 - Music of India, Aditya Verma, The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure University 375-2494

20 - The Art of Film with Filmmakers, pre-film talk: In the Wake of Tragedy at 6pm, Eastern Promises with Special Guest: Editor Ron Sanders at 7pm, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700

20-21 - Rain, The Beatles Experience, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-0850

20-22 - Ohio State Alumni Weekend, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141 x. 2525

20-28 - Urinetown, the Musical, Bartlett Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia 8pm 866-441-4928

21 - NASTAR, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 1pm 287-3223

21 - Suburban Blend Rail Jam, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141 x. 2525

21 - Love Me Tender, The Ultimate Elvis Bash, The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo 645-ARTS

21- Variety Kids Concert with the Stars, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413

21 - Boheme to Broadway, selections from the world’s greatest operas, musical theatre & operettas, with Ann Kennedy, John & Stephanie Sikora, The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia 8pm 679-1891

21 - Penguin Paddle at 11am, cookout, auction & penguin slide, Red Bull Rhythm Sections in evening, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

21-22 - 18th Annual Winter Train & Toy Show, over 350 tables of toy trains, railroading, collectibles, toys, dolls, miniatures, operating layouts, books and more, proceeds benefit WNY Railway Society, Agri-Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Sa 10am-5pm, Su 10am-4pm 743-0945

21-22, 3/28-29 - Group Overnight Adventures, Crime Investigation, dust for fingerprints, analyze ink, discover how detectives use science to solve mysteries, camp overnight in the museum, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x345

22 - Racer X Series, USASA Halfpipe Competition, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345

22 - Red’s Pizza Jr. Open, pizza party at awards, NASTAR 1pm, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

22 - Glass House Gardens, lecture and tea, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo 827-1584

22 - Swap Meet, indoor automotive and tractor flea market, East Shelby Fire Co., Medina 9am-3pm 585-798-0445

24 - Pint-Sized Naturalist, Great Groundhogs, for ages 4-5, pre-register, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 10-11:30am 896-5200 X338

25 - Mariza, The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo 645-ARTS

26 - Youth Open Mic Night, watch or perform, Shirt Factory Café, Medina 7:30-9:30pm 585-798-2633

27 - Arditti Quartet, Lippes Concert Hall, University at Buffalo, Amherst 8pm 645-2921

28 - Shop Showdown, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, Findley Lake 355-4141 x. 2525

28 - Industrial Heritage Day, Lumber City History Center, North Tonawanda History Museum, 214-0554

28 - Eclectic Boogaloo, comedy by Eclectic Improv Company, Shea’s Smith Theatre, Buffalo 8pm 847-1410

28-29 - Group Overnight Adventures, Fetch Science for ages 6-12, solve science challenges showcased in the TV series Fetch, participate in our own quiz program, camp overnight in the museum, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200 x345

28-3/1 - NASTAR Wrap Up, Cockaigne Ski Area, Cherry Creek 287-3223

28-3/8 - Buffalo Home & Garden Show, Convention Center, Buffalo 855-5555


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