1-22 - Victoria Sambunaris: Taxonomy of a Landscape and Full Color Depression: First Kodachrome from America’s Heartland, photography exhibits, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700
1-31 - Len Rusin Wildlife Art Exhibit, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Jamestown 665-2473
1-2/24 - Warhammer & Warhammer 40,000 every Fri. 4:30-8:30pm, use our gaming tables or bring your own table, terrain & structures, Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart, Cheektowaga 681-1666
1-2/24 - Acoustic Fridays, Orleans County's finest singer/songwriters - every Friday till 10pm, Elsewhere Cafe, Albion 585 283-4214
1-2/24 - Jazz & More Every Friday, Craftsmen Lounge, Roycroft Inn, East Aurora 655-5552
1-2/24 - Tarot Reading by Tony K. every Friday, Purrfect Tea, Elma 668-3038
1-2/26 - Live Auction, Every Fri. 6:30pm, new and used merchandise including sporting goods, housewares, toys, crafts, antiques & collectibles, taking auction consignments, Wild Buffalo Auctions, Angola 549-1870
1-2/26 - Sunday Family Walks & Talks, different nature topic each Sunday, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, North Java 585-457-3228
1-3/4 - Long Curve: 150 Years of Visionary Collecting at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 80 stellar paintings and sculptures by over 60 artists from late 19th Century to present, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 882-8700
6,13,20,27 - Free Music Friday, live music 8pm, Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls 282-0007
6-2/24 - Acoustic Fridays, Orleans County's finest singer/songwriters - every Friday till 10pm, Elsewhere Cafe, Albion 585 283-4214
7,2/3-4 - Sale, $3 off all off your favorite cigarette brands, free lunch, free coffee & donuts for early birds, Mikey’s Emporium, Irving 549-7888
9,2/13 - Renegade Readers - Book Club for adults 7-8pm, Yates Community Library, Lyndonville 585-765-9041
19-30 - Winter Wonderland, 12-4pm winter or holiday craft, visit museum store for last minute gifts, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, N. Tonawanda 693-1885
12-2/5 - entertaining, humorous and heartfelt tale of turmoil in Dublin, Irish Classical Theatre Company at the Andrews Theatre, Buffalo 853-ICTC
13-16 - Bare the Barrels - A White Sale, find bargains & stock up on your favorite wines as we clear the tanks and barrels for 2012 releases, Lake Erie Wine Country, Silver Creek NY to North East, PA 877-326-6561
14,21,28 - Kids’ Art Classes 9am, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens 827-1584
14,2/11 - A Shiney New Penney Scavenger Hunt, family day of hunting to find clues found in the new Penney Gallery to solve a mystery and win a prize, Erie Canal Discovery Center and Penney Gallery, Lockport 434-7433
16 - Free Admission 10am-4pm, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200
16 - Winter Whispers*, 10:30 AM -12:00 PM families (Kids ages 5 and up)
Tifft Nature Preserve, winter is a time for solitude and relaxation for most, but nature always has something to say, enjoy a morning of snowshoeing and listening to the whispers of Tifft on a winter's day, snowshoes will be provided, *Snowshoeing is weather permitting, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
16,2/20 - Children’s Programming for ages 7-12 yrs. 10am-1pm, pre-register, Niagara History Center, Lockport 434-7433
17 - County Park Volunteer Day, third Tuesday of every month 10am-12pm, help complete various park projects, while enjoying the outdoors, Genesee County Park, E. Bethany 585-344-1122
18,2/15 - TABOOH - Take a Bite Out of History, 12:15pm local history talk during the lunch hour by Historian Neil Johnson, Swan Library, Albion 585-589-4246
19 - Wellness Walk, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, join Tifft volunteers for a leisurely outdoor nature walk, this drop-in program runs all year,
$2 donation per person suggested, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
19-2/19 - Nunsense, A-Men, O’Connell & Company, Gleasner Hall, Erie Community College North, Williamsville 848-0800
20 - The Waiting Room: America's Premier Tribute to Genesis, 7pm *ALL AGES SHOW, ANYONE UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT*, The Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls 205-8925
20-21 - Ironmen Hockey vs. Port Huron Fighting Falcons 7:05pm, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Jamestown 484-2625
20-21,27-28 - Tony N Tina’s Wedding with Actors Anonymous Theatre, includes dinner, Fox Valley Country Club, Lancaster 633-4355
20-28 - Short Play Festival, Niagara University Theatre, Niagara Falls 286-8685
20-2/4 - A Chorus Line, Lancaster Opera House 683-1776
20,2/17 - Science program with Margo Bowerman of the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 5:30-6:30pm ages 7-12, pre-register, Swan Library, Albion 585-589-4246
21 - Doors Open Jamestown, Doors Open Jamestown, free admission into several museums and attractions 10am-4:30pm including Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
21 - The Enchanted Island - Live HD Broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia, 679-1891
21 - Family Snowshoe Hike*, 1-2:30pm families (Kids ages 5 and up)
stretch their legs and see what Tifft is like in the wintertime, We'll end by having a warm drink in Tifft's cabin, *Snowshoeing is weather permitting, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
21 - Vince Neil (of Motley Crue), *THIS SHOW IS 21 AND UP - NO ONE UNDER 21 PERMITTED*, w/ Special Guests Jim Crean Band and HairNation 6:30 pm, The Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls 205-8925
21-29 - RV Show, Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900
22 - Harp Recital: Elizabeth Hainen, 3-5pm with free afternoon tea after concert, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure, Olean 375-2494
23 - Little Tykes Snowshoe Stroll, 10-11 AM, Ages 3-5, bring your little one to try out snowshoeing in our bear-claw youth snowshoes. Caregivers are welcome to give them a try too, Pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, 825-6397
25 - Blast, drum corps band & color guards, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-1410
25-3/4 – Avenue Q, a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risqué and downright entertaining way, due to adult situations (like full-puppet nudity) this may be inappropriate for children under 12, if you DO bring your teenagers, they’ll think you're really cool, MusicalFare Theatre, Amherst 839-8540
26 - Dollar Days, The Walk In Closet Co will begin selling all fall and winter apparel at clearance prices as low as one dollar. Hurry in for the best selection, it won't last long. Store opens at 10am and closes at 7pm., The Walk In Closet, East Aurora 652-1410
26 - Wellness Walk, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM join Tifft volunteers for a leisurely outdoor nature walk, drop-in program runs all year, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
26 - The History of the Niagara Power Project, video presentation 2pm, Niagara History Center, Lockport 434-7433
26 - Rusted Root w/ Big Leg Emma, ALL PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TICKETS WILL BE HONORED ON THAT DATE, Doors open @ 7 pm, The Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls 205-8925
27 - Eastman Organists’ Day, organ recital 7:30pm, Slee Hall, University at Buffalo 645-2921
27 - Improv Comedy Night, Road Less Traveled Productions, Market Arcade Film & Arts Center, Buffalo 629-3069
27-29 - SUDS: The Rocking 60s Musical Soap Opera, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413
27-29 - What Women Want Weekend, "Get Away to it All" Fundraiser for Rochester Women's Network, designed for you and your girlfriends, Women of all ages, married or single, over age 21 will enjoy this legendary getaway, 1 or both nights with your girlfriends at The Hampton Inn & Suites (Hilton Brand) just past Eastview: Great food, bar and personal care services along with featured vendors selling from hospitality suites right in the hotel, Saturday - RED CARPET BACHELOR DATE AUCTION at FINGER LAKES CASINO!, Free Shuttle to the Casino from the Hotel, Gaming in The Casino, Bachelor Mingle & Bachelor Date Auction featuring 30 Bachelors Including ABC-TV Bachelors, David Good and Jesse Kovacs, All Night Dance Party, Appetizers, Full Dinner/Tastings, Cash bars, Live music by ME &The BOYZ, Burlesque & more live entertainment, Fireworks display, Sunday - 9:30am-4:30pm The 8th Annual New Trends Sale at CASA LARGA, Discounted shopping under one elegant roof! 65 local and natl quality retail stores and services showcasing women owned & operated businesses, Samples, coupons & networking, strolling professional models in the latest styles,
Salons, jewelry, purses, products for: personal care, home, lifestyle, business, new technology products, medical, beauty, recreational services, delicious food & wine tasting & sales, super prize raffles, meet ABC-TV Bachelors, David Good & Jesse Kovacs, pre-register, Hampton Inn & Suites, Finger Lakes Casino, Casa Larga, Victor 585-899-9151
27-2/19 - St. Nicholas, Road Less Traveled Productions, Market Arcade Film & Arts Center, Buffalo 629-3069
28 - Village of Corfu Winterfest – live performances, cultural heritage booths & demos, local art displays, children’s entertainment & music 1pm-9pm, Corfu/Pembroke Community Ctr., Corfu 585-599-3327
28 - TOY Book Club Meetings, Ben Franklin’s Apprentice, B is For Books 10:30am Orchard Park & Talking Leaves Books 1pm, Buffalo 884-4400
28 - Long Point Cross Country Ski, 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. History and nature, old growth trees and more, ski the scenic views along the lakeshore. A glacial moraine rises about 1,300 feet and below Lake Chautauqua's waters are considered the most deep. The hills and forest block winds that are gusty, next to a lake renowned for its Musky! Now do a "Minturn" to head on back for some hot cocoa and a sweet snack! For information and registration call (716) 549-1050. , Long Point State Park, Bemus Point 549-1050
28 - Love Letters, Jill Keating and Robert Plyler will star in a
benefit production of the play "Love Letters," by A.R. Gurney, at 6 p.m.,
Presenting the event is the Chautauqua New York Chapter of the National
Society of Arts & Letters (NSAL), the local affiliate of a national organization whose goal is to recognize and promote promising young
talent. The festive evening includes a light supper and a performance of
the romantic comedy at the Carl Cappa Theater at the Robert H. Jackson
Center, Jamestown 763-0578
28 - Niagara Wine and Beer Fest, 20 wineries and breweries, food, and live music, includes souvenir tasting glass and 20 tasting tickets, proceeds benefit the Kenan Center Age 21 and up Adult only event 5-9 pm, Kenan Center Arena, Lockport 433-2617
28-29 - Greater Olean Outdoor Rec Sport Show, contests, seminars, Dan Carter Event Center, Allegany 372-4433
28,2/25 - Teen Night - grades 6-12 meet every final Saturday of the month 7-10pm, movies, music, games, Yates Community Library, Lyndonville 585-765-9041
28-4/29 - CSI: The Experience, use forensics to find clues, test evidence and solve crime guided by members of the hit TV show, Buffalo Museum of Science 896-5200
29 - Gregory Porter, pre-concert film: An Evening with Nat King Cole 2pm, Jazz concert 3pm, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo 270-8700
29 - Penguin Run to benefit Cradle Beach, 5k walk/run starts promptly at 11am, $25 pre-registered or $30 at the door, Classic's V Banquet Hall, Amherst 716-549-6307 ext. 201
31-2/9 - You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-1410
31,2/28 – Pre-School Story Time 10:30am special story & activity for pre-schoolers, Yates Community Library, Lyndonville 585-765-9041
1 - Craft Night 6-8pm, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo 873-9644
1-4,8-11,15-18 - Night Lights at the Gardens, interior will be illuminated with theatrical and interactive lighting, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens 827-1584
2 - Cross-country Ski with a Naturalist 10am-12pm, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
2 - Groundhog Day Wellness Walk, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, winter is on its way out, but what does the groundhog say about it?, enjoy a walk around Tifft, ending with a short presentation about Groundhog Day's traditions and myths, Pre-registration is encouraged, please call 896-5200, ext. 338.
, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, 825-6397
2 - Total Schumann Immersion, Kim Kashkashian, Viola, Robert Levin, Piano 7:30pm, Slee Hall, University at Buffalo 645-2921
2-3 - 2012 WNY Farm Show, This free, two-day informational trade show is for farm owners, nursery growers, and landscapers from in and around the WNY area, workshops focusing on strategic areas affecting business currently, will be led by industry professionals from cooperative partners, various entertainment events are planned, open to everyone, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg 780-8109
2-4 - Ironmen Hockey vs. Kalamazoo K-Wings 7:05pm, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Jamestown 484-2625
3 - First Friday Lunch Bunch, nature speaker 11am followed by BYO bag lunch, coffee & tea provided, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
3 - United Arts Appeal’s Kaleidoscope, performances by 8 member organizations 7pm, 1891 Fredonia Opera House 484-7329
3-4 - Sale, $3 off all off your favorite cigarette brands, free lunch, free coffee & donuts for early birds, Mikey’s Emporium, Irving 549-7888
3-4 - Alden Winterfest, Fire Dept/Village Hall and throughout Alden 937-9216 x10
3-12 - Ben Franklin’s Apprentice, Theatre of Youth, Buffalo 884-4400
3-18 - Burtonesque, Road Less Traveled Productions, Market Arcade Film & Arts Center, Buffalo 629-3069
3,10,17,24 - Free Music Friday, live music 8pm, Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls 282-0007
4 - Snowflake Festival, winter and family activities both inside and out 11am-4pm, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
4 - Ice Bridges-100th anniversary of the "tragedy", 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Meet with a park naturalist at the Visitor's Center and see an Ice Bridge display. Learn of the 1912 tragedy and walk to the Falls to see if the annual ice bridge has formed. For information and registation call(716) 282-5154. , Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls 282-5154
4 - American History Girls Club 10am-12pm, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo 873-9644
4 - Frosty Fun Festival , 10 AM-2 PM celebrate winter in western New York and shake off your cabin fever, drop in and join us for guided snowshoe* hikes, indoor winter crafts, snow animal sculpture contest (with prizes!), animal tracking, animal adaptations in winter, snowflake investigation station, food and hot beverages available for purchase, *Snowshoeing is weather permitting, pre-registration is encouraged, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, 825-6397
4 - TOY Book Club Meeting, Ben Franklin’s Apprentice 12pm, Monkey See, Monkey Do, Clarence 884-4400
4 - Mid-Winter Dance, food, beverages & live entertainment, fundraiser for Lancaster Opera House, Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, Lancaster 683-1776
4 - Kingston Trio with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo 885-5000
4 - United Arts Appeal’s Kaleidoscope, performances by 8 member organizations 7pm, Reg Lenna Civic Center, Jamestown 484-7329
4,11,18,25 - Storytelling Saturdays, 11:30am & 2:45pm, Each Saturday offers performances by Western New York’s most exciting storytellers, Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara Falls 285-3575
5 - Cross-Country Ski Competition, weather permitting 9am-2pm, Allegany State Park 354-9121
5 - Scythian Concert, Jamestown Community College, Olean 372-4433
5,12,19,26 - Sunday Family Walks & Talks, Sunday Family Walks & Talks, explore a different nature topic, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, North Java 585-457-3228
7 - Full Moon Ski (or Hike) 6-8pm, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
7 - Full Moon Snowshoe Stroll*, 7-8:30pm Adults enjoy the sights and sounds of a winter's night on a hike around Tifft by moonlight, bring your own snowshoes, snowshoe rentals will be available for additional $2 per pair, *Snowshoeing is weather permitting, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
9 - Photography Club 6:30-9pm, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
9 - A Little Musical Journey, dinner concert series, A Romantic Night in Italy, arias from classical opera, Italian cuisine and fine wine, Roycroft Campus, East Aurora 655-0261
9 - Wellness Walk, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, join Tifft volunteers for a leisurely outdoor nature walk, this drop-in program runs all year,
$2 donation per person suggested, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
9-12 - WNY Home & Garden Expo, Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900
9-12 - A Murder is Announced, Olean Theatre Workshop, Washington Street Theater, Olean 373-SHOW
10 - Red Grammer Family Concert 7pm, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia 673-3501
10 - Buffalo Winterbash, enjoy up to 20 tastings of local craft beer and/or local wine provided by the Niagara and Erie Wine trails, ticket includes 20 tastings, live music and snacks, 6pm-9pm, Statler City, Buffalo 479-6545
10 - The Complete Sonatas & Interludes for Prepared Piano by John Cage, Slee Hall, University at Buffalo 645-2921
10 - Wegmans “A Salute to Chocolate” food and wine pairing event, 5-8 pm kick off a romantic Valentine’s weekend than sampling some wonderful chocolate treats paired with our luscious wines, Wegmans will be demonstrating and serving some delicious chocolate treats, we’ll be serving the wine all while Henry Robinson and Connie Hamilton captivate and encourage the romantic in all of us with their music, live, wine, chocolate and music, and all for FREE, Deer Run Winery, Geneseo 585-346-0850
10-11 - North Collins Winterfest, wagon rides, broomball tournament, firemen’s tug of war, live music, chicken bbq, food, ice skating, family fun, North Collins Town Park 337-2510
10-19 - And Then There Were None, previously known as Ten Little Indians, Agatha Christie mystery, Lancaster Opera House 683-1776
11 - Gotterdamerung - Live HD Broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia 679-1891
11 - Buffalo Valentine’s Vampires Ball for Charity, Terror Technologies Extreme Events for Charity, Benefits: Food Drive for the Food Bank of WNY - $5 off with donation of 5 cans of food or more, Music by: DJ ArcaTek & DJ Einsam Fechter, Go-Go Cages, Crowd Entertainment, Dancing, Vendors
Zuut Bellydance will perform, Raffles / Prizes & Surprises, Club W, Buffalo 240-5134
11 - Little Explorers/Nature Detectives, nature program for children and their favorite adult 10am-12pm, reservations by 2/9, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
11 - A Shiney New Penney Scavenger Hunt, family day of hunting to find clues found in the new Penney Gallery to solve a mystery and win a prize, Erie Canal Discovery Center and Penney Gallery, Lockport 434-7433
11 - Boarding for Breast Cancer, special park clinic for women, demos, rail jam, Holiday Valley Resort 699-2345
11-12 - Buffalo Powderkeg Festival, celebrate winter in Buffalo, outdoor activities include broomball, turkey bowling, ice and wood carvers, hay rides and more, inside enjoy food from local restaurants and merchandise from local vendors, also located inside the Statler building is the kids zone which will have carnival games, crafts and live performances, Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-7pm, Niagara Square, Buffalo 479-6545
12 - Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony Winter Concert 4pm, Scharmann Theatre, Jamestown Community College 664-2465 x202
12 - Winter Carnival, indoor and outdoor fun, museum tours, craft activities, artifact scavenger hunts, historic demonstrators/artisans, and live music, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society 873-9644
12 - Sunday in the Cemetery Chapel Concert & Lecture Series: Jazz, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues - WNY African American Musicians & Writers, speaker Barbara Nevergold 2pm, music by The George Scott Big Band, Colored Musicians Club, pre-register, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo 885-1600
12 - Bluegrass Jam Session, sponsored by the WNY Bluegrass Assoc., 2pm second Sun. of the month, Bennington Lanes, Bennington 585-591-2314
12,19,26 - Cabin Fever Jigsaw Puzzle Sunday, join us for jigsaw puzzle fun 11am-3pm, Country Comfort Gift Baskets Gift Shop, Collins 532-4540
12-3/11 - Exhibit Featuring the Work of Manning McCandlish, Shirley Murdoch and Michael McMahon. Opening reception, Feb. 12, 2-5pm, Kenan Center, Lockport 433-2617
13 - Little Tykes Snowshoe Stroll, 10-11am ages 3-5 try out snowshoeing in our bear-claw youth snowshoes, caregivers are welcome to give them a try too, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
14 - Masters of Illusion 7:30pm, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413
15 - Nature Nuts: Brrr! It's Cold Outside, 4-5pm ages 6-8 join us after school to have fun exploring while learning about the wonders of the natural world at Tifft Nature Preserve, since this program will be held mostly outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
16 - Wellness Walk, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, join Tifft volunteers for a leisurely outdoor nature walk, this drop-in program runs all year,
$2 donation per person suggested, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
16-19 - Art, Niagara University Theatre, Niagara Falls 286-8685
16,19 - Ying Quartet, Slee Hall, University at Buffalo 645-2921
17 - Starry Snowshoe Stroll*, 7-8:30pm families (Kids ages 5 and up)
take a snowshoe stroll, we will provide the snowshoes, *Snowshoeing is weather permitting, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
17-18 - Ironmen Hockey vs. Janesville Jets 7:05pm, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Jamestown 484-2625
17-19 - Wine & Chocolate Weekend, wineries pair their chocolate creations with a wine accompaniment, Lake Erie Wine Country, Silver Creek NY to North East, PA 877-326-6561
17-19 - RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-1410
17-20 - Great Backyard Bird Count, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Jamestown 569-2345
17-26 - Winterfest 2012, snowshoeing, chili challenge, x Country Skiing, pancake breakfast, wine tasting, shopping specials, Music, comedy, pet parade, ice sculpture contest and much more, East Aurora 652-8866.
18 - A Good Hair Day, 1-3pm long haired entertainment centered around the lives of notorious Seven Sutherland Sisters, who created and lost a business fortune with their long hair and musical ability, Niagara History Center, Lockport 434-7433
18 - Goat Island Icicles, 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Park naturalists will lead a walk through a winter wonderland at Niagara Falls State Park. Optional "buy your own lunch" to follow at the Hard Rock Cafe. For information and registration call (716) 282-5154. , Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls 282-5154
18 - Mini Stooge Fest, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413
18 - The Great Rocky Mountain RV Adventure with John Holod 7:30pm, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia 673-3501
18 - Back to the 80s Reunion, Buffalo Charities and Cradle Beach are bringing back the Greatest Decade Ever! Join us for Live music by ROAR 84 and Hair Nation, Trivia by Quizmaster Dennis George, Breakdancers from the Verve Dance Studio, Costume Contest, Cash Bar, raffle and some totally tubular fun! Tickets are $10 presale or $15 at the door, Lucarelli's Banquet Hall, Lackawanna 549-6307
18 - SUNY Fredonia School of Music Trombone Choir, Under the direction of Carl Mazzio, the twenty-four instrument ensemble will perform music sacred to secular, pop to classical spanning four centuries 7pm, from Gabrieli to Gershwin in the soaring sanctuary of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Medina 585-798-0112
18-19 - 21st Annual Winter Train and Toy Show, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm over 350 Tables filled with toy trains and collectibles, Event Center, Fairgrounds, Hamburg 743-0945
18-19 - Annual Winter Fest, 11am-4pm hot food & drinks served, free activities: hay rides, snow sculpting contest, snowmobile sleigh rides, marshmallow roasting, cast iron cooking demos, tours of the ice volcanoes & snowshoes loaned 1-4pm, guided cross-county ski tour 11am, Evangola State Park, Brant
549-1802
18-19 - Ice Fishing Derby, Sat. Case Lake, Sun. Harwood Lake, prizes, raffles, food & beverages, Franklinville 676-5013
19 - Life at the Bitter Edge: Winter Active Insects of New York State- A Friends of Tifft Event 2-4pm, snowfleas, winter stoneflies, and snow scorpionflies are just some of the fascinating insects that manage to cope with the cold and snow of a western New York winter, presented by Wayne Gall, Ph.D., regional entomologist with the New York State Department of Health, will be split between an illustrated discussion of the natural history of these hardy creatures and a display of preserved specimens, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
20 - Children’s Programming for ages 7-12 yrs. 10am-1pm, pre-register, Niagara History Center, Lockport 434-7433
21-Thursday, February 23 - WILD about Winter Discovery Camp, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Ages 5-8, exploration of nature in winter is full of surprises and lots of fun too, daily snack provided, bring lunch in a reusable container, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 201, Registration Deadline: February 14, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
21 - County Park Volunteer Day, third Tuesday of every month 10am-12pm, help complete various park projects, while enjoying the outdoors, Genesee County Park, E. Bethany 585-344-1122
22 - Girl Scout Badge: Brownie Scouts Around the World 10am-1pm, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo 873-9644
22 - Less Than Jake, SPECIAL GUEST SAMIAM & FLAT FOOT 56, The Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls 716-205-8925
22-26 - Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heros, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-1410
23 - Girl Scout Badge: Global Awareness 10am-1pm, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo 873-9644
23 - Wellness Walk, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, join Tifft volunteers for a leisurely outdoor nature walk, drop-in program runs all year, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, NY 716-825-6397
23 - An Evening with Brian McKnight, Brian has completed 13 albums and is a platinum recording artist and multi-Grammy nominee, born in Buffalo, New York, Brian has played host to his own talk show: “The Brian McKnight Show” and was a major contestant in Donald Trump and NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” television show, hits include: “Back at One”, “Anytime”, and “Let Me Love You”, along with “My Kind of Girl with Justin Timberlake” and made him one of the biggest R&B stars in the music industry, he plays nine instruments including piano, guitar, flute and more, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena 484-2624
24 - Family Snowshoe Hike*, 7-8:30 PM Families (Kids ages 5 and up)stretch their legs and see what Tifft is like in the wintertime, we'll end by having a warm drink in Tifft's cabin, *Snowshoeing is weather permitting, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
24-25 - Tony N Tina’s Wedding with Actors Anonymous Theatre, includes dinner, Fox Valley Country Club, Lancaster 633-4355
24-26 - High Plains Fandango, Bartlett Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia 673-3501
24-26 - The Twilight of the Golds, Niagara University Theatre, Niagara Falls 286-8685
25 - Ernani - Live HD Broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia 679-1891
25 - Stones Throw, wine tasting and food pairing gala with area wineries and restaurants, benefits Little Pebble Foundation, goal is sending young amputees and their families to Camp No Limits, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 997-3867
25 - Golden Dragons Acrobats from China 7pm, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413
25 - 1940s Downtown Lockport, 11am vintage movies taken in downtown Lockport in 1940, Erie Canal Discovery Center and Penney Gallery, Lockport 434-7433
25 - Penguin Paddle, participants slide down the slope on their belly, Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville 699-2345
25-26 - Tom Jones/Neil Diamond Tribute, Lancaster Opera House 683-1776
25-26 - All American Masters, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo 885-5000
26 - WNY Health Expo, Fairgrounds, Hamburg 649-3900
26 - Soweto Gospel Choir from Africa 7pm, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413
26 - Romantic Duo Recital, Victoria Cannizzo & Alok Kumar 3-5pm, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure, Olean 375-2494
26 - Chevelle, w/ Middle Class Rut & Janus 7pm, All Ages, The Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls 205-8925
27 - Genkin Philharmonic 4pm, Slee Hall, University at Buffalo 645-2921
28 - Gaelic Storm from Ireland 8pm, Riviera Theatre, N. Tonawanda 692-2413
28-3/4 - Les Misérables, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo 847-1410
29 - Leap Night Nature Hike, 7-8:30pm adults venture out to Tifft Nature Preserve for a hike as we enjoy a once-in-every-4-years night on Leap Day, we'll end by having a warm drink in Tifft's cabin and learning about some of Leap Day traditions, pre-registration required, please call 896-5200, ext. 338, Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo 825-6397
2 - Wine, Dine and Rhyme!, A Seussationally Odd Food and Wine Party!
Bring friends, family and the oddball in your life to Deer Run Winery on at 7 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, ticket will include five off-the-wall food and wine pairings inspired by classic Seuss books, and entertainment from our wacky Seuss-ified chef, guess the super-secret Seuss ingredients, play Seuss trivia with door prizes, test your Seuss-y tongue-twistery skills, and enjoy plenty of other nonsensical, Seussical fun, you definitely won't leave hungry or humdrummy from this one-of-a-kind interactive food and wine pairing night, 21-and-over only, Menu will be finalized soon (if we can stop laughing long enough to get it on paper...), Reservations required (so we can figure out how much Oobleck to prepare), Deer Run Winery, Geneseo 585-346-0850
3 - 2nd Annual Eagles & Birdies Golf Tournament , CURE YOUR CABIN FEVER WHILE GOLFING FOR WILDLIFE! Featuring nine state-of-the-art simulators, buffet, bar, and live wildlife! Proceeds benefit the nonprofit mission and animals of Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, Non-players welcome, food and unlimited draft/well drinks, $40 for Buffet and Bar or $100 for Tournament, Buffet, and Bar, call 652-8636 for ticket info, Cyber Creek Entertainment Center, Elma 652-8646
10 - Murder, Mystery and Mayhem at the Winery, The Mystery Game returns to Deer Run Winery for another round of “We, The Jury, live, audience participation show where the crime has already happened, and the audience is the jury, “The Case of the Staged Suicide:” an evening of hilarity as you decide who is guilty or innocent, arrive at 6 pm so the show can start at 6:30 pm, reservations are required, book early this show sells out quickly, Deer Run Winery, Geneseo 585-346-0850
28 - March for Babies Chautauqua County Walk, March of Dimes biggest fundraiserand America’s favorite walking event, money raised for babies supports the March of Dimes mission to give every baby a healthy start, fund important research and community programs that help moms have full-termpregnancies and babies begin healthy lives, Corporate Sponsorships available, Lakeside Park, Mayville 583-9527
29 - March for Babies Buffalo Walk, March of Dimes biggest fundraiserand America’s favorite walking event, money raised for babies supports the March of Dimes mission to give every baby a healthy start, fund important research and community programs that help moms have full-termpregnancies and babies begin healthy lives, CorporateSponsorships available, Delaware Park Marcy Casino, Buffalo, 583-9527
4-5 - Our Lady of Victory's Pennies to Heaven and Second Annual Lawn Fete, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-6pm, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and 5K Race through Holy Cross Cemetery on Saturday (USA Track and Field certified event), Saturday night for your listening pleasure, come hear the sounds of the ever popular band “Strictly Hip” 7-11pm, beer tent, gambling tent with games of chance, famous Chicken BBQ starts at Sunday 1pm, Irish Band, kids entertainment, activities, bounce house and other exciting games of chance to win terrific prizes, food, raffles, theme basket and silent auction prizes, Parking Lot, Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna 828-9444
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