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Calendar of Events

October 2008

  • Sat. Oct. 18
    2008 Gala at the Gardens...Asian Inspirations
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
    2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218
    Hours: 6 - 10 p.m., Phone: (716) 827-1584, Price: $100 per ticket
    Guests will be treated to a beautiful evening in the Gardens after dark. Tickets include a lavish Asian inspired meal, special Asian inspired entertainment and much more!

  • Tues. Oct. 14 - Sun. Oct. 19
    Legally Blonde The Musical
    Shea's Performing Arts Center
    646 Main Street · Buffalo, NY 
    Hours: Call for show times, Phone: (716) 847-0850
    The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL in its first national tour, is coming to Buffalo! LEGALLY BLONDE follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

  • Fridays thru Oct. 31
    Ghost Walks:  Allentown!
    The Allen St. Hardware Cafe
    245 Allen Street · Buffalo, NY 
    Hours: 7 p.m., Phone: (716) 655-6663, Price: $10.00 Adults / $5.00 Children ( 7-11 yrs.)
    Walks are Rain or Shine

  • Fridays thru Dec. 8
    Gusto at the Gallery
    Albright-Knox Art Gallery
    1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
    Hours: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Phone: (716) 882-8700, Price: Free, Wheelchair Access: Full
    Gusto at the Gallery features music, dance, poetry, parties, film, guest speakers, curator's talks, workshops, and an endless variety of other diverse, fun and intriguing events. Every Friday events are free from 3 - 10pm. Every second Friday is Family Day. Muse, the Gallery's new restaurant is open for dinner. A cash bar is also available.


November 2008

  • Sun. Nov. 2
    Japanese Culture Day
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
    2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218
    Hours: 1 - 4 p.m., Phone: (716) 827-1584
    Celebrate Japanese Culture at the Gardens. Join the Buffalo-Kanazawa Sister City Committee, Friends of the Japanese Garden, the Japanese Group of Buffalo, the Bonsai Study Group and Curlys Bar and Grill for lots of Asian surprises.

  • Thurs. Nov. 13 - Sun. Nov. 30
    The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
    Shea's Performing Arts Center
    646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 
    Hours: Call for show times, Phone: (716) 847-0850, Wheelchair Access: Full
    Due to popular demand, THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR starring the world famous RADIO CITY ROCKETTES, returns to Sheas for 36 dazzling performances after its sold-out run in 2004! The unparalleled show features the Rockettes signature eye high kicks and precision choreography in multiple show-stopping numbers including the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," "The Living Nativity," and "New York at Christmas. "THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR" has dazzled over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that last a lifetime.

  • Thurs. Nov. 13
    10th Annual Sister Cities Dinner
    Buffalo Yacht Club
    One Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY
    Hours:  5:30p.m. - 9:00p.m. Phone:  (716) 851-4111 Cost:  $25.00 per person
    Join us as we continue to foster economic, cultural and development opportunities between Buffalo and the world.
    Reservations required.  Click here for reservation form.


  • Thurs. Nov. 27
    113th Annual Delaware YMCA Turkey Trot
    Buffalo Area, Delaware Avenue & Shoreham, Buffalo, NY 14202
    Hours: Begins at 9 a.m. sharp! Phone: (716) 875-1283
    The oldest foot race in North America, festivities include a lively post-race party. The YMCA Turkey Trot is an 8k (4.97 mile) footrace which begins at Delaware Avenue and Shoreham. The race follows Delaware Avenue into downtown Buffalo. The route proceeds around Niagara Square to Church Street and then onto Franklin Street where runners will cross the finish line in front of the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Entry fees will help provide scholarship assistance to needy families who participate in YMCA programs and membership services such as child care and other youth development programs at the Delaware Family YMCA.

  • Fri. Nov. 28 & Sat. Nov. 29
    Christmas Food Fair
    Broadway Market
    999 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
    Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Phone: (716)893-0705
    The Christmas Fair at the Broadway Market will offer a unique selection of ethnic delicacies, seasonal sweets, holiday decorations and distinctive stocking stuffers, with an emphasis on locally made products and small businesses. Live entertainment will add to this holiday celebration. Admission is free and open to all!

  • Sat. Nov. 29
    The World's Largest Disco
    Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
    Hours: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Phone: (716) 635-8668, Wheelchair Access: Full
    Be part of the largest Retro party in the world as seen on VH-1, CBS, The Travel Channel and in The Wall Street Journal. A giant retro party featuring 72,000 watts of disco sound, and a quarter million watts of disco lights on New York's largest dance floor. All proceeds are donated to charity.


December 2008

  • Sat. Dec. 6
    The Nutcracker
    Shea's Performing Arts Center
    646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 
    Hours: 1pm & 6pm, Phone: (716) 847-0850, Wheelchair Access: Full
    This dazzling holiday classic features BalletMet, of Columbus Ohio, one of the most acclaimed ballet companies in the country, joined by local young dancers and a childrens choir with narration from the original Nutcracker fairy tale, beautiful sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky's memorable score performed live by the BPO.

  • Sat. Dec. 6
    Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
    Downtown Buffalo, Key Center
    Main at Chippewa Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
    Hours: Begins at 5 p.m., Phone: (716) 856-3150, Wheelchair Access: Full
    This free to the public festive family tradition includes the lighting of a giant 40 foot tree. Children and adults will enjoy this event that includes also includes fireworks, skating at Rotary Rink, horse and buggy rides and a visit from Santa Claus and his elves, clowns, face painting, balloon art and more. This event highlights the community spirit and enchantment of Downtown Buffalo during the holiday season. *Produced by Buffalo Place Inc.

  • Thurs. Dec. 11 thru Sun. Dec. 21
    A Christmas Carol
    Alleyway Theatre
    One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, NY 14202
    Phone: (716) 852-2600
    Price: $30/general admission; $20/students
    Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Alleyway Carolers will all be on hand to warm the cockles of your holiday heart for the 26th season!

  • Fri. Dec. 19 - Sun. Dec. 21
    Annie
    Shea's Performing Arts Center
    646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
    Hours: Call for show times, Phone: (716) 847-0850, Wheelchair Access: Full
    The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. With one of the most treasured scores in Broadway history, ANNIE is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.

  • Fri. Dec. 19 - Sun. Dec. 21
    Holiday Pops
    Kleinhans Music Hall
    One Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201
    Hours: Friday, December 19, 2008 at 8PM Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 8PM Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 2:30PM
    Phone: (716) 885-5000
    Don't miss Western New York's #1 Holiday Tradition in an exciting heart-warming concert that is always a favorite of audiences of all ages. Robert Franz conducts the BPO, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and special guest Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid) in this festive event complete with audience sing-along and plenty of holiday cheer.

  • Wed. Dec. 31
    First Night Buffalo
    Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    Convention Center Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202
    Hours: 5-10pm, Phone: (716) 635-4959, Ticket Info: Tickets go on sale Dec. 1
    First Night Buffalo provides a drug and alcohol free environment for people of all ages to celebrate the new year. Entertainment, rides, bounce houses and family fun.