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Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 7-11pm: Tales From The Cryptozoologist: An Exhibition by Brian Dickenson (through Aug. 28)
Betty’s
- 8am-10pm: A Sense of Place: Photos From Buffalo Flkr Photographers (through Sept. 7)
Chow Chocolat
- 7am-10pm: Love and Chocolate. Paintings by Peter Fowler (through Aug. 21)
Quaker Bonnet
- 8am-8pm: Stone, Morter, and Marble: An Italian Relationship to Materials. A photographic exhibition by Rick Steinberg (through August 29). 8am-8pm: Recent oil paintings by Paulette Jurek and Eileen McNamara (through August 31).

Events & Openings

Art Dialogue Gallery/WNY Artists Group
- 7:30-9pm: Opening reception for the 17th Annual Regional Artists Exhibition (through Aug. 29)
Artsphere Studio
- 6:30-9pm: Opening reception for Garden Mystique. Fourth annual group exhibition (through Aug. 23)
Chow Chocolat
- 5-9pm: Store grand opening and opening reception for Love and Chocolate. Paintings by Peter Fowler (through Aug. 21)
College St. Gallery
- 8-10pm: Opening reception for People Like You. Photographs by Michael Mulley (through Aug. 1)
Hallwalls
- 8pm: Performing the Border: Video Essays by Ursula Biemann

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-10pm: Remix recent Acquisitions (through July 27) 10am-10pm: Op Art Revisited: Selections from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (through Jan. 25) 10am-10pm: New installation of works from the Permanent Collection (through Dec 31) 10am-10pm: Remix Recent Acquisitions of Works on Paper (through Aug. 24)
Art Dialogue Gallery/WNY Artists Group
- 11am-5pm: 17th Annual Regional Artists Exhibition (through Aug. 29)
Artsphere Studio
- noon-5pm: Garden Mystique. Fourth annual group exhibition (through Aug. 23)
Big Orbit Gallery
- noon-5pm: Comfort, Burn. Group show presented by Artspace Buffalo in conjunction with Big Orbit Gallery, curated by Artspace’s Alexander Young (through Aug. 10)
Buffalo Arts Studio
- 11am-5pm, Tri-Main Building, Suite 500: The Imaginary Line (through August 9). International exhibition curated by Brooke Fitzpatrick and featuring work by Peter Dykhuis (Halifax, Nova Scotia), Paula Braswell (Toronto, Ontario), Shelley Niro (Brantford, Ontario), and Leandro Soto (Arizona)
Buffalo Big Print
- 9:30am-5pm: Oil Paintings by John Anderson and Greg Kuppinger (through Aug. 23)
CEPA Gallery
- 10am-5pm: Writing With Light. Work by students from the Buffalo Public Schools presented by CEPA and Just Buffalo Literary Center (through August 22)
Canalside Gallery/Studio
- 2-6pm: Work by Phyllis Pequet, Greg Chase, and Peggy Ferguson (through Sept. 30)
Castellani Art Museum
- 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Michael Veit: Unity Park (through Sept. 14)
College St. Gallery
- 4-8pm: Buffalo Photography by Michael Mulley (through July 30) 5-9pm: The Mannequin Project. Photographs by Marc Burgess (through Aug. 30) 5-9pm: People Like You. Photographs by Michael Mulley (through Aug. 1)
Insite Gallery
- noon-5pm: Buffalo Society of Artists Spring Show (through July 26)
Kenan Center
- noon-5pm: Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit (through Aug. 24)
Market Street Art Center
- 10-10am: Artist Members’ Show (through Aug. 10)
Meibohm Fine Arts
- 9am-4pm: Historic Watercraft of the Niagara Frontier. Original paintings and limited edition prints by John Montague (through Aug. 2)
Michael Donnelly Interior Design
- 11am-5pm: Purity of Color/Clarity of Thought: Works from the Estate of Roland Wise, 1923-2005 (through Aug. 30).
Muleskinner Antiques
- 10am-5pm: Carl Illig (1910-1987): Newly Discovered Paintings (through July 25)
Native American Museum of Art
- 7am-10pm: Sculptures by Joseph Jacobs, Frank Mount Pleasant Olympic Medal Exhibit, paintings, and other mediums (through Dec. 30)
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
- 10am-5pm: Made in NY 2008. Annual juried exhibition of 64 New York State artists, including Buffalo artists Kate Bae, Nancy Belfer, and Kara Daving (through Aug. 23)
Springville Center for the Arts
- noon-6pm: Transitions: The Fine Art of Arla Crumlick Wible and Natalie Lynch (through August 16)
Studio Hart
- 10am-2pm: If I Die Before I Wake. Photographs by Molly Jarboe (through August 9)
WNED Horizons Gallery
- 9am-4:30pm: Fresh Paint. Acrylic paintings by Caitlin Krumm (through August 15)

Special Exhibits

Amherst Museum
- 9:30am-4:30pm: Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Exploring America’s Labor History
Buffalo & Erie County Central Library
- 8:30am-6pm: The Art of the Letterform: Treasures from the Grosvenor Rare Book Room (through Aug. 31)
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
- 10am-5pm: Cathedrals of Industry: Photographs by Michael L. Horowitz (through July 25)
Buffalo Museum of Science
- 10am-5pm: The Casual Artistry of Bill West (through Aug. 31) 10am-5pm: Explorasaurus: The Ice Age in Western New York. Exhibit inspired by the ongoing Ice Age dig research at the Hiscock Site in Genesee County (through August 31). 10am-5pm: Visions of Tifft: Photographs of the Tifft Nature Preserve by Biff Henrich (through Aug. 31)
CEPA Gallery
- 10am-5pm: Work from two Writing with Light programs: Picturing Poetry and Flash Fiction (through Aug. 22)
Castellani Art Museum
- 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Devotional Displays: Personal and Community Traditions. Folk religious displays from the Collection (through Dec. 14)
Karpeles Manuscript Museum
- 11am-4pm, Porter: 2008: An Anniversary Year (through Sept. 30)
Karpeles Manuscript Museum (Porter Hall)
- 11am-4pm: Star Trek: The Next Generation. Original sketches and designs for the show (through Aug. 31)
UB Art Gallery
- noon-5pm, North Campus: NLXL Visual Communication and Interaction Design. Multimedia installation by a design studio based in The Hague (through July 25)

Community Events

Comedy

Rust Belt Books
- 6:30pm: Cat Venom Improv Comedy. Free
Tralf Music Hall
- 8:30pm: It’s Just Comedy Cafe’ Hosted by Talent. Bringing three of the country’s funniest comedians & a suprise guest. $20/presale (Ticketmaster) or $22/day of show; VIP tickets $25/presale $17/day of show

Community Interest

Eagle Street Park
- 11am-2pm: Food Bank of WNY BBQ for Hunger Awareness. $8.50-$10.50/pre-sale (852-1305) or $10-$12/walk up orders. Contact 852-1350. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank
WBFO StoryCorps East Mobile Booth
- 9:30am-5:30pm: National Oral History Project (July 17-Aug. 23). Airstream trailer outfitted with a recording studio will be parked in front of the Central Library at Lafayette Square collecting stories from Buffalonians as part of a cross-country tour in conjunction with NPR. Visit www.wbfo.org to reserve an interview time or for more details

Dance

ALT Theatre
- 8pm: William Parker / Patricia Nicholson Duo (with special guests)

Films/Screenings

Hallwalls
- 8pm: Performing the Border: Video Essays by Ursula Biemann
Unitarian Universalist Church
- 8pm: “Lord, Save Us From Your Followers.” Critical documentary screening
Westminster Presbyterian Church
- 7pm: “The Great Debate” starring Denzel Washington. Followed by a group discussion

Kid’s Stuff

Buffalo & Erie County Central Library
- 10:30am: For children ages 3-5. Listen to stories, watch a video, make a craft
Clarence Town Park Clubhouse
- 7pm: Family Concert in the Park: is “Come 2 by 2 to the Musical Zoo.” Peter and the Wolf narrated by Donna Fernandes (president and CEO of the Buffalo Zoo). Free. Pre-concert dinner at 5pm for $20. Contact 759-6428 or www.clarenceconcert.org
Explore & More at the Erie Canal Harbor
- 1-4pm: Outdoor kids activities every Friday during August. Look for the Explore & More tent at the northern end of the Central Wharf. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Multimedia

Buffalo Infringement Festival
- Art Under the Rader (July 24-Aug. 3). Eleven day festival in various locations throughout the city. Visit www.infringebuffalo.org

Recreation

Erie Canal Commercial Slip
- 11:30am: Be Active Buffalo! Friday Fitness Walk. Free 30-minute walk along the Buffalo Creek. Registration begins at 11:30am; walk fr5om 12:15-12:45pm

Special Event

Chow Chocolat
- 7-10pm: Grand Opening Celebration with music by Casperous Vine, an art exhibit by Peter Fowler, chocolate & coffee samples, beer & wine.
Haunted History Ghost Walks
- 6pm: Haunted Pub Crawl of Lewiston: Meet at the Water St. Landing (115 Water St., Lewiston). $20. Pre -registration recommended, contact 655-6663 or www.MasonWinfield.com
Niagara County Community College
- Balloons Over Niagara (July 25-27). Twenty-five balloons from all over the country to celebrate Cambria’s bicentennial.

Specialty Theater

Niagara Falls High School,
- 7:30pm: “42nd Street” (July 25-26 & AUg. 1-2). $15/adult; $13/seniors, kids under 12.
Romanello’s Roseland (South)
- 6pm: Enchante cabaret Dinner Theater. $45 includes cocktails, 4-course meal, and original performance. Call 649-0450 for reservations

Spiritual

Church of Scientology
- 8pm: Lecture based on the book “Clear Body, Clear Mind” by L. Ron Hubbard. Call 856-3910 to reserve your seat

Tours

Buffalo City Hall
- noon-1pm: Walking tours meet at info desk in lobby. Contact Landmark Society at 852-3300 or www.landmark-niagara.org for info.
Buffalo Tours 2008
- 10am-noon: Downtown Revealed. Inside & out tours of the Guaranty Building, St. Paul’s, the Ellicott Square Building, & others. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org 5:30-6:45pm: Legendary Lincoln Parkway. Meet at the Lincoln Statue by the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org
Haunted History Ghost Walks
- 7pm: ALLENTOWN! (meets at Allen Street Hardware Cafe, 245 Allen.)Tours every Friday until Oct. 31. $10/general; $5/kids ages 7-11. Contact 655-6663 or www.MasonWinfield.com
Martin House Complex
- 10am: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 10am, 11am (in-depth), noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
Open-Air Autobus
- 6:30pm: “Buffalo: The Whirlwind Tour.” Meets at Elmwood Ave. & Bidwell Pkwy. $20 (kids 12 & under, $10). Contact The Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, Architecture & Culture at 854-3749 or OpenAirBuffalo@aol.com
Tour Lockport Trolley
- 9am-5pm: Operating daily during July & August. The Lockport Passport includes admission to the Erie Canal Discovery Center, the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, the Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises, & more.Call 439-0431 for info

Music

Blues

Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 10pm: Ronnie Davis Combo with Doug Morgano and Dave Wasik
Blue Lantern Lounge
- 8pm: Mark Winsick
Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse
- 8pm, Erie County Fairgrounds: Speedy Parker Blues Band
Lighthouse Grill-N-Spirits
- 8pm: Theresa Quinn & Tom Brown
Max’s Shot Club
- 11:30pm: Dan Harper & Band
Merlin’s
- 8pm: Rich’s House of Blues

Celtic/Irish

Shannon Pub
- 8:30pm: Sean Byrne

Classical

Artpark
- 8pm: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Summerfest Series: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 (www.bpo.org/www.artpark.net)
Niagara International Chamber Music Festival
- Music Niagara (July 21-August 16). Fifty concerts in a dozen venues throughout the Niagara-on-the-Lake area. Concert prices from $10-$35 at 1-800-511 SHAW. Contact www.niagaramusicfest.com or 1-877-MUSFEST for more info

Country/Bluegrass

Chautauqua Institution
- 8:15pm: An Evening with Kenny Loggins. $37 (357.6250 or www.tickets.ciweb.org)
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 9:30pm: JC Thompson Band

Dance Music/DJs

Desi’s South (formerly La Boom nightclub)
- 9pm: DJ “Pauly” Paul
Duo
- 6pm: DJ Happy Hour 11pm: DJ Late Night
Mazzariello’s
- 11pm: Friday Fusion (old soul, R&B, indie, hip hop, rock) with DJ Hussalonia
Parkside Lanes Bar & Lounge
- 10pm: DJ Dumais spinnin’ the hottest hits & requests
Roxy’s
- 10pm: DJ Lady Atram spinning pop, house & hip-hop
Tabu Night Club
- 10pm: Cream Fridays with DJ Ark Angel & special guest DJs every week.

Folk/Acoustic

Cafe Allegro
- 8-11pm: Blue Roadhouse
Comfort Zone Cafe (new)
- 8-11pm: Sweet Soul with Sam Sole
Taste
- 7:30pm: Lance Drake

Jazz

Amaryllis
- 7-10pm: Kathryn Scibilia & Andy Bialek
Anchor Bar
- 9-11:45pm: Sharon Bailey & the Jazz Example
Cafe At Masten/Eaton
- 8pm: Adrian Benton & Company
M&T Bank Plaza Event Series
- noon, Downtown: Free outdoor concerts every weekday at noon: Joyryde & the Hitmen Horns
Shadow Lounge
- 5:30pm: Jazz on the Patio with Jim Bohm & Jim Calire
Sole
- 7pm, Walker Center: Djambossa

Karaoke

Garden Park Cafe
- 8:30pm: Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
Hilltop Inn & Grove
- 8pm: Jim Beau’s Roadshow
Jet Port Lounge
- 9pm: SOONERTUNES.com with Okie Rich
Kegler’s Pub
- 9pm, Transit Lanes: Super Sound karaoke with Bud
King’s Court
- 10pm: Blue Sound
Klub Karaoke
- 10pm: #1 Karaoke (www.klubkaraoke.com)
South Transit Lanes
- 9:30pm: Karaoke Show with Dan the Yankee Fan

Lounge

Batavia Downs
- 7pm: Jack Civiletto
E.B. Green’s
- 5:30-9:30am, Hyatt Regency: Jackie Jocko
Elmwood Lounge
- 11pm: Lance Diamond
Oliver’s
- 7:30-11pm: Piano music of George Jones
Pietro’s Ristorante & Martini Bar
- 9pm: Soul Providers 9:30pm: Soul Providers
Shadow Lounge
- 10pm: Crystal Blue featuring Harry and Rosary

Open Mic

Daily Grind Cafe
- 7-9:30pm, Lockview Plaza: Open mic
Don Pablo’s
- 5pm: Hosted by Paul Dylin

Rock

Brennan’s Bowery Bar
- 10pm: Studio 54
Broadway Joe’s Bar & Grill
- 10pm: Luanjie, with the Stupid Dicks
Club Diablo
- 9pm: Monthly Punk Night hosted by Pub & Ruben
Club Infinity
- 7pm: (doors). Frank Marino & MR, with the Vincent James Explosion. $20/advance (box office, Tickets.com, Tops Markets) or $24/day of show
Darien Lake
- 6:30pm: 3 Doors Down, with Stain’s and Hinder. $45-$25 (www.LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster)
Desiderio’s on Broadway
- 5-8pm: Kevin McCarthy
Dockside Inn
- 9pm: Rip & the Bandogs
Dome Stadium
- 10pm: Sudden Urge
Elmwood Lounge
- 10:30pm: Davey Z. Project
Friday at the Falls
- 7:30-9:30pm: This Vehicle
Golden Key Tavern
- 9pm: “Painkillers 25th Annual Christmas in July” & benefit for the Loaves & Fishes pantry/dining room. Music by the Painkillers, Dick Whiskey, and Gravity Thieves
Irishman Pub & Eatery
- 9pm: Nelson & the Heaters
Jackson Square (Batavia)
- 7-9pm: Friday Night In The Square concert series: OHMS Band
Macaroon’s Nite Club
- 10:30pm: Suckerpunch
Merlin’s
- 11pm: Ball Cheese Psychotics, Rooftops, Vanderpark
Mickey Rats Beach Club
- 5pm: Gimme Buffet 11pm: 50 Foot Tall (formerly Citizen Dick)
Mister Goodbar
- 11pm: Slip Madigan
Mohawk Place
- 10pm: Jucifer, with Chylde and Sonorous Gale. $8
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- 5pm: Alison Pipitone & the Social
Pier 84
- 8pm: FunZone
Root Five
- 10pm: Laughing Bandit
Shores Waterfront
- 8pm: Nightshift
Soundlab
- 9pm: Infringement Fest with Jazzbollah, Keith Concept, ooDoe aka Doe Boy, Type: Guac
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 5:30-8:30pm: Five to One
Talty’s
- 4-8pm: Busted Stuff 9:30pm: Billy McEwen & Joe Head
Verbena
- 9:30pm: Party Squad
Xtreme Wheels
- 6pm: Somethin’ Fierce, Crucial Tone, Inlite, Yesterday’s Tomorrow. $8

Soul/Funk

Pietro’s
- 9:30pm: Urban Renewal

Specialty Music

Chow Chocolat
- 7-10pm: Grand Opening Celebration with music by Casperous Vine
Nietzsche’s
- noon: Infringement Festival (through Aug. 3). Visit www.infringebuffalo.org

Spiritual

Corpus Christi Church
- 7pm: Ychtis Polish Girls’ Choir. Song & dance troupe from Poland specializing in religious songs
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