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Allen Street Hardware Cafe
- 7-11pm: Tales From The Cryptozoologist: An Exhibition by Brian Dickenson (through Aug. 28)
Betty’s
- 10am-3pm: A Sense of Place: Photos From Buffalo Flkr Photographers (through Sept. 7)

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-5pm: REMIX the Collection. Recent acquisitions and works from the Permanent Collection 10am-5pm: Op Art Revisited: Selections from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (through Jan. 25) 10am-5pm: Remix recent Acquisitions (through July 27) 10am-5pm: Remix Recent Acquisitions of Works on Paper (through Aug. 24)
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)
Burchfield Nature & Art Center
- noon-3pm: In Plain Site. Landscapes from the Gerald Mead Collection (through Sept. 28)
Castellani Art Museum
- 1-5pm, Niagara University: Michael Veit: Unity Park (through Sept. 14)
College St. Gallery
- 2-5pm: Buffalo Photography by Michael Mulley (through July 30) 2-5pm: People Like You. Photographs by Michael Mulley (through Aug. 1) 2-5pm: The Mannequin Project. Photographs by Marc Burgess (through Aug. 30)
Kenan Center
- 2-5pm: Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit (through Aug. 24)
Market Street Art Center
- 10-10am: Artist Members’ Show (through Aug. 10)
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
- 1-5pm: 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
- 10am-3pm: Transitions: The Fine Art of Arla Crumlick Wible and Natalie Lynch (through August 16)

Special Exhibits

Buffalo Museum of Science
- noon-5pm: The Casual Artistry of Bill West (through Aug. 31) noon-5pm: Visions of Tifft: Photographs of the Tifft Nature Preserve by Biff Henrich (through Aug. 31)
Castellani Art Museum
- 1-5pm, Niagara University: Devotional Displays: Personal and Community Traditions. Folk religious displays from the Collection (through Dec. 14) 1-5pm, Niagara University: Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara
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)

Community Events

Community Interest

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

Kid’s Stuff

Artpark
- noon-4pm: Free Family Weekends: “Environmental Art.” (July 26-27). Arts & crafts activities and aquatic life displays for all ages.

Literary

Rust Belt Books
- 6pm: Poetry reading by Martin Clibbens

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

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
- 2pm: Sunday Family Walks & Talks
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary
- 2-5pm: See over 350 endangered and protected birds. Open every Sunday through August 31. $7/adult; $5/students, seniors

Special Event

Evangola State Park
- noon-5pm: Pirate Fest (July 26-27). Rides, games, treasure hunts, Pirate contest, crafts, market, live music, pirate zoo, dinner, & more. Call 549-1802 for more info
Garden Walk Buffalo
- 10am-4pm: Free, self-guided tour of over 260 Buffalo gardens (July 26 & 27). Maps available at Buffalo Seminary (205 Bidwell Parkway), Richmond Summer Senior Center (Richmond & Summer), Allentown Association (14 Allen St). Visit www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com for details
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center
- 11am-4pm: Wildlife & Renaissance Festival (July 19-20, 26-27). Programs, flying bird shows, live medieval reenactments, art auction, Dagohir Medieval Games, & more. Visit www.hawkcreek.org for details
Niagara County Community College
- Balloons Over Niagara (July 25-27). Twenty-five balloons from all over the country to celebrate Cambria’s bicentennial.
Taste of Niagara (new location)
- At the newly renovated Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls (July 26-27). Visit www.tasteofniagara.com

Specialty Theater

Artpark
- 3pm: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Summerfest Series: Cirque Capriccio (www.bpo.org/www.artpark.net)

Spiritual

Buffalo Zen Center
- 9:30am: Public Zen Meditation

Tours

Buffalo Tours 2008
- 9:30-11:30am: H. H. Richardson Complex. Meet at the Forest Ave. Gate, Forest & Richmond. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org 11:30am: Crime & Scandal 2.0. Revisit old local scandals & find out about some new ones. Meet at Spot Coffee at Delaware & Chippewa. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org 1-3pm: Theatre District Tours. Meet at the Market Arcade. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org 4:30-5:45pm: Legendary Lincoln Parkway. Meet at the Lincoln Statue by the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. $10. Contact 852-3300 or www.BuffaloTours.org
History Center of Niagara County
- 10am: Lockport Locks “Flight of Five” walking tours. Daily tours with historian Robert Nemi. Walk to Upton Park & return to the History Center by trolley. Call 439-0431 for reservations
Martin House Complex
- 1pm: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
Resource Center of the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
- 10am: Historical Society/Forest Lawn tours. Start with the Historical Society’s Pan-Am exhibit, then travel by motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery where the guided tour continues with costumed actors. $25 noon: Historical Society/Forest Lawn tours. Start with the Historical Society’s Pan-Am exhibit, then travel by motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery where the guided tour continues with costumed actors. $25
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

Blues on Main Street
- 1-5pm: Sunday concerts at the corner of Main & Adam in N. Tonawanda: Falk-Sturner Band
Clarence Center Coffee Co.
- noon-3pm: “Sunday Morning Church of Blues” with Dave Miller & Beautiful Bones
Milligan’s Pub
- 5pm: Harvey & the Hurricanes
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC)
- 6-8pm: Sunday on the Steps with the Lakeside Blues Band
Tudor Lounge
- 8pm: Jony James with guest drummer Shane (from Down the Drain)

Classical

Artpark
- 3pm: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Summerfest Series: Cirque Capriccio (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

Dance Music/DJs

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- 8pm:

Sunset Sundays. House, techno, & rare beats w/ 3PO, Ryan Liddell,
Jubei, Bill B, Active8 & much more. Ages 21+

Jazz

Cafe At Masten/Eaton
- 6pm: Jazz Jam Session & Open Mike
Elmwood Lounge
- 5-8:30pm: Joe Giambra
Nietzsche’s
- 6pm: Ann Philippone 8pm: Rose Bond with the Allen Street Jazz Band
St. Joseph University Church
- 2-4:30pm: Jazz at St. Joe’s Concert Series: Natural Elements. $10 donation; free for kids 10 & under

Karaoke

Class Act
- 10pm: Lucky’s Entertainment Karaoke selection
Fugazi
- 10pm: Sundays with Ryan
Garden Park Cafe
- 8:30pm: Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
Shebeen
- 9pm: Super Sound with Dave
Ying’s Wings & Things
- 9pm, Tonawanda: Rollin’ Sound

Open Mic

20 Belo
- 4-9pm: “Next Up” hosted Blue Eye
Cafe At Masten/Eaton
- 6pm: Jazz Jam Session & Open Mike
Jet Port Lounge
- 8pm: John Dudley & Friends acoustic open mic
McGarret’s
- 10pm: Hosted by 3 Left Feet. Ages 21+
Summit Street Saloon
- 9:30pm: Herman & Farley’s Magictonez Variety Show

Polka

International Sundays at the Lewiston Gazebo
- 2-4pm: Pick A Polka Orchestra. Free

Pop

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
- 3pm: Cruisin’ Classics: A singing and dancing homage to the music of the ‘50s (Feb. 11-12). $15 at www.ticketmaster.ca

Rock

Dug’s Dive
- 3pm: Hudson
Merlin’s
- 3pm: Charlie Reed & the Grifters
Mickey Rats Beach Club
- 5pm: The Dave Constantino Band
Mohawk Place
- 8pm: David Lee & His Mercenaries, with Liquid Violence, Ball Chesse Psychotics. $7
Nietzsche’s
- 9pm: Bombadil
Root Five
- 5-10pm: The Thirds
Shores Waterfront
- 6pm: Soul Providers

Specialty Music

International Sundays at the Lewiston Gazebo
- 2-4pm: Pic-A-Polka Orchestra (Polish). Free
Nietzsche’s
- noon: Infringement Festival (through Aug. 3). Visit www.infringebuffalo.org
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