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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-9pm: A Sense of Place: Photos From Buffalo Flkr Photographers (through Sept. 7)
Brodo (Elmwood)
- 11am-10pm: “Outsider Art” Becomes In. Art created by artists on the Autism Spectrum of Autistic Services, Inc. (through Aug. 24)
Chow Chocolat
- 7am-6pm: Love and Chocolate. Paintings by Peter Fowler (through Aug. 21)
Quaker Bonnet
- 8am-8pm: Recent oil paintings by Paulette Jurek and Eileen McNamara (through August 31). 8am-8pm: Stone, Morter, and Marble: An Italian Relationship to Materials. A photographic exhibition by Rick Steinberg (through August 29).
Youngstown Free Library
- 1:30-8:30pm: Landscapes by Lockport artist Douglas Michalski (through Oct. 31)

Events & Openings

Kenan Center
- 2:30pm: Feasting Eyes, Artists Take On Food. Curator’s Tour and Talk by Gerald Mead

Exhibits

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 10am-5pm: From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 25) 10am-5pm: From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art (through Jan. 30) 10am-5pm: Works on Paper: The Natalie and Irving Forman Collection (through Oct. 19) 10am-5pm: Op Art Revisited: Selections from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (through Jan. 25) 10am-5pm: REMIX the Collection. Recent acquisitions and works from the Permanent Collection 10am-5pm: 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)
Buffalo Big Print
- 9:30am-5pm: Oil Paintings by John Anderson and Greg Kuppinger (through Aug. 23)
Burchfield Nature & Art Center
- 9am-4pm: In Plain Site. Landscapes from the Gerald Mead Collection (through Sept. 28)
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: Homage to Picasso (through Feb. 15) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Currents: Movements in Western Art Since 1830 (through Sept. 21) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Michael Veit: Unity Park (through Sept. 14) 11am-5pm, Niagara University: Interpreting Traditional Genres (through Aug. 31)
Castellani Art Museum at the Falls
- 10am-4pm, Niagara Falls Conference Center: Selections from the Charles Rand Penney Collection of Historical Niagara Falls Prints (through Oct. 19)
College St. Gallery
- 5-9pm: The Mannequin Project. Photographs by Marc Burgess (through Aug. 30)
Galleria Blanca & Atelier
- noon-4pm: Work by Geraldine Liquidano (through Sept 15)
Hallwalls
- 11am-6pm: Karma Cab Boa. The Hallwalls 2008 Members Exhibition (through Aug. 30)
Impact Artists’ Gallery
- 11am-4pm, 545 Tri-Main Center: Sisters and All That Jazz Invitational Show (through Sept. 6)
Kenan Center
- noon-5pm: Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit (through Aug. 24)
Market Street Art Center
- 10am-5pm: Mingus Called: Charles Mingus and Joni Mitchell...a Collaboration of Two American Icons. The paintings of Mark Weld (through Sept. 14) 10am-4pm: Bar Room Scenes and Other Operatic Situations. New work by Joseph Whalen (through Sept. 8)
Michael Donnelly Interior Design
- 11am-5pm: Purity of Color/Clarity of Thought: Works from the Estate of Roland Wise, 1923-2005 (through Aug. 30).
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)

Special Exhibits

Amherst Museum
- 9:30am-4:30pm: Blue Monday: Washday and Women, Picturing Our Past 9:30am-4:30pm: What’s Cooking: Women in the Kitchen (through Dec. 31)
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 Part II: Photographs by Michael L. Horowitz (through Jan. 25)
Buffalo Museum of Science
- 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) 10am-5pm: The Casual Artistry of Bill West (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)

Community Events

Community Interest

Blue Lantern Lounge
- 7pm: Guest bartenders all night will donate their tips to Relay For Life. 7pm: Guest Bartenders for Relay for Life Elma Charity Event
Boys & Girls Beecher Clubhouse
- noon-2pm: Free Drop in Literacy & Language Center for adults to learn English, reading & writing. Call Literacy Volunteers at 876-8991 for more info
Canisius College Women’s Business Center
- noon-1pm: Free counseling sessions for current or potential small business owners. No registration required
Harlem Road Community Center
- 10am: Networking meeting for the Parachute Group, for outplaced employees and career changers. Call 276-1117 for more info
Hospice Mitchell Campus
- 6:30-8pm: After a Parent Dies. Support group for adults who experienced the death of a parent within the last 18 months. Call 836-6460 to register

Dance

Brounshilde VFW Post
- 8pm: Ballroom/Tango Dance every Wednesday

Etc.

Buffalo Brewpub
- 6-8pm: Free caricatures by Christina Reilly

Kid’s Stuff

Explore & More Children’s Museum
- 1-4pm: Wednesday WOWS! for ages 4 & up. “Adventures in the Ancient World”
Lafayette Presbyterian Church
- 5:30pm: Rainforest Adventure: music, games, Bible study, crafts and dinner for all ages (4-adult)

Lectures

Honor & Hope Wellness Center
- 7-8:30pm: Evening with Lisa Lundy, author of The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook: Gluten Free, Casein Free , Nut Free, From a Mother Who Knows. $5

Special Event

Chautauqua Institution
- 8:15am: 100th Anniversary of the Great Automobile Race of 1908. Retelling/reenactment. $16
UB Center for the Arts
- 11am-2pm: Center Celebration. Free picnic lunch to celebrate the new season with live entertainment by More Than Me Acoustic Duo (Ryan & Todd Doyle), Doug Yeomans, and Lehrer Dance

Specialty Theater

Dug’s Dive Revisited (at the new Commercial Slip)
- 12:15pm: “Dug’s Dive Re-Visited.” Historical reenactments with Kevin Cottrell of Motherland Connextions, in conjunction with Alamaedae Theater Co. Every Wed. & Sat. through Aug. 30. Free

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
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
- 11am: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 11am (in-depth) & 2pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
Miss Buffalo
- 3-5pm, Erie Basin Marina: Landmark Cruises: Niagara River, Tonawanda Locks, Black Rock Canal, and the Buffalo River. $14/adults; $49/kids ages 6-12
Roycroft Campus
- 6pm: Guided educational tours every Wednesday through September. $10. Call 655-0261 for reservations
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

Alternative Brews
- 8pm: Live Blues Pro-Jam
Newfane Gazebo
- 7-9pm: Wednesday Night Concert Series: Lakeside Duo
Uno’s Chicago Grill
- 8-11pm: More Than Me

Country/Bluegrass

Club Paradise
- 7pm, McKinley Park Inn: All request “Country in Paradise.” Line dancing lessons at 7:30pm.

Dance Music/DJs

Desi’s South (formerly La Boom nightclub)
- 9pm: Shamrock Wednesdays with CJ the DJ

Folk/Acoustic

Clarence Center Coffee Co.
- 7pm: Lance Drake
Nietzsche’s
- 8pm: Fantastic Four Song Circle 8pm: Fantastic Four Song Circle

Jazz

Caffe Espresso
- 10pm, Clarence Mall Plaza: Triple Dot Theory
Colored Musicians Club
- 6-9pm: Larry Salter Big Band
Murphy’s Tavern on the Green
- 7-10pm, Wehrle Golf Dome: The Gavin Petrie Trio
Papaya
- 6-10pm, Hampton Inn: Vocalist Cheryl Ferris with Joe Baudo and Wayne Moose

Karaoke

Bada Bing
- 9pm: Blue Sound
Buckin’ Buffalo Saloon
- 8pm-1am: MB Karaoke with Sean
Desiderio’s on Broadway
- 10pm: Super Sound karaoke with Bud
Garden Park Cafe
- 8:30pm: Ron’s 7-Nite Karaoke
Roxy’s
- 10:30pm: Karaoke Show with TJ

Lounge

E.B. Green’s
- 5:30-9:30pm, Hyatt Regency: Jackie Jocko

Open Mic

Central Park Grill
- 9:30pm: Hosted by Gaia Miranda
Ernie’s Beef-N-Ale
- 8pm: Wednesdays with Ernie Weber & Cindy Joe
Irishman Pub & Eatery
- 9pm: Hosted by Brad & Marty
Kate’s
- 8pm: Open jam with Big Tobacco.
Limerick’s Lakeview Pub
- 8pm: Open mic
Merlin’s
- 11pm: Hosted by Ed Wyner
Root Five
- 7-11pm: Open mic night with Dan “J”
Talty’s
- 8pm: Rock the Mic #2 hosted by Busted Stuff 8pm: Rock the Mic #3 hosted by Busted Stuff
Tudor Lounge
- 9:30pm: Hosted by Largevandriver

Polka

Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse
- 3:30-6:30pm, Erie County Fairgrounds: Jackpot Polka Band

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 3pm: Cruisin’ Classics: A singing and dancing homage to the music of the ‘50s (Feb. 3-5). $15 at www.ticketmaster.ca 3pm: Cruisin’ Classics: A singing and dancing homage to the music of the ‘50s (Feb. 11-12). $15 at www.ticketmaster.ca

Rock

Artpark
- 6:30pm: Wednesday at the Gorge Free Concert Series: Donna the Buffalo
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
- 8pm: WBFO Free Live Broadcast Concert Series: The Reign of Kindo
Club Diablo
- 9pm: Kid Icarus, the Connection, the Nemesis, Byllie da Kydd, Cold Dawn, Ignored
Club Infinity
- 5:30pm: (doors). The Absolute Punk/Bands of the Future Tour: Settings, with Mercy Mercedes, TV/TV, The Summer Set, Go Crash Audio, Lannen Fall. Tickets at box office (565-0110), Tickets.com (888-223-6000), Tops Markets, the Record Baron (871-8722)
Dock at the Bay
- 6:45pm: Laughing Bandit
Merlin’s
- 8-10pm: The Jamie Moses Band 11pm: Open mic with Ed Wyner
Mister Goodbar
- 10pm: Wild One featuring Amanda
Mohawk Place
- 8pm: Orange Sky, Liquid Violence
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
- 8:30pm: World Rock Symphony Orchestra (WRSO) “Britain Rocks” (Aug. 17-24). $20 & up (www.Ticketmaster.ca)
O’Brien’s Pub
- 8pm: Kevin McCarthy
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- 7-10pm: Downtown Bike Night with classic rock DJs, every Wednesday through Aug. 27
Pop’s Bar & Grill
- 7pm: Party Squad
Sportsmen’s Tavern
- 8pm: Jimmy Claire & the Project
Staples
- 10pm: Vinnie DeRosa
Town Ballroom
- 7pm: (doors). Jack’s Mannequin. $22/advance (box office, Tickets.com, Tops Markets). Special guests Phantom Planet, Treaty of Paris, and Paper Route

Specialty Music

Centennial Park
- 7pm: The Music Krew
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