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Friday, October 10

Comedy

Century Grill
- 9pm: Buffalo Bear Trap 4 (Oct. 10-12) presents Frank DeCaro & his Big Gay Comedy. Visit www.buffalobeartrap.com for Bear Trap 4 details
Kleinhans
- 9pm: Eddie Griffin & Friends. Comedians Eddie Griffin, Huggy Low Down, Thea, Michael Colyar, A.J.Johnson, & Talent

Community Interest

Niagara Falls
- 7pm: Niagara Falls turns purple in honor of domestic violence victims. A news conference will be held in front of the Olin Lehman Visitor’s Center.
Rockwell Hall
- 11am-6pm, Buffalo State College: Yamaha Piano Sale. (Oct. 10-11). New & used instruments including acoustic and digital (year-old pianos discounted).

Dance

Shakti Yoga Studio
- 8:30pm: Salsa classes every Friday. $10

Etc.

Brennan’s Bowery Bar
- 6-8pm: Free caricatures by Christina Reilly
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State College
- 7pm: Autumn Programs: Skies of the Harvest, every Friday through Nov. 15. 8:30pm: Autumn Programs: “The Eye of Medusa,” every Friday through Nov. 15. Followed by a free observation hour at 9pm

Films/Screenings

Daemen College
- 7-9pm: World On Your Plate (WOYP) 2008 (Oct. 10-11). Screening of “King Corn” followed by a discussion. Contact 894-2013 to register or visit www.worldonyourplate.org for more info

Lectures

Albright Knox Art Gallery
- 4pm: Scholars at Muse Lecture Series: “Death in the New World, Cross-Cultural Encounters 1492-1800,” by Eric Seeman, UB History Department. Free as part of Gusto at the Gallery

Literary

Talking Leaves (Main St.)
- 7pm: Reading/booksigning for “The Molech Prophecy” with author Tom Phillips
University United Methodist Church
- 7:30pm: “Cooking Up Some Stories.” Story-telling for families with Spin-a-Story Tellers (all-ages). Storytelling workshop at 6:30pm

Seasonal Event

Erie County Fairgrounds
- 6:30-10pm: Scare at the Fair & Dark Raven Manor (Oct. 2-Nov. 1). $20 for all five houses; $3 for the R-Rated House.

Special Event

Asbury Hall at Babeville
- 6-9pm: ArtsWork auction to benefit Autistic Services. Grand finale of the traveling exhibition of work by artists on the autism spectrum. Visit www.friendsofasi for tickets/reservations
Buffalo Convention Center
- 5pm: Gala fundraiser for Compeer of Greater Buffalo with special guest legendary hockey coach Scotty Bowman. Cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, awards ceremony, silent & live auction. Call 883-3331 for tickets & sponsorship info
Colored Musicians Club
- 9pm: An Artists & Business Meet & Greet. Mixer for local artists and business owners hosted by Melissa Kate & Taylor Made Jazz. $5 plus a canned good. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of WNY
HSBC Arena
- 5-7pm: Buffalo Sabres Party in the Plaza! 38th Season Opener with live music from Strictly Hip, special guests, food & drinks, etc. Free admission
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
- World Poker Tour® (WPT) North American Poker Championship (Oct. 10-16). Contact 866-5-POKER-5 or www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com for schedule, registration info.
Ukranian American Civic Center
- 8pm: Pierogie Dance Pub Night with music by DJ Bad Brakes, $6 pierogie dinners, dancing, & more.

Specialty Theater

Subversive Theatre/Manny Fried Playhouse
- 8pm: “Palace of the End” by Canadian playwright Judith Thompson. Open discussion with Ms. Thompson following the performance. Contact 408-0499 or www.subversivetheatre.org for details

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.
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 7pm: Haunted History of Lewiston with Mason Winfield, every Friday through Oct. 31. Meet at the Little Yellow Chocolate House (476 Center St., Lewiston). $10/adults; $5/kids under 12. Call 655-6663 for more info
Martin House Complex
- 11am: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 11am & 2pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
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