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Saturday, October 18

Comedy

UB Center for the Arts
- 8pm: Jim Gaffigan. SOLD OUT

Community Interest

El Buen Amigo
- 9am-1pm: Every Saturday through Oct. 18. Free reading books, puppet shows and face painting. How to get your GED information is always available, Riverside Recycles program info, & more
Niagara Branch Library
- 11am-noon: Language Cafe for bilingual and/or multilingual speakers and learners. Meets every Saturday.

Community Theater

ACTS Beacon Cafe
- 7:30pm: The Alden Christian Theater Society presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Oct. 17-19 & 24-26). $9/general; $7/students, seniors 7:30pm: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Oct. 17-19 & 24-26). $9/adult; $7/students, seniors

Dance

Unitarian Universalist Church
- 8pm: New England Style Contra taught and called by Sharon Perry. Music by Tom Santasiero & Rachel Bell. Contra Basics at 7:30. $8

Etc.

Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State College
- 1pm: Autumn Programs: Skies of the Harvest (every Saturday through Nov. 15). Visit http://www.fergusonplanetarium.net for details 2:30pm: Autumn Programs: “The Eye of Medusa,” every Saturday through Nov. 15.

Films/Screenings

Aurora Theatre
- noon: The Art of Film with the Filmmakers: The Best of the Toronto Film Festival. Screening of “Mansfield Park” with a pre-film discussion with director Patricia Rozema
Market Arcade Film & Arts Center
- 12:30pm: Museum of disABILITY History 4th Annual disABILITIES Film Festival & Speaker Series presents “Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy.” 3pm: “The Collector of Bedford Street.” Visit www.disabilityfilmfest.org for more info
Riviera Theatre
- 11am: Fall 2008 Family Film Festival presents “Kung Fu Panda” (PG). $2 1:30pm: Fall 2008 Family Film Festival presents “Kung Fu Panda” (PG). $2

Kid’s Stuff

Aurora Waldorf Satellite at Unity Church
- 9:30-11am: Fall Open House & Experiential Morning for Aurora-Waldorf School City Satellite location. Learn more about Waldorf early childhood education, for kids from birth to five years old. Call 655-2029 for more info or to enroll in the Parent-Child program
Becker Farms
- noon-5pm: Singer and Storyteller Tiger Tom Walsh, every Sat. & Sun through Oct. 31.
Borders Books (Walden)
- 11am: Kids’ Corner: Storytime, activities, snacks, & giveaways
Brighton Branch Library
- 10:30am: Magician Ted Burzynski presents “It’s Magic of Course.” For kids of all ages. Parent/guardian must accompany.
Castellani Art Museum
- 2pm, Niagara University: ArtExpress Family Workshop: “Wild about Bugs.” $3. Call 286-8200 to register
Collins Public Library
- 10:30am: Children’s series featuring Sadie Green Sales Jugband
Riverside Farmers Market
- 9am-1pm: Every Saturday through Oct. 18. Free reading books, pupet shows and face painting. How to get your GED information available, Riverside Recycles program info, & more
Riviera Theatre
- 11am: Fall 2008 Family Film Festival presents “Kung Fu Panda” (PG). $2 1:30pm: Fall 2008 Family Film Festival presents “Kung Fu Panda” (PG). $2

Lectures

Gifts of Gaia
- 1pm: An introduction to Biodynamic Gardening featuring L A Rotheraine (Biodynamic Master Gardener). $20. Call 553-9804 to pre-register
Michigan Street Baptists Church
- 3pm: The Nash Lectures: “Paying for Freedom: New Orleans Post Katrina,” by Michelle M. Thompson

Literary

Borders Books
- 2pm, Orchard Park: Booksigning with author Mason Winfield for his latest book, “Haunted Rochester.”
Medaille College
- 8pm: “Federman @ 80: A Celebration: An Evening of Laughterature, Surfiction, and Playgiarism in Tribute to Raymond Federman.” Readings & performances by Ted Pelton, Christina Milletti, Geoffrey Gatza, Michael Basinski, and Stephen McCaffery, Charles Bernstein, Simone Federman, and Raymond Federman.
UB Capen Hall
- 1-4:30pm: “Federman @ 80: A Celebration.” Day of appreciation for the writer, poet, and critic Raymond Federman on his 80th Birthday. Presentations in the Poetry/Rare Books Room in 420 Capen Hall. Evening activities begin at 8pm at Medaile College

Multimedia

Artspace Gallery
- 5-9pm: Life Inspirations & Rituals from the Diaspora (Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and West Africa). Visual and performance art exploring the culture of West Africa, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad. Curated by Erika “Aminata” Mitchell with music by Paul Ferrette’s Caribbean Extravaganza. $10

Recreation

Lewiston Opera Hall
- 10:30am: Yoga classes with instructor Monica Zucco R.Y.T. (Yoga For Everybody). Call 754-0166 to reserve a spot
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
- 10am: Public Guided Tours, every Saturday

Seasonal Event

Ellicott Square Building
- 1-2pm: The Vitascope Theater Birthday Party. Celebration of the opening of the first “architecturally-designed, purpose-built” theater in the world, in Buffalo, NY, 1896. Visit http://www.buffalofilmfestival.com for more info
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

Amherst Museum
- 10am-5pm:

Doors Open Niagara (Oct. 18-19). All the Museum’s historic buildings & indoor exhibits will be open free of charge. Further information on Doors Open Niagara at www.doorsopenniagara.com.

An-Nur Mosque Banquet Hall
- 6:30-8:45pm: “Raising Our Voices.” Dinner and Education Event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. $12. Call 689-6050
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
- 7-10pm: Gala at the Gardens: Asian Inspirations. Kick-off to the Mum Festival honoring the Mum’s Asian heritage. Asian food, dance, Ikebana (Japanese flower displays), demonstrations, origami, & more. Call 827-1584 ext. 204 for tickets & info
Clarence United Methodist Church
- 10am: 24th Annual Apple Festival. Cider, pies, activities for all ages. Lunch from 11am-1pm; Chiavetta’s BBQ from 3-6pm
Dunn House (Hamburg)
- 10am-4pm: Hamburg Historical Society Invitational Arts and Crafts show and sale. Stained glass, quilted items, rag rugs, photography, wood turnings, folk art, jewelry & herb gifts, and more. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society
Erie County Fairgrounds
- 9:30am-3:30pm: WNY Sports Card and Memorabilia Expo
First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo
- 6pm: Fundraiser for Re-Tree WNY. Live music, beer & wine, food from 20 area restaurants, tree art, silent auction, photo exhibits, tours of the historic church, & more. $30/general; $125/single tree sponsor ticket; $150/couple tree sponsors. Contact KC Fitness at 886-0252 or www.re-treewny.org for tickets
Immaculate Conception Parish Center (Eden)
- 1pm: A Celebration of Hope: Quilt auction to benefit breast cancer research at Roswell Park. Previews on Friday (Oct. 17) from 10am-5pm and on Saturday (Oct. 18) from 9am-1pm.
Karpeles Manuscript Museum (Porter Hall)
- 5:30-9pm: 2nd Annual Art For Heart: A Unique Auction of Student Artwork. Silent auction, live music & entertainment, food & drinks, live auction, plus a special guest appearance by Robby Takac. Proceeds benefit the HEART Program to increase mental health awareness for young people. $45/regular or $75/patron ticket. Contact 886-1242 or zwieg@eriema.org
Market Arcade Complex
- 10am-3pm: Doors Open Niagara 2008: “The Art of Architecture” (Oct. 18-19). Visit doorsopenniagara.btapartners.com
North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens
- 7-11pm: Haunted Gardens on the EEEErie Canal. Haunted Hayride, Haunted Greenhouse, ghost stories, costumes, & more
University of Buffalo North Campus
- UB True Blue Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 16-19). Bulls vs. Army football, Distinguished Speaker Series, Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, art and technology tours, various on-campus performances, & more. Visit http://www.alumni.buffalo.edu/homecoming
Urban Roots
- 11am-3pm: Urban Roots Fall Festival. Family activities, plant swap, workshops. Contact 602-5531 for more info 7-10pm: Urban Roots Fall Festival. Reception for member/owners & frineds. Contact 602-5531 for more info

Spiritual

Gifts of Gaia
- 1pm: Biodynamic Gardening Talk. Call 553-9804 for registration.
Universal Healing Monthly Drum Circle
- 7pm: With Drummer Jamil Adewale Kasumu & belly dancer Rafiqa. Sponsored by Buffalo Drum Outlet

Tours

Haunted History Ghost Walks
- 7pm: BUFFALO/THEATRE DISTRICT (meets at SpOT Coffee, 227 Delaware Ave.) Tours every Saturday until Oct. 31. $10/general; $5/kids ages 7-11. Contact 655-6663 or www.MasonWinfield.com 7pm: EAST AURORA! (meets across from the Roycroft Inn, 40 S. Grove St.)Tours every Saturday until Oct. 31. $10/general; $5/kids ages 7-11. Contact 655-6663 or www.MasonWinfield.com
Martin House Complex
- 11am: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 10am, 11am (in-depth) & 1pm. Reservations strongly recommended, call 856-3858.
The Mob Tours (Niagara Falls)
- 11am: Learn the history of the Magaddino crime family. Contact 578-4939 or www.themobtours.com

Workshops

Creative Edge Arts Studio
- 9:30-12:30pm, Tri-Main Center Suite 412: Soul Cards Workshop with Eileen Hothow. Use collage & journaling. $30 (bring pair small scissors if possible). Pre-registration required, call 862-0367
Hilbert College
- 8:30am-3pm: Catholic Charities & the Buffalo Diocese present “Global Climate Change: Continuing the Catholic Response.” $6/advance or $10/at door (includes lunch). Contact 856-4494 ext. 3006 or s.goodremote@ccwny.org.
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