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Friday, July 25

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

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
- 11am: See Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1904 architectural masterpiece under restoration. Tours at 11am & 2pm. 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
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