After 15 years, 175 productions, and dozens of nude scenes, Buffalo United Artists (BUA) is ready to celebrate. The maverick theater company never expected to become “venerable,” and will endeavor to shake that image with a big bash to be held this weekend at Hamlin House, located on Franklin St. in Allentown. Among those attending will be many of the artists who have worked for BUA over the past years. BUA premiered in January 1992 with the musical revue A...My Name is Alice and among its accomplishments can boast productions of a wide range of musicals from Pal Joey to Romance Romance and classics from Blithe Spirit to House of Bernarda Alba. And there’s gay work aplenty, including Buffalo premieres of Party, Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, Southern Baptist Sissies, The Laramie Project, Ten Percent Revue and Brad Fraser’s Unidentified Human Remains and Poor Super Man, as well as the first ever production of Terrence McNally’s Love! Valour! Compassion! subsequent to its original Broadway outing. The party will feature an open bar from 9:30-11:30pm, appetizers, raffles, silent auction and a live DJ. Tickets are available in advance at “Q” on Allen St. and $20 at the door. BUA has raised thousands of dollars for AIDS charities over the years, but this time, all proceeds will benefit the company itself. For further information call 886-9239 or visit www.buffalobua.org

Saturday, July 14 from 9pm-1am. Hamlin House (432 Franklin St.). $15 advance-$20 at the door.