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10/18/2025

Is Buffalo being held hostage? This episode of The Public Good explores how young leaders are shaping local politics and driving change in their communities.

Guests Fatima Nor, Leighton Jones, and LeMoyne Hill — representing LOLA Buffalo, Our City Buffalo, and Great for Life — share their insights on the urgent need for youth representation, more community centers, and community input on major developments like the proposed police training facility in Broadway-Fillmore.

Tune in to our YouTube Page (link in bio) to join the discussion and let us know in the comments what you think the City needs to restore trust and engagement with local residents.

10/18/2025

Join for the annual Books, Bites & Banter fundraiser to support the Library’s “Bucks for Books” campaign on Tue., Oct. 21 from 5-7 pm at Big Ditch Brewing Co. Admission includes 2 drink tickets & light snacks. $35 presale/$40 at the door. http://bl.buffalolib.org/Bites-2025

Join on Tuesday October 21st from 4:30-6:30 PM in Dunleavy Hall of Niagara University’s campus and open to the public.M...
10/18/2025

Join on Tuesday October 21st from 4:30-6:30 PM in Dunleavy Hall of Niagara University’s campus and open to the public.

Mike Africa, Jr. is a member of The MOVE Organization, and the co-founder of the Black Philly Radical Collective. He is a motivational resilience speaker renowned for his dynamic stage performances that blend music with his speeches.

This event is open to the public and is co-sponsored by the Vincentian Center for Justice, the Niagara University Black Student Union, and the Pre-National Black Law Student Association.

UB DANCE DAY with Zodiaque Dance Company is Sun. OCT. 26, 2025. All standard ticketing options are available plus a sp...
10/18/2025

UB DANCE DAY with Zodiaque Dance Company is Sun. OCT. 26, 2025. All standard ticketing options are available plus a special $35 UB Dance Day Ticket, which includes:

• A participatory pre-show workshop for ages 14 and up in the UB Center for the Arts Dance Studios (Rooms B82 & B82 in the basement of building). Arrive at noon in the hallway outside of the Dance Studios (rooms B82 and B84) for check-in.
• A dance class focusing on movement presented in the 2pm performance and observation of company warm up, plus Q&A with UB dance majors. No specific dancewear required. Come dressed to move!
• Admission to Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Fall Concert 2 p.m. performance in the Drama Theatre.
• Questions: Email Professor Kerry Ring: [email protected]
• Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dance-tickets/artist/836688 or click link in bio

Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Fall Concert
Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver
Oct. 23 - 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 26, 2025 at 2 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre

The UB Theatre and Dance 2025-2026 season is sponsored in part by Fox Run at Orchard Park, celebrating its seventh year in support of the department.

Eat Off Art invites you to Come and use your imagination! Come Make Art ! 10/23 LUNCH BREAK: 11:30am -1:30pm10/23 WIND ...
10/18/2025

Eat Off Art invites you to Come and use your imagination!

Come Make Art !

10/23 LUNCH BREAK: 11:30am -1:30pm

10/23 WIND DOWN: 5:00pm-7:00pm

10/25 4th Saturday: Noon-3pm

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and sponsors we are still able to provide this open studio session for FREE!

Eat Off Art Studio + Place
Trimain Building Suite 441
(4th Floor)

🎷 CALLING ALL SAXOPHONISTS – THIS ONE’S FOR US! 🎷 World Saxophone Day • Thursday, November 6th📍 Asbury Hall, Buffalo, NY...
10/18/2025

🎷 CALLING ALL SAXOPHONISTS – THIS ONE’S FOR US! 🎷
World Saxophone Day •
Thursday, November 6th

📍 Asbury Hall, Buffalo, NY | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
FREE EVENT

Will Holton & Ken Witman present
THE HORN HANG –

A historic gathering created by saxophonists, for saxophonists.

This is not just a concert… it’s a connection space.

A night to network, trade stories, share gear talk, embouchure secrets, reed battles, and celebrate the horn that chose us.

🗣️ Open invitation to ALL saxophone players:

🎵 Jazz • Classical • Gospel • Funk • Soul • R&B • School Students
If you speak through the horn—you belong in this room.

✨ What to expect:

• Meet fellow saxophonists across WNY and beyond
• Real conversations about craft, culture, and career
• Inspiration, collaboration & future opportunities
• A moment of unity for the sax community

Bring your passion. Bring your journey.
This night honors our voice.

📩 Tag or invite a saxophonist who needs to be in the room.

Buffalo Girls craft club is holding their official FIRST craft meet up at the beautiful brand new !! Join them next Sa...
10/18/2025

Buffalo Girls craft club is holding their official FIRST craft meet up at the beautiful brand new !!

Join them next Saturday from 12-2 upstairs to chit chat and craft!! It is BYOC but be sure we will have more meet ups specifically for crafting soon!!

A little birdie told me that in December, we might be doing a vision board craft event with .yjournal !!

Come down below some craft ideas are your favorite crafts to do with friends !

Celebrate 200 years of the Erie Canal! with Join us for a Community Day at Canalside on Saturday, October 25 and help m...
10/18/2025

Celebrate 200 years of the Erie Canal! with

Join us for a Community Day at Canalside on Saturday, October 25 and help mark this incredible milestone with live music, family fun, and local history.

Here’s what you’ll be able to explore:
📍 The Erie County Historical Commission will unveil new historic markers.
🌳 Erie County Parks Rangers will share how the Canal shaped our parks system.
📚 The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will showcase historical artifacts and Canal history.
🧁 Visit Buffalo’s Mobile Visitor Center will be on site with cupcakes and local information.
🌊 Local actor Dennis Upton will portray Joseph Ellicott, one of the visionaries behind the Canal.
🐴 The Buffalo Zoo will bring its “Zoo Mobile” and a draft horse, a nod to the animals that once towed canal boats.

Bring the family, enjoy the festivities, and be part of this one-of-a-kind celebration of Buffalo’s canal heritage. We’ll see you there! 💙

📸: Erie County, NY

This weekend is fighting for something bigger than fitness. Join for a powerful Breast Cancer 💖 Awareness Boxing Clas...
10/18/2025

This weekend is fighting for something bigger than fitness. Join for a powerful Breast Cancer 💖 Awareness Boxing Class honoring every woman who has fought, survived, or continues to battle breast cancer.

Saturday at 1 PM and Sunday at 11:45 AM at Buffalo Boxing Club.
BOTH CLASSES ARE $10 ‼️ Half Off in honor of the cause.

This will be a non-sparring session focused on giving the ladies a great workout, building confidence, and creating a space full of strength and support.

After Sunday’s class, will be giving away special gift bags to celebrate strength, courage, and resilience.
💗🥊

POWER belongs to the PEOPLE!!! Join the Buffalo United Coalition on Sat 10/18/25, 11am-1pm at Niagara Square in downtown...
10/17/2025

POWER belongs to the PEOPLE!!! Join the Buffalo United Coalition on Sat 10/18/25, 11am-1pm at Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo for a peaceful rally and march!

Join and Step into the spirit of the 1980s and join us for an unforgettable night of culture, creativity & community fo...
10/17/2025

Join and Step into the spirit of the 1980s and join us for an unforgettable night of culture, creativity & community for our annual NIAGARA RENAISSANCE Event!!

When: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 6pm-10pm
Where: Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center (825 Depot Ave. W, Niagara Falls, NY 14305)
Drew Code: 1980s!! 🌟Best Dressed Contest🌟

Tickets are available by scanning the barcode or at the link below. Use the code UGRR50 for a discount admission.

TICKET LINK: https://shorturl.at/3BkFn

This Saturday October 18 Join Open Buffalo’s 2nd Annual Eco-Justice Block Party!Join us for a free day of fun, food, an...
10/17/2025

This Saturday October 18 Join Open Buffalo’s 2nd Annual Eco-Justice Block Party!
Join us for a free day of fun, food, and community as we celebrate sustainability and local empowerment.

Expect exciting activities like:
🎈 90ft Bounce House
🎨 Face Painting
🐍 Live Animal Display
🚲 Bike Clinics
🎶 Music by
🍴 food and more!
Plus, meet some of our amazing partners like , , , and BFLO Worm Works — along with many more community changemakers helping to build a greener Buffalo.

Saturday, October 18 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Jefferson & E. Utica
🎁 Free entry + giveaways for the first 100 guests!

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