Came here last night for a meat raffle. This was a new experience for us and so much fun!…read more American Legion Halls always give me a warm feeling that includes early memories of my childhood and my Dad. He was always so proud of being a member. This particular hall is large and very clean, including the rest rooms. The bar for this event was serving free beer and pop. You could purchase mixed drinks for a nominal fee. The bartender was quick and friendly. The setup worked well for the meat raffle. The space can also be used/rented for other large gatherings. Thank you to all the veterans for your service. 2923-107

Attended a Meat Raffle at this Post. Although I didn't see the entire facility, the large open hall…read morewhere the event was held had pleanty of space to accommodate large events. They also have a full service bar in the hall. Anyone looking for a large venue in the Lackawanna area should check this place out.

I'm a big supporter of the International Institute. Not just because I know some of the staff…read more Because of the work they do. Because they are helping build a new Buffalo. Because they fight for the rights of all, not just immigrants. This annual fundraiser brings all sorts of Buffalonians together - those who've lived here their whole lives and some who came last week. It's price point is low, making it available for all. The event has food from around the world, so again, everyone will find something they like. They have various restaurants, from the Canadians making poutine to the Japanese with raw fish to chocolates from the native Buffalonians. Also, Chinese, Burmese, ice cream (Italian?), and more. There are also plenty of things available to purchase for yourself or gifts. All sorts of fun ethnic gifts from various shops around town. Great annual event.

We've been to the Buffalo without Borders event 2 or 3 years in a row now and it's a great event…read more There is a wide array of food options from "around the world." I love that you can try new places (e.g., we found a new German restaurant) or try different dishes from old favorites (e.g., Sun Restaurant) - where I usually get the pad thai but in the future will also be rotating in the delicious black rice dish. The event is nice in that there are a lot of options that your average person may not have experienced (e.g., Burmese, Ethiopian) mixed with things that are more mainstream - like potato pancakes from Germany or poutine from Canada. The only thing that keeps this event from being a 5-start is the seating situation. The event has gained in popularity and it can be hard to juggle the food. There are maybe half a dozen large round tables with chairs and another half dozen to a dozen cocktail tables. People who come with groups stake them out and stay the night. Even if the seat is empty it is not uncommon to be told that it is taken. Some of the dishes you can eat standing up but others (e.g., soup) are hard to eat without some sort of surface. (Thus, the lack of food photos from me...) I love that you get a map of the world and that you get stamped at each location you visit. Every year we try to make it to all the stops but there is always too much food to quite pull it off - even with some sharing. All around, a great event!

what a find! we wanted to see the asylum exhibit which was ending, so made it a point to get…read morethere. museum is bright (lots of windows), signage was informative and we're so glad we went. Plenty of parking in their lot. admission is always free, a bonus. exhibits change regularly, so be sure to check their website. be sure you're looking at the anderson gallery info, rather than the cfa info. for those who have accessibility concerns, there's info on that website. not as easy as some places, but at least it's available, altho only with asking. bathrooms on the 2nd floor are rather hidden at the far end, around a corner.

Friendly place. The building is a former buffalo public school building that they transformed into…read morea bright and beautiful gallery. Open areas and a great display of art. We viewed Futura. It is a free and open to the public UB Art Gallery. I will go back when they display a new exhibit.

My appointment was at 2:40pm and I was back in my car by 2:45 pm! The Workers and Volunteers were…read moreawesome and ran the process of Covid-19 vaccinations like a well oiled machine! They even had Red Pom-Poms to direct you to rhe seats and out the door! Thank you everyone for this process in these trying times! Be safe!

An absolute gem in the Lockport community. The house is a beautiful space to rent for an event. The…read morearena is home to recreations like soccer, and larger scale events. Great gallery shows in the Kenan House, and Jazz shows in the Taylor Theater.

Most amazing polish food! Awesome staff that are so funny and accommodating! Highly recommend…read morecoming here for traditional environment and recipes!!! Zwiewicz beer and Krupnik are not to be missed. Pierogi great!

They are an awesome organization!!! They have plenty of events, both there on site and as trips…read more They have room for banquets and do all the catering. Now for the restaurant and bar side of things, their food is amazing even during pandemic situations their food is off the charts!! This pic is of a to go order. Follow them on Facebook for all your restaurant and event schedules. You won't be disappointed. One of my favorite stops in town.

The K Art Gallery just opened to the public, and is a "Native American owned commercial art gallery…read morewith a primary and robust focus on national-level Native contemporary artists." It's the first of its kind in the U.S. The art gallery spans over two floors, and is also used as a shared workspace. For the shared workspaces, there is table seating (with dividers), offices, and a video conference room. It would feel great to work in a space like this surrounded by art, I would feel very creative and inspired! I came with a friend to see the current exhibit titled "More than a Trace". Currently, you need to book a reservation online prior to visiting, and sign a covid waiver upon entry. There is no admission charge. Although I checked out some of the art in the exhibition on their website prior to visiting, I really enjoyed seeing it up close and having the chance to reflect on each piece. Although this is contemporary art, there were a few pieces that had strong historical ties, including the Treaty of the Seneca, and Antipode (Study in Dusty Rose). Overall I would highly recommend visiting this gallery if you enjoy art, and the opportunity to see work by contemporary Native American artists. Also, I'd like to give a special thank you to Sophia, who was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcomed!

There's nothing I can say about this gallery that would do it justice. For me it was overwhelming…read more..I loved it. The work of the featured artist Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) is timeless. The gallery space is contemporary. It's also a shared workspace...lots of perks for freelancers and "work from home" folks. I will be sure to attend any exhibition this gallery presents.

For a solid year, I wanted to go to a first Friday at the AKG. I didn't want to be there one to…read moreattempt Buffalo driving (we circled around to parallel park at 430) and needed someone to echo my musings. Well, I finally made it! We went through check in, where you had to fork over a suggested donation (instead of the usual 22 dollars). They take card, though we gave cash, which seemed like an easier way to exercise the discount. They offered an extra paid section to opt into for an extra 8 dollar charge that we turned down, taking our tiny tags. They're dinky and reusable and gotta attach somewhere to your person. She had also given me a wristband for the strap of Duckles, which had to be checked by a second girl who warned me that I could not wear my knapsack on my back. Could make it a tummy sack or an elbow purse to avoid bumping things, which is how I ended up cradling a stuffed duck around the museum. We hadn't nabbed a map and thought we could wing it. There are qr codes scattered about for info beyond the placards and finding where you have landed. We lucked out and scored a paper map abandoned on one of the numerous benches (there's also chairs and pull out chairs hanging for your resting pleasure) that we attempted to read. My directionally challenged self asked one of the security to send us off to the bridge, given two choices of route. We dodged the scenic way for a temporary outdoor escape, passing more art. Popping back inside we absorbed even more subsets of time and genre, respecting drawn boundaries and only touching things that said we could. There were things that touched us, our souls, that we could take photos of. There were also bizarre things and a bit of nudity. It's all art, including the special presentations and live music and everyday artists sketching in the hall. There was an interactive exhibit in the main that we skipped in the name of rumbling tummies, though we didn't try the cafe. Also avoided the gift shop, cutting out as the crowd began to swell around 6. The place was impeccably clean despite the abundance of windows and smudge worthy doors. It was worth coming out, though I'm unsure how often the exhibits rotate. Come see an authentic famous few and many more that'll have you saying the Albright is pretty *alright*.

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is our local pride, and requires no advertising or persuasion to visit…read more Believe me, it's a fantastic destination. It's a beautiful space with a nice collection of fine arts. There is a new, three-story extension, a whole new building actually. So, be sure to have plenty of time to explore everything. Their website is very informative and easy to navigate. Check out the current special events and exhibitions. Currently, among others, on display is the "One with Eternity" by Yayoi Kusama, which includes her two Infinity Mirror Rooms and "Pumpkin", a giant orange pumpkin in an orange room covered with black dots. Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased separately and are valid for specific time slots. If there is a big crowd that day, wait a little and don't come from the beginning of your time slot (or figure this out by yourself). We had to leave and come back after a ridiculous experience. Waiting twenty minutes in line to see the actual installation for forty five seconds!? It was very confusing, and I believe there must be a different way to actually enjoy Kusama's work. We came back to see the second room with no wait, but still, with the forty five seconds rule. Ugh... Yes, let's loop if this is the only way which works. Don't forget, the general museum admission is free on the first Friday of the month, and I like that price.

What a neat place! They offer tours of the space on Saturdays at 11am - no reservations needed,…read morejust show up at 11. Ring the buzzer and they will come let you in (be patient, sometimes they may need to walk to the door from the other side of the building). The staff is friendly and helpful, and happy to answer questions. There is a wood shop, a metal shop, a fabric area, a Cricut machine, embroidery machine, 3D printer, laser cutters, and all kinds of other interesting tools to make stuff. They offer classes, and let people use the tools after taking safety classes if you show up during open shop hours when the supervisor of the space is there. They rent out small spaces as incubators and offer classes and guidance for growing businesses. If you have ideas of a thing you want to make, chances are there is somebody here who can teach you how to make it. The organization is very much based around community and sharing knowledge. If you are at all curious, I highly recommend the tour.

The Foundry is a place, a space, an incubator. At the Foundry you can learn, create an explore…read more If you haven't been here or looked them up do it, do it now. So far I've had the opportunity to make a shot glass, make some jewelry and learn the history of glass beads and play with 3D printing. As I mentioned previously the Foundry the incubator for a variety of business that make their home here. I recently attended the holiday market where a number of the vendors that make the Foundry home were open and many visiting crafters. Many if not all of these vendors host a class or two that for a reasonable price you can get hands on to learn a new skill. So far I've taken 3 and I can tell you these classes are small, intimate and really give you a hands on experience that really makes the class worth it. Some of these resident creators include a company that makes pucks and baseballs into bottle openers, a metal worker, glass blower, jewelry maker, a wooden frame bicycle maker and a man that makes bird feeders that resemble Frank Lloyd Wright windows. Most of them have etsy or other stores to browse what is available for purchase. For me, The Foundry is about creation, creativity and the access to be able to taken part in it. To work with skilled craftsmen, hear their stories, get tips while making something in the process. So check out a class or 10, it's worth it!