Sabres hosting NHL Draft Fan Fest at Canalside: Friday, June 24

Canalside will be the site of the Sabres Fan Fest on Friday
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The Buffalo Sabres have announced plans for the 2016 NHL Draft Fan Fest at Canalside from 4 to 10 p.m. during Friday, June 24’s first round of the 2016 NHL Draft. The event is open to the public free of charge and will also include a viewing party when the draft begins at 7 p.m.

Fan Fest will feature giveaways, interactive games and appearances from select Sabres players and alumni. There will be live music, giveaways for fans, a Kids Zone and photo opportunities before the draft begins, and food and beverage options will also be available, including many local food trucks.

At 7 p.m., fans will be able to watch the NBCSN draft coverage on two large video screens. 

Throughout the event, fans will have a chance to win prizes and hear from special guests on stage. Coors Light Free Rides will be available on the NFTA Metro Rail on Friday from 5 a.m. til 11:59 p.m. For detailed route and schedule information, text "FREE RIDES" to 90464.

Find out more about Fan Fest at sabres.nhl.com. 

Shakespeare in Delaware Park – June 23-August 21, 2016

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Shakespeare in Delaware Park kicks off this week on Thursday, June 23 with the season’s first production, the Winter’s Tale, directed by Saul Elkin. The production will run Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. on Shakespeare Hill in Delaware Park through Sunday, July 17.

The season’s second production will be The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Steve Vaughan. It will also run Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, July 28 and ending Sunday, August 21.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park performances are free and weather-permitting – check their Facebook page for cancellation updates. Attendees can bring blankets or lawn chairs as well as food and beverages. Shakespeare Hill is located next to Hoyt Lake behind the Rose Garden, near the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Twilight Tour of Homes – June 16, 2016

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The annual Twilight Tour of Homes, presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site and Explore Buffalo, takes place Thursday, June 16 from 5-9 p.m. This go-at-your-own-pace tour moves to a new neighborhood for 2016 – Chapin, Bidwell and Lincloln Parkways, which were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead – and features seven homes.

Tickets are $40 per person, while a VIP package costs $75 per person (includes pre-tour drinks and hors d’oeuvres at Marcy Casino in Delaware Park).

Find out more at www.trsite.org.

M&T First Friday: June 3, 2016

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On the first Friday of each month, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, located at 1285 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo, opens the doors to the 1962 Knox Building to the public free of charge from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from M&T Bank.

• Homeschooler Art Class – 10 a.m.-noon for ages 11-17 – registration required.
• Homeschooler Art Class – 10:30 a.m.-noon for ages 5-10 – registration required.
• Toddler Art Class – 12:30-1:30 p.m. for ages 3-4 – free for members, $10 for non-members – registration required.
• Studio Art Classes for Adults – 1-3 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. – free for members, $10 for non-members – registration required.
• Public Tour – a free tour of the 1962 Knox Building at 1:30 p.m.
• What’s Your Vision tour – free one-hour tour at 4 p.m.
• Drop-in Art Activity – 5-7 p.m., free in the Education Classrooms.
• Jazz and Happy Hour – live music by George Kane and Wayne Moose in the AK Café from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Gallery Talk – Shade: Clyfford  Still/Mark Bradford – 6 and 7 p.m. in the 1905 Building, South Galleries.
• Performance: Vin DeRosa – 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium – free for members, $5 for non-members.
• Special Event – The Art of Food and Drink: Backyard Breweries – 8:30 p.m. in the AK Café - $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

Registration is required for many classes and events – call 716-270-8292 to register. For more information, visit www.albrightknox.org.

Five Things to do in June 2016

Art Alive 2016 – Saturday, June 4 from noon-2 p.m. at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo. Contest participants – including community groups, school groups, organizations, families, and individuals – create living representations of famous works of art using people, props, music and more. Find out more at www.albrightknox.org.

Allentown Art Festival – Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12 in the Allentown Historic Preservation District in Buffalo, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. The juried event features more than 400 exhibitors and is hosted by the Allentown Village Society. Find out more about the event at allentownartfestival.com.

The Buffalo History Museum hosts a Party on the Portico
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M&T Third Friday and Party on the Portico – Friday, June 17 at the Buffalo History Museum, One Museum Ct. in Buffalo. On the third Friday of every month, admission to the Buffalo History Museum, Resource Center, and select events are free for everyone. During the summer, the Museum hosts happy hour on the portico and steps, featuring music, snacks, cash bar and tours. Series passes for these 21-and-over events, scheduled from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 17, July 15 and August 19, are available for $12 for Museum members, $25 for non-members; single tickets are available by calling 716-873-9644 ext. 318 or at the Museum’s front desk. On the schedule for June: the Fredtown Stompers. Find out more at www.buffalohistory.org.

Starry Night in the Garden – Wednesday, June 22 from 6-9 p.m., at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave. in Buffalo, starring American Authors, Ben Rector and Birdy. General admission tickets include entry to the concert and the Gardens, a wine glass, and wine, beer and food samples from local restaurants. General Admission tickets are $55, and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $105 – get tickets and more information here.

Roycroft Summer Festival – Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 at Parkdale Elementary School, 141 Girard Ave. in East Aurora, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Get more information about this juried arts and crafts festival at www.ralaweb.com. 

BfloGirlSports: June 2016 Buffalo Bisons schedule

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• Monday through Wednesday, May 30-June 1 – at home against the Columbus Clippers (Monday – 4:05 p.m., Tuesday – 6:05 p.m., Wednesday – 10:35 a.m.)
• Thursday and Friday, June 2-3 – at home against the Syracuse Chiefs (both games 7:05 p.m.)
• Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5 – on the road against the Syracuse Chiefs (Saturday – 7:05 p.m., Sunday – 1:05 p.m.)
• Monday and Tuesday, June 6-7 – on the road against the Rochester Red Wings (both games 7:05 p.m.)
• Wednesday and Thursday, June 8-9 – at home against the Rochester Red Wings (Wednesday – 7:05 p.m., Thursday – 1:05 p.m.)
• Friday through Sunday, June 10-12 – at home against the Charlotte Knights (Friday – 7:05 p.m., Saturday – 6:05 p.m., Sunday – 1:05 p.m.)
• Monday through Wednesday, June 13-15 – at home against the Durham Bulls (all games 7:05 p.m.)
• Friday through Sunday, June 17-19 – on the road against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Friday – 7:05 p.m., Saturday – 6:35 p.m., Sunday – 1:35 p.m.)
• Monday through Thursday, June 20-23 – at home against the Louisville Bats (Monday through Wednesday – 7:05 p.m., Thursday – 1:05 p.m.)
• Friday through Sunday, June 24-26 – on the road against the Indianapolis Indians (Friday – 7:15 p.m., Saturday – 7:05 p.m., Sunday – 1:35 p.m.)
• Monday through Wednesday, June 27-29 – on the road against the Louisville Bats (all games 7:05 p.m.)
• Thursday through Sunday, June 30-July 3 – at home against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders (Thursday and Friday – 7:05 p.m., Saturday – 1:05 p.m., Sunday – 6:05 p.m.)

Summer 2016: June car shows and cruise nights

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Cruise nights kicking off in June:

• Monday, June 6 – Elma Towne Grill Cruise Night (6650 Clinton St. in Elma) starting at 5 p.m. through August 29

Continuing in June:

• Mondays – Lockport Monday Cruise Night at Ida Fritz Park (Main and Transit Sts. In Lockport) – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays – Dug-Out Entertainment Complex (6856 S. Transit Rd. in Lockport) – 5 to 8 p.m. – also on Friday nights – 5 to 8 p.m.
• Tuesdays – Pautler’s Cruise Night (6343 Transit Rd. in Clarence) – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays– Lancaster National Speedway and Dragway (Gunnville Rd. in Lancaster) Cruise Night – 6 to 11 p.m. – free admission; grudge racing $5 per run.
• Thursdays – Polish Falcons Auto Club Cruise Night (445 Columbia Ave. in Depew) – 6 to 9 p.m.
• Thursdays – Akron Cruise Night (Main St. in Akron) – 6 to 8 p.m.
• Thursdays – 97 Rock Classic Cruise Night at Transit Lanes (7850 Transit Rd. in Williamsville) and Santora’s (7800 Transit Rd. in Williamsville) – time TBA

Car shows in June:

• Friday, June 3 – 9^th annual Cruise Car and Bike Show – Depew High School (5201 S. Transit Rd. in Depew) – 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, June 11 – 7^th annual Cheektowaga Crabapple Festival Supercruise at Cheektowaga Town Park on Harlem Rd. from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12 – Merritt Estate Winery (King Rd. in Forestville) Strawberry Festival Cruise-In, noon-5 p.m. both days
• Saturday, June 18 – NAPA Auto Parts Super Cruise and Tool Expo (2399 Wehrle Dr. in Williamsville) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19 – 30^th annual Father’s Day Weekend Car Show – Darien Lake Theme Park (Rt. 77 Exit 48 A) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days
• Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 – Niagara 2016 Auto Swap Meet and Car Show at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, Rt. 78 in Lockport. The show and the swap meet are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.