2-10 to 2-15 events

It was a slow Sunday at the Kirst house so I got a head start on the events list...will email it out tomorrow, too.

Tuesday

• A Celebration of Mark Twain. Little Theatre and Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions celebrate the writings of one of America's finest authors. 7:30 PM, Marie Maday Theatre, Canisius College, Buffalo.

Wednesday

• Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. logo launch party. A hard-working not-for-profit reveals its new logo in a special launch party. 5:30 PM to 7 PM, Allen St. Hardware Café, Allen Street, Buffalo.
• HEART, Inc. Animal Rescue and Adoption Team benefit. 7 PM to 10 PM, Buckin’ Buffalo Saloon, 294 Franklin St., Buffalo.
• Night of 1,000 Divas. Charitable celebration of the 10th anniversary of O’Connell and Company featuring distinguished guests from dozens of local not-for-profit organizations. 7:30 PM, Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
• Big Band Dance with Jim Tudini. 7:30 PM, Kleinhans, 1 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.
• WBFO Wednesday Night Concert with Too Many Sisters. Local rockers perform live-to-air at WBFO’s Allen Hall performance studio. 7:30 PM, Allen Hall, UB South Campus, Buffalo.

Thursday

• The Music of Queen: A Benefit for the BPO. Live music from Black Widow and the sounds of the 1970s rock powerhouse in support of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. 6 PM, Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
• Hope for Cats, Inc. auction and vendor show. A benefit for local cat support organization. 6 PM, Magruders Restaurant, 4995 Broadway, Depew.
• Sabres alumni basketball: v. Frontier High faculty. Favorite Sabres from days past hit the hardwood against Frontier High’s faculty and staff. 7 PM, Frontier High School, 4432 Bay View Road, Hamburg.
• Canisius men’s basketball: v. Niagara. A fantastic basketball rivalry explodes in Buffalo. 7:30 PM, Koessler Athletic Center, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Rated X: A Recital of Premieres. A night of new music with Jean Kopperud (clarinet) and Stephen Gosling (piano). 8 PM, Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall, University at Buffalo North Campus, Amherst.
• Distinguished Speakers Series: Donna Brazile. Former Clinton/Gore political manager speaks at UB. 8 PM, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst.

Friday

• The Perfect Pair: Wine & Chocolate Tasting for Roswell. Chocolatier Dan Johnson will discuss gourmet chocolate-making techniques and innovations while guests sip red and white wine and sample premium handmade confections. 5 PM, Choco-Logo, 141 Broadway, Buffalo.
• Buffalo State basketball doubleheader: v. Cortland. Women’s game at 6 PM, men’s game at 8 PM. Buffalo State Sports Arena, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Buffalo State women’s hockey: v. Neumann. 7 PM, Buffalo State Ice Arena, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Wines of Chile dinner. An elegant social event with the UB Women’s Club. 7 PM, Buffalo Launch Club, 503 E. River Road, Grand Island.
• UB wrestling: v. Edinboro. 7 PM, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• The Trews. Canadian rock favorites perform live. 7 PM, Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo.
• Canisius hockey: v. American International. 7 PM, Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Amherst.
• Orchard Park Youth Symphony Concert. An annual event where members of the Southtowns Youth Orchestra and Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra have an opportunity to perform with the seasoned players in the Orchard Park Symphony. 7:30 PM, Orchard Park Middle School, 60 S. Lincoln St., Orchard Park.
• Free Music Fridays at the Hard Rock: The Bleeding Hearts Band. Live music and good times at the Hard Rock Café. 8 PM, Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
• Finally Friday Singles Dance. 8:30 PM, Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew.
• 103.3 Sexy Snow Bunny Contest. A new promotion and party sponsored by Labatt’s and WEDG 103.3-FM. 9 PM to 11 PM, Buffalo Sports Garden, 2945 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park.
• Roger Bryan and the Orphans. Local singer-songwriter headlines a full bill of local musicians. 10 PM, Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St., Buffalo.

Saturday

• Kiddie Character Carnival. Local kids meet their favorite cartoon characters and enjoy family-related fun. 9 AM to 11:30 AM, Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive, Amherst.
• Dash for the Dome 5K. A fun 5K and interesting after-party at one of Buffalo’s best-known landmarks. 10 AM, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo.
• Boarding for Breast Cancer. A fun day in the parks to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Special park clinic for women, pink ticket fundraiser, Burton Demos, Rail Jam and shopping reception party. 10 AM to 4 PM, Holiday Valley Ski Resort, Ellicottville.
• WNY Home and Garden Show. 10 AM to 8 PM, Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
• Canisius College synchronized swimming: v. Incarnate Word. 11 AM, Koessler Athletic Center Swimming Pool, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• UB women’s basketball: v. Northern Illinois. Breast Cancer Awareness/Pack the House Day for the Lady Bulls. 2 PM, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Buffalo State basketball doubleheader: v. New Paltz. Women’s game at 2 PM, men’s game at 4 PM. Buffalo State Sports Arena, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Buffalo State women’s hockey: v. Neumann. 4 PM, Buffalo State Ice Arena, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Queen City Roller Girls: Valentine’s Day Massacre. The Devil Dollies skate against the Alley Kats. 7:30 PM, Rainbow Rink, 101 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.
• Buffalo State men’s hockey: v. Morrisville State. 7 PM, Buffalo State Ice Arena, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Variety Club Dinner and Chinese auction. A special event for one of Buffalo’s hardest-working charities. 7 PM, Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew.
• Canisius hockey: v. American International. 7 PM, Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Amherst.
• My Bloody Valentine’s Day 3. Big night of local rockers at one of Buffalo’s best music clubs. 9 PM, Soundlab, 110 Pearl St., Buffalo.

Sunday

• WNY Home and Garden Show. 11 AM to 5 PM, Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
• 16th Annual Cardboard Olympics. Creative cardboard sleds dominate the slopes in this good-time event. Noon, Byrncliff Ski Resort, 2357 Humphrey Road, Varysburg.
• Bored Games 2009. A festival of board games old and new – from Scrabble to Guitar Hero – and a qualifier for Scrabblefest 2009. 1 PM to 4 PM, Millennium Hotel Buffalo, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.
• Dream Girl. The Playhouse of American Classics presents a “chamber theatre” production of “Dream Girl,” a play by Elmer Rice. 2 PM, Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo.
• High School Basketball: Canisius at St. Joe’s. One of the greatest hoops rivalries in Western New York. St. Joseph Collegiate Institute, 845 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo.
• Red Bull Snowscrapers viewing party. An exclusive viewing party of the "Red Bull Snowscrapers" event, Big Air in the Big Apple. 5 PM to 7 PM, Clubhouse Chalet East Bar, Holiday Valley Ski Resort, Ellicottville.