Events List: 3-10 to 3-15

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Tuesday

• Buffalo State women’s lacrosse: v. Niagara University. 4:30 PM, Coyer Field, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• O’Connell and Company present “The Altos.” Live dinner theater at The Hard Rock Café. It's Tony Alto’s funeral (Or is it?). The Alto Family welcomes you to the “Family Only” memorial service. Check your weapons at the door, join in a dice game, get shrunk by Tony’s shrink, eat Italian food, dodge bullets, and see if you can't figure out who put a contract on Tony. 5:30 PM, Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.

Wednesday

• Green Building Forum: A Blueprint for Change. Heart of the City Neighborhoods,
Inc., in conjunction with the Partnership for Public Good and the UB School of Law presents Green Building Forum - A Blueprint for Change: The focus of the forum will be to inform contactors, housing agencies and public officials about the benefits of producing energy efficient and environmentally responsible housing and a one-hour cocktail reception will immediately follow. 4:30 PM to 6 PM, Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 220 North St., Buffalo.
• Native American Heritage: Lacrosse presentation. The Niagara Hawks and Iroquois Nationals of Onondaga will perform a traditional lacrosse demonstration as part of the 19th annual Native American Heritage Celebration Month. 7 PM, Houston Gym, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Natalie MacMaster. Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster is one of the most versatile and exciting young musicians on both the Folk music and Celtic music scenes. MacMaster's many projects have seen her collaborate and perform with Alison Krauss, the Chieftains, Paul Simon, and Pavarotti. 8 PM, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst.

Thursday

• Niagara Women’s Lacrosse: St. Francis (Penn.). 4 PM, Niagara University, Lewiston.
• Seussical: The Musical. West Seneca East High School presents the well-known Broadway musical featuring beloved characters from the legendary children’s books. 7:30 PM, West Seneca East High School, 4760 Seneca St., West Seneca.
• “Behind the Swoosh.” Former professional soccer player and former college coach, Jim Keady, director of Educating for Justice (EFJ), discusses his experience while living on sweatshop wages in a developing country. A question and answer session will follow. 7:30 PM, Montante Cultural Center, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Live at The Hard Rock Café: The Innocent Bystanders, Standard of Living, and The Stone Hearts. Live and local music at one of the coolest venues in Western New York. 8 PM, Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
• The Grapes of Wrath. Theatrical presentation based on the famous novel by John Steinbeck. 8 PM, Warren Enters Theatre, Upton Hall, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.

Friday

• NCAA Zone A Diving Championships. Some of the top college divers in the Northeast compete for a trip to the nationals. 1 PM, Alumni Arena Natatorium, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Canisius Women’s Lacrosse: v. Navy. 3 PM, Domske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Lafferty’s Wake. An audience participation comedy/dinner theater show with traditional Irish music and jokes, jigs, stories, games, sing-alongs, and possibly a beer or two. 7:15 PM, Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, 76 Pearl St., Buffalo
• Seussical: The Musical. West Seneca East High School presents the well-known Broadway musical featuring beloved characters from the legendary children’s books. 7:30 PM, West Seneca East High School, 4760 Seneca St., West Seneca.
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. St. Joseph Collegiate Institute presents their annual student musical. This year features the Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice smash Broadway hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 7:30 PM, Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• National Acrobats of China. From plate-spinning to cycling stunts to bench-juggling with their feet, the National Acrobats of China never cease to amaze audiences around the globe. 8 PM, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Famous Shakespeare play presented by the Lockport City Ballet. 8 PM, UB Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• The Grapes of Wrath. Theatrical presentation based on the famous novel by John Steinbeck. 8 PM, Warren Enters Theatre, Upton Hall, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.

Saturday

• 12th Annual Bengal 5K Run. Proceeds benefit the Buffalo State Alumni Association’s Legacy Scholarship Fund, a scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student who is the child or grandchild of a Buffalo State graduate. 9:30 AM, Buckham Campus School Lobby, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• The 1st Annual “Creating a Culture of Character” Character Carnival. Family-friendly, character-centered fun with story-telling, crafts, puzzles and games as well as character songs by the Union Pleasant School Music Staff and live musical entertainment featuring Glen Colton. 10 AM to 3 PM, The Hub, 4999 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg.
• WNY Baby Expo. A showcase for everything a new mother is looking for. 10 AM to 5 PM, WNY Event Centre, 11163 Main St., Clarence.
• WNY Sports and Travel Expo. Produced by sportsmen for sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts alike, this event offers a large variety of exhibits with outfitters from all over the world. Experts, special guests and seminars for all ages on hunting, fishing or just enjoying the outdoors. 10 AM to 8 PM, Agri-Center, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
• 15th Annual “Old Neighborhood” St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Over 60 marching units participate including marching bands, clowns, classic cars, Irish dancers, family clans, fire and police departments, and much more. Noon, begins at the Valley Community Center, 93 Leddy St., Buffalo.
• St. Patrick’s Day special event. Scavenger hunt to find the Pot of Gold, kissing the Blarney Stone, crafts, entertainment and costumed characters. Noon, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda.
• NCAA Zone A Diving Championships. Some of the top college divers in the Northeast compete for a trip to the nationals. 1 PM, Alumni Arena Natatorium, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Buffalo Irish Center St. Patrick’s Celebration. 3 PM Kevin McCarthy; 7 PM Dustmen; 8 PM Penny Whiskey; 9 PM Rince na Tiarna Dancers. Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo.
• St. Patrick’s Day Party. Biggest and best St. Patrick's Day Party in the Southtowns! Lively Irish music featuring "Almost Seamus", talented Irish dance show, and more. 5 PM to 10 PM, St. Aloysius Parish Hall, 190 Franklin St., Springville.
• Ellicottville Mardi Gras Parade. Get your costumes and beads ready for one of the
zaniest parades ever. 6:30 PM, Washington Street, Ellicottville.
• Seussical: The Musical. West Seneca East High School presents the well-known Broadway musical featuring beloved characters from the legendary children’s books. 7:30 PM, West Seneca East High School, 4760 Seneca St., West Seneca.
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. St. Joseph Collegiate Institute presents their annual student musical. This year features the Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice smash Broadway hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 7:30 PM, Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Artie Lange. As a regular on The Howard Stern Show, Artie Lange is a talent who continues to rise in the industry. His comic ability has landed him gigs on Mad TV, in feature films starring opposite some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Need to submit a request by Tuesday, so decide fast on this one! 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls.
• Niagara University Senior Showcase. Niagara University Theatre's graduating seniors will present their Senior Showcase, an evening of short performance pieces. The evening will include song, dance, scenes and monologues as well as visual displays by the theater's design technology students. 8 PM, Leary Theater, Clet Hall, Niagara University, Lewiston.
• Joseph “Hands of Soul” Wooten. A Special Evening With National Recording Artist JOSEPH WOOTEN (Keyboardist / Vocalist for The Steve Miller Band & The Wooten Bros.) Featuring Guests: Ron LoCurto, Eric Crittenden, Rodney Appleby & Dejuaine Motley. 9:30 PM, Lafayette Tap Room, 391 Washington St., Buffalo.

Sunday

• 5th Annual Beerfest. Free beer tasting event features the finest beers from Western New York and beyond and live Irish music from The Dustmen. Noon to 4 PM, Hamburg Fairgrounds Gaming Clubhouse, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
• NCAA Zone A Diving Championships. Some of the top college divers in the Northeast compete for a trip to the nationals. 1 PM, Alumni Arena Natatorium, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Begins at Niagara Square and heads up Delaware Avenue – maybe the biggest parade of the year in upstate New York. 2 PM, Niagara Square, Buffalo.
• NPR’s “From The Top.” Performances by some of the area’s top youth musicians, recorded for national broadcast. 2:30 PM, Kleinhans, 71 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.
• Buffalo Irish Center St. Patrick’s Celebration. 3 PM Poor Ould Goat & The Leftovers; 5 PM Woodgate Shamrock Dancers; 7 PM Rince na Tiarna Dancers. Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo.