Weekly events: 4-7 to 4-12

Buffalo.com photo by Bill Parker.

Special events: Dyngus Day (Monday, April 13)

Instead of copying each individual event scheduled in Buffalo and Western New York for Dyngus Day – and there are many – please check the schedule online. There are a ton of great events. This is a really fun day with a lot of parties, so please consider going out and having some fun!

Here are some specific events that would be great to get covered:

• Polish Falcons Club (445 Columbia Parkway, Depew) – 2 PM through the afternoon.
• Dyngus Day Parade (starts at the Broadway Market) – 5 PM.
• Buffalo Central Terminal (Memorial Drive, Buffalo) – 5 PM through the night.
• Adam Mickiewicz Library (612 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo) – 5 PM through the night.
• PVT Leonard Post (2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga) – 5 PM through the night.

Some may be concerned about traveling into the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood in the evening. Let me tell you from experience – there are so many thousands of people on the street during the Dyngus Day celebrations that your safety is assured. From the Central Terminal out to Fillmore Avenue, there will be thousands of revelers having a wonderful time. In fact, there is a good chance that I will be reveling at the Terminal…if you’re going to be there as a photographer or a civilian, let me know!

Titus Andronicus preview article – This New Jersey indie band is performing live at Mohawk Place on April 14. Any writers interested in doing a preview? If so, let me know, and we can get you in the door, too (Titus Andronicus is opening for Lucero). Let me know!

Tuesday

• “In My Lifetime: A Poet’s reflection on Barack Obama, Young People, and the Power of Art.” A discussion with Haki R. Madhubuti - noted poet, publisher, editor, educator, and activist. 12:15 PM, Campbell Student Union, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Buffalo’s Smartest Company Trivia Competition. Fun and exciting event that features local companies proving their intellectual prowess in a public manner. Supports Cradle Beach. 6 PM to 10 PM, Classics V, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.

Wednesday

• Buffalo State softball: v. RIT. Doubleheader begins at 3 PM. Bengal Field, Buffalo State College, Buffalo.
• Niagara baseball: v. UB. Good local rivalry game. 3 PM, Amherst Audubon Field, Amherst Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Buffalo.
• Niagara women’s lacrosse: v. Canisius. Arch-rivalry and one of the final “Battle of the Bridge” events of the year. 7 PM, Niagara University, Lewiston.
• An Evening with poet Maggie Anderson. Maggie Anderson, a published poet and director of the Wick Poetry Program at Kent State University, will give a reading from her collection of poems at the spring Hilbert College Visiting Artist Series event. A reception and book signing will follow the reading. 7:30 PM, William E. Swan Auditorium, Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg.


Thursday

• Canisius softball: v. Niagara. The bitter rivalry continues. Noon, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Pawtucket. Season opener. 3 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.
• Scotty Bowman Hockey Showcase. Two all-star hockey games between high school players from Buffalo and Rochester, as well as a “Battle of the Bands” between games. 6 PM, HSBC Arena, Buffalo.
• Buffalo Quickies. 18th Annual Festival Of New One-Act Plays features world premieres of recent finalists and one-act winners of the Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition. Suitable for adult audiences. Alleyway Theater, 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo.

Friday

• Niagara baseball: v. Siena. Doubleheader begins at noon. Niagara University, Lewiston.
• UB softball: v. Akron. Doubleheader begins at 1 PM. Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• UB baseball: v. Western Michigan. 3 PM, Amherst Audobon Field, Amherst Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Amherst.
• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Pawtucket. 6 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.
• Buffalo’s Sexiest Hockey Fans Finals. 97 Rock decides just who is the sexiest hockey fan in Western New York. 7:30 PM, Macaroon’s Nite Club, 576 Dick Road, Depew.
• Godspell. The popular musical based on the New Testament ends it run in Lancaster. 7:30 PM, Lancaster Opera House, 26 Central Ave., Lancaster.
• Infringement Fest fundraiser. Local bands perform to help raise funds for annual underground arts festival. 10 PM, Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St., Buffalo.

Saturday

• Breweriana Show and Sale. Collector show featuring newer and vintage
beer and brewery collectibles - trays, bottles, cans, advertising, signs (cardboard, lighted, tin), tap knobs, coasters, openers etc. Lots of Buffalo history here! 9 AM to 4 PM, Elderidge Club, 17 Broad St., Tonawanda.
• Corduroy 8’s. One of the final ski events of the season – teams of two try to lay down perfect 8’s as part of a party atmosphere. 10 AM to 2 PM, Holiday Valley, Yodeler Lodge, Rt. 219, Ellicottville.
• SEAster Egg Hunt. A marine-style Easter egg hunt at the Aquarium of Niagara. No, nothing is hidden in the dolphin tank! 10 AM to 4 PM, Aquarium of Niagara, Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls.
• The Easter Bunny visits the Southgate Plaza. Hop on over to The Southgate Plaza Bunny Hop for a fun filled afternoon of carousel rides, trolley rides with mother goose, and an exciting visit from Hawk Creek Wildlife. Kids can “clown” around with Punkin, Kasper, Mr. No and Piccadilly the clown and enjoy a silly stilt walker. 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Southgate Plaza, Union Road, West Seneca.
• 4th Annual Bunny Hop 5K Race. More rabbits, more racing. 10:30 AM, East Aurora American Legion Post, Center Road near Beech Road, East Aurora.
• Easter Egg Hunt. A traditional Easter season celebration at one of the most interesting places in the area for such an event. Lots of families, lots of kids. 11 AM, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo.
• UB baseball: v. Western Michigan. 1 PM, Amherst Audobon Field, Amherst Pepsi Center, Millersport Highway, Amherst.
• Canisius lacrosse: v. Wagner. 1 PM, Demske Sports Complex, Canisius College, Buffalo.
• UB softball: v. Ohio. 2 PM. Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• Buffalo Rugby: v. Albany Knicks. 1 PM, Delaware Park (near The Zoo), Parkside Ave., Buffalo.
• Hog Farm 40th Celebration Motorcycle Show and Swap. Tons of motorcycle enthusiasts, memorabilia, costume contests with Easy Rider and go-go themes and more. 3 PM to 9 PM, Hamburg Agri-Center, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
• Queen City Roller Girls - “Breaking Eggs and Legs.” The Alley Kats skate against the Suicidal Saucies. 7 PM, Rainbow Rink, 101 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.

Sunday

• Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Pawtucket. 1 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.
• UB softball: v. Ohio. 2 PM. Nan Harvey Field, UB North Campus, Amherst.
• 17th Annual Pre-Dyngus Day celebration. Music by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, and Jeff Mleczko & the Dyna Brass, Polish traditions & festivities. 7 PM, Leonard Post #6251, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga.