Here's a look at some of the events coming up, starting with the Buffalo Museum of Science's popular DinoFEST.
DinoFEST. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway.
You're used to seeing DinoFEST at a different time of the year, but it's been moved to March and is being held in conjunction with the museum's monthlong celebration of dinosaurs.
For DinoFEST, the four floors of the museum will be organized for different age groups. All guests will get a "How to Become a Paleontologist" guide that takes you along all of the stations and explains what you'll experience including looking for fossils, studying samples and planning expeditions. Kids can pan for fossils and gems, take part in the dino dig pit, stuff a dino to take home and see Spike, the walkaround theropod. Helping out are Buffalo Geological Society, Buffalo Association of Professional Geologists, Buffalo String Works and the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens. Admission starts at $22 for nonmembers.
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If you can't make it to DinoFEST, stop by another day in March for more dinosaur fun. Of special note is Sensory Night from 5 to 8 p.m. March 21 with limited exhibit sounds and hands-on sensory activities featuring dinosaur movement, kinetic sand fossil digs and arts and crafts. A limited number of sound-dampening headphones as well as fidgets will be available upon request. There will be dedicated quiet rooms. Admission to Sensory Night is $15.
Springtime in the Country. March 21-23 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg.
The first big shopping event of the year is the return of this annual weekend showcase of goods of more than 275 artisans from around the country. There will be items for Easter and Mother's Day, the garden (art, flowers, metalwork), home (original wall art, custom furniture, décor) and kitchen (specialty food, craft wineries and distilleries). Buy yourself - or a friend - hand-crafted jewelry, vintage clothing and bath and body items. Food trucks will be on site. Hours are from 4 to 9 p.m. March 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23. Admission is $9 with complimentary return passes available. Ages under 12 are admitted free.
Another shopping options is Springtime at the Greenhouse, taking place the same weekend at the Greenhouse Events Center. 700 East Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 21-23. More than 75 local vendors will be selling spring-inspired gifts, along with décor, jewelry, sweets and apparel. There will be live music from noon to 3 p.m. on March 22 and character meet-and-greets for the kids on Sunday.
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There are a few movie-related special events coming up.
"Dirty Dancing" in concert. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16 in Shea's Buffalo Theater. Join along as singers, dancers and musicians perform songs like "Time of My Life" while the film plays.
Anime Night: The Party Hidden in the Sound. 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20 in the Town Ballroom. Think of this as a cross between a concert and convention. There will be a cosplay exhibit, local vendors and a live anime cover band. It's for ages 18 and older. Tickets are $25 (etix.com).
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21 and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 in Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the John Williams score adding to the experience for the audience who will be watching the second film in the "Harry Potter" series playing above on a giant screen.
Lebowski Fest. 6 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Lockport Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave., Lockport. Wear your favorite "Big Lebowski" outfit and get there early for comedy and trivia. The movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Buy a movie and a bowling ticket and head over to the nearby Allie Brandt Lanes for bowling from 10 a.m. to midnight. The event raises money for the Lockport Community Market.
"Purple Rain." Multiple screenings at the Screening Room Cinema Cafe. Pick your way to watch this Prince musical at the Screening Room. Options are to watch the movie and play trivia at 7:30 p.m. March 14; experience a live shadowcast with the Francis Bacon Experiment at 8 p.m. March 15; enjoy a mimosa ($3) while watching the film at 1 p.m. March 16; regular screenings will be at 7:30 p.m. March 18 and 21; and finally, you can sing-along with the Francis Bacon Experiment at 8 p.m. March 22.
Just announced
Lea Michele. 8 p.m. June 28 on the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, Ont. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 14 (ticketmaster.ca).
Blackberry Smoke and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs. Plus Shannon McNally. 5:30 p.m. July 31 in the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, Lewiston. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 14 (Ticketmaster, box office). Front of stage (standing room) tickets are $45.50; reserved seating, $55.50; and general admission, $27.50 (carry-in chairs or blankets allowed on grass).
Toad the Wet Sprocket, KT Tunstall and Sixpence None the Richer. 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, Lewiston. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 14 (Ticketmaster.com, box office). Front of stage (standing room) tickets are $46; reserved seats, $56; and general admission, $24 (carry-in chairs or blankets allowed on grass).
Bear's Den Showroom. Three acts have been announced for the Bear's Den in the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Niagara Falls. Tickets for all three go on sale at 10 a.m. March 14 (senecaniagaracasino.com). Oh What A Night! Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, 8 p.m. May 30-31; tickets start at $35. Lorrie Morgan. 8 p.m. June 12-13; tickets start at $55. Sweet Caroline Tour starring Jay White as Neil Diamond. 8 p.m. June 20-21; tickets start at $40.
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