The Allentown Art Festival kicks off the summer happenings at some of our favorite Allentown bars. The spacious patio at The Bend is open! Stop down at The Bend for live music Tuesday Nights with Widow Maker unplugged (they also played Sunday during the Art Fest). Or join us for Karaoke every Thursday. On the weekends, you'll find entertainment, DJ's or live music including old school, electronic & rock. Check out the weekend photos with live bands including Michael Bly on Saturday and Widow Maker unplugged on Sunday. You'll also find a wide selection of craft & specialty beers in bottles and on draft. The unique and comfortable atmosphere at The Bend on Allen make it the place to be all summer. And don't forget to cool off on the hot summer nights with an ice cold frozen drink! Click Here For The Rest.
Snooty Sundays - 6/9/13
Snooty Sundays are simply the best Sunday Industry Night party in Buffalo with DJ Dstar spinning the hottest dance tracks late into the night and a full late night kitchen. Join Sal & the crew for what's become a Buffalo institution, "Snooty Sundays".
Don't miss the Snooty Fox Lounge 6th anniversary party with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, live music by The Soul Committee and DJ Dstar Tuesday June 18th at 5pm. Click Here For The Rest.
Art Fest - 6/9/13
Summertime in the city, Duke's style. Art Fest weekend is always a big event at Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar, where you'll find DJ's, live entertainment and bands every day, along with a huge selection of craft beers and a menu to satisfy any taste.
Check out the summertime happenings at Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar and the cool patio out back!
Up next: Floodwood featuring members of Moe playing Friday night June 14th. Click Here For The Rest.
Art Fest Weekend - 6/9/13
The patio at Cathode Ray is open! Sunday afternoon, the Buffalobarfly.com crew stopped at one of the longest running gay bars in Buffalo, Cathode Ray to enjoy drinks on the patio during the Allentown Art Festival. Cathode Ray also hosts Big Ass Drink Mondays with $6.50 one-quart mason jar drinks making it one of the most popular Monday night hot spots, gay & straight.
Cathode Ray Pride Parade Float Click Here For The Rest.
Allentown Art Fest - 6/9/13
Not even the lack of sunshine could stop local businesses and their supporters from attending the Allentown Art Festival. From art to food and local bars, the Festival gathered all different aspects of the Buffalo community. A variety of music played from all sorts of musicians to maintain the atmosphere throughout the day.
Brain Bauer played on his saxophone dressed and ready for a show. He kept attendees listening as he took tips for providing his soothing song selection. Bauer is local musician and instructor located in the Kenmore area offering styles from classic jazz to Be-Bop on saxophones (bass to soprano) and clarinets (albert system). He can be reached through his email jazzbug1@aol.com.
There were snacks to be found at every corner of the festival for all the troopers who stayed for the all-day event. Deb’s Delights was giving out samples of their all natural jams. With dozens of flavors ranging from hot to sweet, Deb’s Delights offers jams and spreads with a taste for everyone in mind. Deb’s Delights is sold at locations all around the Buffalo region, such as Tops Supermarket, Dash’s Markets, and Wegmans Markets. Deb’s Delights will even create gifts for any occasion. For more information go to www.debs-delights.com or visit their main store front at the Broadway Market.
The Kettlecorn Shop offered handfuls of their filling and flavorful popcorn to anyone who walked by and was interested. They also offer fresh squeezed lemonade! For more information Stephen Przystal can be reached at his email sprzysta@gmail.com.
Jewelry designer Donna Angelo showed off some of her designs along with mirrors for the viewers to get a better look at themselves with her hand-crafted jewelry. The designer has more information regarding her designs at www.dnajewelrydesign.com.
Camryn Adelia Kraus had a unique style of art making specializing in printmaking Click Here For The Rest.
JJ Swing - 6/8/13
Check out the latest photos from Shadow Lounge Restaurant & music club featuring JJ Swing playing last Saturday night. At Shadow Lounge you'll find a menu of delicious specialties from Chef Andre, a selection of cocktails, wines & craft beers and live music every Friday & Saturday night in a comfortable atmosphere. Click Here For The Rest.
Funky Monkey - 6/8/13
Photos from Funky Monkey Nite Club, Allentown's hottest gay dance club. Stop in for happy hour cocktails or the late night dance party. Sunday night be here for karaoke night.
Funky Monkey Pride Parade float Click Here For The Rest.
Pride Parade - 6/2/13
The Pride Weekend celebration really gets into full swing with Sunday's "Pride Parade", which has become larger & more elaborate every year. This year, the weather was perfect & crowds lined Elmwood in Allentown to watch. Our spot at the Buffalobarfly.com office provided the perfect vantage point for photos as well as being a great gathering spot for friends to sit & watch. Click Here For The Rest.
Dyke March - 6/1/13
The Buffalo Pride festivities seem to get bigger every year. Check out some photos from Saturday's "Dyke March" on Elmwood. Click Here For The Rest.
18th Anniversary - 6/1/13
Saturday we joined Paul & the gang at the Alternative Brews anniversary celebration featuring live music by High Horse. For 18 years, Alternative Brews has been serving up great craft beers, live blues music & fine cigars. And we wish them many more successful years to come. Click Here For The Rest.
Macaroons Nite Club - 6/1/13
Saturday night we stopped out at the party bar of the 'burbs, Macaroon's, to check out a rock band that always packs the house, "That 80's Hair Band". Not only did they belt out the usual 80's hair band metal, but seem to have added some new genres to their set list like Rush's Tom Sawyer.
Macaroon's Nite Club is the place to be every Friday & Saturday night for live rock bands & great drink specials! Check out the events calendar for upcoming events & bands. Call (716) 681-7197 to book your next party or special event at Macaroon's. Click Here For The Rest.
Theresa Quinn - 6/1/13
Stop by Adam's Rib Restaurant & Bar this summer & enjoy delicious food expertly prepared, in an intimate setting. Check out the newly opened "Eve's Garden" patio for summer dining. And be sure to stop in Saturday nights for cocktails & live entertainment by Theresa Quinn, music director at Musical Fare, Western New York's premiere musical theatre company.
For summer dinner reservations at Adam's Rib Restaurant, call (716) 839-3846. Be sure to tell them Buffalobarfly.com sent you! Click Here For The Rest.
Ambush Party - 5/31/13
Cobblestone Bar and Grill hosted the latest Ambush happy hour party with live music & entertainment. Coming to a straight bar near you, Ambush is a monthly event held at various local establishments for local lesbians as well as friends of the gay/lesbian community. If the latest event at Cobblestone is any indication, Ambush draws upwards of 100 or more patrons and seems to be growing every month. And, the spacious patio along with the cavernous bar at Cobblestone provide plenty of room for a large event such as this. For more information about Ambush check out their website: http://ambushbuffalo.wix.com/ambushbuffalo
For information about booking a party at Cobblestone Bar & Grill, call (716) 848-1930 Click Here For The Rest.
Memorial Day - 5/26/13
Photos from the Memorial Day edition of Snooty Sunday, Buffalo's premiere Sunday Industry Night at Snooty Fox Lounge. Click Here For The Rest.