Thursday, March 1

AS YOU LIKE IT, presented by Niagara University Theatre, March 1-11, Leary Theatre, Niagara University, Lewiston; $ (box office, 286-8622; Ticketmaster, 852-5000)

BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR BUFFALO JAZZ NIGHT, with the Latin Jazz Project, second annual event, 6 p.m., Church of Scientology, 836 Main St., fifth floor; free. 856-3910

CROSSINGS, 11th annual International Women's Film Festival, through March 1, the Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St., Buffalo. "A Night of Shorts," WNY women filmmakers present original short films, 7 p.m. March 1. 829-3451

DANCE WITH THE JIM TUDINI BAND, 12-piece contemporary big band, 7:30-11 p.m., Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall, Symphony Circle, Buffalo; $ 885-5000, www.bpo.org

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM, through March 11, Shea's Smith Theatre, 660 Main St., Buffalo; $ (box office; Ticketmaster.com, 852-5000, www. ticketmaster. com)

MARVIN'S ROOM, presented by Starry Night Theatre, through March 4, the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda; $ 743-1614, www. starrynighttheatre. org

THE MEDIUM, THE MESSAGE, THE GALLERY, with Kris Faso, seer, psychic medium, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew; $ 483-0074, www. krisfaso. com

OF MICE AND MEN, through March 4, Studio Arena Theatre, 710 Main St., Buffalo; $ (856-5650, 1- 800- 77STAGE)

RAVENSCROFT, by Don Nigro, presented by the Towne Players, March 2-11, Sheridan Parkside Community Center, 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive, between Sheridan Drive and Ensminger Road; $ 693-1836, www.towneplayers.com

THE RUTH FERNANDEZ

SISTERHOOD JUDAICA SHOP, 45th annual Chanukah Bazaar, 4:30-6 p.m., Temple Beth Zion Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Also 9 a.m.-noon March 4, Broder Center; by appointment March 6 at 805 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; and 4:30-6 p.m. March 8 at Broder Center.

GREGG SANSONE, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Midway Lounge of The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 648-9733, Ext. 483

SINGLE SENIORS MINGLE, 5:30 p.m., the Fieldstone Country Inn, 5986 S. Transit Road, corner of Robinson Road, Lockport. Call 625-6193 for a reservation.

SPANISH ESPECIALLY FOR YOU STORY TIME, 9:30 a.m. March 1, Barnes & Noble, 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. 867-6585, www. StartSpanishNow. com

SWIFTWATER POWER SQUADRON, Chart Smart class, five weeks starting March 1, Elk's Lodge No. 860, Main and Sweeney streets, North Tonawanda. 692-2159, 837- 6511

TICK, TICK ... BOOM, presented by MusicalFare Theatre, through April 1, Daemen College, 4380 Main St., Amherst; $ 839-8540, www. musicalfare. com

UB DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES, Jean-Michel Cousteau, ocean explorer and environmentalist, 8 p.m., UB Alumni Arena, North Campus, Amherst; $ (Tickets.com, 888-223-6000, www.tickets.com)

WILD WOMEN DON'T GET THE BLUES, presented by O'Connell & Company, through March 18,

Cabaret in the Square Theatre, 4476

Main St., Snyder; $ 839-3949

Friday, March 2

AMERICAN BEAUTIES: "Past & Present," collection of vintage bridal gowns from 1840 to 1940, March 2-4, the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, 641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $40. 884-0095. Private, group tours available.

BEAU FLEUVE/BEAUTIFUL RIVER: "A Celebration of Buffalo-Niagara Artists," with the Freudig Singers of WNY, with Roland E. Martin, music director, 8 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; also 7:30 p.m. March 3, Niagara University Chapel; $ 667-7088

CABIN FEVER PARTY, with Marc Cole as Elvis, 7-11 p.m., Iron Island Museum, 998 Lovejoy St., Buffalo; $ 892-3084 for reservations.

THE CAT IN THE HAT'S 50TH BIRTHDAY, Dr. Seuss' stories read by the Cat in the Hat, 11 a.m., Crossroads Books, 6010 Goodrich Road (at the Crossroads), Clarence Center. 741-1355

CAVALCADE OF CARS CUSTOM CAR SHOW, March 2-4, Agri-Center of the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $ 649-3900

THE CAVERNERS: THE ULTIMATE BEATLES SHOW, 7 p.m., the Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., Buffalo; $ 852-2860

CELTIC SPIRIT AND DANCE, with Rince Na Tiarna, Celtic Spirit Pipe Band, Mary Ramsey with Geno McManus, 7:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $ 692-2413, www. rivieratheatre. org

FIRST FRIDAYS at the Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University, with music by Endymion, premiere of "Milton Rogovin: Native American Series 1963-2002," 5-8 p.m. 286-8200

FRIDAY NIGHT CAFE AND OPEN MIC, 8 p.m., Buffalo Church of Scientology, 836 Main St., Buffalo; $ 856-3910

GUSTO AT THE GALLERY, 3-10 p.m., the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; free admission. Holi Celebration, in collaboration with Triveni: Art activity: "Rangoli Patterns," 4-6 p.m.; Demonstration: "Mehndi," 4-6 p.m.; music with Purnima, 6-8 p.m.; performance: Classical Indian dance, 6-8 p.m.; Holi Celebration, 8 p.m.; Nickel City Poetry Slam with Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo, 8-10 p.m. 270-8204

INTERNATIONAL FEST, presented by the Canisius College Office of International Students Programs, 5-9 p.m., Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center, Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo; $ 888-2784

LENTEN FISH OR SHRIMP DINNERS, take-out only, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Christopher Parish, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda; $ 692-2660

DEREK SCOTT MEDIAK, 8 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

MILTON ROGOVIN: "Native American Series, 1963-2002," photograph exhibit, March 2-June 24, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Lewiston. 286-8286, www.niagara.edu/cam

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME, by Frank McGuiness, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Co., March 2-April 1, 625 Main St., Buffalo; $ 853-4282

JAMI SMITH & BAND, "A Time to Worship," 7 p.m., First Trinity Church, 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda; $ 835-2220

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, celebrated by the Church Women United of the Tonawandas, 1 p.m., Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 168 Robinson St., North Tonawanda. Theme is "United Under God's Tent."

ZODIAQUE DANCE STORM, presented by the Zodiaque Dance Company, March 1-4, Drama Theatre, UB Center for the Arts,

North Campus; $ (Ticketmaster,

852-5000

Saturday, March 3

ANNUAL HOME AND ENTERTAINMENT RAFFLE, presented by St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 5:30-9 p.m., school hall, 70 Adam St., Tonawanda; $ 693-1150

ART EXPRESS: Story: "Charlotte's Web," by E.B. White. Artwork: "A Spider Sewed at Night." Activity: "Wire sculptures," 2-4 p.m., Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Lewiston. 286-8286, www. niagara. edu/ cam

BEETHOVEN AND BOB DYLAN, with the BPO, 8 p.m. March 3, 2:30 p.m. March 4, Kleinhans Music Hall, 71 Symphony Circle, Buffalo; $ (box office, 885-5000; www.tickets.com)

THE BUFFALO JAZZ REVIEW, featuring nine high school jazz bands, 5 p.m., Mount St. Mary Academy, 3756 Delaware Ave., Kenmore; $

THE COMMON KINGS, and The Airview, dual CD release show, 6 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE, 25th annual event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Orchard Park High School, 4040 Baker Road, Orchard Park. 662-3366, www. orchardparkchamber. com

18TH CENTURY TAVERN NIGHTS, fundraiser for Old Fort Niagara, foods and beverages typical of a 1700s tavern, March 3 and 10, Officer's Club of Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown; $25 (by advance sale only, 745-7611). For ages 21 and older.

FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE, produced by Down In My Soul Productions, 8 p.m., the Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave.; $ 683-1776, www.lancopera.org

GAMALON, 10 p.m., Scotch 'N Sirloin, 3999 Maple Road, at Bailey Avenue, Amherst. 837-4900

THE KENMORE ART SOCIETY'S 50th Annual Spring Show, March 3-30, with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m., Partners In Art's new location, 74 Webster St., North Tonawanda. 692-2141

MAPLE MAGIC, maple sugaring activities, 10:30 a.m. March 3, and 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. March 11, Allegany State Park; $. 479-9190 to register. Also various Maple Magic activities March 3 and 4; $70 (includes lodging).

NAUGHTY DAWG, 7:30 p.m., Dry Gulch, 3145 Walden Ave., Depew. 683-5678

QUEEN CITY CONTRA DANCERS, with caller, 8-11 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave. at West Ferry Street, Buffalo; $ 884-0646

A SALUTE TO THE KIDS, The Variety Kids Telethon National Cast Concert, 7 p.m., the Riviera Theatre,

67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $

692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org

Sunday, March 4

CANISIUS ENSEMBLE CONCERT, with Canisius Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m., Montante Cultural Center at Canisius College, 2045 Main St., Buffalo. 888-25436

CARD PARTY, hosted by the American Legion Post No. 1672, 2-4 p.m., intersection of Smith and New roads, Swormsville. 636-4636

FREE FAMILY FILM SERIES AT SHEA'S, "Madagascar" (PG), 2 p.m., Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo; free (tickets available at box office, other locations) 847-1410

HAMFEST, with the Lancaster Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Main-Transit Firehall, corner of Main Street and Transit, Williamsville. 635-0527

THE NICKEL CITY CLIPPERS, jazz, 5-8 p.m., Sean Patrick's Banquet Room, 3480 Millersport Highway, Getzville. 636-1709

PURIM CARNIVAL, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Temple Beth Zion Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst.

SPRING FOLLIES, with the Carmarie Seniors & Co., 2:30 p.m., the Lancaster Opera House, 21

Central Ave.; $ 683-1776,

www. lancopera. org

Monday, March 5

BISTRO BOOKERS, "The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town," by John Grisham, reviewed by Paul J. Cambria Jr., 5:30 p.m., Chef's Restaurant, 291 Seneca St., Buffalo. 858-7181

MASONWINFIELD.COM LECTURES 2007, "Full Moon in March: A Night of Supernatural Stories," with Michael Bastine, Mason Winfield and others, 7 p.m., the Cornell Cooperative Extension Center at Roycroft, 21 S. Grove St., East Aurora; $ 655-6663, MasonWinfield.com

ROAD LESS TRAVELED NEW PLAY WORKSHOP reading, "Homeland," by Eric Appleton, 8 p.m., Karpeles Museum, 453 Porter Ave.; free. 885-4139

VOICE STUDENTS RECITAL, noon, Lippes Concert Hall (formerly Slee

Concert Hall), UB North Campus,

Amherst.

Tuesday, March 6

AMERICAN HORN QUARTET, presented by the Buffalo Chamber Music Society, 8 p.m., Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall, 71 Symphony Circle at Richmond Avenue, Buffalo; pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m; $ 838-2383

CONNECT WITH THE CITY OF

LIGHT CONCERTO, with composer Persis Parshall Vehar and clarinetist John Fullam, 7:30 p.m. March 6, and 2:30 p.m. March 8, Montante Cultural Center at Canisius College, 2045 Main St., Buffalo. 888-25436

MERYL GELLMAN IN CONCERT, soprano, 7 p.m., Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. 836-6565

GET ACQUAINTED WITH OLD FORT NIAGARA AND 2007 ACTIVITIES, guide and docent training, noon-1:30 p.m., lunch provided, Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown; free, but pre-registration required (745-7611).

A NURTURING AND CREATIVE WORLD, special education workshop for teachers and parents, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, ECC North Campus, 6205 Main St., Williamsville. To register, call 851-1800.

RESOLVING UNHAPPINESS AT HOME AND SCHOOL, with Dr. Kenneth Condrell, 7-8 p.m., Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; free.

CHARITY WAHLER, soprano,

Mus.B. Recital, 8 p.m., Baird Recital

Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst.

Wednesday, March 7

FISH FRY DINNER, 4-7 p.m., Eggertsville United Church of Christ, 3400 Sheridan Drive, corner of Sweet Home Road, Amherst; $ 832-8663

WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILIN', with Pat Shea, 2 p.m., the Lancaster

Opera House, 21 Central Ave.; $

683-1776, www.lancopera.org

Thursday, March 8

WNY OUTDOOR SPORT & TRAVEL EXPO, March 8-11, Agri-Center, Expo Hall, Grange, Marketplace of the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg; $ 649-3900