Special Events

thurs. 13
.Paradise Under Glass - Escape the frosty winter
temperatures and step into a gorgeous tropical oasis with cool
people, music, beverages, raffles and more, 6-8 p.m. Thursday,
March 13, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655
South Park, Buffalo; $. 827-1584, www.buffalogardens.com
.VIVA for Life Presents 'Hairspray' - VIVA for Life
has partnered with Regal Cinemas for the showing of
"Hairspray," 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, Regal Cinemas Quaker
Crossing, 3540 Amelia Drive, Orchard Park; $. Proceeds benefit
the WNY Breast Resource Center at Roswell Park Cancer
Institute. 662-6600, www.vivaforlife.org
.The Homemade Winemaking Group - 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 13, Brighton Place, 999 Brighton Road,
Tonawanda. 332-4375
fri. 14
.The Wake - Join the Irish Classical Theatre Company,
along with the family and acquaintances of fictitious friend
Hartley N. Dowd as his life and times are celebrated, 6-9 p.m.
Friday, March 14, the Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo; $.
853-ICTC, www.irishclassicaltheatre.com.
.Upscale Singles March Dance - With The Boys of
Summer, 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, Falcon's Hall, 445 Warner
Road, Depew; $. 651-3035
.Lenten Fish or Shrimp Dinner - Sponsored by St.
Christopher Parish, take-out only from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday,
March 14, St. Christopher's, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd.,
Tonawanda; $.
sat. 15
.Spring Flower Show - Show highlights azaleas, tulips,
fragrant hyacinths, lilies and more, March 15-April 13 during
garden hours, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655

South Park, Buffalo. 827-1584, www.buffalogardens.com
.Bengal 5K Run and Fun Walk - This annual event
draws nearly 400 participants in a walk through Buffalo's
Museum District and surrounding neighborhoods, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 15, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave.
To run, walk or volunteer, call Jennifer Small, race director, at
878-6001 or visit www.buffalostatebengal5k.org. Benefits Buffalo
State Scholarship Fund.
.Irish Dancing with the Bill McCarthy School of Irish
Dance, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, The Irishman Pub and
Eatery, 5601 Main St., Williamsville. 626-2670
.Second Annual Student Cleanup - Sponsored by
the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. All local college
and university students are invited to help get the Terminal
ready for its 2008 season, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, the
Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo. Individuals are
encouraged to dress warm and to bring gloves and cleaning
items, if available. A light lunch will be served. 812-3342,
www.buffalocentr alter minal.org
sat. 15 & sun. 16
.AMP Monster Truck Thunder Slam - Car-crushing,
destruction-churning series that features Monster Trucks
including Bigfoot, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, and 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, HSBC Arena, Buffalo; $ (HSBC box office,
Tickets.com outlets, 888-223-6000, www.tickets.com).
sun. 16
.Purim Carnival - 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, March 16,
Temple Beth Zion, Broder Family Building, 700 Sweet Home
Road, Amherst; $. 836-6565
mon. 17
.Ballroom Dance Classes - Presented by the Lewiston
Council on the Arts, 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, Barton Hill
Hotel & Spa, 100 Center St., Lewiston; $. 754-9070