July 23 – July 29, 2021 Special Event: Earthquake / Fri July 23 Earthquake, known lovingly by his fans as "Quake," has been dishing out his unique delivery and bankable common-sense rhetoric across the comedy circuit since the early-90s. Mixing observational and improvisational comedy in his shows, Quake's humor has secured a place in the hearts of comedy lovers across every race, culture, and social status. 7:30 & 10pm. Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St. Buffalo 14203/ 716-853-1211/ https://buffalo.heliumcomedy.com/events/43995 Garden Walk Buffalo / Sat July 24 and Sun July 25 America’s largest garden tour is back! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you. Held annually, Garden Walk has become one of the most anticipated garden events locally—and even nationally. Thousands of visitors’ flock to Buffalo to tour hundreds of creative residential gardens as well community and public gardens. Tour is free and self-guided, and maps can be found at sponsor locations and online at GardenWalkBuffalo.com, and at the headquarters site only during the days and hours of the Walk. 10am-4pm. Neighborhoods throughout the city of Buffalo / Headquarters: 716- 247-5004 /Headquarters: 3 Symphony Circle. Buffalo 14201/ https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/garden-walk-buffalo Jokes on the River / Sun July 25 Featuring the funniest local and touring comedians. 6pm doors, 7pm show. Buffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson St., Buffalo 14203 /716-342-2292/ https://buffaloriverworks.com/event/jokes-on-the-river-2/ Best of Buffalo Walking Tour / Mon July 26 Explore the best of Buffalo architecture and history. The buildings included help tell the story of Buffalo’s rapid rise to prominence, from the opening of the Erie Canal to the 1901 Pan-Am Expo. An excellent (exterior-only) introduction to the city’s architectural heritage. 10am. Explore Buffalo, Meets at Hotel Lafayette, 391 Washington St., Buffalo 14203 / 716-245-3032/ https://explorebuffalo.org/calendar/ Cruise Night / Tues July 27 Cruise night - a rite of summer – complete with a DJ and lots of classic cars! See all types; old, new, sports, high performance, muscle and modified cars. Grab something to eat while there and don’t forget an ice cream for dessert! 6pm. Pautler’s Drive- In, 6343 Transit Rd., East Amherst 14051 /716-636-1690/ https://www.facebook.com/pautlersdrivein Landmark Cruise / Wed July 28 Cruise along the Buffalo waterways while enjoying a narrated story that takes you from the past to the present and beyond! The narrative describes the importance of four elements – art, architecture, history & nature – to show them as regional strengths and to inspire building upon them to create the region’s future. 2 & 4pm. Buffalo Harbor Cruises @Erie Basin Marina, 329 Erie St., Buffalo 14202 / 716-856-6696/ https://www.buffaloharborcruises.com/cruises/landmark-cruise/ The Music of Disney on Broadway / Thurs July 29 This live concert celebrates the reopening of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre and will treat audiences to the most-beloved hit songs from Disney’s Broadway shows – including “Beauty and the Beast”, “A Whole New World”, “Circle of Life” and “Let it Go” – as performed by Disney on Broadway stars: Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), Michael James Scott (Aladdin), Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan). 7:30pm. Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main St., Buffalo 14202 / 716-847-1410 https://www.sheas.org/performances/music-of-disney-on-broadway/ For information, call 716.852.0511 .