Cheektowaga Bee

Special Events

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Benedict House Gala — Join the folks in their 25th anniversary gala event to benefit this organization that provides housing and support services to individuals living with AIDS, 6 p.m. Friday, May 18 at the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 834-4940

Literature

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Roberta Rich — Reading and book signing for The Midwife of Venice, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main St., Buffalo; Free. 837-8554, www.tleavesbooks.com

Art

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Symphonic

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Family Activities

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After-School Escape — Children, grades K-5, are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html

Workshops/Classes

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Theater

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Performance

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Film/Video

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Speakers

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Concerts

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Former Soul Coughing leader, Mike Doughty’s “The Book of Drugs: Concert, Reading, Q&A” tour will come to the area for an 8 p.m. performance Thursday, May 17 at Babeville’s Asbury Hall, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $. 852-3835, www.babevillebuffalo.com