Friday, August 19, 2016

What's going on - Week of 8/18-8/24



Each week I will be publishing 2 posts - Mondays will be articles and reviews. Thursdays will be a "What's Going On" feature, in which I highlight upcoming events and ticket deadlines.

People say summer is wrapping up, but there's still plenty of sunny outdoor events to participate in:

8/18 - Thursday

9AM - Every Thursday at 9AM is Exercise Like the Animals, giving younger children the chance to exercise like their favorite creatures! Free at Canalside.

10AM - Also every Thursday, you can try out a free Zumba class at Cheektowaga Town Park.

5:30PM -  Free Kickboxing class in Larkin Square

6:00PM - this evening to can  join Garage Fitness Studio and Queen City Cycling for a collaboration sunset ride at Evens Town Park. $10 ride, reserve a bike here.

6:15PM - Enjoy an evening hike at Chesnut Ridge Park

7PM - Head to Tony Walker in Williamsville for a Healthy Bods Meets Healthy Financials class.

6:30PM - Try out Pickleball (similar to a cross between tennis and ping-pong) at The Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora. $5 to play.

6:30PM - Try out a Yoga in the Vines class at Eveningside Winery.

7PM - Every Thursday evening you can enjoy a Hatha Yoga class at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

7PM - Tonight at Beaver Island State Park  you can check out a Sunset SUP YIN yoga class.

7:30PM - Try out a Booty Work (hip hop aerobics) class at Musicality Central (Future Dance Center in Hamburg), followed by a Club Dance Nite class at 8:30

From the Yoga in the Vines facebook event page. 
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8/19 - Friday

5:30AM - This is the very last Paddlefit Water class with Longboards at the Beach. Be there (if you have paddling experience!)

9AM - Try out the UpBeat Beat Down at Tony Walker in Williamsville

10AM - Every Friday morning is an aerial yoga class with Aerial Dance Buffalo at the ALT Theatre in Buffalo. Drop in price is $18. For more information click here. Preregistration is recommended as these classes fill fast.

11AM - Get loose at a free cardio dance class at the Clarence Town Park

5:30PM - Bring your kids to a Kid's Night Out at East Meets West Yoga Studio for an introduction to yoga! $10, preregister here.

6PM - Enjoy some Power Yoga at Canalside

6PM - Sweat it out at a free Cardio Kickboxing class in Bassett Park

7PM - Test your balance with free AcroYoga at Canalside!

7PM - Every Friday you can take a Hatha Yoga class at the Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

From the Kid's Night Out (East Meets West Yoga) facebook event page. 
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8/20 - Saturday

Today is a huge event at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Blasdell - 
9AM - Buffalo Paddle Festival
11AM - Insandity Race - first heat
3-6PM - Buffalo's Beach Beer Festival
6-11PM - Beach Bash with dancing and live music

8AM - Start your day off right with a free Fit Like a Gladiator class at the Longboards Power Hour at the Pointe (Wilkeson Pointe)

9AM - Following the Power Hour, stretch it out with free yoga with Love In Motion Yoga!

9AM - Across the river at Canalside, there's Kettlebell Swing at Canalside with Garage Fitness Studio. BYOKB ( Bring your own kettlebell) or reserve one at garagefitnessstudio@gmail.com.

9AM - Also happening at Canalside is a Systema class - this is a Russian martial art - creating a calm body, but maintaining awareness of surroundings. Taught by instructors from Primordial Strength. 

9AM - Check out a morning hike at the Holland Ravine

9AM - SUP ERIE Adventures is holding a SUP Yoga class. Call 716-868-2975 to reserve your spot!

9AM - Enjoy some Pickleball at the Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora - $5 to play. 

9:30AM - Every Saturday morning is an aerial yoga class with Aerial Dance Buffalo at the ALT Theatre in Buffalo. Drop in price is $18. For more information click here. Preregistration is recommended as these classes fill fast.

10AM - Enjoy a free Power Yoga class at Canalside

10AM - Try a free Yoga class at Bidwell Park

10AM - Check out Riverworks for a free Boot Camp class!

10:30 - Free Zumba at ArtPark in Lewiston!

2PM - Donation-based Power Yoga of Buffalo - "Karma" class.


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This weekend check out some of the options that Explore Buffalo has available to stay active, and see parts of our city in a brand new way! See their website for ticket information.

Photo from Explore Buffalo's  Facebook page

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8/21 - Sunday

8:30AM - Try out a Queen City Sweat session at Yoga Parkside. Choose between 3 simultaneously running 75min classes - Yin/restorative yoga, Beginner/slow-flow yoga, or Advanced/upper-level flow yoga. You must register to save your space.

9AM - Bring your dog to fitness! Check out the Rover and Me Fitness Class (first week is free) running throughout the summer at Gallagher Pier in Buffalo.  Your dog works on obedience skills while you perform the exercises (both a dog trainer, and a fitness trainer will be on-hand). 

9AM - SUP Erie Adventures will be having a Sunday morning SUP Yoga class.

9AM - Fit Like a Gladiator will be holding a free BLT (butt, legs, and thighs) class at Canalside!

9AM - Try out at Surfset class with Longboards at the beach at their Lake Erie Seaway Trail Fitness Center (dry class). 

9:30AM - Hike Sprague Brook Park with the Foothills Trail Club. 

10AM - Take a core and cardio fitness class at Devil's Hole State Park. Tickets are $12 if you pre-register

10AM -  Try a Vinyasa Yoga class at Canalside. 

10AM - Try some free yoga in Delaware Park

10AM - Head south for a yoga and hiking class in Little Valley NY.

11AM - Check out a charity Barre and Spin event at Barre Centric in Buffalo. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of WNY.

12PM - Hopefully your team got registered for the annual charity Spikes for Tykes volleyball tournament at Woodlawn Beach!

6PM - Every Sunday you can enjoy a Beach Yoga class with Longboards at the Beach (Hamburg Beach).

Photo from Spikes for Tykes facebook page. Photo by Shelly Kuhn Photography

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8/22 - Monday

5:30AM - Start every week with Monday morning PiYo with Marcia and Longboards, held at the Lake Erie Seaway Trail facility (indoors). Make sure to register, because this class fills up. 

9AM - Try some Barre Centric at Tony Walker in Williamsville

9AM - Every Monday at 9AM is Exercise Like the Animals, giving younger children the chance to exercise like their favorite creatures! Free at Canalside. 

5:30PM - Enjoy some free yoga in Larkin square

5:30PM - Monday, ride with the Slow Roll Buffalo starting at the Front Park.

6PM - Free bootcamp class at the Ralph Wilson Stadium. Classes located on the field. Park in Lot 2, enter at Gate 2, sections 133/134 

6PM - Enjoy some free yoga in Westwood Park in Lancaster!

6PM - Try out free Zumba in Bassett Park in Amherst

6:30 - East Meets West Yoga blankets the park at the Massachusetts Avenue Park

6:30PM - HEAL Yoga is holding a free yoga happy hour at Market Arcade in Buffalo. This week's instructors will be Emilee and Ben from WNY Acro Yoga. 

6:30PM - Enjoy some Pickleball at the Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora - $5 to play.

6:30PM - Enjoy some Salsa in the Park with Sarah Haykel at Delaware Park Rose Gardens. 

Monday night classes at Canalside!
Slow Roll's August events - photo from their facebook page

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8/9 - Tuesday

9AM - Enjoy a free Tai Chi class at Canalside

9AM -  Every Tuesday at 9AM is Exercise Like the Animals, giving younger children the chance to exercise like their favorite creatures! Free at Canalside.

10AM - Take a morning loop around Como Lake Park.

10AM - Free pilates at Cheektowaga town park!

6PM - TRX at Tony Walker - tacos and tequila to follow ;)

6PM - Take a charity Barre Class at 95 Perry St in Buffalo (on the rooftop patio) - drinks to follow. Suggested $25 donation will go to the WNY Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Click here to reserve a space.

6PM - Free (either yoga or zumba) class at Chestnut Ridge Park near the casino (classes will alternate weeks!)

6PM - SUP Erie Adventures will have a free Tuesday Night social paddle.

6PM - Enjoy a Vinyasa in the Vineyards event at Spring Lake Winery in Lockport.

6:30PM - Hike Stiglmeier Park with Foothills Trail Club.

7PM - Every Tuesday you can take a Hatha Yoga class at the Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

Tuesday Night classes at Canalside!

Photo from SUP Erie Adventures facebook page. Yes, paddling is totally family friendly!

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8/10 - Wednesday

9AM - Kardio Kick at Tony Walker

9AM - Free bodyweight strength training at Hartley Park in Lakewood

10AM - Free Pilates at ArtPark in Lewiston

12PM - Bring your family for family-friendly yoga at Canalside!

5:30PM - Free yoga at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

6PM - Free Zumba in Westwood Park in Lancaster

6PM - Free bootcamp class in Garrison Park in Amherst

6PM - Try out a Hip Hop for starters class at Musicality Central (at Studio 990) - $10/class, and there are more advanced classes available if you are so inclined.

6:30PM - Free yoga at Wilkeson Pointe with Love in Motion Yoga!

6:30PM - Enjoy an evening hike at Erie Beach in Canada with the Foothills Trail Club. Don't forget your passport.

Wednesday Night Classes at Canalside!

Yoga at the Pointe with Love in Motion Yoga - photo from their facebook page

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If you know of an event that you would like to see in here, please let me know! (message our facebook page!)

Get out there and get moving!

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