Events — local

Jewelry by Chelsea Trunk Show Sat, Apr 6 2013, 11:00 AM Join us for a great in store event, Saturday April 6th from 11am-6pm Chelsea Lee Jones is the designer and craftsperson behind Jewelry by Chelsea who is a member of the Buffalo Bells as well as an Erie Sister. Chelsea has been crafting jewelry since 1968 and has a lot of vintage elements in her work.Chelsea designs and crafts jewelry that fits a need by making jewelry for hard to fit sizing from small to large proportion, such as earrings that are an 'over the top' (of the ear)...

Thu, Mar 7 2013, 11:00 AM Hip cats like treats and so do our furry friends!As the owners of two beautiful kitties that we love very much, Andrew and I have decided to pair up for a third year with SPCA Serving Erie County for our next in store event.Bring a new package of cat treats (or dog treats) to our shop on March 7, 8, or 9 during store hours and for each bag you donate you can get 5% off your purchase up to 25% off. (Example: 1 bag of treats 5% off, 2 bags 10% off, 3...

Are you ready to get pampered? Come by Cats Like Us on Saturday, February 2 from 12-6 and meet with Melissa from Bella Donna Boudoir. She has the ability to transform an average plain Jane into a sexy pinup! This is a great time to book a session for VALENTINE‘S DAY or give one as a gift. When you book a session, or party, with Bella Donna Boudoir you open doors. Behind those doors you’ll find choices. Do you want to do a private session and be pampered for a day by three new friends, listening to only the music...

Chalk ware-both kitschy & cool-is Barbie K’s passion. When the price of vintage chalk ware sky rocketed and it was no longer affordable, she decided to take matters into her own hands-literally. She created her own line of “retro-reinterpreted” chalk ware including mermaids, hula girls and pin-up girls. The hand poured, hand painted mermaids with the pouty red lips are her best seller.Barbie K is the brand of Barb Kopera, a local gal with a heart of gold and a love of all things retro. Her mermaids are top quality and would be a fantastic addition to your retro inspired...

Are you ready to get pampered? Come by Cats Like Us on SUNDAY (YES, we are open Sundays in December for your holiday shopping convenience!), Dec 2 from 12-5 and meet with Melissa from Bella Donna Boudoir. She has the ability to transform an average plain jane into a sexy pinup! Bella Donna will be offering boudoir photography packages at a discounted rate and she’ll even be giving a session away, so what are you waiting for? It’s time to let your inner pinup out! When you book a session, or party, with Bella Donna Boudoir you open doors. Behind...

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sits Small Business Saturday®, a day dedicated to helping small businesses and their communities! We are proud to take part in Small Business Saturday this year and we want to encourage you to Shop Small® with us on November 24th! On Small Business Saturday, we will be having a very special offer in store only!

Start your holiday shopping at Cats Like Us with Erin from Kitch Towels! She'll be at Cats Like Us on Sat.,Nov 10 from 12-5PM selling record CUPCAKE STANDS, fun printed APRONS, kitchen TOWELS and ready to give HOLIDAY GIFTS. All her things are so great for yourself, friends and family, for stocking stuffers and hostess gifts. Did I mention they are reasonably priced too?! If you have not met her you should--she's as sweet as the things she makes! Her prints are the perfect combination of vintage imagery an d contemporary design.Cats Like Us sells some Kitch items, but Erin...

You might know Monster Matt from his Monster joke book, he’ll be at Cats Like Us Sat, Oct 20 from 12-5 selling monster artwork, just in time for Halloween! If you are not familiar with his work, now is the perfect time to check it out. He’s a sculptor, painter, drawer and writer. He’s also very active in the comic book world. I personally love to pick his brain about monsters. (Not literally, figuratively, but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind either way.)   He has a lot of up and coming plans in the works! just look at this list:...

On Sat Sept 22 from noon to 4pm at Cats Like Us, get ready to have some fun with the fantastic hair styling of Jessica Jean! Jessica Jean is a professionally licensed, nationally published hair and makeup artist. She’s worked on campaigns for Tuxedo Junction and is a regular muah contributor with Auxiliary Magazine * Get a pinup up-do with any $75 purchase from Cats Like Us (OR $15 flat rate) * Booklet of hair style choices to choose from! * Free hair flower of your choice included— while supplies last First come first serve Hair & Makeup Artistry by...

Stop into Cats Like Us and meet Kelvis (aka Kelly Welsted) on *Saturday, August 11 from 12-4pm*. She’s a Western New York native and nationally-published pinup model with a big personality and even bigger…ehm. Kelvis will have Retro Lovely Magazines on hand for purchase and she can even autograph them on the spot for you! If Kelvis is all you want, she’ll also have pics of herself for sale too. Just want a picture with her? Bring your camera! Hey ladies, Kelvis is here for you too! She can answer all your questions about being a pinup. How to get...