Events — local

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 second year with SPCA Serving Erie County for our next in store event. Gather your kibble and save some scratch! Bring a new package of cat treats (or dog treats) to our shop on March 8, 9, or 10 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...

Are you ready to get pampered? Come by Cats Like Us on Sat Feb 4th 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! 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! After all Valentine’s Day is coming up. ;) When you book a session, or party, with Bella Donna Boudoir you open doors. Behind those doors you’ll find...

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...

We are proud to be featuring Kyle J. Kaczmarczyk, a Buffalo, NY native whose creative talents can be seen in his work. He will be spending the day with Cats Like Us selling comics and artwork. He will also be around to answer any questions you may have about art, comics, and publishing and to autograph your purchases. Up for sale will be graphic novels The Red Eye ($21.99) and Pulp ($17.99) as well as copies of MonsterMatt’s Bad Monster Jokes ($12.99) original art ($10.00 to $80.00) and original comic pages ($50.00) and covers ($100.00). Kyle is not only a...

Spring is in the air and it’s time for Dungaree Dolly (Beth Dauria) to have her annual spring trunk show at Cats Like Us. Dolly will be at Cats Like Us ALL DAY Saturday April 2nd for a trunk show featuring her fabulous bags AND (drum roll please) debuting her new Dolly Valentine Dress!!! The only hint I will give you about the dress is….kittens. Cats Like Us stocks a variety of Dolly Bags in store and online. You can shop online for Dolly Bags here You can shop online for Dolly Valentine dresses here For the show Dungaree Dolly...

Come by to Cats Like Us Sat, March 12 and witness the make over prowess of Jessica Jean. Who knows you may pick up some hair and make up tips while you’re at it! She will be demonstrating some classic styles like victory rolls and silver screen starlet makeup. 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 (http://auxiliarymagazine.com/). For more info on Jessica Jean check out her facebook page here Cats Like Us will also be providing coffee and snacks....

Stop into Cats Like Us and meet Kelvis (aka Kelly) on Saturday, June 18th 2011 from 1-4pm. 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! They will include Retro Lovely #4 at $20, #5 at $15 and the very limited Taboo Issue #1 for $50. 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...

“Warning….may cause girly tendencies” apron brand was created in the kitchen of Cakes DeVille and with the help of a trusted tattered & threadbare vintage apron…. Leslie, the creator, thought it was time for a new apron and it needed to be as cute as the cupcakes; yet designed and constructed to withstand the heat! These hand crafted often one of kind aprons are all about cute, sexy & sassy. So whether you’re making a holiday feast or Tuesday night’s Tuna Surprise; it’s all about how cute you look doing it! These aprons a one-of a kind retro style creations...

IN STORE event February 10 – February 12 Hip cats like treats and so do our furry friends! As the owners of two beautiful kitties that we love very much, we have decided to pair up with the SPCA Serving Erie County for our next in store event. Bring a new package of cat treats (or dog treats) to our shop Feb 10, 11, or 12 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 bags 15%...

Come by Cats Like Us Saturday Oct 23rd and visit with Satirical Elvis Bust creators Derek & Meagan. They will have all their Elvi in store for sale!! Derek Hendrickson was has long found the cure for his “Elvis Disease” but, the fever is back and he exclaims, The Power of Elvis Compels You!! Made of plaster, paint and kitsch, Suffering Elvis Disease calls out to all the Elvis fans and those that enjoy a little humor. Checkout all the Elvi here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElvisResurrected