Events — local

Rat Bastard Rockabilly is hell-bent on carrying a selection of handmade clothing and accessories for both guys and gals alike to get right to the heart of what every wardrobe needs... something rockabilly. Rat Bastard Rockabilly will be at Cats Like Us Saturday, May 10 from 11-5 selling all of his handmade creations!Chris, head rat bastard, will be bringing handmade ties, t-shirts for guys and gals, tie tacks, and belt buckles for sale. Ladies we'll also have Sweet Pea Hairflowers available for purchase too!*************************************************Everything Rat Bastard Rockabilly sells is handmade in one way or another. Each piece is a labor...

Warning is an awesome brand created by local artist Leslie Andrews. Leslie's product line up stems from her fascination with Fornasetti plates, a home renovation that creates endless wall space to decorate, and her humour. These are not your grams commemorative plates! They have to be seen to be believed! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152145833867935&set=pcb.714528845265343&type=1Warning will be selling her wares at Cats Like Us on Saturday, April 19, 2014 from noon until 5pm.Oh and Leslie is a doll, she has the gift of a contagious laugh, so come to Cats Like Us and experience it for yourself!To see more of her work check out...

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 fourth year with SPCA Serving Erie County for our next in store event.Bring a newpackage of cat treats or dry food (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 bags 15% off,...

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. Plus she'll be selling them a-la-carte. So if you just want a mermaid and not a set, you got it! Barbie K is the brand of Barb Kopera, a local gal with a heart of gold and...

Sun, Dec 8 2013, 12:00 PM Stop by Cats Like Us on SUNDAY, Dec 8 from 12-5 and see unique handcrafted ornaments and tree skirts created by local artists Devil Chicken Design and Felt Up. (Yep! We will be open on Sundays in Dec from Dec 8 to Dec 22 for the holidays.) For those who prefer a twist on the ordinary from the macabre to whimsical they have it all! ******************************************* Devil Chicken Design was named one of the featured local artists for the 2012 list of “favorite things” to buy locally for the holiday season. His ornaments were...

Are you ready to get pampered? Come by Cats Like Us on SATURDAY, Dec 7 from 11-2 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 the holidays of 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...

Start your holiday shopping at Cats Like Us with Erin from Kitch Towels! She'll be at Cats Like Us on Sat.,Nov 9 from 12-6PM selling fun printed APRONS, kitchen TOWELSand 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 and contemporary design. Cats Like Us sells some Kitch items, but Erin is bringing lots of...

Meet Monster Matt! Bookmark and Share Sat, Oct 26 2013, 12:00 PM (Click photo for larger image) Monster Matt is a sculptor, painter, drawer and writer who has a real passion for monsters and horror. (You might know from his Monster joke book , which we carry in the store). Matt is 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’ll be at Cats Like Us Sat, Oct 26 from 12-5 selling monster artwork, just in time for Halloween! MonsterMatt...

Come by and meet Paul Straus on Saturday,September 21 from 11am-6pm. He's been striping for over 30 years and will be pinstriping all day in the shop. Want a certain something pinstriped? You can bring in any "stripe-able" items for him to paint! He'll stripe them for a nominal fee. (But no smooth patent leather, please.) Paul will have some items already pinstriped for sale too.Note: striping is on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. Learn more about Paul Straus Want to know more about Paul Straus? Come to the Auto Art Exhibit at the Niagara-Arts Cultural-Center,  opening Friday, September...

Sat, Jun 8 2013, 11:00 AM Want to build up your rockabilly wardrobe? Whether you’re looking to dress up or dress down, Rat Bastard Rockabilly has something for you! Rat Bastard Rockabilly is hell-bent on carrying a selection of handmade clothing and accessories for both guys and gals alike to get right to the heart of what every wardrobe needs… something rockabilly. Chris, head rat bastard, will be bringing handmade ties, t-shirts for guys and gals, tie tacks, and belt buckles for sale. Ladies we’ll also have Sweet Pea Hairflowers available for purchase too! Everything Rat Bastard Rockabilly sells is...