Events

Stop by Cats Like Us on Saturday December 17th from 12pm-4pm and see unique handcrafted ornaments and leather goods created by local artists Devil Chicken Design and Rust Belts Upcycled Goods.  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 named as one of the cool options for winter on the Buffalo Spree blog. So don't miss out!!!!For more information on Devil Chicken Design, here's his website: http://www.devilchickendesign.com/ Instagram: @devilchickendesign Check out Rust Belts: Upcycled Goods is based out of Buffalo. She...

Come to Cats Like Us on Saturday, November 12th from 11am-6pm and shop Lumpy Buttons. Lumpy Buttons felt work is the brainchild of Esther, a working artist based in Buffalo, NY. She loves her city, animals, and life in general, and has created a workshop of cute, goofy and geeky handmade gifts for just about anybody (including yourself!)What is amazing is that ALL of her items are completely handmade, from cutting the original designs to being sewn completely by hand. None of them are made with a sewing machine! RSVP to the Facebook event page and we'll see you there!...

Join us Sat., October 22th from 12pm-5pm to meet Monster Matt Patterson! RSVP to the Facebook Event Invite. He'll be telling jokes live starting at 2:30! Monstermatt Patterson, The Man of a Thousand Bad Monster Jokes, author of the award winning book, "Ha-Ha! Horror" and the multi award nominated book, "Bride of Ha-Ha! Horror" will make the monster in you howl, groan and laugh, with his awful blend of humor. Monster Matt is a sculptor, painter, drawer and writer who has a real passion for monsters and horror. He'll be selling fun goodies- books, prints, and masks, just in time for...

Finally an evening event during the week!---Come to Cats Like Us on Thursday, Sept 29, from 6-8pm and the Atomic Blonde (aka Lauren Ashley) will demonstrate how to create fun hairdos including victory rolls. She will be focusing on up-do hairstyles that are low maintenence and easy to style, mainly to get your hair up and off your neck. Perfect for the chilly, static-y winter months that lie ahead! Please arrive early as seating is VERY limited. There will be snacks available. We will be photographing and possibly recording the event for the Cats Like Us YouTube channel. It's FREE...

Join us March 8, 9, 10 or 11th 2017 for the seventh annual Cats Like Treats event! Gather your kibble and save some scratch! Bring a new package of cat treats or dog treats OR ANYTHING FROM THE SPCA WISH LIST (http://www.yourspca.org/page.aspx?pid=420) to our shop during store hours and for each bag/ item 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, 4 bags 20% off and 5 bags 25% off!) ALL donations are going to the SPCA Serving Erie County (Tonawanda location.)...

Come in to Cats Like Us on Saturday, February 4th 2018 from 11am-3pm and meet Destiny Rogowski owner/photographer of Sweet Heart Pin Up!  Sweet Heart Pin Up specializes in retro pin up inspired shoots including bridal pin up, pin up pregnancy, and pin up parties. She has custom made sets in her studio; A retro salon, 50's kitchen, living room, a bathroom with a real claw foot bathtub, teacher desk scene, and a military bunker set. She also specializes in boudoir, bridal boudoir, romantic and tasteful photography sessions. She has a white brick shabby chic bedroom scene, a sexy black...

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...

Please join us on Saturday August 20th from 11am-6pm for an awesome in-store barbering event with Joey from Rust Belt Barbering & Salon Co. Joey's a certified barber that specializes in classic cuts and can answer any questions about styling and products!  Want to book a certain time for this event schedule for a haircut, style or trim? Call Joey at Rust Belt Barbering (716) 248-2524. Cuts are $22. More information can be found on our Facebook Event Invite Page  Update:

We often get asked how to fold a bandana to get a Rosie the Riviter look or how to make a big scarf hair bow like Hello Kitty, and instead of demonstrating for just one customer, we thought - let's roll all of our ideas into an event more people can see. Cats Like Us is here to help and take the intimidation out of retro hair. (Afterall it's our job.)This is a seminar hosted by our very own Meagan & Julie Ann that will teach you how to fold bandanas and scarfs to get the look you want and...

Who says Tonawanda is boring? Not us! When you're done checking out all the shops in the City of Tonawanda, swing dance the night away with THE STOP, SHOP & SWING SPRING DANCE! It's on Saturday, April 16th from 7-10pm at the Twin Cities Lodge # 860 formerly known as North Tonawanda Lodge (across the street from Cats Like Us on the same side, 55 Main Street).Two left feet? Can't dance? No problem! We have you covered! There will be a swing lesson starting at 7pm taught by Chuck Chazz "Dance Coach" "DJ" "Fitness" creator of Buffalo's longest running swing...