Griffins After Dark programs are late night, weekend programs that offer fun, food, and prizes. Each weekend offers a new and exciting event! All Griffins After Dark programs are scheduled from 11pm to 1am in Penfold Commons unless otherwise noted.
If you have any questions regarding the Griffins After Dark series, or if your student organization would like to sponsor a program, please contact Katie Martoche, assistant director of Campus Programming & Leadership Development, at (716) 888-2190 or martochk@canisius.edu.
Fall 2009 Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 29
10pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Live Band Karaoke. The name says it all. Karaoke with a LIVE BAND. Combining the silly fun of karaoke with the energy of a live rock band. Live Band Karaoke allows anyone to fulfill their rock and roll fantasy.
Singing is only half the fun! Watching others performing their unique renditions of rock's greatest songs also contribute to the hilarity. Some singers really belt out the tunes, while others make up for a lack of singing ability with rowdy stage presence. Either way, the irony and humor work on many levels as the band rocks out the songs true to the original recording. Band members can also contribute as back up vocalists and help out with forgotten lyrics.
Live Band Karoake provides lyric sheets for any song on the list. The lyrics are printed in large type so they are easier to read while singing. There are tons of songs to choose from covering all areas of rock and roll providing something for everyone.
Friday, September 4
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Saturday, September 5
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Play BINGO for a chance to win grocery items!
Saturday, September 12
7pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Come play video games, board games, card games, and more!
Friday, September 18
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Are you a "Wheel Watcher"? Come show us how it's done and win fabulous prizes!
Saturday, September 19
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Laugh the night away with improv performances and test your own skills on the big stage! Sponsored by Little Theatre and Buffalo Improv Troup - BIT.
Saturday, September 26
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Relax with friends and play giant versions of your favorite games! Sponsored by the Commuter Student Associaton (CSA).
Friday, October 2
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Saturday, October 3
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Friday, October 16
10pm - Ghost Hunt of Old Main (meet in Penfold Commons)
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Ghost Hunting - a two part series that starts with a hands-on professional Ghost Hunt led by paranormal investigator Jeff Davis of Old Main, followed by a multi-media presentation on our findings and other high profile investigations. While we cannot guarantee that we will see a ghost during our investigation of Old Main, we can promise creepy fun that will leave your senses heightened and your beliefs about the supernatural and paranormal in question.
(This program is for entertainment purposes only)
Saturday, October 17
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Saturday, October 24
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
This game show will pit two families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey-type question posed to 100 people. All audience members will get to play every question along with the families on stage. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams!
Friday, October 30
10pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Does a night of fright sound alright to you? Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Saturday, October 31
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Costume contests, pumpkin painting, Halloween candy, and more!
Saturday, November 7
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Will you rememeber the words when the music stops? Sponsored by the Student Programming Board (SPB).
Friday, November 13
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Saturday, November 14
8pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Come play video games, board games, card games, and more!
Saturday, November 21
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Friday, December 4
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Make your own gingerbread house and spread some holiday cheer!
Saturday, December 5
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Wii Bowling Tournament
Saturday, August 29
10pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Live Band Karaoke. The name says it all. Karaoke with a LIVE BAND. Combining the silly fun of karaoke with the energy of a live rock band. Live Band Karaoke allows anyone to fulfill their rock and roll fantasy.
Singing is only half the fun! Watching others performing their unique renditions of rock's greatest songs also contribute to the hilarity. Some singers really belt out the tunes, while others make up for a lack of singing ability with rowdy stage presence. Either way, the irony and humor work on many levels as the band rocks out the songs true to the original recording. Band members can also contribute as back up vocalists and help out with forgotten lyrics.
Live Band Karoake provides lyric sheets for any song on the list. The lyrics are printed in large type so they are easier to read while singing. There are tons of songs to choose from covering all areas of rock and roll providing something for everyone.
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| GAD - Live Band Karaoke, 8.29.09 |
Friday, September 4
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
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| GAD 9.4.09 - Blizzard of Bucks |
Saturday, September 5
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Play BINGO for a chance to win grocery items!
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| GAD 9.5.09, Grocery BINGO |
Saturday, September 12
7pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Come play video games, board games, card games, and more!
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| FUSION GAD, 9.12.09 |
Friday, September 18
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Are you a "Wheel Watcher"? Come show us how it's done and win fabulous prizes!
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| GAD - Wheel of Fortune, 9.18.09 |
Saturday, September 19
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Laugh the night away with improv performances and test your own skills on the big stage! Sponsored by Little Theatre and Buffalo Improv Troup - BIT.
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| GAD - Whose Line Is It Anyway, 9.19.09 |
Saturday, September 26
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Relax with friends and play giant versions of your favorite games! Sponsored by the Commuter Student Associaton (CSA).
Friday, October 2
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Saturday, October 3
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Friday, October 16
10pm - Ghost Hunt of Old Main (meet in Penfold Commons)
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Ghost Hunting - a two part series that starts with a hands-on professional Ghost Hunt led by paranormal investigator Jeff Davis of Old Main, followed by a multi-media presentation on our findings and other high profile investigations. While we cannot guarantee that we will see a ghost during our investigation of Old Main, we can promise creepy fun that will leave your senses heightened and your beliefs about the supernatural and paranormal in question.
(This program is for entertainment purposes only)
Saturday, October 17
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Saturday, October 24
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
This game show will pit two families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey-type question posed to 100 people. All audience members will get to play every question along with the families on stage. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams!
Friday, October 30
10pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Does a night of fright sound alright to you? Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Saturday, October 31
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Costume contests, pumpkin painting, Halloween candy, and more!
Saturday, November 7
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Will you rememeber the words when the music stops? Sponsored by the Student Programming Board (SPB).
Friday, November 13
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Saturday, November 14
8pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Come play video games, board games, card games, and more!
Saturday, November 21
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Friday, December 4
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Make your own gingerbread house and spread some holiday cheer!
Saturday, December 5
11pm to 1am | Penfold Commons
Wii Bowling Tournament