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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Buffalo, NY
Erie County Fair 2026
Erie County Fair 2026
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM—6:00 PM · Eden, NY
Crown Hill will be in the Grange Building at the Erie County Fair all 12 days with yarns, garlic, and farm gifts in addition to natural dye and fiber demos
Destination Dinosaur
Destination Dinosaur
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM · Buffalo, NY
Welcome… to Destination Dinosaur at the Buffalo Zoo! Prepare to be transported to a prehistoric world with the Buffalo Zoo’s new exhibition, which opens to the…
Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Join the Buffalo Naval and Military Park’s Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for a special behind the scenes tour of USS Little…
2026 Farm-to-Table Chef Dinners
2026 Farm-to-Table Chef Dinners
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 3:30 PM—4:30 PM · Eden, NY
2026 Farm Dinner SeriesSummer Evenings. Guest Chefs. One long table.
With us at the center of our world: animals, domestications, dreams
With us at the center of our world: animals, domestications, dreams
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Buffalo, NY
Opening Friday, June 12, 2026, 6–8 pm Exhibition hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm, extended hours through 8 pm on Wednesdays, and by appointment On view…
Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—10:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Purchase 2025 Zoomagination Tickets Here Experience the Buffalo Zoo after hours like never before during Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo!…

Live Music

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SUMMER PATIO MUSIC
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Kick off your weekend on our beautiful patio with live music every Friday from 5:00–7:00 PM. Enjoy happy hour, great food, cold drinks, and a different local…
Live Music: Meet the Bacons
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Meet the Bacons return to the BriarBrothers stage on Friday, August 21 to round out another work week. Settle into the taproom with a fresh pour and enjoy a…
Live Music: Nico Zarcone
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Nico Zarcone is back at BriarBrothers on Saturday, August 22 for another great summer set. Grab a flight, find your spot on the floor, and enjoy a full evening…
Sarah Borges – Sportsmens
Sarah Borges – Sportsmens
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Sportsmens presents Sarah Borges Thursday, August 27, 2026 7pm $15ad/$20door One way or another, Sarah Borges connects with casual mastery. Whether it’s with…
SUMMER PATIO MUSIC
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Kick off your weekend on our beautiful patio with live music every Friday from 5:00–7:00 PM. Enjoy happy hour, great food, cold drinks, and a different local…
Live Music: Bryan Dubay
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Bryan Dubay closes out the week at BriarBrothers on Friday, August 28 with a full night of live music. Live tunes and cold beer — that’s exactly how a weekend…
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix – Sportsmens
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix – Sportsmens
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Sportsmens presents Professor Louie & The Crowmatix Saturday, August 29, 2026 3pm $20.00 + online…
Live Music: Ransom Road
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Ransom Road returns to BriarBrothers on Saturday, August 29 for one more summer Saturday over Labor Day weekend, and it’s the perfect send-off to the season.…
SUMMER PATIO MUSIC
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Kick off your weekend on our beautiful patio with live music every Friday from 5:00–7:00 PM. Enjoy happy hour, great food, cold drinks, and a different local…
Live Music: Jeff Gump Experience
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Jeff Gump brings the live sound to BriarBrothers on Friday, September 4 to kick off the holiday weekend. Pour yourself a fresh one, settle into the taproom,…
Live Music: Middle Aged Dirtbags
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
The Middle Aged Dirtbags hit the BriarBrothers stage on Friday, September 11 for a full evening of live music. Cold beer, a great set, and an easy way into the…
Shredd and Ragan Present The Zeptember Show – Sportsmens Park/Sportsmens Tavern/The Cave
Shredd and Ragan Present The Zeptember Show – Sportsmens Park/Sportsmens Tavern/The Cave
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 4:00 PM—9:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Shredd and Ragan Present The Zeptember Show WNY Bands Play Led Zeppelin and more to benefit Make A Wish. Saturday, September 12th 4pm Tickets are $25 – VIP $50…

Theater

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A Night With Janis Joplin - Preview Night
A Night With Janis Joplin - Preview Night
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Public, Pick-Your-Price, Preview Night and Final Dress Rehearsal of A Night With Janis Joplin, written and created by Randy Johnson with direction by Megan…
A Night With Janis Joplin - Opening Night
A Night With Janis Joplin - Opening Night
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Opening Night Reception Enjoy the opening performance of A Night With Janis Joplin written and created by Randy Johnson with direction by Megan Callahan and…
A Night With Janis Joplin
A Night With Janis Joplin
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
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A Night With Janis Joplin - Post-Show Discussion + PYP
A Night With Janis Joplin - Post-Show Discussion + PYP
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 7:30 PM—10:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Stick around after the performance of A Night With Janis Joplin for a candid conversation with the cast, crew, and creative team. Moderated and thoughtfully…
A Night With Janis Joplin
A Night With Janis Joplin
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
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A Night With Janis Joplin - Closing Performance
A Night With Janis Joplin - Closing Performance
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Join us for the closing performance of A Night With Janis Joplin written and created by Randy Johnson with direction by Megan Callahan and music direction by…
Julius Caesar - Preview Night
Julius Caesar - Preview Night
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Public, Pick-Your-Price, Preview Night and Final Dress Rehearsal of Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare with direction by Anthony Alcocer. Our final dress…
Julius Caesar - Opening Night
Julius Caesar - Opening Night
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Opening Night Reception Enjoy the opening performance of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare with direction by Anthony Alcocer at 7:30 PM in the Kavinoky…
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
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Julius Caesar - Post-Show Discussion + PYP
Julius Caesar - Post-Show Discussion + PYP
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 • 7:30 PM—10:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Stick around after the performance of Julius Caesar for a candid conversation with the cast, crew, and creative team. Moderated and thoughtfully structured,…
Julius Caesar - Closing Performance
Julius Caesar - Closing Performance
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Join us for the closing performance of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare with direction by Anthony Alcocer at 7:30 PM in the Kavinoky Theater. Help us close…
The Last Wife - Preview Night
The Last Wife - Preview Night
Thu, Feb 11, 2027 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Public, Pick-Your-Price, Preview Night and Final Dress Rehearsal of The Last Wife, by Kate Hennig with direction by Sabrina Kahwaty Garcia. Our final dress…

Family Friendly

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Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—10:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Purchase 2025 Zoomagination Tickets Here Experience the Buffalo Zoo after hours like never before during Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo!…
Coco in Concert | Live to Film
Coco in Concert | Live to Film
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 2:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Samuel Hollister, conductor Experience Coco in the most immersive way possible, with the full film projected overhead while the BPO performs Michael…
Home Alone Film in Concert
Home Alone Film in Concert
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 • 7:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday, July 11.** Ron Spigelman, conductor See the holiday classic in the most joyful way, with the full…
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Buffalo, NY
**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday, July 11.** JoAnn Falletta, conductor John Riesen, tenor Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus If you love…
Jingle Bell Jam
Jingle Bell Jam
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 • 12:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Grant O’Brien, conductor Make the holidays feel magical and manageable. Jingle Bell Jam combines festive music, holiday decorations, pre-concert activities,…
Holiday Pops
Holiday Pops
Thu, Dec 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Buffalo, NY
**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday, July 11.** Ron Spigelman, conductor Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Holiday Pops is Buffalo’s most…
BPO Little Kids
BPO Little Kids
Sat, Feb 6, 2027 • 10:00 AM · Buffalo, NY
This special morning session is designed for children ages 0 to 5 and the caregivers who love them. In the Kleinhans Mary Seaton Room, BPO musicians and…
How to Train Your Dragon Film in Concert
How to Train Your Dragon Film in Concert
Fri, Apr 30, 2027 • 7:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday, July 11.** Ron Spigelman, conductor Some films are made for the concert hall, and How to Train…
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains
Sun, May 2, 2027 • 2:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Grant O’Brien, conductor Cape or no cape, this concert is your chance to step into story. With Grant O’Brien conducting, Heroes and Villains brings music to…

Arts & Culture

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With us at the center of our world: animals, domestications, dreams
With us at the center of our world: animals, domestications, dreams
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Buffalo, NY
Opening Friday, June 12, 2026, 6–8 pm Exhibition hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm, extended hours through 8 pm on Wednesdays, and by appointment On view…
Zine-making as Resistance
Zine-making as Resistance
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Hands-on classes in the Book Arts studio! What does resistance mean to you? There are many, many forms of resistance: in art and in life. In this workshop,…
Julius Caesar - Post-Show Discussion + PYP
Julius Caesar - Post-Show Discussion + PYP
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 • 7:30 PM—10:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Stick around after the performance of Julius Caesar for a candid conversation with the cast, crew, and creative team. Moderated and thoughtfully structured,…

Workshops

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Terrarium Workshop
Terrarium Workshop
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM · Buffalo, NY
Discover the joy of bringing nature indoors with our hands-on Terrarium Workshop for adults! Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike, this immersive…
Zine-making as Resistance
Zine-making as Resistance
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Buffalo, NY
Hands-on classes in the Book Arts studio! What does resistance mean to you? There are many, many forms of resistance: in art and in life. In this workshop,…

Community

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A Gospel Symphony Tribute to Richard Smallwood
A Gospel Symphony Tribute to Richard Smallwood
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 7:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor Buffalo United Community Choir This concert honors a towering figure in gospel music, Richard Smallwood, through the combined…

Outdoors

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Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—10:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Purchase 2025 Zoomagination Tickets Here Experience the Buffalo Zoo after hours like never before during Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo!…

Talks & Lectures

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BABEL | Tayari Jones
BABEL | Tayari Jones
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 • 7:30 PM · Buffalo, NY
Just Buffalo Literary Center presents BABEL featuring Tayari Jones Thursday, April 29, 2027 7:30 pm Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Author Reception for Premium Access…

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