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Leslie Odom Jr.
Sat May 2nd

Leslie Odom Jr.

Kleinhans Music Hall

The multi-talented Tony® and GRAMMY® winner returns to the BPO for one-night-only performing the best of Broadway and the American Songbook, from jazz standards to poignant medleys.

Brave Strangers
Sat May 2nd

Brave Strangers

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater Ltd.

Get ready for an amazing night of music featuring a tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

80s Murder Mystery
Sat May 2nd

80s Murder Mystery

Buffalo Airport Hotel

Solve an 80s murder mystery with Board To Be Wild’s Entertainment Squad—interactive clues, costumes, charcuterie, drinks & awards.

Lily Rose - I Know What I Want Tour 2026
Sat May 2nd

Lily Rose - I Know What I Want Tour 2026

Town Ballroom

 Lily Rose is an American country music singer-songwriter from Georgia, known for her 2020 viral hit "Villain" and for blending country with pop/R&B influences.

Pan-American Walking Tour
Sat May 2nd

Pan-American Walking Tour

The Buffalo History Museum

Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and… >>

Annie in the Water & Desmond Jones @ Nietzsche's
Sat May 2nd

Annie in the Water & Desmond Jones @ Nietzsche's

Nietzsche's

Annie in the Water & Desmond Jones on May 2nd at Nietzsche's. Doors @ 8pm, Music @ 9pm, $15 Adv // $20 DoS.

Storytime at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Feb 7th → Sat May 2nd

Storytime at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Stop by our Playspace on select Saturdays for an educator-led Storytime featuring nature-themed books and props. Each session features different books designed to stimulate young minds and deepen the connection between people and plants. This program will take place indoors and is recommended for Early… >>

Aperture / Afterimage
Fri Apr 24th → Sat May 2nd

Aperture / Afterimage

Torn Space Theater

A new original audiovisual installation experience curated by Buffalo-based artist collective Groupwork and part of the in.sight series, an ongoing investigation into technology-mediated expression and embodied systems of code, light, sound, and space. Aperture / Afterimage continues Groupwork’s ongoing… >>

Buffalo Bourbon Bash 2.0
Sat May 2nd

Buffalo Bourbon Bash 2.0

Babeville

Get ready for round 2 of the Buffalo Bourbon Bash - a night filled with top-notch bourbon tastings, live music, and good vibes!

Beautiful Bouquet: Paper Quilling Workshop
Sat May 2nd

Beautiful Bouquet: Paper Quilling Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Create a bouquet that never wilts! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of paper quilling: rolling, shaping, and assembling colorful paper strips into elegant floral designs. With step by step guidance, you’ll craft a custom bouquet of quilled flowers, choosing your own colors, styles, and… >>