This Week in Buffalo, NY

Sat Apr 18th – Fri Apr 24th

Wyatt Russell Lake Erie Playoff Jump
Sat Apr 18th

Wyatt Russell Lake Erie Playoff Jump

Woodlawn Beach State Park

To celebrate the Buffalo Sabres returning to the playoffs, Marvel actor, Lake Hour co-founder, and former pro hockey player Wyatt Russell is hosting a very Buffalo-style celebration by jumping straight into Lake Erie. And yes, you’re invited. Join us this Saturday at 11:45 AM at Woodlawn Beach State… >>

Moon Walker's Wasteland Country Tour
Sat Apr 18th

Moon Walker's Wasteland Country Tour

Rec Room

After Dark Presents Moon Walker's Wasteland Country Tour with special guests Demi the Daredevil & Sarah and the Safe Word Age Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Parent or Legal Guardian / No One Under 12 Admitted

Spring Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Apr 18th

Spring Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Step into the world of printmaking with our Spring Linocut Workshop designed especially for beginners! This welcoming, hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of linocut printmaking, guiding you through each step of the process to create your own beautiful prints. This session will guide… >>

Live on Five 2026
Sat Apr 18th

Live on Five 2026

Buffalo Arts Studio

The big auction of small works that reinvents itself year after year Join Buffalo Arts Studio for Live on Five 2026Auction Event: Saturday, April 18, 7:00 – 11:00 pm Building on the success of the past, Live on Five returns to Buffalo Arts Studio on April 18, 2026. For its fifth anniversary, this highly… >>

Silent Disco at Southern Tier Brewing in Buffalo!
Fri Apr 17th → Sat Apr 18th

Silent Disco at Southern Tier Brewing in Buffalo!

Southern Tier Brewery Buffalo

It's always a vibe at Southern Tier for our Silent Disco events! Come and see what the hype is all about!

Jesus Christ Superstar
Thu Apr 2nd → Sun Apr 19th

Jesus Christ Superstar

Shea's 710 Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s classic rock-musical about the final week of the life of Jesus Christ, complete with an iconic score that features smash hits like “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” Thu,Fri:7:30pm | Sat: 3:00 & 8:00pm | Sun: 2:00pm

420 Trap Bingo
Mon Apr 20th

420 Trap Bingo

395 Shanley St

Roll up for 420 Trap Bingo – lit vibes, dope beats, and Great wins in person! We have free give aways for everyone & goodie bags ❤️

LAMB OF GOD: INTO OBLIVION TOUR
Tue Apr 21st

LAMB OF GOD: INTO OBLIVION TOUR

Buffalo Riverworks

Lamb of God's "Into Oblivion" North American tour kicks off in March 2026, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Produced by Live Nation, this 29-show tour is labeled one of the heaviest of 2026

Buffalo Civil War Round Table Speaker Series: From Battlefield to Book
Wed Apr 22nd

Buffalo Civil War Round Table Speaker Series: From Battlefield to Book

The Buffalo History Museum

Discover how Ulysses S. Grant’s final “campaign”-writing his legendary memoirs-secured his family’s future and his own American legacy. WEDNESDAYApril 22, 2026 6-8pm, doors open 5:30

John Legend: An Evening of Songs & Stories
Wed Apr 22nd

John Legend: An Evening of Songs & Stories

Shea's Performing Arts Center
Snarky Puppy
Wed Apr 22nd

Snarky Puppy

Electric City
Trivia Night
Thu Apr 23rd

Trivia Night

The Buffalo History Museum

Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and prizes will be awarded for the winners! Maximum of… >>

Lewuga Benson Leave the Door Open
Thu Apr 23rd

Lewuga Benson Leave the Door Open

Hallwalls

Hallwalls is pleased to present Leave The Door Open a feature film by filmmaker and interdisciplinary media artist, Lewuga Benson. A slow-burning drama marked by long takes and restrained, immersive visuals, Leave The Door Open unfolds in the space between memory, refusal, and endurance. Benson describes… >>

Make your Mark: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Apr 23rd

Make your Mark: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Calling all quilters, scrapbookers, collage artists, embroiderers and all-around explorers, this workshop is for you! Learn a variety of printing methods and then explore layering methods and motifs to create your own unique fabric samples. Printing methods include: mono printing; screen printing; block… >>

Dueling Pianos RETURNS @ NYBP OP!
Fri Apr 24th

Dueling Pianos RETURNS @ NYBP OP!

245 Windward Rd

We are so excited to announce that Dueling Pianos is BACK by popular demand the NYBP Beer Lodge!

Botanical Artisan Market at the Botanical Gardens
Fri Apr 24th

Botanical Artisan Market at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Discover the beauty of handmade treasures at our Botanical Artisan Market, set against the stunning backdrop of the Botanical Gardens! Join us for a day of creativity and inspiration as local artisans showcase their unique and botanically inspired jewelry, art, crafts, and more. Explore a vibrant array… >>

Post Event Celebration for Live on Five
Fri Apr 24th

Post Event Celebration for Live on Five

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio invites you to the Post Event Celebration for Live on Five on Friday, April 24, from 5–8 pm, part of M&T Fourth Fridays. This event is free and open to the public. The party’s not over yet! Guests are invited to pick up their winnings from the Live on Five auction and enjoy a free… >>

Dance With The Dead w/ Magic Sword
Fri Apr 24th

Dance With The Dead w/ Magic Sword

Rec Room
Dance with the Dead + Magic Sword
Fri Apr 24th

Dance with the Dead + Magic Sword

Rec Room
Arbor Tree Tree Tour at the Botanical Gardens
Fri Apr 24th

Arbor Tree Tree Tour at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Celebrate Arbor Day at the Botanical Gardens and learn about our collection of trees during our annual Tree Tour! Did you know that South Park is a level two arboretum? Join us to learn more about the trees both inside and outside the Botanical Gardens! We will explore tree biodiversity, basic identification,… >>

Fables & Frost
Fri Apr 24th → Sat Apr 25th

Fables & Frost

Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center

Join the Greater Niagara Ballet Company for Fables & Frost, an enchanting spring performance featuring three audience favorites: the whimsical musical storytelling of Peter and the Wolf, the lively Victorian skating party of Les Patineurs, and the sparkling elegance of Jewel Fairies from The Sleeping… >>

“Into the Woods”
Thu Apr 23rd → Sun Apr 26th

“Into the Woods”

UB Center for the Arts

“Into the Woods” Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed and Choreographed by James Beaudry Music Direction by Matt Marco Apr. 23 - 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 25 – 26*, 2026 at 2 p.m. UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=into+the+woods+ub+center+for+the+arts… >>

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… >>