Holiday Pops with John Morris Russell
2023-12-14 10:00 (America/New_York) | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Holiday Pops with John Morris Russell
John Morris Russell, conductor
Western New York’s No. 1 holiday tradition is always a family favorite, featuring new offerings and spectacular arrangements of holiday classics, sprinkled with the spirit of the season.

Poinsettias After Dark: Dimensions
2023-11-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Poinsettias After Dark: Dimensions
The sparkling lights of the holidays are bringing a whole new dimension to this year’s Poinsettia Exhibit! Join us for a very special edition of Gardens After Dark as we illuminate our Poinsettia Exhibit like never before! Be mesmerized by the vibrant plant-life under shimmering lights as hundreds of reflective surfaces transport you to an entirely different dimension.
This year’s Poinsettia Exhibit will feature a brand-new installation called Dimensions. These displays feature large reflective orbs and mirrors and explore how reflections of our own world can cause us to view familiar objects and shapes in entirely new ways. We hope the experience of stepping into a conservatory full of new dimensions is as exhilarating to our visitors as it is for our team.
Our mirrored displays offer never before seen angles of our spaces. This opportunity to see our gardens from a brand new perspective is one you wont’ want to miss. Experience this exhibit daily during our Poinsettia Exhibit. The beautiful world of flowers is sure to enchant you this holiday season.
This year the Poinsettia Exhibit will not feature a train display by the Western New York Garden Railway Society. As we reimagine our living museum, our exhibits and plan for our future expansion, we want to be able to bring a garden railway display to our visitors that is full of wonder and enhances our mission of deepening the connection between people and plants. We hope to bring this popular display back in future years in a new and exciting way.

REAL FRIENDS & KNUCKLE PUCK
2023-12-15 18:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
After Dark Presents
Real Friends & Knuckle Puck
with special guests One Step Closer & Arm’s Length
16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Guardian / No One Under 12 Admitted

Straight No Chaser – Sleighin’ It Tour
2023-12-15 20:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Straight No Chaser – Sleighin’ It Tour
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.

UGLY SWEATER Silent Disco
2023-12-15 20:00 - 23:30 | Resurgence Taproom, 55 Chicago St., Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
UGLY SWEATER Silent Disco at Resurgence Brewing!
Electronic Dance Music | Hip Hop/R&B | Top40/Throwback Hits!
* *UGLY SWEATER/Christmas Attire ENCOURAGED**

$10 – Advanced Pre-Sale (SOLD OUT)
$15 – Pre-Sale (SOLD OUT)
$20 – Regular Price (ON SALE!)
Tickets: https://bit.ly/silentdisco121523
EVENT INFO
Friday, December 15th
8PM – 12AM
3 Channels of Music!
Electronic Dance Music | Hip Hop/R&B | Top40/Throwback Hits
Professional Lighting Production!
UV Christmas Decorations!
Great Drink Specials!
21+ ID Required for Entry and Silent Disco Headphones
DJ
BANDO
VENUE INFO
Resurgence Brewing Company
55 Chicago St. Buffalo, NY 14204

LIVE BAND KARAOKE EMO AND POP PUNK
2023-12-15 22:00 | Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, 14202, United States
LIVE BAND KARAOKE EMO AND POP PUNK
We’re back!!! Live Band Karaoke: Emo + Pop Punk Edition returns to Rec Room, Friday December 15th!
Sing your favorite EMO + Pop Punk songs from Highschool – today on stage with our live backing band!
Doors open 10p. No cover before 11p, $5 after. 21+ Admitted w/ ID
Coming out to celebrate something special? Let us help make the night great! Email us at Reservations@RecRoombuffalo.com and ask how we can help!

Breakfast with Santa
2023-12-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Breakfast with Santa
It’s that time of year again! The beloved Western New York holiday tradition, Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo, is back for another holiday season! Start your day off right and bring your holiday appetite to the chef-prepared breakfast buffet featuring all your morning favorites! Enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa and meet one of our fascinating animal ambassadors. After that, stick around to see our magical holiday decorations and say “Happy Holidays” to your favorite animals on exhibit, Zoo admission is included with your ticket!
Seating in our Children’s Resource Center is first come, first serve – bring as many or few friends as you like to this holiday celebration! Space is limited. Reserve your tickets today!
Dates: Choose between two 1.5 hour seating’s: 9:00 am or 11:30 am.
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Price:
Non-Member Adult – $42.95
Non-Member Youth – $38.95
Member Adult – $25
Member Youth – $25
Under 24 Months – FREE
Ticket Description:
Each ticket for Breakfast with Santa includes the breakfast buffet, admission to the Zoo, the chance to meet one of our animal ambassadors, and a photo opportunity with Santa. Guests must select one session—either the 9:00 am or 11:30 am seating. Each Breakfast with Santa session will last one and a half hours. Guests who reserve tickets for the 9:00 am session will be allowed to enter the Buffalo Zoo at 8:45 am. Guests should enter and exit through the Buffalo Zoo front gate entrance located on Parkside Avenue.
Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo is a festive event designed to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. To ensure the best experience, please note the following:
Pre-paid, non-refundable, non-transferable tickets are required to attend Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend, your purchase will be considered a donation. There will be no refunds, nor will tickets be honored at another Breakfast with Santa or year.
Buffalo Zoo Members receive a special member discount. Please bring your valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification to the event. A $5.00 per ticket fee is charged for Members who cannot provide a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification.
Member-level tickets are non-transferable. The Member’s name must be on all tickets purchased, and the Member must be present with a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification at entry.
Strollers are not permitted at the Breakfast with Santa event at the Buffalo Zoo. Stroller parking is available.
High-chairs are not provided at the Breakfast with Santa event at the Buffalo Zoo.
This event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Seating is no longer reserved by table. It is first come first serve.

Feed The Fish!
2023-09-30 09:30 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Feed the Fish
Gardens Exclusive
9:30am, Select Dates
Adults & Students ages 13 and up – $20.00 Admission is included!
Kids ages 3-12 – $15.00 Admission is included!
Kids 2 and under free but must have a ticket
Member discount does not apply for this special event
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends! Regular admission for the day is included, so you can explore the conservatory after the feeding! This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person must have a ticket! Member discounts, promotional discounts, and guest passes do not apply.
Masks -Masks are not required at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens. Please be considerate of others’ health and safety when visiting the Botanical Gardens. Keep your distance from others, stay home if you are sick and wear a mask if it makes you feel most comfortable.
Thank you for helping us create the safest environment possible!

Brunch with Santa
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Resurgence Taproom, 55 Chicago St., Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
Brunch with Santa
Join us for a delightful holiday experience at Santa’s Brunch!
Get into the festive spirit as you and your loved ones indulge in a delicious brunch spread featuring a delectable array of seasonal favorites.
Children will have the enchanting opportunity to meet Santa himself share their holiday wishes, and get a commemorative photo, while the adults can relax and sip on their delicious brunch beverage included with a ticket!
With fun activities and a cheerful atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable celebration for the entire family. Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories and spread the magic of the season at one of our Santa’s Brunch sessions!
SANTA’S BRUNCH SESSIONS:
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10 am – noon
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 1–3 pm
Sunday, Dec. 17 | 11 am – 1 pm
BRUNCH BUFFET:
Kids station:
-Cheesy or Regular Scrambled Eggs
-French Toast Balls
-Hashbrowns
-Cinnamon Rolls
-Sausage
Adults Station:
-Ham Carving Station
-Home Fries
-Scrambled Eggs
-Build Your Own French Toast Bar
-Assorted Pastry
-Sausage
Refreshments:
-Coffee and tea station all day
-Mimosas and Bloody Marys available (cash bar)
-Juice Station
Festivities:
-Christmas Movie playing on projector
-Candy canes
-Balloon Man

Santa Day
2023-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday, December 16, to meet the one and only Santa Claus! Spend your morning completing a festive scavenger hunt through our beautiful Poinsettia Exhibit, the perfect backdrop for your pictures with Santa!
This year’s Poinsettia Exhibit will feature a brand-new installation called Dimensions. These displays feature large reflective orbs and mirrors and explore how reflections of our own world can cause us to view familiar objects and shapes in entirely new ways. We hope the experience of stepping into a conservatory full of new dimensions is as exhilarating to our visitors as it is for our team.
This year, the Poinsettia Exhibit will not feature a train display by the Western New York Garden Railway Society. As we reimagine our living museum, our exhibits and plan for our future expansion, we want to be able to bring a garden railway display to our visitors that is full of wonder and enhances our mission of deepening the connection between people and plants. We hope to bring this popular display back in future years in a new and exciting way.

Textile Curiosities
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Textile Curiosities
Step into a world where art and nature converge in a display of faux-taxidermy moth and butterfly sculptures. Aleah Ford, known as “Moth On The Wall,” invites you to experience the enchanting realm of these ephemeral creatures through her meticulously crafted works. In this exhibition, Aleah’s sculptures come to life using textiles, wire, faux fur, clay, and flocking. The sculptures are presented within shadow boxes, reminiscent of Victorian curiosity cabinets, inviting viewers to step back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. Each box offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of the Lepidoptera.

Wild Winter Nights
2023-12-01 10:00 - 19:30 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Wild Winter Nights with extended Buffalo Zoo hours.
Come early to see the animals and stay for the holiday cheer! Stroll the Zoo’s holiday decorations, catch a ride on our Happy Holidays Express Train, and indulge in warm winter treats including a hot cocoa bar and s’mores.
Wild Winter Nights will run every Friday and Saturday night from November 24th through December 30th. Last admission will be sold 6:30pm with grounds closing at 7:30pm. Extra Wild Winter Nights will take place from December 26th – 28th during the Christmas break.
Admission to Wild Winter Nights is included with your Zoo admission or with your Buffalo Zoo Membership. Some of your animal friends are not guaranteed to be on exhibit due to weather constraints.

LET’S SING TAYLOR: A LIVE BAND EXPERIENCE [MATINEE]
2023-12-16 16:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Funtime Presents
Let’s Sing Taylor
A Live Band Experience
Matinee
All Ages
Under 16 Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

SUPER AMERICAN, HEAD NORTH, CARPOOL, AUTOIGNITION
2023-12-16 18:00 | Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, 14202, United States
SUPER AMERICAN, HEAD NORTH, CARPOOL, AUTOIGNITION
6:00PM Doors | 16+ with ID (under 16 with adult)
Saturday, December 16th
After Dark Presents
Super American
with special guests
Head North
Carpool
Autoignition
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HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
2023-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
DECEMBER 8 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bundle-up to enjoy the crisp air and night sky on a guided walk in the woods. Warm-up afterwards indoors with snowflake crafts, holiday music, and delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows, peppermints, chocolate chips and more!
Ages 5+
$10 per person*

LET’S SING TAYLOR: A LIVE BAND EXPERIENCE
2023-12-16 20:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Funtime Presents
Let’s Sing Taylor
A Live Band Experience
Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent
Government Issued ID Required

DMVU & TOADFACE
2023-12-16 20:30 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
MNM Presents
DMVU & Toadface
IDTGA TOur 2023
w/ special guests tba
Saturday December 16
Buffalo Iron Works
830pm 18+ $19.50+
DMVU
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It’s Dangerous To Go Alone:
special guests tba!
Hosted by
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Annie
2023-12-18 19:00, 2023-12-19 19:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Annie
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.
Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
“One of the best family musicals ever penned!” Chicago Tribune
“An Incredibly rich and affecting story” The Guardian
“Loveable, Charming and Gutsy” The New York Times
“GREAT is the world” – ABC
“Overflowing! BIG, warm-hearted and funny!” New York Post

Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
2023-12-19 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
December 19, 2023
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
For more information go to https://www.nhl.com/sabres
