Textile Curiosities
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Reefer Madness
2024-01-26 19:30 | Shea’s Smith Theatre, 654 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Reefer Madness
O’Connell & Company
Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
There is a new menace sweeping the nation, ready to ensnare and seduce the youth and drag them down into a life of sin: REEFER MADNESS! In this hilarious, over-the-top satire, Jimmy, a fine, upstanding, All-American boy’s life falls apart because of the evil reefer. When he is tricked into taking his first puff, his life quickly spirals downward. His addiction leads him to debauchery, sin, theft, and, eventually, murder. Reefer Madness is an irreverent parody of the classic 1930s instructional film full of camp, hilarity, mayhem, and madness.

On School Time: Find Your Beat!
2024-02-02 10:00 | Shea’s 710 Theater, 710 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
On School Time: Find Your Beat!
Devi Bollywood Performing Arts
What can a young immigrant girl who was raised in the Bronx know about Indian dance culture? In searching for the answer, choreographer, and performer Gaitrie Subryan, takes us on a journey tracing her ancestors’ voyage from Bihar, India to Guyana, South America. With her untamed passion for Bollywood, Afro-Caribbean dance, and Indian Classical dance styles Bharatanatyam and Kathak, she discovers that her ancestors’ stories reside in her body and have paved the path to find her beat.

Shostakovich & Six Strings
2024-02-02 10:30 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Shostakovich & Six Strings
“A musical portrait of Stalin,” has described Shostakovich’s primarily oppressive and sinister Tenth Symphony, his first in five years after a Soviet denouncement of his music. Composer Daron Hagen touts the performance of electric guitarist D.J. Sparr on his Electric Guitar Concerto as a “joyous, celebratory romp.” Desert Transport portrays experiencing the sound sensations of a helicopter in flight.
Program
Robert Moody, conductor
D.J. Sparr, electric guitar
MASON BATES Desert Transport
DARON HAGEN Film Noir: Concerto for Electric Guitar and Orchestra
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10

Masterclass with D.J. Sparr, electric guitar
2024-02-02 19:00 | Clement House, 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14209, United States
Masterclass with D.J. Sparr, electric guitar
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classics Series. We make many of these masters available to the community in our Masterclass series. These artists will work one-on-one with talented local students in front of a live audience. All events are FREE with a required reservation.
Learn more about guitarist D.J. Sparr.
Musically advanced high school and college students are invited to apply as a performer for these classes. All applications require a private instructor’s nomination and an audio recording.
Please send application and recording to rpudlewski@bpo.org.
DEADLINE: Jan 12, 2024
Materials must be received by this date to be considered. All applicants notified by January 19th.
Questions:
Rachael Pudlewski
Associate Director of Education
(716) 242-7822 or rpudlewski@bpo.org

The Harlem Globetrotters
2024-02-02 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The Harlem Globetrotters Announce 2024 World Tour, presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs
WHAT: Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN. See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN and DUNK their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! You’ll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and BIG LAUGHS with NEW unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement.
WHO: See Hammer, TNT, Bulldog, Cheese, Torch, Hot Shot, Jet, Wham and Thunder – just to name a few – as they run circles around the Washington Generals ON THE COURT and bring the HYPE TO THE CROWD. YOU might even find yourself mid-court as part of the ALL-NEW, FAN-FILLED Halftime Skills Showcase!
WHEN: Friday, February 2, 2024
WHERE: KeyBank Center
TICKET INFORMATION: Harlem Globetrotters fans can score the best seats at www.HarlemGlobetrotters.com. A venue presale will be held Monday, September 18 at 10 AM through Sunday, September 24 at 11:59 PM. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Monday, September 25 at 10 AM. To order tickets online: www.harlemglobetrotters.com
About Harlem Globetrotters
The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters – THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills and influencers of today’s game. The team has showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and territories across six continents since 1926. Winners of 2 Cynopsis Sports Media Awards and Emmy® nominated for their hit NBC weekly series, “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward,” they continue to break barriers and stand as leaders across diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proud inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, their mission continues to advance the game of basketball and deliver exciting and interactive entertainment to the world. If you have ever seen a jump shot, slam dunk or a half-court hook shot, you have witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S.
For the full schedules and more information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters’ official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
QUESTIONS: For more information on the 2024 World Tour or interview requests, please contact Tiffany Hubert, tiffany.hubert@harlemglobetrotters.co
https://www.keybankcenter.com/details/2024-02-02/harlem-globetrotters

BPO Little Kids
2024-02-17 10:00 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
BPO Little Kids
A special Saturday morning session for our littlest listeners, age 0-5, with their caregivers. Join BPO musicians and community partners for fun musical activities designed specifically for tiny ears and growing minds.

JESSICA AUDIFFRED
2024-02-03 20:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
JESSICA AUDIFFRED
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 03
Doors: 8pm
$24.50
Town Ballroom
MNM Presents
Jessica Audiffred
Mad House World Tour
w/ Modestep, Versa, Youth In Circles
Agess 18+
Government Issued ID required
Dubbed “one of the hardest players in the game” (by Festival Voice), in only a few short years (since her introduction to the US market), Jessica’s North American resume already includes B2B showcases and tours with industry giants like Excision, sold out arenas with Riot Ten, monthly residencies across the country and rapturous dance floors slammed wall to wall in what Insomniac, Bassrush has likened to .”..dropped jaws and cracked skulls.” A talent whose sound has long outgrown Mexico City, the alpha metropolis of her upbringing and rise to prominence, Jessica has managed to establish her own niche style within the Bass and Trap genre’s not only as a legitimate, sought after music producer but also as a captivating live performer, moving festival crowds at EDC, Lost Lands, Beyond Wonderland and Forbidden Kingdom year after year alongside world class acts and relevant talent. Between neck breaking festival weapons appearing on Excisions new ‘Subsidia’ imprint and campaign defining music for Adidas (Latin America), collaborations with Walshy Fire (of ‘Major Lazer’ fame), Point Blank and many others, Jessica has been busy in the studio not only creatively but also as a music instructor who loves to share her studio secrets with her heavily engaged fan base. In 2016, with great success Jessica introduced her ‘A Records’ imprint further expressing her concept and discernment for Electronic music. Skrillex & co.’s ‘Nest HQ’ celebrated her as a “Taste maker…soon to be a major staple in the global dance scene.” ‘Bassrush’ and ‘Your EDM’ hailed her “the undisputed Queen of Mexico’s Trap and Bass scene” and the ‘DJ Times’ referred to her as “a dominant force in Bass music.” Before even having stepped foot in North America, Jessica’s heavy blog presence earned her the attention of industry titans such as Flux Pavilion, who in 2016 went as far as including her in his small list of top global acts for the ‘DJmag’ top 100 — signing her to his label, ‘Circus Recordings’ and offering her the opportunity to remix his acclaimed release alongside NGHTMRE, “Feel Your Love.” The following years saw Jessica’s relationship with Circus Records UK grow, celebrating the label’s 10 year anniversary with a tour and a carefully crafted debut album which is set to release in the first quarter of 2022. All while championing Mexico’s first ever Bass-centric radio show ‘Back to Bassics.’ ‘Run the Trap’ and ‘Audio Femme’ bet on Jessica’s future with no delay, as did ‘Your EDM’ who has listed her as one of the very few DJ’s to watch year after year. Awarded the title of “#1 DJ in Mexico” by ‘MDM’ via a landslide vote, Jessica is ‘Steppin’ into the new year with all the energy of her bass drops, sneakers laced and ‘Evil A’s’ at the ready and as ‘EDM Manic’ put it, the industry is expecting “nothing short of a revolution.”

KOO KOO
2024-02-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, 14202, United States
KOO KOO
12:00PM Doors | All Ages (under 16 with adult)
Sunday, February 4th (MATINEE SHOW)
After Dark Presents
Koo Koo
with special guests
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VIP – 11:00am
Doors – 12:00pm
Show – 1:00pm
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BOOMBOX W/ TEP NO
2024-02-06 19:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Twenty6 Productions Presents: BoomBox w/ Tep No on Tuesday February 6th, 2024 at Buffalo Iron Works!
BoomBox
Electronic rock duo BoomBox, consisting of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay bring heavy organic grooves and soulful beats that penetrate through the dance floor, and on to all facets of the human experience.
Founded in Muscle Shoals, AL in 2004 by singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux, BoomBox has grown and evolved alongside loyal fans across the globe. At the same time, the SanFrancisco Bay Area native stays true to the vibrations that have been moving bodies on the dance floor since the beginning.
BoomBox has a signature type of groove rooted in a back-beat driven style, wrapped around smooth vocals and original lyrics. BoomBox songs also pull from a wide range of genres to cultivate a fusion of music that appeals to a broad audience. “The sound is about pulling from anything that you’d hear coming out of a boombox, and distilling into a distinctive style,” explains Godchaux. It’s this formula that gives BoomBox the unique ability to connect with any crowd regardless of age or origin.
“There’s a special kind of chemistry between two brothers playing music together,” says Godchaux. BoomBox shows are characterized by a mixture of drum machines and live-mixed computer beats laid down by Mackay, which create the foundation for Godchaux’s electric guitar riffs and soulful vocals to layer on top of.
In addition to touring with their live sets, the duo can also be found dropping down and dirty DJ sets at special club and festival appearances Regardless of which form of BoomBox you may encounter, be prepared to be getting down like there’s no tomorrow.
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
Tickets: $20 ADV/$25 DOS
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ages: 18+

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS
2024-02-07 18:30 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
GREENSKY BLUEGRASS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 07
Doors: 6:30pm
$30
Town Ballroom
Funtime Presents
Greensky Bluegrass
Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent
Government Issued ID Required

Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour
2024-02-08 19:00 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States

BADFISH
2024-02-08 19:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
BADFISH
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08
Doors: 7pm
$25
Town Ballroom
Funtime Presents
Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime
with The Quasi Kings & Damn Skippy
Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent
Government Issued ID Required

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
2024-02-09 10:30 - 22:30 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
Ron Spigelman, conductor
A magical multimedia experience celebrating Disney at 100 and featuring animated sequences on the big screen synchronized to new orchestral arrangements of iconic songs, plus behind-the-scenes historical footage, artwork, and sketches.
Join us after Saturday’s concert for our annual Sweetheart Dance in the Mary Seaton Room!
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. All rights reserved. © Disney

SLOW ANIMALS W/ TIME TO PRETEND
2024-02-09 19:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
SLOW ANIMALS W/ TIME TO PRETEND
Slow Animals Covering “Is This It” by The Strokes, “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” by Arctic Monkeys at Buffalo Iron Works on Friday February 9th, 2024!
Special Guests Time To Pretend will be opening the show covering “Hot Fuss” by The Killers
Slow Animals
Slow Animals is a 5-piece cover band composed of members from different original Buffalo bands (Canetis, Elemantra, Pink Droid, & Catch the Ghost). On February 9 at Buffalo Iron Works, Slow Animals are joining forces with fellow cover band Time To Pretend to cover three of the best debut albums of the 21st century.
Slow Animals will tackle The Strokes’ ‘Is This It’ and Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’ while Time To Pretend opens the show covering The Killers’ ‘Hot Fuss.’ Grab your tickets now to celebrate three of alt rock’s best bands & albums!
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St Buffalo, NY 14203
Tickets: $10 ADV/$15 DOS
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ages: 18+
