Born Buffalo

Buffalo FieriCon
2023-07-22 | NY
FieriCon, a charitable event benefiting FeedMore WNY, invites individuals to come together on Hertel Avenue, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Guy Fieri and take part in the festivities, indulging in drinks and food. No tickets or registration are required; just gather friends, family, and pets, and join the party.
Additionally, businesses in Buffalo are invited to participate in Buffalo FieriCon weekend by offering Guy Fieri themed specials from July 22nd and donating a portion of their proceeds to FeedMore WNY. Business owners interested in participating can connect with the event organizers through social media. The event provides an opportunity for Buffalo businesses to contribute to a worthy cause while engaging with FieriCon attendees.
In addition to the Hertel bar crawl, many local bars and restaurants will be getting in on the action! Candyman Pizza, Mike & Pop’s, Doc Sullivan’s, Forty Thieves, Resurgence Brewing, and Hartman’s Distillery will all be offering Fieri-inspired drink and food specials, and will be donating a portion of those proceeds to FeedMore WNY! If you can’t make it to the crawl, this is a totally FLAVORTOWN option!

Weirdly Wonderful Beer Fest
2023-07-22 | NY
“We’re beyond stoked to bring a bunch of our friends in to Buffalo this Summer for a stacked festival in the Weirdly Wonderful land of Buffalo with our very first Weirdly Wonderful Beer Fest!
We all know it’s the wings, the Bills, the snow, yada yada… but it’s so much more! Come explore our city of good neighbors and indulge in premium beers from some of the top craft breweries from around the country and around the world.
Stay tuned for the brewery lineup, food, entertainment and follow us on Instagram to keep up with the news as we roll it out!”

Cibo @ Rec Room w/ Jazzie Jay, Nick Mass and PUKE
2023-07-15 18:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, 14202, United States
Ever wanted a peek through the looking glass into the genuine underground art scene here in Buffalo? This is the show for you.
CIBO and friends will be performing at the Rec Room on July 15th! CIBO’s style is ethereally beautiful sounding with smooth soul and jazz influences that cause me to recall Sade and her sensory encapsulating sound. The rest of the bill is full of eclectic artists sure to leave an impression whether Nick Mass’s eccentric style, Jazzie Jay’s melodic flow or PUKE’s junglist bwoy sound!
Doors open for this show at 6 and the music begins at 6:30. 16+ admitted with ID, Under 16 needs a guardian.

Our Lady Peace w/ The Trews @ Buffalo Outer Harbor
2023-07-14 19:00 - 22:30 | Buffalo Outer Harbor, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Calling all alternative rock fans! Our Lady Peace and The Trews are coming to the Buffalo Outer Harbor for an unforgettable night of music. Get ready to be captivated by the unique sound that these two iconic bands have crafted over their many years together.
Our Lady Peace is a Canadian post-grunge band from Toronto, Ontario who have been performing since 1992. With hits like “Starseed” and “Innocent,” they bring an ethereal sound unlike any other group out there today. They incorporate elements of hard rock with a psychedelic undertone, creating a truly captivating atmosphere during their live performances.
The Trews are also no strangers to the stage. This four-piece rock group from Antigonish, Nova Scotia has been around since 2001. Fans of the band love their alternative sound and their ability to captivate audiences with their energy-filled performance. With songs like “Not Ready To Go” and “Poor Ol’ Broken Hearted Me,” The Trews are sure to be one of the highlights of this summer show!
Don’t miss out on this unmissable night of alternative rock music! Get your tickets now for Our Lady Peace and The Trews at the Buffalo Outer Harbor – you won’t regret it!

Drop-in Drawing
2023-07-14 16:00 - 19:30 | Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
Fridays, July 14, 21, 28
4–7:30 pm
FREE
In the galleries, location changes weekly
Come draw with us in the galleries! Get inspired by our works on view and fun drawing prompts! All supplies are provided, and no experience is necessary. For ages six through adult. Children ages fifteen and under should be accompanied by an adult. Limited capacity.
No registration is required; just stop by Studio A!

A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms
2023-07-14 08:00 - 2023-10-29 20:00 | Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms
On View
Jul 14, 2023 – Oct 29, 2023
The practice of portraiture has historically served to not only represent the subject but to also preserve their spirit in its most honest form. For Buffalo-based visual artist Julia Bottoms, traditional portraiture is a means to express the nuance and complexities of Black identity beyond limiting, reductive stereotypes. Thinking through historic periods in which portraits were commissioned for figures of prominence, Bottoms’ practice interrogates portraiture as a concept of record. The inclusion – or lack thereof – of Black and Brown bodies in classical portraiture has inspired a new series and conceptual direction in her work.
A Light Under the Bushel features work from this new series, building upon the artist’s interest in expanding narratives around representations of Blackness. Black and Brown people certainly existed during times like the Renaissance and Victorian eras when classical portraits were created. However, their inclusion in such works is rare and highly circumstantial, their lives rarely deemed important enough to be documented by fine art. Bottoms’ new paintings push against this, emphasizing that they have always been an important part of history. Inspired by portraits of these eras, her work fuses the historic with the contemporary through her models’ dress. Her work is reminiscent of the recontextualization of blackness throughout history seen in the work of portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. However, Bottoms moves in a different direction by employing soft, gestural brush strokes and posing her models to emulate classical depictions of saints, Madonna and Child, warriors, and other angelic beings, imbuing her figures with an ethereal presence.
Bottoms reflects on the allusion to religious iconography as twofold in an artist statement on the series:
First, it’s meant to convey the intangible spiritual aspect of each person depicted. Second, it is a reference to Black and Brown bodies as they relate to the history of Christianity. Growing up religious, I often felt a disconnect between the Eurocentric imagery in religious art and what I knew to be the factual appearance of people from the regions described in the Bible. People from the Middle East and North Africa are people of color. The shades and features of Biblical characters would have varied, but the fact that they were of color is undeniable. So it stands to reason that that would be reflected in classical art depictions. However, that is not the case. This exclusion comes with an implication; The alignment of whiteness with purity/goodness and Blackness with corruption/evil has had far-reaching psychological ramifications for us all. In the case of Biblical depictions, this is not only a lack of inclusion, it is erasure.
As I worked on the series, a particular verse came to mind. In Matthew 5:15-16 Jesus says: “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
I kept thinking about all the talents, all the goodness, and all the truly great accomplishments, lost to time because a person’s skin color disqualified them from being recorded. How many lights were placed under a bushel and how deeply has humanity missed out on great minds for it? How many scientists, poets, mathematicians, and philosophers have been lost to institutional bushels? The light we each possess is still subject in part to the roles we are forced into and the circumstances we must endure. But a light is still a light regardless of its location. In covering it, the light does not cease to be what it is, rather it is *us* who miss out on its illumination.
Overall, this series is meant to spark our imaginations. History cannot be re-written; however, we can find value in reflecting on what inclusion could have looked like. Additionally, perhaps this imagery can inspire an excavation of sorts, in which we search for the accomplishments that have been recorded but ignored or distorted. It is my hope that the work will inspire the contemporary art world and artists going forward. Above all, I challenge the viewer to value the light of every individual and to never be the bushel that conceals it.
A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms is made possible through the generosity of our presenting sponsor, M&T Bank. For his leadership commitment, we gratefully acknowledge Senator Sean M. Ryan, with additional thanks to James & Dorothy Pappas and Gary & Willow Brost for their generous support.

Cobblestone Live
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-15 | Historic Cobblestone District, Illinois, Perry, and Columbia Streets, Buffalo, New York, 14203
Get ready for the 2023 Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival! With over 20 artists performing on four stages in Buffalo’s Historic Cobblestone District on July 14th and 15th, you won’t want to miss this year’s event.
The festival also boasts 50+ local artisan vendors, delicious food, craft beverages, immersive activities and more!
This year’s national and local talent includes Andy Grammer, Twiddle, Andy Frasco & The UN, Jukebox The Ghost, Cooper Alan, Doom Flamingo, The Beaches, Start Making Sense – Talking Heads Tribute, Lespecial, Little Stranger, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Funktional Flow, Workingman’s Dead, Dreamville – Tom Petty Tribute feat. Leroy Townes Band, SE2 Silent Disco, Fernway and Space Junk.

Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-15 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival takes place in the Historic Cobblestone District in Downtown Buffalo, NY with three outdoor stages & one existing stage in Buffalo Iron Works. Over the last decade, the Historic Cobblestone District has become a breeding ground for live music and entertainment. Cobblestone Live is a neighborhood of bars, restaurants, and venues coming together to put on a two-day festival which will continue to grow to a national-sized festival in the years to come.
Twenty6 Productions and Buffalo Iron Works have announced the lineup for the 2023 Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival taking place July 14 and 15 in downtown Buffalo, NY. This year’s event will span four stages in Buffalo’s Historic Cobblestone District, with two outdoor stages, an indoor stage at Buffalo Iron Works, and an outdoor experience/kid’s village stage.

Less Than Jake
2023-07-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
This night of captivating music is sure to be one for the books. Join us at the Town Ballroom and dance along with Less Than Jake and Voodoo Glow Skulls! Both bands bring an energetic sound that will have everyone up on their feet all night long. Experience a mix of punk, ska, and pop as you listen to these talented groups perform. All ages 12+ are welcome but minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Get ready for an epic show – get your tickets today! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! See you there!

Cut and Paste: A Mini Course in Collage
2023-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27
6–7:30 pm
Prices start at $100
Registration Required
Visit the galleries and explore themes such as love, justice, and the self, with a special focus on artists using collage. Learn how artists have reimagined the figure and explore techniques to create your own 2D and 3D projects with a personalized theme in this three-week course.
Register

Art Detectives (Ages 9-11)
2023-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27
2–4 pm
Join us on an artmaking journey filled with gallery tours and hands-on projects, and unlock the secret to your own creative style! Try something new, from painting and printmaking to bookmaking and more. Projects change weekly.
Register

Art Explorers (Ages 6-8)
2023-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27
10 am–12 pm
Explore the galleries and tap into your own creative process through a variety of fun artmaking projects in the studio. Young artists will try something new in painting, drawing, printmaking, and more! Projects change weekly.
Register

Slaughter To Prevail
2023-07-12 20:00 - 23:30 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Slaughter to Prevail is coming to town! Get ready for an unforgettable night of metalcore madness as we welcome the thrashing, melodic sound of Slaughter to Prevail. You won’t want to miss this incredible show!
This Russian-American metalcore sensation has been making waves all around the globe with their unique blend of intense heaviness and haunting melodies. Their live performances are truly something special – you don’t want to miss it!
To join in on the wickedness, admission is 16+ with a valid ID. Those attending under 16 must bring a guardian for entry; no one under 12 will be admitted. So make sure you get your tickets soon, and prepare for a night of unadulterated metalcore madness!
We’ll see you there!

Taste of Buffalo
2023-07-08 11:00 - 2023-07-09 19:00 | NY
Join in the celebration of their anniversary at the highly anticipated 40th annual Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s an event you don’t want to miss! Experience the festival located on Delaware Avenue, starting from Chippewa St. and extending into Niagara Square. With an exquisite array of culinary delights from Buffalo’s finest restaurants and food trucks, complemented by local wines, craft beers, and captivating live music, this event is sure to leave a lasting impression.

The Strictly Hip
2023-07-07 19:00 - 23:30 | NY
The Strictly Hip LIVE!
@ Queen Of Heaven Carnival – West Seneca NY
7-1130pm

Friday Night Music Bingo & Trivia
2023-07-07 19:00 - 23:30 | NY
Play along, sing along and win prizes in this unique spin on a classic game. Play 3 games of themed music bingo featuring your favorite music from the 70s, 80s and beyond. Compete is our engaging trivia game and find out if you’re he smartest person in the room. Excellent food and drink available as well…admission is just $10 per person!

Thomas Rhett: Home Team Tour 23
2023-07-06 19:30 - 22:30 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The son of a country musician, Thomas Rhett followed in his father’s footsteps to become one of the genre’s leading young performers.

The Emo Night Tour
2023-07-01 20:00 - 23:30 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
“IMAGINE GOING TO A SHOW AND HEARING TAKING BACK SUNDAY, FALL OUT BOY, PANIC! AT THE DISCO, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, AND MORE, ALL PLAYING THEIR BEST SONGS…ALL NIGHT LONG. WELCOME TO THE EM0 NIGHT TOUR” (https://www.emonighttour.com/)
The “Emo Night Tour” site greets you that blurb and you know right away what you are getting into!
You know the saying “Sadness is just a part of life,” and you take that to heart. That’s why we’re so excited to announce The Emo Night Tour is coming to the Town Ballroom on July 1st! Get ready for a night full of nostalgia as we indulge in all our favorite throwback emo hits from the 2000s and beyond! You must be 18+ and present a valid government-issued ID to enter. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable night of wallowing in our collective sorrow and camaraderie! See you there!

Death Kings (Umphrey McGee's Official After Party)
2023-06-29 22:30 - 2023-06-30 01:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Get ready to get down! The official Umphrey’s McGee After Party with Death Kings is coming your way. Featuring Ryan Stasik from Umphrey’s McGee and Mike Gantzer from Aqueous, you’ll be in for a treat that will have you dancing the night away. Doors open directly after the show and listed door time is approximate – times may change closer to the event so keep an eye out! It’s going to be one unforgettable night, so make sure you don’t miss it. Bring your friends, and come party all night long! See y’all there!
Ages 18+
Government Issued ID Required

Umphrey's Mcgee @ Town Ballroom
2023-06-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Are you ready to rock out with Umphrey’s McGee? This jam band is sure to get you groovin’ and movin’. The group has been together since 1997 and their musical style incorporates progressive rock, folk, jazz-funk fusion, and improvisational live shows. Come experience why they have become a favorite of music fans across the country. Join us on Thursday, June 29th at Town Ballroom for an unforgettable night! Ages 16+ and government issued ID required. Don’t miss it!

Southern Junction Beer Pairing Dinner
2023-06-29 18:30 - 21:00 | NY
Ryan Fernandez and us the BBQ of a lifetime!
Menu and pairings TBA!
TEXAS STYLE BARBECUE AT 27 CHANDLER ST, BUFFALO NY

Anees - The Summer Camp Album Tour
2023-06-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night with hip-hop artist Anees as he takes the stage at Town Ballroom on Monday, June 25th! An established and poetically outspoken music sensation, Anees is embarking on his Summer Camp Album tour, and you don’t want to miss it. With inspirational lyrics powered by evocative beats, this charismatic performer will have fans of all ages hyped up throughout the evening. Doors open at 7:00 pm – get there early! Ages 12+ are welcome; minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with government issued ID. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

Lyrics + Libations: DJ Cutler + Limited Edition Vinyl Drop from Mic Excel
2023-06-24 20:00 - 2023-06-25 00:00 | NY
This is first and foremost a place for art.
A three city hip hop showcase in Chicago, Indiana, and now Buffalo.
This event encourages spontaneous collaboration between artists. Bridging the gap between experienced and inexperienced artists.
Three minutes will be set aside for three participants who choose to sign up the night of event. Each receiving one minute to Express themselves through signing, and or rap, over toneybois instrumentals.
Backed by DJ Cutler all night and hosted by founder of Lyrics and Libation’s Chicagos Boly Blaise. Featuring a limited edition vinyl drop from Mic Excel. The night will wrap with a clap reaction for the best minute of participants. Crowning a winner followed by a debut performance of Mic Excels latest project entitled “Names” produced by Baddfish.
No cover, 21+.
For more information, visit:
Www.lyricsandlibation.com

Buffalo Artisans & Flea
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | NY
From the team that brings you Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market, Step Out Buffalo’s Buffalo Artisans & Flea event offers a modern shopping experience. With all the perks of your favorite SOB events, but this time outisde during Buffalo’s best season!
Featuring creators and curators, this modern market will take place this summer outside of the 500 Seneca building in Buffalo. Shop a curated marketplace of WNY’s best local artisans, makers, collectors, and curators while enjoying music, food trucks, a bar with adult and sober-friendly beverages, boozy samples from local makers and more!
Featured vendors will offer new + vintage collections including home goods, art, apparel, candles, jewelry, Buffalo goodies, accessories, specialty food & drink, paper goods, wellness, beauty and spa products, art, craft booze, and gifts.
Learn more and grab tickets here.

Proud Munch : Self-Titled Release Event
2023-06-23 21:00 - 23:30 | NY
Are you ready to be proud munch? If so, come on down to Trend Up this June 23rd from 9-10 pm for the most dope of all release events! We’ve got an insane lineup featuring Nick Mass, OG Sole, Division Rivals and of course, Proud Munch themselves. It’s going to be a night full of funk, grunge and feelgood vibes that you won’t want to miss out on.
So mark your calendars and get ready to munch proud – because it’s about time we show off our moves! Plus it just so happens that this release event is taking place during Kenmore Porchfest weekend, so you can make an entire night out of it. See ya there!

Cami Clune at The Grotto
2023-06-23 17:00 - 20:00 | NY
Join us at The Grotto on Friday, June 23rd to see Cami Clune, semi-finalist on NBC’s The Voice, perform live! Get your reservations between 5-8pm.

Michael Franti & Spearhead @ Artpark Amphitheater
2023-06-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Artpark, 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston, NY, 14092, United States
ichael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, hotel owner (Soulshine Bali) and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. (Artpark.net)

Go Skate Day
2023-06-21 | NY
Thin Man Brewery & Mom’s Skate Shop present: Go Skateboarding Day on our Chandler Street Loading Dock. Sponsored by Deep Eddy Vodka!
At 4pm, On Wednesday, June 21st, we will be commemorating National Go Skateboarding Day with a Skate Jam on our brewery’s loading dock on Chandler Street!
Tiki Bar Popup by The Veiled Pearl!
Signup waivers will be available at both Thin Man Taprooms and Mom’s Skate Shop beginning today! MUST BE 18+ TO SIGNUP! Valid ID Required to sign up.
Ticket purchase is required for those 21+ and will grant you access to the event grounds and include your first drink! This is a family-friendly event and will be free to anyone under the age of 21!
Event held at 166 Chandler, home of Thin Man Brewery Chandler and Tappo Pizza.

Saturday Night with DJ Lisa Lux
2023-06-17 10:00 - 2023-06-18 02:00 | NY
Every Saturday Night join us for a no cover dance party featuring some of our favorite DJs. Saturday June 17TH from 10pm+, it’s DJ Lisa Lux! New to the Beer Keep, come enjoy some dance, pop, hip-hop, disco and house!

Juneteenth Festival and Parade
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-18 | NY
The Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo is more than just a holiday celebrating emancipation; it symbolizes community, heritage, and cultural pride. From its humble beginnings in 1976 as a culturally-relevant alternative to the country’s Bicentennial Celebration, the festival has grown into a beloved tradition.
In the heart of Buffalo, residents gather to appreciate African American culture through murals, ethnic foods, and entertainment, culminating in a parade marching towards the viewing stage located at E. Parade and Genesee Streets. It’s a remarkable display of love, strength, and solidarity, with the mission to actively preserve and promote African American heritage through educational and cultural activities that benefit the community as a whole.
Save the date for the 48th annual Juneteenth Parade this upcoming Saturday, June 17, 2023. Witness four divisions of parade marchers, beginning at Juneteenth of Buffalo Headquarters at 1517 Genesee Street at Moselle Street at 10:45 AM — a wondrous opportunity for families and friends to come together, experience joy and upliftment, and celebrate the remarkable juncture of the United States’ collective history.
Parade:June 17th, 10:45am
