Born Buffalo

“Runnin’ Outta Time Tour” Featuring Lily Rose w/ Payton Smith
2024-11-08 20:00 (America/New_York) | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
“Runnin’ Outta Time Tour” Featuring Lily Rose w/ Payton Smith
Lily Rose
Atlanta, Georgia native Lily Rose burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain,” instantly propelling her into the national spotlight almost overnight. Signed to Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music / Mercury Records, Lily toured with Country’s hottest stars as she hungrily chased down her dreams and married her wife Daira in 2023. Amidst the whirlwind of success, Lily felt a tug to reassess her priorities and find balance between her career aspirations and personal fulfillment. Out of that period of reflection comes the long-awaited EP and Lily’s first batch of new music since 2022, Runnin’ Outta Time, out now. A co-writer on each track, it’s Lily at her most personal and honest, bundling her beliefs and contradictions into six new songs that explain who she is, where she came from and where she’s heading. It’s the perfect soundtrack for the intense push and pull in Lily’s life and a potent reminder of how important it is to take a breath and focus on the things that matter most. In this new chapter, Lily embodies the classic dichotomy between Saturday-night energy and Sunday-morning contemplation.
Lily has been on multiple tours with fellow stylistic maverick Sam Hunt and opened shows for Country-pop icon Shania Twain, and even experienced her own global pop moment when she sang on Diplo’s 2023 EDM-Country banger “Sad in the Summer” as she introduced herself to a whole new group of fans through performances on NBC’s The Voice and ABC’s Good Morning America. She’s already been nominated for ACM Best New Female Artist and took home GLAAD’s Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist Award in 2022, and now, she emerges with a crisp, edgy new sound and a renewed understanding of what matters most to her. It’s obvious that her dedication to authenticity and personal growth shines through in every note, “I really wanted to achieve and keep achieving and came to realize that it’s not the most important thing,” Lily says. “What I need to achieve most is to be a good wife and a good daughter and a good friend — that will keep fueling the fire for the rest of my career.”

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.

Orchid Show
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Orchid Show

November 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: Included with admission

The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society returns to the Botanical Gardens for another wonderful Orchid Show! On November 9 and 10, see a spectacular showcase of award-winning orchids from across the region. Meet with expert orchidists to learn about the process of growing these beautiful flowers. You’ll even have the chance to purchase an orchid and potting supplies of your own.

Flames @ Sabres
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Buy your tickets online! Calgary Flames @ Buffalo Sabres | 1:00pm, Saturday 11/09/2024

BPO 90th Anniversary Celebration
2024-11-09 19:30 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
BPO 90th Anniversary Celebration
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
BEETHOVEN Overture to Egmont
DEBUSSY Nocturnes
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F major
Celebrate the BPO’s 90th anniversary with a program that echoes the orchestra’s inaugural concert in 1935. The evening begins with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, a piece brimming with heroism and struggle, before moving into the mystical world of Debussy’s Nocturnes, inspired by James Whistler’s art. The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus adds its voices to the rich tapestry of sound. Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 closes the night, a work of profound emotional range that explores themes of joy, despair, and tranquility. This concert not only honors the past but looks forward to the future of music-making in Buffalo.

Silent Disco
2024-11-09 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2024-11-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Shea’s Smith Theatre, 654 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy that takes place at Sheas Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, New York, as part of its theater season. The show is a hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes poignant look at the quirky world of a spelling bee competition.
Set in a high school gymnasium, the plot revolves around six eccentric, over-achieving middle school students competing for the coveted title of Spelling Bee Champion. Alongside these young contestants are three equally unique adults who are there to oversee the event. The story highlights the challenges, pressures, and personal stories of the participants, all while infusing humor, catchy songs, and touching moments.

Canadiens @ Sabres
2024-11-11 12:30 - 15:30 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Buy your tickets online! Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres | 12:30pm, Monday 11/11/2024

Storytime in the Botanical Gardens
2024-09-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Storytime in the Botanical Gardens
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Included with admission

Join us for a storytime adventure! Enjoy seasonal nature-themed stories followed by a small craft on select dates in our Wegmans Family Garden. This experience is free with admission and best suited for children under five with their caregivers. Storytime will be held in the Wegmans Family Garden.

The Diary Of Black Men
2024-11-13 19:30 | Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
“The Diary of Black Men” at Shea’s Performing Arts Center is a thought-provoking theatrical production that explores the experiences, struggles, and triumphs of Black men in today’s society. Through powerful storytelling, music, and dance, the performance delves into themes of identity, community, and resilience. It aims to foster understanding and dialogue around the challenges faced by Black men while celebrating their achievements and contributions. This engaging production is both impactful and inspiring, making it a significant cultural event for the audience.

Fireside Collective w/ Special Guests
2024-11-13 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Fireside Collective w/ Special Guests
Fireside Collective
A quartet who cheerfully disregards every kind of one-dimensional label that might be attached to their music, Fireside Collective has been on a roll since emerging seven years ago from the fertile roots music scene of Asheville, North Carolina. In quick order, the progressive bluegrass group released its debut album, won the 2016 Band Contest at MerleFest, earned an International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Band of the Year nomination, and embarked on an ambitious touring schedule that’s earned an enthusiastic reception from traditional bluegrass to wide-ranging, eclectic music festival audiences alike.
Blending the characteristic interplay of bluegrass instrumentation and harmonies with strong original material and exuberant energy, Fireside Collective has drawn on folk, blues, funk and a wide variety of bluegrass sounds to create a distinctive body of work that’s all their own.
Each member—Joe Cicero (guitar); Jesse Iaquinto (mandolin); Tommy Maher (resonator guitar) and Carson White (upright bass)— brings a strong, original voice to his instrument, and the unique contributions of different lead and harmony vocalists complement the variety in the group’s many original songs. “Depending on where you come from and your experience with folk music, you may think we’re very traditional, or on the other hand, consider us a progressive act,” says Iaquinto. “We appreciate both ends of the spectrum and may lie on a different end on any given night.” But whether they’re bringing the classic sound of bluegrass or exploring new musical territory, Fireside Collective delivers a fresh, energetic approach and a blast of enthusiastic creativity that’s electrifying audiences across the country.

BABEL | Tommy Orange
2024-11-13 20:00 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
BABEL | Tommy Orange
Just Buffalo Literary Center presents
BABEL featuring Tommy Orange
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:00 pm
Doors open & VIP Patron Reception at 7:00 p.m.
Join Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL series for an evening with Tommy Orange.
Tommy Orange received attention for his breakout New York Times bestselling novel There There, which was longlisted for the National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize finalist. His new book, Wandering Stars conjures many of the characters that readers first fell in love with in There There while tracing the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
Season subscriptions include a ticket for all (4) of Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL 2024-25 events, on sale now!

$10 Thursdays
2024-09-19 10:00 - 20:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
$10 Thursdays
For a limited time, we’re keeping our doors open late with an exciting discount! Every Thursday from September 19 to November 14, the Botanical Gardens will be open from 10am-8pm for only $10. Bring your friends and family and explore our conservatory all day long.
In addition to discounted admission, you can sign up for a special evening installment of Feed the Fish on select $10 Thursdays! Attendance at Feed the Fish is available at a separate cost, click here for a full list of dates.

Upcoming Events

September 19, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
September 26, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 3, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 10, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 17, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 24, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 31, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
November 7, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
November 14, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Feed the Fish
2024-09-06 09:30 - 2024-09-07 10:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Feed the Fish
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!

9:30 am – 10:00 am
Cost: $22/ticket | $16/child 3-12

Adults & Students ages 13 and up – $22.00 Admission is included!
Kids ages 3-12 – $16.00 Admission is included!
Kids 2 and under free but must have a ticket
Member discount does not apply for this special event
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!
Our family of koi fish and the Feed the Fish program are proudly cared for in partnership with Masterson’s Garden Center.

Thursday Night Live: George Kane Quartet
2024-11-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
Thursday Night Live: George Kane Quartet

Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST

The guitarist George Kane. Photo courtesy of the artist.

FREE
Wilson Town Square, Knox Building
Join us for a live performance by the George Kane Quartet!
About the Artists
A collaboration of the area’s most highly talented jazz musicians, the George Kane Trio is comprised of Tim Clarke on trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn, Wayne Moose on bass, Devin Kelley on drums, and George Kane on guitar.
Individually, each musician has made their mark as a well-established jazz artist. Collectively, they have created unique arrangements from the Great American Song Book, as well as Latin and more contemporary compositions.
Immersed in the region’s jazz culture, the group’s passion and dedication to the art are evident in every performance. Over the years, jazz enthusiasts and novices have enjoyed the group’s performances.

Holiday Card Linocut Workshop
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Holiday Card Linocut Workshop

November 14, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $45/ticket | $40.50/member

Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique rubber print block and Holiday Card. Discover this century old process while drawing inspiration from our beautiful Poinsettia Exhibit. Participants will be guided through the entire process of sketching, carving, and printing. All supplies are included. Registration Closes on November 11.

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Meet your instructor, Liz!

Liz is a new face at the Botanical Gardens, joining our team in April of 2023 as our Educator and
Program Coordinator. Liz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with Museum Studies from
Niagara University. She is passionate about museum education and is excited to bring her creativity to the
gardens. Her special interests include Botanical Illustration, Impressionism, and the history of Land Art.
Prior to joining the Botanical Gardens’ team, Liz worked in the department of Art and Family Programs for
several years at Artpark in Lewiston, NY and has interned with multiple galleries including the Buffalo AKG
Art Museum. Liz is also an artist herself, her love for botany and nature shines through her personal
artwork. She is very much looking forward to getting the public inspired by the gardens and offering
creative workshops. In her spare time Liz enjoys drawing, painting, traveling, drinking coffee, visiting
museums, and taking care of her many houseplants!

Blues @ Sabres
2024-11-14 19:30 - 22:30 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Buy your tickets online! St. Louis Blues @ Buffalo Sabres | 7:30pm, Thursday 11/14/2024

Cris Jacobs w/ The Way Down Wanderers
2024-11-14 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Cris Jacobs w/ The Way Down Wanderers
Cris Jacobs
From Baltimore comes Cris Jacobs — an unexpectedly gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist with outlaw country ethos. Blending a variety of musical traditions, Jacobs creates a distinctive voice and sound of his own punctuated by emotive songwriting and explosive guitar playing. Equally at home playing heartfeltAmericana ballads or funky blues rockers, Jacobs is known for his mesmerizing live shows, where his improvisational guitar playing, powerhouse band, and deep reservoir of songs make each night a unique experience.
Named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” in 2017, Jacobs has collaborated with the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh and Dumpstaphunk’s Ivan Neville, and earned opening slots on tours with Sturgill Simpson and Steve Winwood.
With three solo albums to his name, a collaborative record with Ivan Neville aptly titled “Neville Jacobs”, songwriting credits that include bluegrass artists Audie Blaylock and Frank Solivan, New Orleans funksters Dumpstaphunk, and gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama, Jacobs continues to evolve and display his wide range of writing and performing prowess. “No matter the song”, he says, “I just like to keep it soulful and let the music speak for itself”.

Will Downing
2024-11-14 20:00 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Will Downing
Kleinhans Music Hall & Soul of Buffalo Present:
Will Downing
with Special Guest, Buffalo NY’s own
WILL HOLTON
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Kleinhans Music Hall
Doors at 6:30PM / Show at 8PM
All Ages / Reserved Seating
Will Downing will appear with his full band (not the BPO)

Celebrating an insane 35 years in the “bizness” and with 27 records to his credit, Grammy-nominated R&B | Smooth Jazz singer Will Downing will not be stopped! Flexing on his international appeal, lead single “What Part of My Love” from his new record Soul Rising shot to the top of the UK Soul Chart Top 30 and parked there. With recordings for Island, Mercury, Verve, Motown, Sophisticated Soul, and Shanachie Records, Downing is an industry veteran whose silky baritone has been compared to Luther Vandross and Brian McKnight.
About Will Downing
Career highlights include the #1 R&B chart-topping album After Tonight (2007) and Classique (2009), which peaked at #22 on the Billboard 100. Downing’s collaborators include a Who’s Who of R&B | Soul | Jazz headliners: Jennifer Holliday, Kool & the Gang, Gerald Albright, Billy Ocean, Regina Belle, and Maysa, among others.
Will Downing was born and raised in a working-class family in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. His father was a skycap at a local airport and his mother was a schoolteacher. As a teen, Downing was a member of a school choir. At age 16, he sang publishing house demos for songwriters who couldn’t sing well, earning $50 each.
In 1988, he signed a recording contract with 4th & B’way Records and released his first solo album Will Downing. It included a cover version of the John Coltrane classic, “A Love Supreme,” which reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs record chart. Downing switched to Island Records for his second release, Come Together as One (1989).
Downing moved to Mercury Records for his fourth outing, Love’s the Place to Be (1993). All the Man You Need, released on Motown Records, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional R&B Album in 2000. It included “When You Need Me,” a duet with Chante Moore. In 2002, Downing received the International Association of African-American Music Diamond Award.
In 2023, Will suffered a soul-crushing loss, with the unexpected passing of his daughter Aron Siobhan Downing in January. As a father, he was devastated…heartbroken. As an artist, he sought solace and comfort through his craft, facing the hurt head-on, exploring multiple themes of love to begin healing. Persevering through the pain, Downing’s soul is rising…literally! The Prince of Sophisticated Soul is proud to share his 7- song masterclass of triumph over tragedy, Soul Rising! Although not a “concept” album, the pieces of Soul Rising fit together beautifully as a single statement in honor and celebration of his eternal love for Siobhan.

The Music of Queen
2024-11-15 19:30 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
The Music of Queen
Bradley Thachuk, conductor
MiG Ayesa, vocals
Dan Clemens, bass, background vocals
Powell Randolph, drums, background vocals
George Cintron, guitar, background vocals
Justin Avery, keyboard, background vocals
Dive into the dynamic world of Queen with a concert that marries the band’s iconic rock anthems with the majestic sound of the BPO. Headlined by the incredible MiG Ayesa, whose energy and voice channel the essence of Freddie Mercury, this concert is a high-energy celebration of Queen’s enduring legacy. Backed by seasoned rock veterans and under the direction of Bradley Thachuk, classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Somebody to Love” are reborn with orchestral grandeur, creating a live music experience that’s both nostalgic and exhilarating. With rock concert lighting and the full force of the orchestra, prepare for an unforgettable night that’s a fitting tribute to the kings of symphonic rock.
