February 2014

Bret Ernst from Showtime's Weeds

Bret was a recurring comedian on "Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Tour," and can also be seen in his own 1/2 hour "Comedy Central Presents...". He's been featured on Letterman, had had many appearances on "Chelsea Lately" and "Comics Unleashed"! 

AFI

with YOUTH CODE and ComingTickets $29.00 advance, $32.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:00 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets are available on Friday, December 20th through Tickets.com and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday - Friday and during events. Go online… >>

AVERY SUNSHINE

With Special Guest DREA D'NUR 7pm Doors | 8pm Show$35 Advance | $40 Day of Show Tickets On SaleTicketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860Doris Records 

The Adam Carolla Show Live Podcast

At Mainstage TheatreSat Feb 1st, 2014 8:00 pm $42, Students (any school) $27 The Adam Carolla Show live podcast is selling out theaters nationwide. Adam Carolla, best known as a comedian, radio personality, and New York Times best-selling author, is the host of The Adam Carolla Show, the Guinness Book… >>

DAVE MASON'S TRAFFIC JAM

Saturday, February 1 at 8 PM Dave Mason is possibly one of the most influential musicians of 1960’s, and now he’s coming to Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel to show you why. This Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee has jammed with some of the most notable artists of our time, like Jimi Hendrix, Michael… >>

Buffalo Winter Brewfest

What: Come to the Castle and be Irish for a day at the Buffalo Winter Brewfest! When: Saturday, February 1st, 2014 Where: Connecticut Street Armory, located at 184 Connecticut Street, Buffalo NY 14213. Check out the 'Directions' page to see how to get there. What: The Buffalo Winter Brewfest is an indoor… >>

Hip Hop Karaoke Buffalo

...Karaoke ain't karaoke if it ain't Hip Hop We're back.... after a great run at Acropolis OPA, we've added the stage, sound and lights over at Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar to make your shot at rocking your favorite hip hop tune as incredibly fun as possible. We'll include a DJ, a hypeman, and some lyrics,… >>

Flurrious! Winter Festival 2014

he 4th annual Flurrious! winter festival will be held Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Delaware Park. This FREE family-oriented event will begin at 9 am and continue until 6 pm.  The day celebrates Buffalo winter in a family friendly way that encourages the community to come out and enjoy both spectator… >>

Buffalo Unplugged

For The Music Productions & Standing Ground Booking Presents:Buffalo Unplugged (acoustic sets from some of your favorite local acts) featuring: Ed Slowinski (EP Release show), The Creator The Architect, Rescue Dawn, & Brad Gottroff (of Cedar Kites)!with special guests: Cross Town Train, On Your Marks,… >>

Proof

Having spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, Catherine must deal with his recent death, her own volatile emotions, the arrival of her estranged sister, and a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the… >>

Chinese New Year Celebration

At Mainstage TheatrreSun Feb 2nd, 2014 2:00 pm 

THE LOVE OF WATERCOLOR MY WAY: EXPLORING COLOR

Sunday, February 2, 2014, 1–4:30 pm Studio Classroom Engage in watercolor in a distinctive approach with artist Rita Argen Auerbach who will explore her passion emphasizing color. This is a hands-on watercolor workshop where participants will discover various mixing techniques using color in their paintings.… >>

BEST PLANNED CITY IN THE WORLD : OLMSTED, VAUX AND THE BUFFALO PARK SYSTEM ( DESIGNING THE AMERICAN PARK ) BY FRANCIS KOWSKY

Sunday, February 2, 2014, 3–5 pm Conference Room The Burchfield Penney Book Club returns with meetings on November 3, December 1, January 5 and February 2. All books are available in the Burchfield Penney's Museum Store. Each author will be available to discuss his or her book with us and for a book… >>

Sabres Pre Game Party w/ Mike DiSanto Trio

Start:February 3, 2014 5:30 pmEnd:February 3, 2014 7:30 pm  Free Show

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS

with special guest to be announcedTickets $16.00 advance, $18.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:00 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets are available on Friday, November 15th through Tickets.com, Terrapin Station on Hertel Avenue, and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm /… >>

Jon George's 17 Mixtape Release Party

Jon George Music Wednesday, February 5th$5.00 pre-sale, $7.00 day of showDoors open at 7:00pmAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian) For tickets, call: (716) 831-3271or order online at: http://mapleentcom.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=138164 at: The ForvmMaple Ridge Plaza4224 Maple Rd. @ Sweet HomeBuffalo,… >>

Scott Celani Band

Start:February 6, 2014 5:30 pmEnd:February 6, 2014 8:00 pm Free Show 

Candye Kane

www.candyekane.com   Candye Kane believes the universe makes no mistakes. She doesn’t view a stereotypical patriarchal God seated on a velvet throne in flowing white robes granting wishes and deciding who will live or die. Kane believes the universe, or your higher power or whatever you feel comfortable… >>

Cosby Sweater & Up Until Now

On February 5th 2014 the Together Again For The First Time tour hits the road. Cosby Sweater and Up Until Now have teamed up to present a co-bill that will cover Colorado and the Northeast area. This will be the first time that these two acts will pair up. Cosby Sweater and Up Until Now will be alternating… >>

Attila

with I See Stars, Capture The Crown, Ice Nine Kills, Myka Relocate, A Breath Alive "You should do whatever it takes to have fun and enjoy the music you're hearing. A party is whatever you make it out to be."Party death metal rockers Attila formed in their hometown of Atlanta in 2005, meeting each other… >>

THE MANHATTAN PROJECT

with Special Guests TBATickets $12 advance, $15 day of showDoors Open at: 9:00pmAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets available online through Ticketfly.com or charge by phone 877.4.FLY.TIX (435.9849) Tickets also available at the Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday… >>

FRIDAY NIGHT LAUGHS Featuring ROB STAPLETON

Featuring CAPONE"The Gangsta Of Comedy"with ROB STAPLETON EARLY SHOW: 7pm Doors | 8pm Show$20 Advance | $25 Day of Show LATE SHOW: 10pm Doors | 10:30pm Show$25 Advance | $30 Day of Show Tickets On SaleTicketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860Doris Records 

PERFORMANCE WITH YOUNG AUDIENCES OF WNY—SARAH HAYKEL: “JOURNEY INTO THE HISTORY OF LATIN DANCE”

Friday, February 7, 2014, 5:30 pmPhoto courtesy Sarah Haykel FREEAuditorium Adults and children of all ages are invited to be visually transported to the Caribbean and South America for this evening performance where dancer Sarah Haykel will demonstrate and perform various dances that were created when… >>

AK CONTEMPORARY: GERHARD RICHTER

Friday, February 7, 2014, 7 pmPoster for Gerhard Richter Painting courtesy Kino Lorber, Inc. FREE for Members$5 for non-membersAuditorium 7 pmLecture: “Gerhard Richter: An Artist’s Vision”With Curator of Education and Community Engagement Jessica DiPalma 7:30 pmFilm: Gerhard Richter Painting, 2011The… >>

JAZZ AND HAPPY HOUR

Friday, February 7, 2014, 5:30–7:30 pm AK Café Enjoy drink specials and live music. 

PERFORMANCE WITH YOUNG AUDIENCES OF WNY—SUSIE ROZLER: “THE FOUR RS”

Friday, March 7, 2014, 6 pmPhoto courtesy Young Audiences of WNY. FREEAuditorium Children of all ages will enjoy learning about what they can do to help the planet through Susie’s interactive musical presentation of “The Four Rs”: reduce, reuse, recycle, and the rainforest. Test out different instruments,… >>

The Maniacs (Grateful Dead Tribute)

The Maniacs: WNY's Premiere Grateful Dead Tribute Friday, February 7th$5.00 cover at the doorDoors open at 9:00pmAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian) at: The ForvmMaple Ridge Plaza4224 Maple Rd. @ Sweet HomeBuffalo, NY 14226 --- The Maniacs have been playing Grateful Dead music in Buffalo since 1992.… >>

Ten Cent Howl

Johnny Cash Night!

MoChester

with The Mustn't's

A Romantic Comedy

The Lodge at Hidden Valley will present Cris Johnson’s A Romantic Comedy dinner theatre—an evening of good food, fun-filled magic, mind reading, comedy and fun audience involvement to tell the story of how two people met, fell in love and live happily ever after…with a few bumps in the road and lots… >>

DONNA THE BUFFALO

With Special Guests 8pm Doors | 9pm Show $18 Advance | $20 Day of ShowTickets On Sale Friday December 20 at NOONTicketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860 

Lisa Lampanelli One-Woman Theatrical Show: Fat Girl Interrupted

At Black Box Theatre Fri Feb 7th, 2014 7:30 pm Fri Feb 7th, 2014 9:30 pm Sat Feb 8th, 2014 7:30 pm Sat Feb 8th, 2014 9:30 pm Lisa LampanelliAll seats $36.50 Tickets on sale Monday, January 13 at 10AM Very special intimate engagement in the Black Box Theatre -- Only 100 tickets available for each performance!… >>

"Love Me Tender" The Ultimate Elvis Bash

At Mainstage TheatreSat Feb 8th, 2014 8:00 pm $33.50, $23.50, students (any school) $23.50, Groups (15 or more) $30.50 Love Me Tender: The Ultimate Elvis Bash takes audiences past the typical glitz and glamour of The King and offers a realistic look into the artistic roots that made Elvis such a cultural… >>

3 DOORS DOWN ACOUSTIC

Saturday, February 8 at 8 PMTickets Start at $35 3 Doors Down Acoustic is coming to Seneca Niagara Events Center to perform some of your favorite songs like you’ve never heard before. With a set list full of gigantic rock anthems and little-known fan favorites, these superstars are unplugging their… >>

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Saturday, February 8th - 8:00pmBagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the… >>

Gift of Gab @ Duke's

Gift of Gab made his name as the technically adept MC in the vaunted underground rap duo Blackalicious, in partnership with producer/DJ Chief Xcel. Born Tim Parker, he grew up mostly in Pacoima, part of L.A.'s San Fernando Valley region, but attended high school in Sacramento. There he first met Chief… >>

Barry Altschul's The 3dom Factor

Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 p.m. $15 general admission, $12 students/seniors, $10 members Jon Iragabon (saxophone)Joe Fonda (contrabass)Barry Altschul (drums) Born in the South Bronx on the 6th of January 1943, drummer-composer Barry Altschul was quickly ensconced in the hard bop scene of the late… >>

Dollar Diplomacy, Defy The Past, Sic Sin, Jekyl & Hyde, Evolution Protocol, & Warlock Moon!

For The Music Productions Presents: Dollar Diplomacy, Defy The Past, Sic Sin, Jekyl & Hyde, Evolution Protocol, & Warlock Moon! Saturday, February 8th$5.00 pre-sale, $7.00 day of showAll Ages (under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian)Doors open at 8:00pm For tickets, order online on http://mapleentcom.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=137659or… >>

Buffalo Bandits @ Rochester Knighthawks

Ron LoCurto

Age Limit: 21+ Ron LoCurto

Huey Mack

with Big Tim, Ando Joseph Dalton Michael (born December 16th, 1991), better known as Huey Mack, is an American hip-hop artist from Morgantown, West Virginia. He started writing music as a joke at the age of 14 to pass the time while he was attending Morgantown High School. He soon stopped writing and… >>

SOME GIRL(S)

SOME GIRL(s) By Neil LaBute Directed by Steve Copps STARRING Adriano Gatto* as GUY Meghan Gomez as SAM Sophie Howes as TYLER Diane DiBernardo Blenk as LINDSAY Kristin Bentley as BOBBI January 30-February 16 Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 8 pm, Sunday @ 2 pm New Phoenix Theatre on the Park 95 N. Johnson… >>

A Woman of No Importance

For all Downtown Abbey fans!  Peer through the window of time and see Hester, a beautiful, young, American; spend a weekend at an English country house party in the company of upper-crust nobility. Her love, Gerald, has just been offered an exciting post working for the rich, fascinating Lord Illingworth.… >>

UMPHREY'S McGEE

Tickets $25.00 advanceDoors Open at: 7:30 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian). Tickets on sale Friday November 1st and are available through Ticketfly.com or charge by phone 877.4.FLY.TIX (435.9849) Go online at waterstreetmusic.frontgatetickets.com or charge by phone 888.512.SHOW. … >>

Ari Shaffir

Shaffir has also been featured on the HBO show Down and Dirty with Jim Norton, ESPN Classic's Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker, Skeptic Tank, Opie and Anthony Show, The Nasty Show and he has been touring nationally with Joe Rogan 

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE

with special guest Kristy LeeTickets $20.00 advance, $25.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:30 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets are available on Friday, November 15th through Tickets.com and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday - Friday and during events. Go online… >>

The Buffalo Auto Show

Location: Buffalo Niagara Convention CenterAddress: Convention Center Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202Times: Thur - Sat 10am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 7pmAdmission: $8 presale - $9 at the gatePhone: 716-855-5555  The Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association is proud to welcome you to the 2014 Buffalo Auto Show… >>

Count To Four & Hometown Heroes

For The Music Productions Presents: Count To Four & Hometown Heroeswith: A Failed Apology, Creekview, Yesterday Vs Tomorrow, Accidentals, & Arrow Trail! Sunday, February 9th$7.00 pre-sale, $10.00 day of showAll Ages (under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian)Doors open at 6:00pm For tickets, order… >>

TIM REYONOLDS & TR3

With Special Guest TIM BRITT 8pm Doors | 9pm Show $18 Advance | $22 Day of ShowTickets On SaleTicketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860 

The Human Condition

For The Music Productions Presents: The Human Conditionwith: Vitalist, At World's End, Into The Harbor, Between Us & Tides, & Mk Ultra! Monday, February 10th$7.00 pre-sale, $10.00 day of showAll Ages (under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian)Doors open at 6:00pm For tickets, call: (716) 831-3271or… >>

Sing for Your Supper

Join Joni Russ of the Honeybadgers and her friends for an evening of great music while supporting the work of Concerned Ecumenical Ministry (CEM). Musicians for the evening include Doug Yeomans, Willie Schoelkopf, Panfil Brothers, John Brady, Bill Kessel and many of the their friend. The music will… >>

STS9

(Sound Tribe Sector 9) with Special GuestTickets $27.50 advance, $30.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:00 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets on sale Saturday, November 9th and are available through Tickets.com and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday - Friday and… >>

DIRECTOR'S LECTURE SERIES—INVENTING TRADITION: NATIONAL GALLERIES AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS IN THE AGE OF NATION BUILDING

Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 7–8:30 pmDr. Janne Sirén (Complete series: Tuesdays, September 10, 2013; October 1, 2013; November 5, 2013; February 11, 2014; March 11, 2014; and April 8, 2014, 7–8:30 pm) 7–8 pm, Lecture by Dr. Janne Sirén8–8:30 pm, Conversation with Dr. Sirén and ParticipantsSeries Price:$375… >>

Paradise Fears

with "Battle Scars" Acoustic & In The Round Tour June 14, 2010 was a big day for six high school/ college students in Vermillion, South Dakota.June 14, 2011 will be a bigger day.On the former, they decided to put off the next year of college, giving themselves 365 days to make a career out of rock n'… >>

Kickstart Rumble

February 11, 2014 6:00 pm  No Cover

RAILROAD EARTH

with Special GuestTickets $20.00 advance, $24.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:00 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets on sale Friday, November 1st and are available through Tickets.com and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday - Friday and during events. Go online… >>

Yarn

www.yarnmusic.net Since their start in 2007, Yarn’s original Americana sound has developed into music that seekers of the unique see as the soundtrack to their lives. Yarn’s first four albums were recognized by the AMA’s and R&R radio charts, spending time in the top 5 at their highest point. Yarn has… >>

Dee Adams

Kathryn Koch's songwriter night!

The Bunny The Bear

THE BUNNY THE BEAR is an experimental explosion of fresh, new music that covers a broad and sometimes ethereal, sometimes cathartic canvas. Fusing their unique sound that draws from nearly every genre of music with their intense and theatrical stage show, THE BUNNY THE BEAR have created something riveting… >>

Wellness Walk at Tifft

Drop by Tifft Nature Preserve and enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the season with a guided outdoor walk at a casual pace on our beautiful, flat trails! Offered Thursdays all year. $2.00 per person donation appreciated. Please call 825-6397 to confirm walk will be taking place. 

Buffalo Valentines Vampires Masquerade Ball

Buffalo's 3rd Valentines Vampire's Masquerade Ball for Charity coming to the Hotel Lafayette this Valentines Day!DISCOUNT TICKETS UNTIL 1/11/14 just $15.00 BUY YOURS NOW !!! @ www.BuffaloVampiresBall.comOR - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6B7BVX9SNUGEG January Ticket… >>

Valentine's Day Dinner Dance

Friday, February 14th - 6:30pmCelebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a dinner and dance at Kleinhans! Dinner catered by Oliver’s features sumptuous salad, carving stations, desserts and a complimentary glass of champagne. Dance to the music of the Jim Tudini Big Band featuring Bobby Militello. Open… >>

FEBRUARY M&T SECOND FRIDAY

On the Second Friday of every month, thanks to the support of M&T Bank, the Burchfield Penney hosts something great! From openings and happy hours, programs, concerts, screenings or other special events, visitors experience the best of the Burchfield Penney. Admission is free for Burchfield Penney members,… >>

eVolution: 464 Turns Five!!!!!

Opens: Friday, February 14, 2013; 6-11:30pm 464 Gallery is thrilled to celebrate its fifth birthday with a celebration of the four years that have come before. On Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14th, 2014 from 6-11:30pm, 464 Gallery will host eVolution, a two-floor party with dj’s interactive art… >>

A Night Of Love

A Night Of Lovewith: Nikki Hicks & Momma's Biscuits Friday, February 14th$15.00 pre-sale, $20.00 day of show ticketsDoors open at 7:00pmAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian) For tickets, call: (716) 831-3271or order online at: http://mapleentcom.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=135422 at: The ForvmMaple Ridge… >>

Angelique Kidjo

Friday, February 14, 20148:00 pm $40 Lower Tier$35 Upper Tier$32 Seniors$32 Buffalo State faculty/staff$15 Student Rush "Africa's premier diva" (Time), vocalist Angélique Kidjo is a bona fide world music superstar, whose highly personal mix of styles combines powerful West African grooves, raw American… >>

Paul M Lewis

With Thor Platter.. 9:00

Alvin Risk

with All tickets purchased for this will be honored at the DADA LIFE show. Singer and producer Alvin Risk's talents have earned him instant recognition amongst the dance music Illuminati. Since posting his first songs in early 2011, he has already garnered support from artists like Skrillex, Steve Aoki,… >>

Indulge Happy Hour

Come celebrate Valentine's Day at Buffalo's #1 mature Happy Hour  All Drinks Half-Priced from 5pm - 7pm $2 "Pink Crush" Shots All Night Long Come and Feel The Luv at Indulge

Gary Gulman from NBC's

Boston's Gary Gulman has appeared on just about every television show a young standup comedian can appear on, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman. 

THE WHISPERS

TWO SHOWS! EARLY: 6pm Doors | 7pm Show >BUY NOW<LATE: 9pm Doors | 9:30pm Show >BUY NOW< MORE SHOW INFO >CLICK HERE< $49 Advance | $54 Day of Show Sweetheart Package - $79 EachAvailable at Box Office Only- Reserved Seat and Table in Preferred Seating Area- Champagne Split | 3 Chocolate Covered Strawberries-… >>

Joy Behar

Saturday, February 15 at 8 PMTickets Start at $25 As former co-host of ABC’s talk show The View, and host of The Joy Behar Show and Joy Behar: Say Anything!, Behar brings her hysterical humor to each and every show. Comedian, actress,writer—there’s nothing she can’t do. Now, she brings her hilarious… >>

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY

Saturday, February 155 PM – 7 PM | Seneca Allegany Events CenterRegistration | 3:30 PM – 6 PM | Pre-Function AreaTickets are $65 per person. Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day at Seneca Allegany Casino! Join us for a special Valentine’s Day Party on Saturday, February 15. The party will be sure… >>

Bandits Post Game Party w/ The Blue Mule Band

February 15, 2014 9:30 pm  Free Show

Buffalo On Tap

Buffalo‘s largest craft beer festival is just around the corner! Join us for the 2nd annual Buffalo On Tap and enjoy unlimited sampling of over 150 beers from a variety of the country’s best craft breweries, live music from Doug Yeomans and The Lo Blu Flame, various vendors and tons of delicious food!… >>

Valentine's Day Weekend

The Lodge at Hidden Valley will feature a special Entrees for Two Valentine's Menu February 14 & 15. Dinner served 4pm - 9pm. Entrees for Two include Chateaubriand, Surf 'n Turf, and Prime Rib. Reservations recommended. 585.535.4100. Full menu can be seen at www.HiddenValleyAdventure.com 

Abe Lincoln Birthday Celebration!

Gather with us to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birthday as we continue to present the longest running celebration in US history! Civl War enactors will present a live gun salute, hear the Gettysburg Address read by a professional Abraham Lincoln impersonator, meet Mary Todd Lincoln as the birthday… >>

Swear and Shake With Special Guests

February 15, 2014 8:00 pm 

University At Buffalo Basketball Double Header

SUPER KILLER ROBOTS - Pollock - aka - Evolution Protocol

more info tba

Hey Monea!

with Crashfuse, Dollar Diplomacy, The Lime Line, Sacklunch Hey Monea's unique blend of classic-rock swagger, dead-on harmonies and blues-influenced guitar and piano instrumentation is instantly familiar yet refreshing at the same time and has kept them very busy playing venues, clubs, colleges, and… >>

The Bravuras w/ Jon Dretto

The BRAVURAS w/ Jon Dretto Saturday, February 15th$5.00 cover at the doorDoors open at 8:00pmAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian) at: The ForvmMaple Ridge Plaza4224 Maple Rd. @ Sweet HomeBuffalo, NY 14226 --- The Bravuras are made up of Western New Yorkers who are extremely dedicated to their craft.… >>

LOVE @ PHIrst SIGHT

 THE EMPIRE ENT & IVY LEAGUE PRESENTS....... LOVE @ PHIrst SIGHT IT ALL GOES DOWN SATURDAY FEBUARY 15, 2014 AT RAPIDS THEATER (1711 MAIN ST. NIAGARA FALLS, NY)   THIS IS A MUST ATTEND EVENT!!!!!   MUSIC BY: DJ AHOP X HOT 97'S BIG DAWG PITBULL DJ SPYNFO "THE COLLEGE CLUB KING"   THIS EVENT IS 18 TO PARTY,… >>

The Barbra Streisand Songbook with Ann Hampton Callaway

Program TBA

NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens

February 12-156-9pm Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6-10pm Fridays & SaturdaysInside the Botanical Gardens! *Doors will not open until 6pm, $10 adults, $8 Garden members, seniors & students, $5 kids 3-12, kids under 3 are free! Guest passes and coupons are not valid during NIGHT LIGHTS Photography policy -… >>

NANCY DREW and the Mystery at Lilac Inn

Nancy Drew, a hip young super sleuth, finds herself in a web of intrigue and suspense. Who stole the Crandall jewels? Who is the man with the crooked nose? What’s going on in the mysterious house in Dockville? And will Nancy escape certain doom in the final moments of this nail biting adventure? Join… >>

THE MACHINE

Sunday, February 16 at 7 PMTickets are $15 - General Admission The world’s greatest tribute to the world’s greatest band, The Machine has honored Pink Floyd with 25 years of excellence— extending their legacy while creating another legacy all their own. The Machine’s authentic Floydian shows are psychedelic,… >>

Live In Love Festival

For The Music Productions Presents:The Live In Love Festival!(a portion of profits will be donated to: To Write Love On Her Arms - https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms) Featuring: Evolution Protocol, Ritual Walk, Swill, Nine Miles To Empty, Kill The Clock, No Vacancy, Letterbox, Hexamatastrophe,… >>

Commander Cody Band

www.commandercody.com Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen arrived in San Francisco in 1969, just in time to catch the tale end of the summer of love. They were 8 pieces strong, with the Commander himself, George Frayne, on the piano, and they represented the essence of American roots music; rock… >>

ITCH

The clue is in the name. The debut release by Jonathan "Itch" Fox is titled, Manifesto Part 1: How To Fucking Rule At Life. Clearly, this is the work and the outlook of a man who does not wish for his life to be lived in the background. And when it comes to his music, Itch asks that listeners show a… >>

Up, Up and Away

Program TBA

Very Fine Use Of A Grenade

By Mark Witteveen Directed by Doug ZschiegnerA man and a woman (a couple?) check out of a rural Midwest motel room, nerves frayed, ready to leave their pasts behind them. The events that brought them to this point: a power struggle over an independent motion picture, an unusual seduction, an enigmatic… >>

CULTS

With Special Guests 7pm Doors | 8pm Show $15 Advance | $17 Day of ShowTickets On Sale Friday January 10 at NOONTicketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860 

Gary Gulman from NBC's Last Comic Standing

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HOPSIN

myfunkvolume.com - facebook.com/hellohopsinTickets $22.50 advance, $25.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:00 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets on sale Friday, December 6th and are available through Tickets.com and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday - Friday and… >>

Rusted Root

Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM This event is all ages 

Joe Pug with David Ramirez

Tickets: $12 advance / $14 day of show on sale Friday, December 13 at Tickets.com, Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p), Rust Belt Books, and Terrapin Station, or charge by phone 888-223-6000 7pm Doors 8pm Start Dan Smalls presents Joe Pug with special guest David Ramirez live in the 9th Ward! It’s been… >>

Still The Sky's Limit

For The Music Productions Presents: Still The Sky's Limitwith: Forever The Athlete, Dollar Diplomacy, Used Up, Living Saints, & Dave Laney! Tuesday, February 18th$5.00 pre-sale, $7.00 day of showAll Ages (under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian)Doors open at 6:00pm For tickets, call: (716) 831-3271or… >>

Cheap Time

A combustive mix of glam rock riffs, power pop melodies, and lots of punk energy, Cheap Time are the brainchild of Jeffrey Novak, a Tennessee native who began playing in punk bands in his teens. His groups include Jeffrey Novak's One Man Band and the ultra-raw Rat Traps; when the Rat Traps retired in… >>

KINGMAKER, VALOR AND SPECIAL GUESTS

Sailboat Entertainment presents: Kingmaker. Valor. Red Light Departure. At World's End. Valiance. Into the Harbor. $10 presale online, $10 doors Broadway Joe's Bar & Grille 3051 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14221 16+ with valid state I.D. or with your parent/legal guardian Please park across the street at… >>

"Strangers in the Land of Paradise: Creation of an African American Community"

Lecture and book signing by Dr. Lillian Serece Williams, Associate Professor and former chair of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Buffalo. The lives of African Americans in a developing urban Buffalo from 1900 to 1940 is the topic of discussion. 

Buffalo vs. Akron

NCAAB Basketball

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world's most celebrated band. Going further than before, this expanded RAIN adds even more hits that you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics such… >>

LETTUCE

With Special Guest KRAZ (DJ Set) 7pm Doors | 8pm Show $18 Advance | $20 Day of ShowTickets On Sale Friday November 15 at NOONTicketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860Celebrating their 20th anniversary as modern day rulers of old school funk, Brooklyn-based juggernaut Lettuce drops their… >>

SPANK! HARDER The Sequel

At Mainstage TheatreThu Feb 20th, 2014 7:30 pm The all-new sequel to last season's hit show SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody.Spank Harder$42, $37Groups (10 or more) $38 - call (716)645-6771 or email groups@ubcfa.org Tickets on sale Friday, December 13 at 10AM The country's #1 ladies night out returns… >>

THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM

Thursday, February 20, 2014, 6–8:30 pm Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Auditorium Crisis! A Film SeriesUsing classic and contemporary films and expert commentators, Crisis! engages the community in a discussion about the global economic crisis. Each screening begins with a panel discussion which includes… >>

Lazlo Hollyfield, Rhubarb & Alex Berkley

February 20, 2014 9:00 pm 

The Reunion (Beatles Tribute)

The Reunion Beatles - Fantasy Tributewith: The Alison Pipitone Band Friday, February 21st$15.00 pre-sale, $20.00 day of showAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian)Doors open at 7:00pm For tickets, call: (716) 831-3271or order online at: http://mapleentcom.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=135646 at: The ForvmMaple… >>

Fierce Friday's Happy Hour:

Buffalo's Best Mature Happy Hour Old School Jams Spinning All Night FREE FREE FREE FREE

Bear Hands

You may have them pegged as the high-end of lo-fi, but with their sophomore album Distraction, Bear Hands have shrugged off the notion of second album jitters to create an expansive sound that grew over three long years and thousands of miles on the road.Self-produced and mixed by James Brown (NIN,… >>

Iron Works Blues w/ The Speedy Parker Blues Band

TICKETS AT DOOR - $3 February 21, 2014 7:30 pm

M&T THIRD FRIDAYS Sabres Exhibit Opening & Historic Characters Come to Life!

All day and into the evening free history learning and entertainment is presented and made possible through the generous support of M&T Bank.10-11 a.m.African American Storytelling Free. Interactive storytelling with Sharon Holley at Museum Court 1-3 p.m. Free guided tours at the main Museum (One Museum… >>

Hey Mavis

Supergoner

Double Cross WNY's Favorite Country Band

Double Cross, WNY's Favorite Country Band will play at The Trailside Grill and Bar at Hidden Valley on February 22 from 9pm-1am. The Trailside is located on the lower level of The Lodge, 2887 Royce Rd, Varysburg, NY (20 minutes from East Aurora off Rt. 20A). A $3 cover charge applies. 

The World Champion Judah Friedlander from

Judah's been in over 20 movies including Meet the Parents, Zoolander, Date Movie, Wet Hot American Summer, Feast, Showtime, Duane Hopwood & American Splendor for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards. 

Justin Timberlake

2/22/2014 8:00:00 PMJustin Timberlake announced he will expand The 20/20 Experience World Tour which includes a stop at the First Niagara Center on Saturday, February 22. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $177.50, $92.50 and $47.50 (includes $2.50 facility fee) and can be purchased at the First Niagara… >>

Crows & Jays, Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter, Sonny Baker

Tickets: $5 at Tickets.com, Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p) or charge by phone 888-223-6000 7pm Doors 8pm Start Crows and Jays, Indie Folk/Rockers from Buffalo, celebrate the release of their first full length release, Indian Falls. Root’s rock duo, Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter, and alt-folk from… >>

ARIA & Darling Parade

Palehorse Management & The Melero Group Present: ARIA (Female fronted rock/alt) & Darling Parade (Pop/Rock from Nashville)with: Outsider, Sweet Apollo, Lily Among Thorns, & voices Saturday, February 22nd$10.00 pre-sale, $12.00 day of show ticketsAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian)Doors open at 8:00pm… >>

The Rapids Theatre 2014 Bridal Open House

Make sure to get your FREE tickets and come and check out the 2014 Rapids Theatre Bridal Open House on February 22nd from 12pm-4pm and see why The Rapids Theatre is WNY's most Unique and Elegant Events Center! There will be Hors D'oeuvres by Rich's Catering and Special Events, Light, Sound, and Video… >>

Sonreal

with Mad Journey, Don Scuzz, Marcello, Bill $aber

The BBC Band

http://www.thebbcband.com/ THE BBC BAND: BIO The BBC is a group of talented Western New York area musicians dedicated to capturing the original sound of The Beatles and sixties music. A common bond shared by each member is that they have spent their lives as keen musical enthusiasts, meticulously studying… >>

Buffalo Philharmonic

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in E minor, Op. 64; Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108\n

University At Buffalo Bulls Women's Basketball vs. Bowling Green Falcons Womens Basketball

Cyrano

In Paris, in the year 1640, a brilliant poet and swordsman named Cyrano de Bergerac finds himself deeply in love with his beautiful, intellectual cousin Roxanne. Despite Cyrano's brilliance and charisma, a shockingly large nose afflicts his appearance, and he considers himself too ugly even to risk… >>

Winter Horse-Drawn Tours

See the magic of Hidden Valley this winter with one of our horse-drawn sleigh or wagon tours. Tours are 40 minutes, $20 per person (age 2 and under are free). Vehicles are determined by weather. Tours will be offered Saturdays & Sundays at 1pm & 2pm on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec, 21, 22, 28 & 29; and every… >>

WATERCOLOR #101

Sunday, February 23, 2014, 1–4:30 pm Painting with watercolors is a refreshing artistic medium. A sampling of techniques will be demonstrated and applications of the watercolor medium will be introduced. Participants will see artist demonstrations, get their hands wet, and have conversations about the… >>

Skylime, Endless, Solomon, & Of Concepts And Kings

SkylimeWe are a band that plays every kind of music that you listen to but all wrapped up into one ball. We want to play music for anyone and everyone, anywhere and everywhere. Never settle for anything less than originality and passion for change when it comes to music or anything else in life. Endless… >>

Orchid Show

The show includes dozens of amazing orchid exhibits spread throughout the Gardens and educational programs will be held both days for growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. Orchids and supplies will be for sale from our various vendors including: Bloomfield Orchids, Marlow Orchids, Piping… >>

The Battle for the Summer Slaughter Tour

with A Breath Alive, Sheltered By Skies, Scenery With Solace, Oceans Of Sienna, Melloncore, A Stranger To Remorse, With Life Comes Death, Vitalist, Vitals, /Signs/

Buffalo Philharmonic

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in E minor, Op. 64; Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108\n

Stones in his Pockets

Stones in his Pockets, a truly hilarious comedy about two young men in a small village in the South of Ireland playing tiny roles in a major feature film which has come to town, but aspiring to stardom on the silver screen! One of the most popular plays to come out of Ireland in the last couple of decades,… >>

William Shakespeare's

At Mainstage Theatre Tue Feb 25th, 2014 10:30 am The Acting Company in To be, or not to be? That is the question... School Groups only of 10 or more! Full Length production of approx. 2 1/2 hours Appropriate for Grades 9-12 $7.00 per person 

Buffalo Chamber Music Society presents Quatuor Ebene

Tuesday, February 25th - 8:00pmThe four French musicians of the Quatuor Ebène are perhaps the most creative ensemble on the international chamber music scene today. From "promising young ensemble," Quatuor Ebène has grown to become one of today's foremost quartets and has been heard throughout the most… >>

Into It. Over It.

For years I had played, written, recorded and performed in bands. The Progress, Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start, Map The Growth, Stay Ahead Of The Weather and Damiera have been a few.From September 2007 to September 2008, I wrote (and recorded) one song each week for an entire year.… >>

Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Hockey

Sabres Post Game w/Randle and the Late Night Scandals

February 25, 2014 9:00 pm  Free Show

Pontiak in the 9th Ward at Babeville

Tuesday, February 25\nPontiak in 9th Ward\nTickets: $8 at Tickets.com, Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p), Rust Belt Books, and Terrapin Station, or charge by phone 888-223-6000\n\n7pm Doors 8pm Start\n\nDan Smalls presents Pontiak live in the 9th Ward!\n\n“For all of their affinity for murky, sludgy… >>

UB Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Mary Francis Berry & Myrlie Evers-Williams

Mary Francis Berry: Author, Educator and HistorianMyrlie Evers-Williams: Civil Rights Activist  Lecture begins at 8pm

WHITE LIES

with special guest Frankie RoseTickets $18.00 advance, $23.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:00 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets are available through Tickets.com and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday - Friday and during events. Go online 24/7 at Tickets.com… >>

Sabres Post Game Party w/ HiJacked

February 26, 2014 9:30 pm Free Show 

ART’SCOOL EDUCATORS’ WORKSHOP: ANSELM KIEFER

Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 4–7 pm Anselm Kiefer (German, born 1945). Der Morgenthau Plan (The Morgenthau Plan), 2012. Emulsion and acrylic on photograph on canvas, 110 x 224 inches (279.4 x 569 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Pending Acquisition Funds, 2013, and Courtesy Gagosian Gallery.… >>

Mid-Winter Drawing Rally & Silent Auction

Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Asbury Hall at Babeville $5 Drawing by Pete Dako from Summer 2013 Rally.Your opportunity to watch it made, bid, and buy. All live. 36 artists drawing live in two 45 minute sessions, the completed works silent-auctioned, with the opening bids a priced-to-sell $39.… >>

Freddy J's BBQ Sample Wednesday

Come and celebrate the opening of Freddy J's new location and sample delicious new menu items. $10 per person. All are welcome!

Buffalo State Wind Ensemble

Wednesday, February 26, 20147:30 pm FREE - no ticket required. The Buffalo State Wind Ensemble will perform under the direction of Dr. Rick Fleming. The concert is free and open.Everyone is welcome to attend. The Buffalo State Wind Ensemble is one of the premiere performing ensembles on campus. The… >>

Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins

NHL Hockey

Dana Gould - Producer of "The Simpsons"

Dana has appeared on HBO "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," "The Late Show with David Letterman" "Seinfeld" and "The Ben Stiller Show." Along the way he was on the staff of "The Simpsons," where he was a writer for seven years. 

FRONTLINE: MONEY, POWER, AND WALL STREET: PART I AND II

Thursday, February 27, 2014, 6–8:30 pm Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Auditorium Crisis! A Film SeriesUsing classic and contemporary films and expert commentators, Crisis! engages the community in a discussion aboutthe global economic crisis. Each screening begins with a panel discussion which includes… >>

Well Crafted Brew Fest by The Roycroft & Aurora Brew Works

Thursday February 27th 6:00 pm. Come and enjoy a tasting of a flight of 4 beers from Aurora Brew Works each paired with a specially created small plate. Learn about how craft beers are made and why they are so unique. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the front desk. 

Jive Talkin

Inspired by the Broadway sensation Saturday Night Fever, Jive Talkin' is the ultimate celebration of the Bee Gees featuring four extraordinary singers, eight musicians and ten funky dancers performing smash hits including "Stayin' Alive", "More Than A Woman", "How Deep Is Your Love?", "Islands In The… >>

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds - an 8 piece soul infused-rock band will be performing in support of the October 1 release of Fight - their 4 song EP produced by American Idol's Randy Jackson. "A Brooklyn-based nine-piece whose funk, rock and soul infusion have garnered them much-deserved attention."-… >>

Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is an eight-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds,… >>

Buffalo Night Out TV - w/ Jony James Band, Maria Aurigema Band, & The Bravuras!

Buffalo Night Out TV(An All Star Blues Line-Up Taped For Channel 7 Late Night TV Show!) w/ Jony James Band, Maria Aurigema Band, & The BRAVURAS! Thursday, February 27th$5.00 coverDoors open at 7:00pmAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian) at: The ForvmMaple Ridge Plaza4224 Maple Rd. @ Sweet HomeBuffalo,… >>

Rod Horning Project w/ Todd Eberwine

7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.Thursday Night Blues w/ Anita West 

GREEN DAY's AMERICAN IDIOT

The national tour of the Broadway hit AMERICAN IDIOT, called "wonderfully raucous" and "emotionally charged" by The New York Times and "flat-out electrifying" by the Boston Globe, will make its Buffalo premiere. 

BADFISH, A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME

with special guests TropidelicTickets $17.00 advance, $19.00 day of showDoors Open at: 7:00 PMAll Ages (16+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian) Tickets are available through Tickets.com, Terrapin Station and Town Ballroom box office 12pm - 5pm / Monday - Friday and during events. Go online 24/7… >>

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS

Friday, February 28 at 8 PM This two-time Grammy nominated group of Texans opened for such legendary superstars as The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. Now they're taking the spotlight to perform their own unique brand of the blues and Texas Roadhouse Rock! Bear's Den ShowroomTickets Start At $35 

Greg Klyma with Savannah King

Tickets: $12 (includes Greg Klyma’s new CD) at Tickets.com, Babeville Box Office (M-F 11a-5p), Rust Belt Books, and Terrapin Station, or charge by phone 888-223-6000 7pm Doors 8pm Start Greg Klyma is a prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and seasoned performer, bringing to every stage a catalog… >>

The Semi-Supervillains

For The Music Productions Presents: The Semi-Supervillainswith: The Viva Noir, Pointless Pursuit, Jekyl & Hyde, & Zealot Friday, February 28th$7.00 pre-sale, $10.00 day of showAll Ages (under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian)Doors open at 8:00pm For tickets, order online on: http://mapleentcom.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=134333or… >>

Luke Ciminelli Quintet

Luke Ciminelli Quintet(5 piece Jazz) Friday, February 28thNo cover chargeDoors open at 6:00pmAges 18+ (unless with parent/guardian) at: IrisMaple Ridge Plaza4224 Maple Rd. @ Sweet HomeBuffalo, NY 14226 

"Old School Jams" Happy Hour

"Reunited & It Feels so Good" Buffalo's Best Happy Hour is back again. All your favorite throwbacks and all drinks half-priced from 5pm - 7pm

Buffalo Sabres vs. San Jose Sharks

NHL Hockey

Close Your Eyes

w/Affiance,My Enemies & I

Sabres Post Game Party w/ The Doug Yeomans Trio

February 28, 2014 9:30 am  Free Show

Blackend Blue - Cosmic Shakedown

Zodiaque Dance Company - CELEBRATION 40 dances on...

At Drama Theatre Wed Feb 26th, 2014 7:30 pm Thu Feb 27th, 2014 7:30 pm Fri Feb 28th, 2014 7:30 pm Sat Mar 1st, 2014 2:00 pm Sat Mar 1st, 2014 7:30 pm Sun Mar 2nd, 2014 2:00 pm UB Theatre & Dance$20, Students & Seniors $10 Directed by Tom Ralabate & Tressa Gorman Crehan *Saturday, March 1, pre-show with… >>

Branches from the Same Tree

Join the Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center for "Branches from the Same Tree" a story about family secrets. Every family has its dark secrets – but how well are they concealed? And what happens when the past comes back to haunt us? The old adage says: “what’s done in the dark… >>

Beginner's Hatha Yoga Class

Beginner's Hatha Yoga Class   Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:30 am The class is designed for beginner's of all ages and physical condition, offering a gentle exercise program of balanced yoga stretches, postures and poses.  Explore and learn how yoga can dramatically help relieve joint pain or stiffness,… >>

Rodney Taylor: Impure Abstraction

This survey exhibition of Rodney Taylor's paintings from the mid-1990s to the present day explores how the artist employs abstraction and metaphor to convey the experience of contemporary urban life and societal trauma. Produced through a dense combination of muted and lurid pigments mixed with clay,… >>

In High Feather

During the month of February, New York-based artist Janelle Iglesias will be using the Lightwell Gallery in the UB Art Gallery, Center for the Arts as a studio, developingIN HIGH FEATHER, a site-specific project inspired by her recent travels throughout Bali, Raja Ampat and West Papua, Indonesia. The… >>