Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

Tue Dec 1st

Sip n Shop for JDRF

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Williamsville

Please come to a very special Holiday Pop Up Shopping event to Benefit WNY Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation located in the beautiful lobby of the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Williamsville on Tues, Dec.…

Wed Nov 4th → Wed Dec 2nd

Acapella Holiday Chorus Singing Opportunity for Women

Attention Female Singers! Perform with the award-winning Buffalo Gateway Show Chorus on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Antonio's Banquet & Convention Center in Niagara Falls, NY! …

Wed Dec 2nd

Kung Fu w/ Consider the Source

Buffalo Iron Works

In the vanguard of the new-funk movement, KUNG FU is quickly popularizing their unique sonic contribution “NU-SION”, blurring the line between intense electro-fusion, and blistering dance…

Wed Dec 2nd

Pre Chanukah - Kosher mini chefs

Jewish Discovery Center

Our mini chefs will join together to cook, bake,create fun crafts, while learning about Jewish themes!From Latkes and Doughnuts, to Chanukah cookies and Caesar salad,our mini chefs will learn aboutmitzvahs…

Thu Dec 3rd

Rookie of the Year & City Under Siege

Broadway Joe's

For The Music Productions presents:Rookie of the Year & City Under Siegew/ Shattered Glass, No Vacancy, Vada March, Derek Gregoire, & Lexxi RaineThursday, December…

Fri Dec 4th

First Friday at the Albright-Knox

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

A fun first Friday shaping up at the AK. There's a Jazz and Happy Hour featuring music by George Kane and Wayne Moose from 5:30–7:30 pm. Or attend one of the Gallery Talks: 6:30 pm - Eija-Liisa…

Fri Dec 4th

4th Annual Holiday Live at Larkin

Larkin Square

Join us on December 4th, 5-8pm for our annual holiday celebration featuring live original music by Robot Holiday, holiday market vendors, all your favorite food trucks, and warm drinks and desserts. All…

Fri Dec 4th

4th Annual Holiday Live at Larkin

Larkin Square

Join us on December 4th, 5-8pm for our annual holiday celebration featuring live original music by Robot Holiday, holiday market vendors, all your favorite food trucks, and warm drinks and desserts. All…

Fri Dec 4th

Sip N Shop

Shop all your favorite home party vendors in one place. Enjoy a cash bar and finger foods. Thirty One gifts, Arbon, Mary Kay, pampered chef, are just a few on the dozens of vendors at last…

Fri Dec 4th

Taste of Christmas Past

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Historically-recreated Victorian Christmas dishes and drinks, a Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Countryside Christmas Tours for a discounted price of $5.00 per person. There will be silent auction items,…

Fri Dec 4th

Canalside Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting

Canalside Buffalo

Be at The Ice at Canalside for this year’s FREE celebration, hosted by Sue O’Neil of Star 102.5 , featuring children’s activities, holiday music, Dickens Carolers, dance performances,…

Sat Dec 5th

Holidays in Harmony Dinner Cabaret

This event sells out weeks in advance! Tickets are available from chorus members and/or by calling 716/635-8642. Ticket Price: $30.00. Chinese Auction, Cash Raffle, Cabaret-style Seating…

Sat Dec 5th

Peppa Pig Live

Shea's Performing Arts Center

PEPPA PIG LIVE! - PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH *150 VIP Peppa Pig Party Passes are available and include: One (1) premium seat in the first fifteen (15) rows of the venue Exclusive access to the…

Sat Dec 5th

Joe Marcinek Band

Buffalo Iron Works

Joe Marcinek Band is an ever evolving mixture of original compositions and incredible musicians. Each show has a slightly different lineup and interpretation. The music is a blend of jazz and funk with…

Sat Dec 5th

Queen City Market

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

Buy local this holiday season! The Queen CityMarket features all local craft artisans, vintage sellers, food, & more. The fifth annual Queen City Market will be held on Saturday…

Sat Dec 5th

Starlight Studio & Art Gallery Holiday Open House

Starlight Studio and Art Gallery

Starlight Studio & Art Gallery Holiday Open House Saturday December 5th 2015 1-4pm Free Come to Starlight to get some unique holiday gifts for your loved ones or for yourself this holiday season!

Fri Dec 4th → Sat Dec 5th

Hertel Holidays

Hertel Holidays is an annual family tradition that delights all of the senses with twinkling displays, Santa Claus and unique shopping and dining experiences. Hertel's boutiques, antique stores, and art…

Sat Dec 5th

New Life Center Craft Show!!!

New Life Center

Come get all of your Christmas shopping done in one place! More than 10 crafters and vendors, a pointsetta and wreath sale, chili, chowder, baked goods and MORE!!! You will not want to miss this awesome…

Thu Dec 3rd → Sat Dec 5th

Ralphie May

Helium Comedy Club

Ralphie May is one of the most popular comedians in the country. His one-hour special, "Ralphie May: Prime Cut" premiered on Comedy Central in 2007. Filmed in front of a live audience in Knoxville,…

Sat Dec 5th

Downtown Rotary Rink Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Rotary Rink

Kick off the Free skating season at Rotary Rink with fireworks, visits with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating, and much more! What better way to kick off the holiday season than in Downtown…

Sat Dec 5th

Hospice Light-a-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony

CTG

The first Light-a-Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony was held in 1989. The outpouring of support from the community has grown every year. The Light-A-Life bell has been a heartfelt and cherished tradition…

Sat Dec 5th

City of Light 2015 - Seneca Babcock

Seneca-Babcock Community Association

City of Light lights up the Seneca-Babcock neighborhood where the B-Team will decorate homes, create a Christmas Carnival for children with free gifts, and host a free community dinner. Volunteer and…

Fri Dec 4th → Sun Dec 6th

Niagara Wine Trail USA - Holiday Happening (Weekend 1)

Niagara Wine Trail USA

Holiday Happening, Dec. 4-6 & 11-13, 2015 Receive a special holiday gift from the trail, wine tasting and holiday shopping Hours: Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm Price: Pre-Sale…

Sun Dec 6th

Singing, Ringing, Caroling!

Saint Joseph Cathedral

Buffalo Choral Arts Society (BCAS), under the direction of Marcia A. Giambrone, ushers in the holiday season by welcoming back guest performers the Royalton Ringers handbell quartet. Join us for an evening…

Fri Dec 4th → Sun Dec 6th

Holiday Open Studios and Galleries

Meet more than 100 artists and purchase their work during Holiday Open Studios and Galleries, a unique holiday shopping experience and the chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts at 18 studios and galleries…

Sun Dec 6th

Chanukah in Dreidel Land

Jewish Discovery Center

Join us at theChanukah in Dreidel LandFamily Chanukah CelebrationThe event will include* Delicious Chanukah Guermet Dinner* Build Giant Dreidel Menorah* Amazing Dreidel Show* Special Dreidel Activities *…

Mon Dec 7th

Firestarter | "Ugly Sweater Show"

Mohawk Place

For The Music Productions Presents:Firestarterw/ The Casket Runaway, Model Rockets, Pity Sweater, Crooked Gener8ion, & Kelsey Law"Ugly Sweater Show" | Wear your WORST Christmas…

Wed Nov 4th → Wed Dec 9th

Masters of Improv Comedy Show

Kenan Center Taylor Theater

Wednesday night is Comedy Night! Defiant Monkey Improv hits the stage Wednesday, November 4th, 7 PM at the Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Over an hour of live comedy improv presented by Karen & Andy…

Wed Dec 9th

Masters of Improv Comedy Show!

Kenan Center Taylor Theater

Wednesday night is Comedy Night! Defiant Monkey Improv hits the stage Wednesday, December 9th, 7 PM at the Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Over an hour of live comedy improv presented by Karen &…

Wed Dec 9th

A City of Buffalo: Artists Market

Ellicot Square Building

A City of Buffalo Artists Market Hosted by Sarah DanielleFeaturing: 60 local artists, 3 local food trucks, cash bar, gift wrapping Celebrate the season by visiting the Ellicott Square Building for a City…

Wed Dec 9th

Texas In July Farewell Tour

Mohawk Place

Bearded Baby Productions & For The Music Productions Presents:Texas In July Farewell Tourw/ Reflections, Invent, Animate, To The Wind, Hearts In Atlantis -…

Thu Dec 10th

Balkun Brothers

Buffalo Iron Works

Balkun Brothers is an world renowned psychedelic blues-rock band hailing from Hartford, Connecticut (USA). Originally formed in 2010 by brothers Nick and Steve Balkun, Balkun Brothers has been described…

Tue Nov 10th → Thu Dec 10th

Dance with music provided by Alex Rene' Big Swing Band and The Buffalo Dolls.

Brounshidle Post 205

Dance all evening to the Alex Rene Big Swing Band, The Buffalo Dolls, Mari McNeil, & Chris Turton. Bring your own snacks, Cash Bar (No outside beverages). 50/50 split. Door prize. $10.00 advance,…

Thu Dec 10th

Dance with music by Alex Rene' Big Swing Band and vocalists Chris Turton and Mari McNeil.

Brounschidle Post 205, American Legion

Pre-Holiday Dance with the Alex Rene' Big Swing Band and vocalists Chris Turton and Mari McNeil providing the authentic big band sound for your dancing & listening pleasure. 50/50 Split, Door prize,…

Thu Dec 10th

Stop Sip and Shop the Block

Village Green in Kenmore

Inside Holiday Shopping, food, drinks, carolers, chinese auction and More! Support local business and shop our many vendors. Join us for a relaxing night in the Village and see all we have…

Fri Dec 11th

Alternative Buffalo Presents: Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear-Tickets only $1.07 in advance!

Alternative Buffalo 107.7 Presents: Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear Tickets only $1.07 in advance! Ticket price changes to $10 Day Of Show Friday, December 11th doors at 7pm This show is General Admission…

Fri Jan 8th → Fri Dec 11th

Second Friday at the Burchfield Penny

Burchfield Penney Art Center

Be part of the Launch! Happy Hour with Love Music by the Small Appliance Orchestra from 5:30-7:30pm on the November second Friday. The Small Appliance Orchestra improvises music with an affinity for electronic…

Fri Dec 11th

After Funk

Buffalo Iron Works

After Funk has been causing a ruckus on the Ontario music scene with their unique sound and infectiously fun shows since their inception in March of 2011. The Toronto based power-funk group consists of…

Fri Dec 11th

'BeeAy's Birthday Bash!' No Ceilings Entertainment w/ Wizzle, Chris Jonez, Chellz, Rizzo, Jaycee, & Shanta Fanta

Broadway Joe's

For The Music Productions presents:'BeeAy's Birthday Bash!' Featuring: No Ceilings Entertainmentw/ Wizzle, Chris Jonez, Chellz, Rizzo, Jaycee, & Shanta FantaFriday, December 11thDoors at 6:00…

Fri Dec 11th

Roswell Tree of Hope Lighting

Kaminski Park at Roswell Park

Bring your family and friends as we light up the night sky in an annual tradition of offering hope for all those touched by cancer. Come see a dazzling display of nearly 75,000 animated lights synchronized…

Sat Dec 12th

Post Sabres Game w/ Ten Cent Howl

Buffalo Iron Works

The action continues off the ice with FREE live music at Buffalo Iron Works. Check out the Buffalo Sabres post game party with music from Ten Cent Howl after the game! Buffalo Iron Works is located right…

Sat Dec 12th

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show @ UU

Unitarian Universalist Church

Unique holiday gifts made by 20 locally juried artisans in one of Buffalo’s historic church halls, a church of English Country Gothic design, a stunning example of early 20th Century Arts and Crafts…

Sat Dec 12th

China Syndrome

The Underground Niteclub

ChinaSyndrome is an electronic event that is geared towards Hard Dance, Hard House, Psytrance, Aggrotech/Hellectro & Technoise. This is a Free event Dj's ArcaTek E-Mission Nekrotique 21+ only.

Fri Dec 11th → Sat Dec 12th

JoAnn's Classical Christmas

Kleinhans Music Hall

Make memories with your family and friends at the BPO! JoAnn Falletta takes you on a journey through centuries of the best seasonal music by classical music's masters. The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus…

Sat Dec 12th

SantaCon Buffalo

SantaCon Buffalo is back! The North Pole Stroll, Santa's bar crawl 21+ | Registration will be held Downtown at 1:30pm at the Labatt Blue tent or skip the line and purchase online This is not a free event…

Sat Dec 12th

Santa’s Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Santa will be visiting from 10:00am-2:00pm during the hours of Santa’s Workshop - he has quite a few places to visit after spending the day surrounded by poinsettias and his friends at the Gardens!…

Sat Dec 12th

Meet Jim Santella, father of Progressive Radio in Buffalo

Talking Leaves Bookstore

Meet the man behind the mic, Buffalo Music Hall of Fame disc jockey Jim Santella on Saturday, December 12, at 1:00 pm. at the Talking Leaves Main Street store, not far from the UB South Campus where his…

Tue Dec 8th → Sun Dec 13th

Annie

Shea's Performing Arts Center

Leapin' Lizards! The world's best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE…

Fri Dec 11th → Sun Dec 13th

Niagara Wine Trail USA - Holiday Happening (Weekend 2)

Niagara Wine Trail USA

Holiday Happening, Dec. 4-6 & 11-13, 2015 Receive a special holiday gift from the trail, wine tasting and holiday shopping Hours: Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm Price: Pre-Sale…

Sun Dec 13th

A Christmas Carol

New Phoenix Theatre

In March 1868, Charles Dickens visited Buffalo New York. 147 years later, the greatest storyteller of allvtime returns to the Phoenix for Christmas!

Fri Nov 27th → Sun Dec 13th

My Fair Lady

Lancaster Opera House

The story, the songs, the characters — you know and love them. Now see them come to life on the LOH stage. Professor Henry Higgins loves language. Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle yearns to speak…

Sun Dec 13th

Freezer 5k

Buffalo Iron Works

The 2015 Freezer 5K Run and walk is gearing up for its biggest & boldest year ever! Home base is Buffalo Iron Works on Illinios St. smack dab in the center of Buffalo's Cobblestone District.…

Sun Dec 13th

Brunch With Sants at The Irishman! December 13th

The Irishman Pub & Eatery

Brunch With Santa at The Irishman! 11-3 Dember 13th. Come enjoy brunch, top your own waffla and fresh omlet station, take a picture in front of our fire place! Adults: $22.95 Children 12 and under: $12.95…

Sun Dec 13th

Lunch With Santa December 13th at The Irishman!

The Irishman Pub & Eatery

Come have lunch with Santa at the Irishman December 13th from Noon to 3 PM, enjoy a reat lunch of our regular menu, take a picture with Santa by our Fireplace, and enjoy the Irishman's relaxed atmosphere.…

Sun Dec 13th

Snow Roll

Buffalo Riverworks

Let's go Buffalo, show us whatcher made of! Continuing the momentum built by six months of community bicycle rides with more than 16,000 total participants, Slow Roll Buffalo is presenting its first wintertime…

Sun Dec 13th

Victorian Holiday Tea

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Celebrate the holidays the old fashioned way, with tea, scones, finger sandwiches and a delightful basket raffle for all guests to enjoy. The event will be catered by the English Tea Ladies and…

Mon Dec 14th

Eric Hutchinson

Buffalo Iron Works

Eric Hutchinson’s latest studio album, Pure Fiction, produced by Jerrod Bettis (Adele, The Lonely Island) and Aben Eubanks, debuted in the Top 10 on iTunes’ overall albums chart and…

Tue Dec 15th

Trailer Park Boys: Dear Santa Claus Go F#ck Yourself

Shea's Performing Arts Center

***Tickets On Sale 6/26*** Trailer Park Boys: Dear Santa Claus Go F#ck Yourself Tour feat Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, Randy & Mr. Lahey Tue, December 15, 2015 Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm Tickets…

Tue Dec 15th

Post Sabres Game with Five to One

Buffalo Iron Works

The action continues off the ice with FREE live music at Buffalo Iron Works. Check out the Buffalo Sabres post game party with music from Five to One after the game! Buffalo Iron Works is located…

Tue Dec 15th

Holiday Happy Hour for the Buffalo Niagara Hall of Fame

Buffalo Riverworks

Have fun getting the momentum for this important project going. Come to the Holiday Happy Hour at RiverWorks, sponsored by the three entities that comprise the Buffalo Niagara Hall of Fame – Greater…

Wed Dec 16th

Fire & Ice Artists Talk

CEPA Gallery

Take a tour of artists Doug Levere and Alan Friedman's "Fire & Ice", an exhibition of photographic work that is exciting both from an aesthetic perspective, as well as from a scientific/technical…

Wed Dec 16th

Larkin Square Author Series: Ann Hood

Filling Station Restaurant

Ann Hood Wednesday, December 16th, 5:30-6:45pm Filling Station Ann is the author of the bestselling novels: Knitting Pearls, The Obituary Writer, The Italian Wife, and Knitting Yarns. At this fun…

Wed Dec 16th

Party for the Climate

Tralf Music hall

Climate change is devastating our communities, and working New Yorkers face some of the worst hardships. Join community, labor, and environmental leaders as we announce our plan to RENEW NY. Featuring…

Thu Jun 18th → Thu Dec 17th

Game Night Buffalo

Babeville

Come out and play games, meet new people and win prizes. This is a fun event for adults of all ages. Play traditional board games, minute to win it games and a large group interactive feature games.…

Sat Nov 21st → Thu Dec 17th

Interior Views: The Richardson Olmsted Complex

CEPA Gallery

Join us for the opening receptin of Interior Views: The Richardson Olmsted Complex! This exhibition is a collaboration with CEPA Gallery and includes 40 photographs from the Richardson Olmsted…

Thu Dec 17th

Post Sabres Game w/ Randle & The Late Night Scandals

Buffalo Iron Works

The action continues off the ice with FREE live music at Buffalo Iron Works. Check out the Buffalo Sabres post game party with music from Randle & The Late Night Scandals after the game! Buffalo Iron…

Thu Dec 17th

The End of the Game: Peter Beard and Conservation in Africa Exhibit Closing and Winter Solstice Party

Buen Vivir Gallery

Calendar listing: ¡Buen Vivir! Gallery and Global Justice Ecology Project Winter Solstice Party! & Exhibit Closing Reception. for The End of the Game: Peter Beard and Conservation in Africa…

Fri Aug 21st → Fri Dec 18th

M&T Third Fridays at THE BUFFALO HISTORY MUSEUM & TBHM THE RESOURCE CENTER

The Buffalo History Museum

One Museum Court - The Buffalo History Museum / 459 Forest Ave - The Resource Center, Buffalo, NY 10 a.m. - Noon: Free family activities. 1-3 p.m.: Free guided tours at Museum and Resource Center…

Fri Dec 18th

Tommy Z Band

Buffalo Iron Works

Fans of electric blues guitar, who love SRV, Jimmie Vaughan, BB King, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Jimi Hendrix etc. will love the Tommy Z style, who has blended the styles of so many greats together. But…

Fri Dec 18th

Hip Hop In Black & White

Shea's Smith Theatre

This is what you've been waiting for. Friday December 18th 2015 at Sheas Smith Theater local artists of all cultural backgrounds coming together in the Greatest Hiphop event to be held right here in downtown…

Fri Dec 18th

Unleash the Lion | Buffalo's premier Pearl Jam tribute band!

Broadway Joe's

For The Music Productions presents:Unleash the Lion | Buffalo's premier Pearl Jam tribute band!w/ speical guests: BigBottleRocket (Nirvana Tribute) & Altered Angels (Classic…

Fri Dec 18th

Holiday Caroling at the Elmwood Village

Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church

Bring your loved ones to sing all of your favorite holiday songs led on piano by Dave Granville. Not too confident in your singing abilities? Come and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and of course- a visit…

Fri Dec 18th

Hearth and Home for the Holidays

Ashker's New Juice Bar

Join the Ashker’s family for an open house at the new Amherst Street location! The night will include free food, live music, board games, crafting, and the first inaugural Story Stump, where invited…

Fri Dec 18th

The Kerfuffle Before Christmas

KeyBank Center

Alternative Buffalo's The Kerfuffle Before Christmas #TKBC 2015 on Friday December 18th at The First Niagara Center Tickets available at: http://bit.ly/1GwigUL or at the First Niagara Center box office…

Sat Dec 19th

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

Shea's Buffalo

The Ultimate Holiday Tradition! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America's favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show…

Sat Dec 19th

Mannheim Steamroller

Shea's Buffalo

Mannheim Steamroller is an American music group, founded by Chip Davis, that is known primarily for its series of Fresh Aire albums, which blend classical music and rock, and for its…

Sat Dec 19th

DoubleShot

Armor Inn Tap Room

Live music every Friday & Saturday night at 9pm

Sat Dec 19th

Brewing Buffalo: Then and Now Bus Tour

Gene McCarthy’s

Brewing in Buffalo has evolved from its beginnings in the early 1800s to its present-day revival. At its peak in the early 1900s before Prohibition, Buffalo’s brewing industry included…

Sat Dec 12th → Sat Dec 19th

Santa on the Carrousel

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Come join Old St. Nick on the carrousel! Just make sure you are on the “nice” list. There will be lots of fun, festive crafts and games, hot chocolate and treats, and time to ride the carrousel…

Fri Dec 18th → Sat Dec 19th

8th Annual Last Minute Panic Sale

Western New York Book Arts

WNYBAC will be hosting the 8th Annual Last Minute Panic Holiday Sale this year on Friday December 18th from 4-8 p.m & Saturday December 19th from 12-6 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public!Over…

Sat Oct 10th → Sat Dec 19th

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Sat Oct 10th → Sat Dec 19th

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Bagels & Booze

Hydraulic Hearth

Saturday brunch at Hydraulic Hearth is back! Bagels & Booze will once again invite West Side co-op bakery BreadHiveto take over its brick oven for a brunch built around bagel sandwiches, complete…

Sat Dec 5th → Sat Dec 19th

Indoor Winter Market

Buffalo State College - Buckham Hall

The Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market is now year round! The market will continue indoors from Dec. 5, 2015, through April 30, 2016, in Buckham Hall on the Buffalo State campus, 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buckham…

Sat Dec 19th

Post Sabres Game with The Lost

Buffalo Iron Works

The action continues off the ice with FREE live music at Buffalo Iron Works. Check out the Buffalo Sabres post game party with music from The Lost after the game! Buffalo Iron Works is located right…

Sat Dec 19th

Workingman’s Dead Toy Drive Show

Buffalo Iron Works

Grateful Dead music for deadheads, by deadheads.Your favorite local GD tribute band’s favorite local GD tribute band Saturday December 19th – Workingman’s Dead Toy Drive ShowDoors: 8:00pm,…

Fri Dec 4th → Sat Dec 19th

Santaland Diaries

Road Less Traveled Productions

A snarky behind the tinsel look at Christmas, with biting wit and bawdy irreverence, David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries reveal what it’s really like to work for jolly old St. Nick during the most…

Fri Dec 18th → Sat Dec 19th

Last Minute Panic Holiday Sale

WNY Book Arts Center

Find a wide variety of unique, quality handmade gifts, from housewares, knitwear, and jewelry to hand-printed greeting cards, posters and Buffalo books. More than 40 vendors will be on BOTH floors of…

Sat Dec 19th

The Movement Party 2015

The Foundry Group

A dance party featuring some of Buffalo's best DJ's and live music to benefit the Partnership for the Public Good. It's sponsored by some of the area's #grassroots #socialjustice organizations doing really…

Sat Dec 19th

Christmas Carolcade

Vidler's 5 & 10

Sing traditional Christmas carols, enjoy hot cocoa courtesy of Vidler’s and see East Aurora’s historic Main Street decked out for Christmas. This beloved East Aurora tradition started with…

Sat Dec 19th

Buffalo Infringement Festivus

Nietzsche's

This Infringement Festivus features the festivus pole, feats of strength and the airing of greivances. MUSIC BY: Electric Watermelon, David Adamczyk, Outer Harbor, Jacob Peter, P.A. Line, Physical Psychics,…

Sat Dec 19th

Flying Bison Holiday Party with Santa & Last Minute Market

Bring the family down to the brewery for a day of holiday fun! Besides a visit from Santa from 2:00-4:00pm, we will be running a "Last Minute Shopper's Market" throughout the tasting room. FREE root beer…

Sat Dec 19th

Last Minute Holiday Market

The Foundry Group

Last chance to find #foundrymade gifts for the holidays! Buy locally made products at The Foundry's Holiday Gift Market 12:00-4:00pm.

Thu Dec 17th → Sat Dec 19th

Jessimae Peluso

Helium Comedy Club

Jessimae Peluso is “a bottle rocket with a pulse,” headed in only the expected, upward trajectory of a firecracker, and ready to explode. The self-proclaimed "insecure narcissist" has…

Sat Nov 28th → Sun Dec 20th

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Sat Nov 28th → Sun Dec 20th

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The Polar Express Train Ride

Medina Railroad Museum

All aboard! Enjoy music and a reading of The Polar Express on the Medina train. Chefs will serve hot cocoa and a cookie on the way to the North Pole to pick up Santa, and Santa will hand out a bell…

Thu Nov 19th → Sun Dec 20th

Harvey

New Phoenix Theatre

Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning light-hearted comedy, Harvey, is the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a polite and friendly man with a very strange best friend– a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch…

Fri Dec 18th → Sun Dec 20th

The Night Before Christmas

Lancaster Opera House

Set in Christmastown on a very special Christmas Eve, the Night Before Christmas tells the story of a brother and sister who get caught up in a fun-filled adventure with a colorful cast of Christmas characters.…

Thu Dec 10th → Sun Dec 20th

Dickens’ Classic: A Christmas Carol

Alleyway Theater

Shift your spirit into high gear as Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Alleyway Carolers warm the cockles of your holiday heart for another joyous season! The 33rd annual delightfully faithful production of the…

Sun Dec 20th

American Legion Band of the Tonawandas Holiday Concert

Riviera Theatre

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays to relax and listen to some wonderful music. The American Legion Band of the Tonawanda's holiday concert is on Sunday, December 20, 2015 @7:00 PM…

Sat Dec 19th → Sun Dec 20th

The Nutcracker by Buffalo City Ballet

Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts

The Buffalo City Ballet's fully staged version of the beloved classic featuring a diverse cast of talented yourng dancers from the pre-professional dance program. Tickets $18-20 (children under 5 half-price).…

Sun Dec 20th

Fox Valley Winter Carnival

The Fox Valley Club

Join us for the annual Fox Valley Winter Carnival! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious brunch (including a special knee high buffet for the kids!) with Bloody Mary's and Mimosa's!Activities…

Mon Dec 21st

Labor of Love

Osteria 166

The true meaning of Christmas is to help someone else and put a smile on someone’s face. Here's your chance. Support True Bethel’s Bread of Heaven Food Truck and the Good Sheherd’s…

Tue Dec 22nd

Borg Party feat. members of Dopapod, Turkuaz, Aqueous, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad & The Niche

Buffalo Iron Works

The Borg Party is a very special holiday “super group” of all star musicians from some of your favorite bands. Doing only a few shows together this is an event you won’t want to miss!…

Sat Dec 26th

"The Nightmare After Christmas: Returns" feat: Garda, Optic Oppression, Digital Afterlife, & Third Realm

Mohawk Place

For The Music Productions & Live Alive Festival Presents:"The Nightmare After Christmas: Returns"featuring: Garda, Optic Oppression, Digital Afterlife & Third RealmSaturday,…

Sat Dec 26th

Jennafer Lynsey

Buffalo Iron Works

Higher education can mean different things to different people, but Jennafer Lynsey has taken the concept to new levels. As her classmates packed their bags and prepared for college, Lynsey packed her…

Sun Dec 27th

Buffalo Beauts vs. New York Riveters

Experience the incredible action of the National Women’s Hockey League's inaugural season live! Come watch players like Team USA Captain Meghan Duggan, fellow Olympians Brianne McLaughlin…

Sat Dec 12th → Sun Dec 27th

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Sat Dec 12th → Sun Dec 27th

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It WAS a Wonderful Life

Forest Lawn Chapel

Enjoy the spirit of the season as Forest Lawn’s historic and festively decorated Forest Lawn chapel is transformed into a live theater. Our narrator, John Lay – the first person to take up…

Fri Dec 11th → Sun Dec 27th

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Fri Dec 11th → Sun Dec 27th

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Fairgrounds Festival of Lights

Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center

Park the car and let the holiday magic begin… Stroll the illuminated street and explore each of the buildings for unique holiday activities, shows, and more at the largest Winter…

Mon Dec 28th

Post Sabres Game with Kickstart Rumble

Buffalo Iron Works

The action continues off the ice with FREE live music at Buffalo Iron Works. Check out the Buffalo Sabres post game party with music from Kickstart Rumble after the game! Buffalo Iron Works is located…

Thu Dec 31st

The Tea Party-New Year's Eve Show!

The Rapids Theatre Annual New Year's Eve Party! The Tea Party with special guests Thursday, December 31st doors at 8pm! This is the New Years Event of the year! Prizes, Drink Specials, Giveaways, Great…

Thu Dec 31st

Irishman Pub's Back To The 80's New Years Eve Party!

The Irishman Pub & Eatery

Go back in time! The Irishman Pub's Back To The 80"s New Year’s Eve Party! Live DJ, prizes for the best 80"s outfit, Champagne toast at midnight, special prepared menu plus all our regular menu…

Thu Dec 31st

New Year's Eve at the Irishman! 2 Great Parties 1 Great Time!

The Irishman Pub

New Year's Eve at the Irishman Pub! Two Great Parties One Great Time! Start your night off at our New Year's Eve in Dublin Party: music by Step in Time, Irish Dancers, and a toast at "midnight" (7PM Dublin…

Thu Dec 31st

Funktional Flow New Year's Eve Celebration

Buffalo Iron Works

Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Funktional Flow is a multi-genre quintet heavily rooted in rock, reggae, and funk. Since the bands establishment in 2010, Funktional Flow has graced the stages of several…

Thu Dec 31st

First Night Buffalo

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

Want to celebrate the new year with the whole family in a safe, festive, fun, drug-and alcohol-free way? First Night Buffalo is the place for you! Stay warm inside the Buffalo Convention Center…

Thu Dec 31st

Statler City Ice Ball

Statler City

5 hours of premium open bar, plenty of excellent food (not just hors d'oeuvres!), a champagne toast, amazing live music, 4 rooms with sit-down dining, party favors, and entertainment by Boys of Summer,…

Thu Dec 31st

New Years Eve Buffalo Ball Drop

Ring in the new year in Downtown Buffalo at the 28th New Years Eve Buffalo Ball Drop! Once again Jickster from 97 Rock will be emceeing the event with live performances starting at 10:00pm and Buffalo's…

Thu Dec 31st

RiverWorks NYE 2016 Celebration

Buffalo Riverworks

Enjoy a day full of ice skating, roller skating, curling, food and drink, live music by Mick Hayes @ 9:30pm. Skate for $5.00 until 6:00pm, $5.00 rentals. and a Champagne Toast @ Midnight. Open Skate ALL…

Fri Dec 11th → Fri Jan 1st

Niagara Power Project Festival of Trees

NYPA Niagara Power Project - Power Vista

See the Niagara Power Vista transformed into a winter wonderland with a dazzling display of reusable trees, adorned with energy efficient holiday lights and decorated by local non-profit groups. …

Sat Dec 26th → Fri Jan 1st

Let The Circle Be Unbroken - Kwanzaa In Buffalo, 2015

Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

Be part of Buffalo's 49th celebration of Kwanzaa! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th ~ We celebrate the principle of UMOJA - UNITY!! ***DAYTIME EVENT*** *** 11 am - 4 pm *** CHILDREN'S KWANZAA!! * Afrikan Cultural…

Fri Dec 4th → Sat Jan 2nd

2nd Annual Hope Studio Watercolors

This is a group show featuring watercolors by 21 artists from a seminar under the direction of well known Buffalo watercolorist Sally Treanor. The exhibit opens Friday, Dec. 4 from 5-9 PM.…

Thu Dec 31st → Sat Jan 23rd

Call for Garden Art

The University Heights Arts Association seeks garden-related art for use on the 2016 Capen Garden Walk poster as well as a related summertime exhibition at Amy's Place Restaurant. It is free to…

Sat Dec 5th → Sat Apr 30th

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Winter Farmers Market @ Buffalo State

Buckham Hall at Buffalo State College

Keep shopping local all winter long at the new Elmwood Village Farmers Market at Buffalo State. The winter market will feature approximately 15 to 20 vendors each week, including Alpine Made, Avenue Boys…

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