Saturday April 1st, 2017

Lehrer Dance 10th Anniversary Gala

Join the dancers of Lehrer Dance and Jon Lehrer for an intimate evening of live performance, food catered by Fallettas, open beer/wine/champagne bar, live and silent auctions, wine raffles, & more!

WNY Regional Science and Engineering Fair (WNYRSEF

The WNYRSEF, sponsored by WNY Science Congress, Inc., is open to all students in grades 5–12 from five WNY counties (Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming). Teachers, as well as parents and organizations, are encouraged to sponsor students. Students at the WNYRSEF demonstrate their scientific… >>

Fact or Fiction April Fools Tour

How well do you think you know Buffalo’s history? Come find out! April Fool’s Day is the only time you will hear Explore Buffalo docents give a tour that's only half true! As we walk through downtown on this happy hour tour, we will keep you guessing with some stories that are true but unbelievable,… >>

Buffalo Wine Festival

Buffalo's most exciting wine tasting, food and shopping festival. Join us for an amazing tasting experience. LIMITED TICKETS WILL BE SOLD, SESSIONS WILL SELL OUT! Every ticket holder gets a keepsake wine glass, 2017 wine tote, sampling from all the wineries and vendors, great entertainment and more...… >>

Annual Ice Show: "Gliding Stars Skates Through the Library"

The Gliding Stars' 13th Annual Ice Show will welcome back local celebrity emcees, Dan Neaverth and Kevin O'Neill, as well as our very special guest, former competitive ice dancer and choreographer, Carly Donowick!Tickets: $8 in advance / $10 at the door For more information or to inquire about group… >>

Fine Arts League Show & Reception

The Fine Arts League of Buffalo is presenting the "64th Annual Spring  Juried Open Exhibition" at River Art Gallery and Gifts, 83 Webster St., N. Tonawanda from April 1 to May 1. The opening reception will be April 1 fro 2 - 5 pm. The public is welcome. Take this opportunity to see many well-know local… >>

Erie County Free Week at the Albright Knox

From March 25 to April 1, admission to the gallery will be free for everyone as part of Erie County Free Week, an initiative designed to broaden access to cultural institutions throughout the county.

"BELIEVE" an Easter Musical

"Believe"  the amazing story of the last week in Jesus's life.  What makes this musical a unique experience is that the cast consists almost entirely of children ranging in age from third through ninth grades.  This "professionally done" production is staged at the Trinity Performing Arts Center, fully… >>

The Underpants

Steve Martin's wild satiric adaptation of the classic 1910 German farce DIE HOSE by the playwright Carl Sternheim. Artie Award winning director Jeffrey Coyle (FLOYD COLLINS; BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON) returns to ART/WNY to oversee this hysterical romp. THE UNDERPANTS opened on March 9 and will run… >>

Strike Out Poverty

On April 1st from 3-5 pm, Fe y Esperanza, a Medina, NY-based non-profit, is hosting Strike Out Poverty at Tonawanda Lanes to benefit the abandoned and abused children of Centro Victoria, our shelter in Juarez, Mexico. 100% of the event's proceeds will be donated to improving the lives of the kids, whether… >>

Jony James Band

Jony James Band is overflowing with soul. It drips down from his hands onto his guitar, in lyrically urgent bends and intense ethereal assaults. It pours out through his weathered, leathery voice, telling vivid, open-minded tales of a tumultuous life. His jovial, yet pensive nature is evident in both… >>

RAEL- The Music Of Genesis

The Evening Star Concert Hall welcomes... RAEL-THE MUSIC OF GENESIS & PETER GABRIELTwo sets of Genesis music played to perfection with a theatrical onstage performance complete with elaborate costume changes.A show not to be missed for true Genesis fans!* DOORS @ 7PM* 18+/ID* $15 ADVANCE / $20 @ DOOR*… >>

Lord & Taylor Dress Address Event Style Presentation

Lord & Taylor Dress Address Event Style Presentation   Join us in-store April 1st for a fashion presentation showcasing how to take your dresses from day to night and transform any dress into multiple, stylish looks!   Plus, with every dress purchase you can enjoy complimentary dress alterations between… >>

Pushing Past Paladino: A School Board That Works

The specific goal of this forum is to highlight the progressive actions taken by our Superintendent and our school board, in spite of the distracting and offensive actions of Mr. Paladino. Following a discussion of those actions, Lorna C. Hill, facilitator, and Dr. Barbara Seals- Nevergold, BOE President,… >>

Edible Book Festival

The international Edible Book Festival is a family-friendly event that takes place on or around April Fool’s Day (April 1st) throughout the world. This event invites participants to create edible books that are exhibited, documented, and then consumed. Creations are ranked by local celebrity judges… >>

The Scintas

Comedy and music come together for an unforgettable night with Buffalo’s own musical impressionists The Scintas! From Dean Martin and Mick Jagger to Bruno Mars, these artists impersonate them all, blending together music styles with quick wit and hilarious comedy that’ll have you laughing and dancing… >>

Jack de Keyzer

"Jack is the master of live performance. If you’ve never seen him live, you’ve missed out on a Canadian icon. Fortunately Voodoo Boogie will let you in on what it’s like to experience Jack at his best. All in all this is a must have cd. It’s Jack De Keyzer as Canada’s king of the blues guitar." - Ken… >>

Springtime in the Country Expands with New Spring Market

Shoppers connect with Artisans at 23rd Annual Springtime in the Country Hamburg, N.Y. – Celebrating 23 years of fine art and artisans, Springtime in the Country returns to the Event Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, Friday March 31st – April 2nd.  The market gives shoppers a unique opportunity to connect… >>

Can Am Photo Expo

Full weekend pass with over 90 educational programs to choose from for only $199 (includes banquet, breakfast (x2) & lunch. You don't want to miss this one.  The largest and best source of photographic knowledge in the Northeast.  90 educational Programs Print and Digital Salon Competitions and Awards… >>

April Fool's Fun @ The TR Site

For the fourth year in a row, April Fool’s Day mischief-makers have found their way to the TR Site and caused havoc at the museum. All sorts of things that don’t belong have found their way into the 100-year-old-plus rooms – and the staff needs the public’s help to figure it all out! Some of the objects… >>

Easter at the Broadway Market

Established in 1888, the Broadway Public Market originally served thousands of Eastern European immigrants who populated the city’s Eastside. Although the Market has undergone-numerous changes over time, the concept of selling fresh, exotic and unusual products has remained unchanged since the Market's… >>

Spring Flower Exhibit

Don’t miss WNY’s favorite Easter tradition!  This year’s exhibit will be dripping with color. With more than 22,000 bulbs on display, come and celebrate the sensations of spring inside our Dome. Fragrant shrubs and flowers of every kind will be set against the ombre hues of tulips and daffodils highlighting… >>

Contentual Relationships: A Collaborative Exhibition by Scott Kristopher

An opening reception to celebrate Contentual Relationships, a collaborative exhibition by Scott Kristopher will be held on Friday, March 24th from 6:00-9:00pm. Contentual Relationships will be on view from March 24th – April 28th, 2017, and is free and open to the public. Contentual Relationships is… >>

Joan Saba

Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with Botanical Garden admission - $11 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 students (13+ with ID), $6 Kids 3-12, members and kids 2 and under are free! Art In Bloom - Saba returns to the Arcangel Gallery featuring her original oil paintings of flowers on a grand scale. … >>

Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World

Take a journey through a motley crew of legendary guitars in the must-see exhibition GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World open Saturday, January 21 through Sunday, May 7. For a limited time only, guests are invited to explore the evolution of the single most enduring icon in American history… >>

Raymond Bonilla: Art Exhibition

Joseph Miller Paintings and Drawings

Joseph Miller is an Associate Professor at SUNY College at Buffalo where he has taught drawing and painting since he joined the faculty in 1997. He exhibits nationwide and is in numerous collections. Mr. Miller received his Masters of Fine Art in Painting at the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale… >>