Wednesday, November 27th, join the Town Ballroom on Thanksgiving Eve for Canadian rock and roll stars, Lowest of the Low. Special guests for the evening will be Ace of Wands and Wolf Tickets. Doors will open at 7p and admission is $32. For tickets and more information, click here.
Wednesday, November 27th, join the Tralf Music Hall for The Strictly Hip with special guests Fully Clothed Gents, as part of their Annual Thanksgiving Eve celebration. Doors will open at 7p and admission is $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Spreading the […]
Thursday, November 28th, join Buffalo's YMCA annual Turkey Trot! An annual event that is a Thanksgiving tradition, the YMCA Turkey Trot helps support kids and families across Western New York. Proceeds from the Turkey Trot help make YMCA programs and services accessible to people in our community who would otherwise not be able to afford […]
Thursday, November 28th, join Buffalo Niagara Convention Center for the 2019 Turkey Trot Post Race Party! Click here, for more information.
Bring your family to Explore & More the day after Thanksgiving for fun activities throughout the museum! For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Pricing at $11
Friday, November 29th, join the Tralf Music Hall for a 2nd Thanksgiving Week Show featuring The Strictly Hip with special guests Cypher. Doors will open at 7p and admission is $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the show. Due to the popularity of The Strictly Hip's Thanksgiving Eve show, a second Thanksgiving […]
The holiday shopping season in Downtown Buffalo officially kicks off on Small Business Saturday, November 30th! This day of celebration supports shopping at local businesses. Buffalo Place invites shoppers to the Market Arcade Building at 617 Main Street to start the day right with a free breakfast. Buffalo Place will provide free coffee from OverWinter […]
Join Town Ballroom Saturday, November, 30th for As I Lay Dying. As I Lay Dying is a metalcore band from San Diego, USA, formed in 2001. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $25
Neglia Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Shea’s Performing Arts Center Thanksgiving weekend for its 11th Annual presentation of the beloved production. Award-winning, international dance artists and local favorites complete a cast who bring the annual holiday favorite to life. For the eleventh consecutive year, Neglia Ballet Artists is collaborating with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Shea’s […]
Saturday, November 30th, join the Buffalo Convention Center for the World's Largest Disco. Pricing starting at $77.50
Neglia Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Shea’s Performing Arts Center Thanksgiving weekend for its 11th Annual presentation of the beloved production. Award-winning, international dance artists and local favorites complete a cast who bring the annual holiday favorite to life. For the eleventh consecutive year, Neglia Ballet Artists is collaborating with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Shea’s […]
Join Buffalo Iron Works, on Sunday, December 1st for Break Science. Raised and influenced by the rhythm and culture of New York City, Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee fuse generations of the city’s rich musical legacy with their own deep-rooted connection to hip-hop heritage. Merging their production styles seamlessly, the duo creates a refreshingly original […]
Monday, December 2nd, join Buffalo Iron Works for Band of Friends. Band of Friends featuring Gerry McAvoy, Davy Knowles, Ted McKenna have completed 2 very successful USA tours in 2018. Sadly after losing Ted McKenna in January 2019, the band have been joined by Brendan O’Neill on drums ( Rory Gallagher 1981-1991). They toured the […]
Tuesday, December 3rd, join Buffalo Iron Works for Sip Shop Support. Brought to you by WINC Buffalo. Come sip, mingle, and network with Buffalo’s businesswomen. Shop women-owned businesses for your holiday shopping with all proceeds going to WNY Women’s Foundation! At WNY Women’s Foundation, the mission is to create a culture of possibility so each […]
Wednesday, December 4th, join Abino Mills and City Wine Merchant for holiday shopping and tasting. Get exclusive discounts on all in stock items and enjoy wine tasting provided by city wine merchant. RSVP to Ted at ted@abinomills.com
Wednesday, December 4th, 500 Pearl is kicking off the holiday season with their first ever Christmas Spirits event. A portion of the proceeds raised throughout the night will be donated to the Healing Arts Program of Oishei Children’s Hospital. They welcome the community to explore local beer, wine and spirits for their 2019 Holiday Drink […]
Join Buffalo River works Wednesday, December 4th for the Kerfuffle Before Christmas 2019. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and, what a better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a two-night music extravaganza? Everyone’s favorite holiday show is back! Join them and the rest of the #AltFamily for Night One […]
Wednesday December 4th, join the Tralf Music Hall for Horton's Holiday Hayride! Reverend Horton Heat will take the stage with special guests Voodoo Glow Skulls, the 5.6.7.8's and a special guest appearance by Dave Alvin. Doors will open at 7p, and admission is $29 in advance. For tickets and more information, click here. A chaotic […]
Thursday, December 5th, join Buffalo Club for their Holiday Partner Event. Buffalo Club will be hosting a special holiday event to conclude their 2019 Partners Event series! Mix and mingle with fellow Explore Buffalo partners and patrons while enjoying drinks and appetizers at the historic Buffalo Club. Click here, for more information.
Thursday, December 5th, join Shea's Buffalo Theatre for the best selling Christmas artist of all time. Mannheim Steamroller makes history again - Celebrating 35 years of holiday magic as they bring their annual holiday tour to fans throughout the country. Experience the performance of the number one Christmas music artist in history and for the […]
The Courage World Tour is set to hit Buffalo on December 5, 2019! Celine surprised her fans at the conclusion of her iconic Las Vegas Residency by announcing the Courage World Tour. This tour will be her first U.S tour in over 10 years. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12th at 10:00am. Click here […]
Friday and Saturday, December 6th and 7th, join the Tralf Music Hall for The BBC Band's Fourth Annual Christmas Show. The BBC is a group of talented Western New York […]
Join 9th Ward Babeville for ErieGaurdLess, on Friday, December 6th. Hosted by: Adam Palmeter & Kevin Thomas Featuring Comics: Liz Reaves Gary Wallace Jesse Winterhalter Dan McArdle Rick Matthews Alex […]
December 7th and 8th, join Buffalo River works for Totally Buffalo 716Mas. A two day - shop local event featuring 100 vendors selling their amazing Buffalo inspired crafts, jewelry, apparel, and more! Live entertainment from local school, church and community choirs. Santa will be there both days! Click here, for more information and to purchase […]
Saturday, December 7th, join Downtown Buffalo for SantaCon Buffalo 2019. The official holiday bar crawl of Buffalo! 🎅🏻 Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $10
Saturday, December 7th, join Explore Buffalo for the City of Light Bus Tour. At the end of the nineteenth century, Buffalo was a major American city in the forefront of technological progress. It was a busy inland port and a railroad hub with heavy industry and state-of-the-art electricity – all of which brought great wealth […]
Saturday, December 7th, Five Star Bank presents the 2019 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza. This annual event marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. The event begins at 5p with free ice-skating. At 6p, Buffalo Place and Five Star Bank representatives, […]
Join Shea's Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 8th, for a free screening of The Polar Express! Part of the free family film series. Click here, for more information.
Sunday, December 8th, join the Tralf Music Hall for the The Rockin' Twangy Blue Holiday Bash featuring Amy Helm with special guests Tripi and Jony James. Doors will open at 5p for this 6p show and admission is $30 in advance and $35 the day of the show. For more information or to purchase tickets, […]
Sunday, December 8th, join Buffalo Niagara Convention Center for Kaleida Health's Foundation 2019 Festival of Trees Family Day. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing starting at $10
Tuesday, December 10th, join Buffalo Iron Works for Wade Cota of American Idol and The Jacks. Wade is a singer/songwriter from Phoenix, AZ whose soulful voice earned him a top finalist spot on American Idol in 2019. His sound could be best described as a mix of indie rock and future base.The Jacks stand by […]
Celebrate the holidays at Patrick’s Rooftop and the Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl on Wednesday, December 11th with a holiday cocktail bar, local beverage and food tasting, live music, shopping and the best view in the city to watch the December full moon rise over the city. A rooftop shopping experience will include a select […]
Wednesday, December 11th, join Buffalo Iron Works for Terrapin Flyer's 20th Anniversary Tour. Terrapin Flyer is a Chicago-based Grateful Dead band whose revolving cast features top performers in the jam band scene. The band often tours with former members of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band and is one of the premier Grateful Dead […]
Join Casa Azul Thursday, December 12th for their 3 year anniversary party! There will be $3 margaritas, live music, and food specials. Click here, for more information
Thursday December 12th, join the Tralf Music Hall for Ghost Town Blues Band. Doors will open at 6p for this 7p show. Admission is $17 in advance and $21 on the day of the show. Recently headlining the blues stage at The Montreal Jazz Festival and fresh off of their European debut at the Grolsch […]
Friday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 14th, don't miss the 12th Annual Book Arts’ Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace! Join in on the last minute fun at this vendor market just in the nick of time for this upcoming gift-giving season. A collection of 40+ artists and makers take over both floors of the Book […]
Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, don't miss TID The Season at Buffalo RiverWorks featuring Every Time I Die. Special guests for the Friday, December 13th show will be: Against Me!, The Damned Things, Terror, Harm’s Way, All Get Out, and Mercy Union Saturday, December 14th will bring performances from Every Time I Die, […]
Join The 9th Ward Babeville Friday, December 13th for Fuzzy And The Rustbelts With Jonah Krull. Nearly a year ago Fuzzy & The Rustbelts sold out their debut performance and album release at Babeville’s Ninth Ward. They’re coming back to do it again with very a special guest and Buffalo native, Jonah Krull. Click here, […]
Friday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 14th, don't miss the 12th Annual Book Arts’ Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace! Join in on the last minute fun at this vendor market just in the nick of time for this upcoming gift-giving season. A collection of 40+ artists and makers take over both floors of the Book […]
Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, don’t miss TID The Season at Buffalo RiverWorks featuring Every Time I Die. Special guests for the Friday, December 13th show will be: Against Me!, The Damned Things, Terror, Harm’s Way, All Get Out, and Mercy Union Saturday, December 14th will bring performances from Every Time I Die, […]
Join Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl on Saturday, December 14th for the Wonderland Holiday Ball 2019. The Wonderland Holiday Ball is a festive event for the whole family featuring: – Over 10 popular Characters, including Santa! – Bouncy Castle – Games, Crafts, Sing-a longs, and Stories – Face Painting – Professional Photo Opportunities – Unlimited […]
Saturday, December 14th join KeyBank Center for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) The multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed progressive rock group will be bringing its highly-anticipated Winter Tour 2019 back to Buffalo! Returning with all-new staging and effects is the unforgettable show that started it all, “Christmas Eve and Other Stories.” TSO’s show that started small, performed […]
Saturday, December 14th, join Town Ballroom for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Known for their high-energy shows, the band mixes a fierce rhythmic foundation, dual guitar solos, and an Appalachian tinged mix of genres that makes standing still nearly impossible. By focusing on musical intricacy and creating seamless improvisation, Fletcher’s Grove has captured the imaginations of […]
Saturday, December 14th, join Rec Room for the 12 Bars Of Christmas. The 12 Bars of Charity is a fundraising event that takes place in December all across the country. It’s a friendly competition between 8 of the cities most popular charities. The goal is to help local charities build awareness, attract local members, and […]
Thursday, December 14th, join Buffalo Iron Works for the Talking Dead Heads. Two sets celebrating the music of American Rock band the Talking Heads and American rock jam/improv scene pioneers, the Grateful Dead. The night will feature a WNY All Star Cast from the jam, improv, and progressive rock scenes.-Jason Staniszewski- (Scarlet Begonias/Captain Trips/AjamajA) -Matt […]
Join Pearl Street Grille, Tuesday December 17th, for their 6th annual Holiday cookie and cookie beer party at Brawler's Back-Alley Deli inside of Pearl Street Grill and brewery!Every year they feature the holiday cookie-inspired beers brewed by some of the great breweries in Buffalo. They also encourage you to bring in a dozen (or more) […]
Join the Shops at Market Arcade on Thursday, December 19th from 5p to 8p for a last minute shopping event featuring local vendors, Last Chance Shop & Sip. Perfect gifts for men, women and pets, guests will enjoy a variety of gifts available for purchase including apparel, cigars, wine, cider and beer, handmade gifts, snacks […]
Join Dig Thursday, December 19th, for their last Beakers and Beer event. These networking socials are free and open to all, and registration is required. Click here, to register.
Join the Town Ballroom Thursday, December 19th for The Marcus King Band who brings together Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz into a perfect melodic blend. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $25
Join The Quarter Restaurant and Bar, Thursday, December 19th, for their Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. $14 for full Ham & Pineapple dinner with all the sides and desserts plus some excellent eggnog cocktails. 7-10pm. They'll be featuring music from the Squirrel Nut Zippers who recently wrote the song “Give Me Mardi Gras For Christmas”. Click […]
Join the Green Grouch and Cindy, Friday, December 20th, at Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, to construct a tasty graham cracker house made of sugar, spice, and everything nice! The Green Grouch and Cindy are brought to your by Wonderland Entertainment. Click here, for more information and to purchase […]
Join The Draft Room, Friday, December 20th, for a 4-course beer pairing dinner featuring beer from Ellicottville Brewing Company! Course #1 – Citrus Beet Salad paired with EBC Blueberry Course #2 – Filet of Beef Crostini paired with EBC Ski Bum Course #3 – Lamb Lollipops and Cranberry Chutney paired with EBC Lloyds Christmas Ale […]
Friday, December 20th, join Town Ballroom for Matisyahu. Matisyahu was born Matthew Miller on June 30, 1979, in West Chester, PA, although his family moved to Berkeley, CA, when he was a child before settling in White Plains, NY. He was given a traditional Jewish upbringing, against which he rebelled at first, considering himself a […]
Friday December 20th, join the Tralf Music Hall for Brian Freeman & Friends VIII. Doors will open at 7p for this 8p show. Admission is $35 in advance and $37 on the day of the show. For tickets and more information, click here.
Saturday, December 21st, join Mohawk Place, for Head North with special guests, Bogues and Post Prom. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $12
Saturday, December 21st, join Buffalo Iron Works for Workingman's Dead. Grateful Dead music for deadheads, by deadheads. Your favorite local GD tribute band’s favorite local GD tribute band. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $12
Join Canalside Sunday, December 22nd to meet Santa Claus! Santa Claus is coming to The Ice at Canalside, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York! Click here, for more information.
Sunday, December 22nd, join Mohawk Place for CPXMas at 5p! Everyone's favorite Xmas Tradition is back and this time it's CP-Xtra special because..... The drought is over! FINALLY, The CPX is releasing a new record and it will be available to the first 100 people through the door! Special guests for the evening will be […]
Sunday, December 22nd, the Tralf Music Hall presents the Cabaret Big Band Featuring Vocalist Katy Miner. The Cabaret Big Band originated in 2013 as part of MusicalFare Theater’s expansion of the Premier Cabaret Lounge. The Cabaret Big Band began with a production of a December Holiday show, which has become an annual tradition. The Cabaret […]
Monday, December 23rd, join Mohawk Place for Afro-Cuban Be-Bop. The 18th Annual Tribute To Joe Strummer & The Clash will feature performaces by , The Rebel Waltz, Ghetto Defendants, Brixton Sons, Washington Bullets, The Travesties, and introducing Rampope 73. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets.
Join Pearl Street Grill & Brew Pub on Wednesday, December 25th for The Christmas Party 15. For a decade a half, every year on December 25th, guests gather en masse to celebrate electronic dance music, friends and good times. When family is done for the day, come spend time with that other one. See you […]
Thursday, December 26th, join Town Ballroom for Snails. Special guests for the evening will be Jayceeoh, Hi I'm Ghost. Snails is a Montreal-based producer and DJ who pushes a forward-thinking brand of dance music combining trap rhythms, dirty bass lines and off-kilter sound design. His first tracks appeared online in 2012 on Kannibalen Records. Since […]
Saturday, December 28th, join Buffalo RiverWorks for Buffalo Believes Classic. The NWHL announced in a press release Tuesday that the Buffalo Beauts will host the Metropolitan Riveters for an outdoor game. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $15
Saturday, December 28th, join Buffalo IronWorks for Laugh Out Loud. This month, Joe Torry will be the Headliner. Joe has appeared in movies such as Poetic Justice, Sprung, and The Workout Room. Joe is also a former host of the famous Def Comedy Jam. Also, featured on the show will be Nookey Moore from Niagara […]
Join Mohawk place Friday, January 3rd for Passed Out, Nylon Otters, Bold Folly, and Smitten For Trash. Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $5
Ring in the New Year, Tuesday, December 31st at a kid-friendly hour at Explore & More’s annual countdown to noon! Their studios will be activated throughout the day with New Year activities for the whole family to enjoy! Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $15, $4 for members
The 31st Annual First Night Buffalo will be held Tuesday, December 31st at the 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 2020 is the place for you on New Year's Eve! Stay warm inside the Buffalo Convention […]
Tearing out of Buffalo NY, rock/groove powerhouse Aqueous has built a name for themselves nationally, following years of touring and high profile sets at festivals like Summer Camp, Peach Festival, Moe.Down, Catskill Chill, The Frendly Gathering, and countless others. Aqueous has built a reputation for bringing high energy and tireless effort to their craft, and […]
Join Buffalo RiverWorks Tuesday, December 31st, for their Brew Year's Eve 2020. This will include a champagne toast, hats and noisemakers, hors d’oeuvre stations, dinner stations, and a cash bar. Pricing at $99-$189
Join Big Ditch Brewing Company, Tuesday, December 31st to ring in 2020! With craft beer, great food, DJ, and the best view of the Electric Tower ball drop & fireworks in the city! Click here, for more information and to purchase tickets. Pricing at $59
Join Helium Comedy club Tuesday, December 31st, for Jon Dore. Jon Dore is a talented Canadian writer and actor that has infused his comedic abilities into numerous hit television shows and films. In addition to his new one-hour stand-up special, “Big Questions, Huge Answers With Jon Dore,” he was the series lead in the CBS […]
Join 500 pearl Tuesday, December 31st, for their New Years Eve event. Enjoy two bars, two ticket tiers and music all night long. With only 75 VIP tickets available at Patrick’s Rooftop you will enjoy unobstructed views of Downtown Buffalo. Click here, to purchase tickets and more information. Pricing at $75
BUFFALO, NY- This year will mark the 32nd anniversary of the Downtown New Year’s Eve “Buffalo Ball Drop and Fireworks” event, to benefit the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Buffalo. Today, Mayor Byron W. Brown invited city residents and visitors to ring in 2020 at the Buffalo Ball Drop at Iskalo Development’s Electric Tower, located […]
The Strictly Hip January Residency 2020: Five Fridays. Five Classic Hip Records. The Strictly Hip January residency at Tralf Music Hall is a winter tradition in Buffalo. Five Fridays. Five classic Tragically Hip albums. Performed in their entirety. Track for track. Note for note. Word for word. A discount series pass is available for all […]
Join KeyBank Center Sunday, January 5th, 2020 for the second annual Sabres Skills Challenge presented by New Era Cap on current Sabres players who will be divided into two teams to compete against each other in an All-Star style event designed for fans of all ages. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Buffalo […]
