Events

Photo City Presents: Hip-Hop Underground, a New Years Rager with over 30 of Western New York’s best artists at Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, January 1st! Click here for full details.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown returns to Buffalo on Friday, January 2nd! Enjoy a 3-hour smackdown at KeyBank Center with a stacked card. Click here for full details.

Remember your first time at Warped Tour? The bands? The heat? Merch tents as far as the eye could see? It was the greatest day of summer every year. Officially endorsed by Warped Tour, The Warped Band brings that energy to a live stage show featuring lighting, video and crowd interaction to bring the nostalgia […]

The Buffalo Bandits play the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at KeyBank Center on Saturday, January 3rd! Click here to purchase tickets.

Uncanny Valley is playing their first show of 2026 on Saturday, January 3rd at Mohawk Place with Hundred Plus Club, Dead Orchids, and Shag Queen! Click here to purchase tickets.

Born from nostalgia, eyeliner, and the glow of a computer screen at 2am, Tom From Myspace is a 2000s emo cover band that revives the soundtrack of your teenage years. With a name paying homage to everyone’s first internet friend, the band embodies the era when status updates were cryptic lyrics, side-swept bangs ruled the […]

Ring in the New Year with Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead’s ultimate tribute fusion at Buffalo Iron Works! Experience the magic of 5 iconic bands, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Phish, Grateful Dead & Steely Dan, in one unforgettable night. Click here to purchase tickets.

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Vancouver Canucks at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, January 6th! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Scales started out as four friends and fellow Phans who one day decided to get together and jam on their favorite songs by their favorite band, just for fun. The Buffalo-based foursome loved the jams so much that they decided to form a band, creating videos on social media and live streaming their smooth, […]

Join at Hunt Art Gallery on Saturday, January 10th as current artists on view, Kathleen Sherin and Catherine Schuman Miller discuss their works in the exhibition, Holding Space. This is […]

Don't miss the Parallel Paths, works by Cindi O’Mara & Ruby Merritt Closing Reception at Beebe's at Hunt Art Gallery on Saturday, January 10th! Click here for full details.

Saturday, January 10th, The Buffalo Convention Center will host the Buffalo Wedding Expo! Vendor viewing will be available from 11am- to 2:30pm and only one member of the wedding couple needs […]

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center on Monday, January 12th! Click here to purchase tickets.

After finishing dead last in Seneca One’s Fantasy Football League, Amanda Baumler and Mili Brahmabhatt are paying the price by running a lemonade stand in the Teller's Lobby Bar area on Tuesday, January 13th! Lemonade will be only $1 and 100% of the proceeds will be going to Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY. Roast […]

It’s Queen City Roller Derby's 20th Anniversary season and 2026 kicks off with the annual Pre-Season Mashup on Wednesday, January 14th! Very special guest coaches from Empire State Wrestling, Vince Valor and Adam Wacker will be welcomed to the event. Join in the fun at Buffalo RiverWorks and jump into the season with all of […]

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center on Wednesday, January 14th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Your monthly morning serving of 'Cheerios and did you knows' is back at Seneca One on Thursday, January 15th! Celebrated on the third Thursday of the month, The Cereal Social is the best way to catch the views and network with the Serendipity Labs and Seneca One community of businesses. Click here for full details.

The Cass & Anthiversary Party is back with The Paradox, Edgeville, Bike Routes and Out In Front at Electric City on Thursday, January 15th! Click here for more information.

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center on Thursday, January 15th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Ryan Miller’s iconic Catwalk for Charity returns on Friday, January 16th at Babeville, celebrating the legendary 2005-2006 Sabres season while raising funds for the Ryan Miller Legacy Fund at Roswell Park. Presented by the New Era Cap Foundation, the event features Miller and several of his former teammates walking the runway, along with live music […]

Shea’s Centennial Celebrationwill take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is turning 100, and this once-in-a century moment deserves an unforgettable celebration. You’re invited to party on the Shea’s stage. Stand where legends have stood, for a celebration featuring live entertainment honoring the artists, partners, and stories that […]

Hunt Art Gallery will host an opening reception for "Surrender to Mercy," an exhibition of final works by Muhammad Z. Zaman, on Friday, January 16th. The exhibition presents paintings and drawings created as Zaman faced the knowledge of his limited time, reflecting his unwavering commitment to life, beauty, and human connection. The exhibition will remain […]

The Buffalo Bandits take on the Ottawa Black Bears at KeyBank Center on Friday, January 16th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Come Back To Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances, thoughtful arrangements and heartfelt dedication to honoring Mac. The focus on authenticity and attention to detail ensures that every note, every lyric, and every moment captures the essence of Mac Miller’s unique artistry. The incredibly […]

Charleston White is an African American YouTuber, Motivational Speaker, Community Advocate, Social Media Influencer, entrepreneur, and comedian. Charleston White's first comedy show was during the 2022 B.E.T. Hip Hop Awards. The event was over capacity with little to no standing room for an hour-long standup set. With a sold out audience, a standing ovation was […]

Learn the fundamentals of performing stand-up comedy at a one-day intensive workshop at Helium Comedy Club on Saturday, January 17th! Seasoned instructors will cover everything from the basics of joke writing and proper joke structure to performing your conceptualized ideas on stage! Don’t miss this all-day workshop that will answer your burning questions about comedy, […]

KeyBank Center will have a youthful feel when the Buffalo Sabres face the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, January 17th! At the annual Kids Takeover Day presented by Ticketmaster, a select […]

Mark your calendars for Buffalo’s newest event… The World’s Largest Sober Dance Party, celebrating dry January on Saturday, January 17th at Electric City. No booze, no limits, just pure energy! […]

Emerging from the heart of Buffalo, DJ Scafetta is making waves as one of the fastest-rising names in bass music. Known for his explosive energy, razor-sharp mixing, and an ear […]

Shapel Lacey is a Los Angeles based comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. A diehard punk rocker and former award-winning competitive cheerleader, Shapel found ways to express himself and own his individuality at an early age. Shapel was cheerleading competitively for University of Louisville when someone dared him to take the stage as a […]

TAZ is a 22-year-old musical phenom who has already headlined major festivals, opened for The Rolling Stones at MetLife Stadium, starred on Broadway and television, and toured globally while building a devoted international fan base. Currently a touring guitarist for multi-Grammy winner Jon Batiste, TAZ is preparing to release his long-anticipated recorded debut, created in […]

Texas’s own prodigal son is out of the oil fields for good, hitting the road and taking his unapologetic approach to comedy to a town near you. The Mullet Maniac’s approach to comedy is completely over the top and outlandish. However he is able to connect to his audience with relatability from a blue collar […]

Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Stick Figure and more. They won Artist Of The Year, and Live Act of The Year in the 2022 New England Music […]

Grab a free ticket at the box office, and enjoy over 20 comedians performing live at Helium Comedy Club on Wednesday, January 21st! Admission is free with a two-item minimum - save your seat now!

Join at Seneca One for January's Lunch & Learn with Eva Wisz from The Restored Woman Society on Thursday, January 22nd! This is a space for women who have believed they're not ready, capable, or worthy of stepping into what they feel called to do. Together, honest conversations around fear, identity, and choosing truth over […]

The only American Idol winner to perform original songs, rising country artist Chayce Beckham earned his first #1 at country radio with the platinum hit “23.” A California native shaped by tough times and diverse musical influences, Beckham’s raw, heart-on-his-sleeve songwriting and gravelly vocals captivated audiences during Idol’s 19th season. “23” has amassed over 536 […]

With his natural charm and raw talent, Nick Colletti is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and sought-after comedians and personalities. Nick can currently be seen starring alongside Jimmy Tatro in Facebook Watch’s comedy-hit, THE REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY, which will soon begin production on it’s third season. Colletti stars as Duncan […]

Born in Providence, R.I., Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio is recognized for his musical talent as well as his reality star status on MTV’s highest rated show, “Jersey Shore,” which premiered in December 2009. Pauly has held DJ residencies in Las Vegas at Rehab Pool at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Palms Casino Resort […]

The Strictly Hip are the Masters of the Music of The Tragically Hip. The Strictly Hip have spent years and thousands of performances respectfully and accurately recreating the music of Canada’s most popular rock band with painstaking attention to musical detail. The Strictly Hip will perform at The 9th Ward at Babeville on Friday, January […]

Enjoy an evening of authentic German music with the Bergholz German Band. From traditional Bavarian songs to festive crowd favorites, this full-band performance brings classic Hofbräuhaus energy to your Saturday night dinner on January 24th! Click here for more information.

Join Organ Fairchild at Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, January 24th for their annual “Organ Fairchild Plays Grateful Dead” hometown show! Featuring two full sets of Grateful Dead music performed funky organ-trio style! Click here to purchase tickets.

The “giant” snails take the track and race to the finish line. They will be wearing colors and you get to pick who you are rooting for. Winning snail pickers […]

For more than two decades, Atmosphere has built a prolific and influential career, releasing over two dozen albums, EPs, and side projects while staying true to their roots. Known for […]

Born in Nairobi and shaped by a restless search for meaning, J.S. Ondara - now embracing his true name, Jet Stone - has forged a singular path from discovering Bob […]

The Infamous Stringdusters are a GRAMMY® Award-winning progressive bluegrass quintet celebrated for virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and a genre-blending sound rooted firmly in bluegrass. Comprised of Andy Falco, Chris Pandolfi, Andy Hall, Jeremy Garrett, and Travis Book, the band seamlessly bridges tradition and modern influence, earning a devoted international following along the way. Equally at […]

Compete for the title (or cheer on your friends) for Buffalo's Ping Pong Champion at Seneca One on Wednesday, January 28th! There will be something for everyone to enjoy with drink specials, snacks, music and yard games. The sign up deadline is Friday, January 23rd. Grab your spot today! 

Saving Waves is a Buffalo band that blends rock, soul, blues, and psychedelic jams. Their sets move between original songs and soulful tributes to jam-scene favorites like Goose and the Grateful Dead. Five members of the band include Jocelyn Grimaldi on vocals and percussion, Dan Pinti on electric guitar, Chris Deuel on electric guitar and […]

Tony Dabas, hailing from Staten Island, is a rising star in the New York City standup scene. Known for his quick wit and relatable humor, Tony has also made a name for himself in the world of social media, collaborating with influencers on TikTok and Instagram to create hilarious characters and viral sketches. His ability […]

Queer Alt Folk Sweet Petunia, composed of Mairead Guy and Maddy Simpson, are an alt folk duo based in Boston, MA. Over the years, the duo have grown into their own as both powerful songwriters and harmonizers as well as lightning quick players, beginning every set with explosive double banjo action. Unapologetically queer and unafraid […]

Exhibit "AP Gorny: Different from the Rest" is on view at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library from Thursday, January 29th to Tuesday, March 31st! The opening reception is on Thursday, January 29th. Light refreshments will be provided; the curator and artist will be present to talk about the exhibit. For full details, click […]

Your favorite winter event, featuring fun, family-friendly activities, is back at RiverWorks on Thursday, January 29th! Enjoy open skating and curling, a full dinner buffet, unlimited n/a beverages (including hot cocoa and coffee), a fully stocked cash bar, and a basket raffle! Click here for full details.

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank Center on Thursday, January 29th! The Sabres will be celebrating Black hockey history and Black excellence in Western New York with entertainment, special concession items, and educational exhibits provided by local Black artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders throughout the game. Click here to purchase […]

Native New Yorker Des Bishop is a rising star in the U.S. and a major name in Ireland, known for his open, honest style and sharp cultural observations. After moving from Queens to Ireland as a teen, he gained fame through acclaimed TV series like The Des Bishop Work Experience, Joy in the Hood, and […]

In partnership with the New York State Department of Labor, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is proud to offer an in-person Job Fair at the Central Library on Friday, January 30th! Bring your résumé! Nearly 70 companies are expected to attend the event. The event will take place throughout the library. Click here […]

Join at Hofbräuhaus on Friday, January 30th for live dinner music with Hank on accordion, bringing traditional German melodies and crowd favorites to the Bierhall. These evenings offer a warm, welcoming atmosphere that pairs perfectly with Bavarian fare, fresh beer, and easygoing vibes. Click here for more information.

Donna The Buffalo is more than a band - it’s a lifestyle built around community, activism, and roots-driven music. Since forming in 1989, the group has played thousands of shows, appeared at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, and Austin City Limits, and toured alongside artists including The Dead, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, and […]

The Seven Wonders are world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Named after the Fleetwood Mac song “Seven Wonders”, the band’s collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes. They authentically recreate all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, […]

The Strictly Hip are the Masters of the Music of The Tragically Hip. The Strictly Hip have spent years and thousands of performances respectfully and accurately recreating the music of Canada’s most popular rock band with painstaking attention to musical detail. Join The Strictly Hip for their January Residency Night 4 at Asbury Hall on […]

Get funky at the Shrek Rave at Rec Room on Friday, January 30th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Check out the 13th Annual Buffalo Groundhog Day at The Banshee Irish Pub on Saturday, January 31st! Enjoy live music from Ed Wyner (of Nerds Gone Wild), alpacas from Mapleview Alpaca Farm, a live DJ upstairs, and the most anticipated winter weather prediction from our very own prognosticating rodent… Buffalo Bert! A drink token is […]

K4 Fighting returns to RiverWorks with live Professional and Amatuer Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Submission Grappling and MMA on Saturday, January 31st! Click here for more information.

Enjoy a night at Electric City with The Trip, Wishy, Hotline TNT, The Tubs, Horse Jumper of Love, and Canaries on Saturday, January 31st! Click here to purchase tickets.

Do you play along with Can’t Beat Cassiday every day on the radio? Love going to trivia nights? Just want to get out of the house and away from your […]

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center on Saturday, January 31st! Click here to purchase tickets.

Jerry Seinfeld will perform on the Shea’s Buffalo Theatre stage on Saturday, January 31st! Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life […]

The Lizards made their debut in November of 2013, instantly drawing sold-out crowds and festival-goers eager to dance, sing, and lose themselves in the groove. Their mission is simple yet […]

Umphrey’s McGee is an American jam band originally from South Bend, Indiana. The band experiments with many musical styles, including rock, metal, funk, jazz, blues, reggae, electronic, bluegrass, and folk. They have toured regularly and released several albums. Umphrey’s McGee is making a stop at Town Ballroom on their Sky’s The Limit Tour on Sunday, […]

The Igloo Presents: The Art of Sol at Buffalo Iron Works on Sunday, February 1st! The featured band is 832 Production, with more to be announced. Featured acts include Genecist, […]