Arts, Culture, Recreation in the Buffalo New York Area | What’s happening in Buffalo

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Free Side by Side Concert With the BPO and the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra

Each year the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra joins the BPO for a mentoring experience that culminates in a joint performance on stage at Kleinhans Music Hall. BPO musicians spend time with GBYO students in coaching sessions prior to each performance. A longstanding tradition! This performance is free and open to the public.
Dates: 
04/02/2025
7:30 pm
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Location:

786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14209
United States

Phone:

716-885-5000

Sanctuary Road With the BPO

This evocative program shines a light on the harrowing journeys made by countless souls along the Underground Railroad, as told through Sanctuary Road by the Pulitzer Prize-winning team of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell. Drawing from the poignant accounts recorded by abolitionist William Still, this oratorio stands as a profound homage to the indomitable spirit and bravery of those who sought freedom from slavery. Complementing this narrative, Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations pays homage to Martin Luther King Jr. and the pivotal civil rights movement, weaving a musical tapestry that speaks to the heart of the struggle for justice and equality. At the helm of this stirring evening is Malcolm Merriweather, a proud Grand Island native whose illustrious career includes leading the New York Philharmonic Chorus. Merriweather brings not only his exceptional musicianship, but also a deep personal connection to Western New York, to this performance.
Dates: 
03/29/2025
7:30 pm
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Location:

786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14209
United States

Phone:

716-885-5000

Return to the Rainbow City April Tour at the Buffalo History Museum

Enjoy a tour of our new Pan-American Exposition inside the Museum’s State Court. “Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition,” recounts the story of the fair—its planning, construction, and legacy—and features a variety of Pan-Am artifacts, paintings, and photographs. The display includes nearly 100 Pan-Am keepsakes – from cups and mugs to paperweights and playing cards – that souvenir manufacturers created for the fair. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, and the people that drew 8 million visitors to our city. Investigate the attractions and turn-of-the-century innovations that still impact Buffalo today. The tour lasts one hour, costs $13 ($7 for members) and includes a souvenir map guide.
Dates: 
04/05/2025
12 - 1 pm
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Location:

One Museum Court
Buffalo, NY, 14216
United States

Phone:

(716) 873-9644

Annual EDIBLE BOOK FESTIVAL at WNY Book Arts

What does your favorite book taste like? The Edible Book Festival is a family-friendly event that takes place throughout the world, inviting participants to create EDIBLE creations inspired by a book. Edible Book creations will be ranked by local celebrity judges and the winning artists/chefs will be awarded with surprise prizes & giveaways. Then we eat our words! Everyone is allowed to partake in eating the exhibits after judging.
Dates: 
04/05/2025
11 am - 2 pm
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Organization:

WNY Book Arts Center

Location:

468 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

716-348-1430

Easter at the Broadway Market

Please join us for the Easter Season at the Broadway Market! Visit our vendors selling special products just for the Easter season from 8 - 5. You'll also be able to visit with the Easter Bunny (starting April 5 at 10 am - weekends only ), listen to great music, and MORE!
Dates: 
03/29/2025
03/30/2025
04/05/2025
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Organization:

Broadway Market

Location:

999 Broadway
Buffalo, NY, 14212
United States

Phone:

716-893-0705

Easter Bunny Cake Decorating Class

Come join us for a fun Easter Bunny Cake Decorating Class where you'll learn how to make adorable bunny-themed cakes! You will be supplied with a ready-made 5" white cake. We will also provide all butter creams, decorations, and tools necessary to create your edible masterpiece. You will learn to fill, stack, and frost the cake. Different techniques will be taught by an instructor using piping bags and various shaped frosting tips. Once completed, we will provide a box for you to take your beautiful cake home. These decorating classes are very casual and fun! They are a great activity to do with friends or family. No previous decorating experience is needed. The class will last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Ages 12+
Dates: 
04/12/2025
12 - 1:30 pm
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Location:

4475 Transit Rd.
Buffalo, NY, 14221
United States

Phone:

716-276-0706

BPO Kids Series: Carnival of the Animals!

The BPO presents Carnival of the Animals, a delightful and imaginative concert experience for children and families. Under the baton of Fernanda Lastra, this musical journey introduces listeners to a parade of animals, from the majestic lion to the graceful swan, each represented by different orchestral instruments. The concert offers a playful yet educational look at the orchestra, encouraging children to associate musical sounds and themes with the characteristics of various animals. It’s a perfect way to combine learning with entertainment, providing a creative introduction to classical music and the instruments that bring it to life. Join us for an afternoon of fun that’s sure to captivate the imaginations of young and old alike.
Dates: 
04/06/2025
2:30 pm
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Location:

786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14209
United States

Phone:

716-885-5000

Woods Walk: The Beauty Of Small Things At Reinstein Woods

Join a walk searching for “small things”: bugs, buds, and creatures, which are not as obvious as the deer! No registration required.
Dates: 
04/05/2025
11 am - 12:30 pm
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Location:

93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY, 14043
United States

Phone:

716-683-5959