Art

ongoing now-Oct. 3 Elizabeth Murray: Back in Town — An eighties icon, Elizabeth Murray’s large shaped canvases of vibrant colors helped shape the contemporary art scene despite her premature death in 2007. She taught at the former Rosary Hill College (now Daemen College) from 1965 through 1967. Exhibition is open and on display through Sunday, Oct. 3, at UB Anderson […]

Classical

Announcements Updated Masking & Vaccination Protocols for Kleinhans Music Hall — The safety of the BPO’s musicians, staff, volunteers and community is their No. 1 priority, and we will continue to follow all local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines. Recent trends in the pandemic, especially the increasing spread of the Delta variant, are troubling to all of us. In order […]

Comedy

wed. 29 Clint Coley — Comedian, author, podcast host, Coley is a multi-talent artist. He has written, produced, and starred in various short films. Coley will perform at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St., Buffalo; $. 853-1211, www.heliumcomedy.com thurs. 30-sat. 2 Hannah Berner — Berner emerged on the comedy scene by directing, […]

Concerts

thurs. 30 Growlers Blues Band — Performing with special guest, Rockabilly Steve & Br3 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at The Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., Buffalo; $. 852-2860, www.tralfmusichall.com, www.ticketmaster.com Announcements Dua Lipa to perform at Key Bank Center — Global pop-star and Grammy winning artist Dua Lipa launches Future Nostalgia Tour. In support of her Grammy-winning […]

Film

now-thurs. 30 Cry Macho — Starring Clint Eastwood, as a one-time rodeo star and washed up horse breeder who takes a job to bring a man’s young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. The unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey while teaching the boy what it means to be a good man. At 7 p.m.  through Thursday, […]

Special Events

thurs. 30 Halloween Fundraiser— Join CEPA Gallery for a Halloween event from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Transit Drive-in Theatre, 6655 South Transit Road, Lockport. Activities include raffles, costume contest and a viewing of Beetlejuice. Purchase tickets at cepagallery.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/ComeWatchaMovie/Tickets/tabid/1255000/Default.aspx All proceeds benefit “Photography Works & Fujifilm Foundation of Creation Fellowship Program”. Announcements New 9/11 Exhibit — From […]

Theatre

now-Oct.3 The Odd Couple — Due to circumstances beyond its control, Rocking Horse Production has canceled performances of “The Odd Couple” for Oct. 1, 2 and 3. They hope to reschedule the show in May 2022. More information will be posted on their website, Facebook page and via email when it is available. Patrons who purchased tickets for all canceled shows […]

Walking Tours

tues. 28 Whirlpool State Park — 4-mile walk presented Foothills Trail Club. Meet in the Whirlpool State Park at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Bring a camera for Fall photos. Call 759-6442.

Halloween

Six Flags Darien Lake Brings Back the Scare with the Return of Fright Fest — This signature event brings Thrills by Day with Trick-or-Treat trails and family-friendly activities, and Fright by Night, featuring four eerie mazes and four blood-curdling scare zones, along with ominous, roaming zombies straight out of a nightmare. Season passes are now available. Fright Fest features four […]

Performance

Riviera Theatre 2021 Shows — Updated performances: Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook, 8 p.m. Oct. 1; Disco, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Trammps featuring Earl Young, Billy Haley’s Comets featuring Joey Welz, and The Shades of Blue, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Travis Tritt, 7 p.m. Oct. 3; One More Night: The Phil Collins Experience, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 and […]