Announcements

Erie Canal Discovery Center Opens Full-time for Summer Season — The Erie Canal Discovery Center, the museum and orientation center adjacent to the historic Lockport locks, will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week from May 1 through Oct. 31. Visitors to the Erie Canal Discovery Center learn why the Erie Canal […]

Art

ongoing now-May 14 Flora: The Beauty All Around Us — Born in 1950 in Ontario, Canada, Robert Adler spent his childhood summers learning about the natural world. Inspired by the forms and colors of plant-life, he began taking pictures and experimenting with juxtapositions and lighting. He considers his work largely impressionist and meant to convey feeling. “Flora: The Beauty All […]

Classical

Announcements Art of Jazz at the Philharmonic — The final show features Catherine Russell on May 13. kleinhansbuffalo.org/art-of-jazz-at-the-philharmonic, 716-885-5000 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert — BPO will perform live score from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen on Saturday, July 9, at Artpark; $, Ticketmaster.com/. […]

Comedy

wed. 4 Comics Against Humanity — Comics Against Humanity! The show that brings the beloved and horribly amazing game “Cards Against Humanity” to life. Hosted by Rick Matthews and featuring Mark Walton, Greg Bauch, Doogie Horner, Chris Plumer, Jameel Key, Kyle Turner, Allie Brady, Sam Minney, Liz Reaves and Steve Wrigley, 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Helium Comedy Club, […]

Concerts

thurs. 5 Jessica Audiffred — Dubbed “one of the hardest players in the game” (by Festival Voice), in only a few short years (since her introduction to the U.S. market), Audiffred’s North American resume already includes B2B showcases and tours with industry giants like Excision, and sold-out arenas with Riot Ten. She will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, […]

Family

thurs. 5 Family Board Game Night — Come to the Brighton Place Library to play some fun board games. Games will be provided or you can bring your own, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Brighton Place Library, 999 Brighton Road, Tonawanda. Free. 716-332-4375 DISCLAIMER As the COVID-19 situation continues to change, entertainment organizations may postpone, change or cancel events. […]

Film

mon. 2-thurs. 5 The Northman — The 2022 film directed by Robert Eggers features Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. Showtimes: 1, 4 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, through Thursday, May 5, at the North Park Theatre, 1428 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; $. 716-836-7411, www.northparktheatre.org Two Mules for Sister Sara — The […]

Historical Tours

thurs. 5 Village of Kenmore Walking Tour — The Village of Kenmore, located just north of the City of Buffalo along Delaware Avenue, was one of the first suburban communities developed in the Buffalo area. Incorporated in 1899, Kenmore grew quickly along with the City of Buffalo immediately to its south. On this tour, you’ll learn about some of Kenmore’s […]

Literature

wed. 4 Michael Basinski & Nita Penfold — Poetry readings by award-winning Penfold and retired curator of the Poetry Collection of the University Libraries at UB Basinski – who will be joined by musician, composer and arts administrator Don Metz, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst; Free. DISCLAIMER As the COVID-19 […]

Local Music

tues. 3 Open Stage — Astrabula (Noah Westfall), 7:30 p.m.; Orange Dog Club, 8:15 p.m.; The Baggs Jazz Project, 9 p.m.; and open jam, 9:45 p.m. led by Ben Smith, Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St., Buffalo; Free. 716-200-1893, www.buffaloironworks.com Geno & Frank — Noon, The Sportsmen’s Tavern, 326 Amherst St., Buffalo; $. 716-874-7734. www.sportsmenstavern.com Twang Gang — 6 p.m., […]