Announcements

Visit Buffalo Niagara Video Productions Honored by 43rd Annual Telly Awards — Four Visit Buffalo Niagara-produced videos have been recognized for excellence in the 43rd annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards is the world’s largest and most prestigious competition for video and television content across all screens. This year’s competition received more than 11,000 entries from around the world and […]

Art

ongoing now-June 12 Extraordinary Forms: Fiber Exhibition — The Kenan House Gallery will host its first in-person opening reception in two years on Sunday, May 1, for the “Extraordinary Forms: Fiber” exhibition. Curated by Dr. Gerald Mead, works will feature eight artists including Jozef Bajus, Nancy Belfer, Veronique Cote, Jack Edson, Leanne Goldblatt, Ani Hoover, Barbara Murak, and Kurt Treeby. […]

Classical

Announcements BPO Returns to Carnegie Hall — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will return to Carnegie Hall at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 for a program celebrating the life and works of one of the most important composers of the last century, former BPO Music Director Lukas Foss. The concert will be co-presented by the music program at Trinity Church Wall […]

Comedy

wed. 8 2022 Buffalo’s Funniest – Preliminary Round — Join Helium Comedy Club for the Preliminary Round of the 2022 Buffalo’s Funniest Person Competition! Preliminary Round winners are determined by audience vote, so come on out and help us crown this year’s champ, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St., Buffalo; $. 716-853-1211, www.heliumcomedy.com thurs. […]

Concerts

mon. 6 Sumo Cyco — Punk rock and heavy metal band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with special guests, Black Satellite, 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St., Buffalo; $. 716-200-1893, www.buffaloironworks.com tues. 7 Bon Iver: Featuring Bonny Light Horseman — American indie folk band, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Artpark Mainstage Theater, 450 […]

Family

wed. 8 Toddler Time — Stories, songs, movement and activities for children 2 to 4 years old, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Brighton Place Library, 999 Brighton Road, Tonawanda; Free. 716-332-4375 Wild Wednesday — Together, kids and their parents or caregivers can enjoy a different, fun, hour-long outdoor activity, for children in grades K-5, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, […]

Film

mon. 6-thurs. 9 Inland Empire — The 2006 mystery drama film directed by David Lynch features Laura Dern, Peter J. Lucas and Justin Theroux. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 6-9, at the North Park Theatre, 1428 Hertel Ave., Buffalo; $. 836-7411, www.northparktheatre.org mon. 6 & thurs. 9 Top Gun: Maverick — The 2022 action film directed by Joseph […]

Historical Tours

mon. 6 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

Announcements WNY Book Arts Center to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts — The Western New York Book Arts Center (Book Arts) has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support PRINTING PARTNERS. This project is part of Book Arts’ educational outreach program hosted by community partners throughout the Buffalo region and […]

Local Music

mon. 6 SJCI jazz Lab Band — 6 p.m., The Sportsmen’s Tavern, 326 Amherst St., Buffalo; $. 716-874-7734, www.sportsmenstavern.com tues. 7 Open Stage — Devin from Snow Cricket Project: 7:30 p.m.; Holly Franklin: 8 p.m.; No Vacancy: 8:30 p.m.; and Open Jam: 9:15 p.m., Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St., Buffalo; Free. 716-200-1893, www.buffaloironworks.com Joe and Jack — 2 p.m., […]