Things To Do Next Week in Buffalo & Niagara
April 26 – May 2: Here are THE things to do next week in Buffalo, Western New York, and the Niagara Frontier. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, comedy shows, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife parties and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Buffalo and Western New York? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to coolest events – subscribe to our free daily emails!
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Undergraduate Open House at Medaille College
Sat, May 1 • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
18 Agassiz Cir
Buffalo 14214
Virtual - Online Only
Calling future Mavericks! You’re invited to join us on campus for an Undergraduate Open House on Saturday, May 1. Register now at www.medaille.edu/visit to
Presentation & Garden Walk: How to Improve Your Soil Organically and Grow a Nutrient-Dense Edible Garden
Sat, May 1 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$20
4299 Ridge Rd
Lockport 14094
Virtual - Online Only
Join us for a spring garden presentation where you will learn how to improve your edible garden by harnessing your soil fertility! With Fran of Heirloom
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STEAM Afterschool Program @TheFoundry
Mon, April 26 • All Day +more dates
Free
298 Northhampton Street
Buffalo 14208
STEAM AFTERSCHOOL Tuesdays (with optional Wednesday "Open Lab" sessions for any enrolled participants) 4PM-6PM 7th and 8th graders Starts on
2021 Step Challenge
Mon, April 26 • All Day +more dates
Free
Kimball Tower
Buffalo 14215
Virtual - Online Only
Go from blah to hurrah with the Step Challenge... Feeling a little cooped up? Well, spring is just around the corner, and so is your chance
Black Belt Body Presents: First Annual Virtual 5k Walk & Run
Mon, April 26 • All Day +more dates
$25
Virtual - Online Only
BLACK BELT BODY PRESENTS THEIR FIRST EVER VIRTUAL 5K WALK RUN! Proceeds will go on to create the BBB EXERCISE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD! If
8th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Reimagined
Mon, April 26 • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm +more dates
Free
Virtual - Online Only
Join in the virtual celebration of the 8th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossoms Festival Reimagined from April 26th through May 1st. From anywhere you are,
Incredible Years Parents & Babies
Mon, April 26 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm +more dates
Free
1021 Broadway St.
Buffalo 14212
Parenting Classes- Parents with babies birth-2 years. 12 Sessions- 2 hours long: FREE Virtual- Zoom Topics: Getting to Know Baby
Intro to Drawing: Birds
Mon, April 26 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$35
21 Elm Street
East Aurora 14052
Virtual - Online Only
This class breaks drawing down into easy steps and foundational techniques that can be applied to all drawings, not just birds! This class is perfect for
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: The Passengers
Mon, April 26 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm +more dates
$10
Two young men represent their abandoned community of Ethiopian Jews on a fateful trip to America as representatives in an advocacy campaign, with the ultimate
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: The Samuel Project
Mon, April 26 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm +more dates
$10
Eli, an outcast teen, connects with his isolated grandfather Samuel for the first time, and uncovers his surprising past, when he makes his grandpa the
Charlie Parker: Easy to Love!
Mon, April 26 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm +more dates
$10
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo 14201
This performance replaces James Bond & Beyond, originally scheduled Saturday, March 27. An evening of popular compositions from the jazz halls of
Band Together
Tue, April 27 • All Day +more dates
Free
A large coalition of music industry professionals has teamed up for a multi-week, free virtual event showcasing the local talent across Western New York
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B2B Networking
Tue, April 27 • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
$5
6043 Transit Road
East Amherst
Virtual - Online Only
Our hive of busy SheCAN! members have established this B2B networking group and they are buzzing with excitement! Built on a foundation of HONEY - Humility,
Southtowns Food Truck Fest
Tue, April 27 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm +more dates
$20
2052 Lakeview Road
Lake View 14085
Southtowns Catholic School is excited to announce that we will be hosting weekly food trucks in our Southtowns Food Truck Fest series! We're bringing in
Friends of the BPO Chiavetta’s Spring BBQ Fundraiser
Tue, April 27 • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$12
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo 14201
Virtual - Online Only
After the success of this past November’s sold-out fundraiser, the Friends of the BPO have partnered with Chiavetta’s for another drive-up chicken
Leveraging Emotional Intelligence to Become the Best Version of Yourself – Presented by Joan Graci
Tue, April 27 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$10
2425 Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst
To help you become the best version of yourself, SheCAN! provides educational content pertinent to 3 main pillars of interest - Positive Mindset, Health
Crafting Financial Plans
Tue, April 27 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
At our Crafting Financial Plans class, we’ll teach you the process—and importance—of building a plan that provides direction now and far into the
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: Syndrome K
Tue, April 27 • 6:00 pm - 7:20 pm +more dates
$10
Syndrome K is the true story about a highly contagious, highly fictitious disease created by three Roman Catholic doctors during the holocaust to hide
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: Sublet
Tue, April 27 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm +more dates
$10
A New York Times travel writer comes to Tel Aviv after suffering a tragedy. The energy of the city and his relationship with a younger man brings him back
DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub
Tue, April 27 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$30
21 Elm Street
East Aurora 14052
Virtual - Online Only
Himalayan salt has a similar chemical composition as regular salt, except that it has trace minerals that help strengthen the skin's health. These healing
Tuesday Talkback: The Passengers
Tue, April 27 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$10
Join Director/Producer Ryan Porush as he speaks about the film The Passengers, which is about Ethiopian Jews trying to emigrate to Israel. Ryan S.
BPOnDemand | Superb Shostakovich
Tue, April 27 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$10
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo 14201
Virtual - Online Only
This performance replaces Beethoven & Mendelssohn, originally scheduled Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25. Lush and lyrical describes
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Tuesday Trivia @ Blackwater
Tue, April 27 • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm +more dates
Free
Good news geeks. Trivia will return to Blackwater starting Tuesday April 27th at 8:00. Round up your team and plan on crushing some $2 tacos while flexing
Innovation Starts With I – Presented by Saleema Vellani
Wed, April 28 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$10
SheCAN! Presents “Real Women, Real Stories” a speaker series that features women who inspire others through sharing their life experiences. Listen
Salvatore’s 1/2 Price Wine Wednesday
Wed, April 28 • 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm +more dates
Free
6461 Transit Rd
Bowmansville 14043
All bottles on our current wine list $99 and under are 1/2 off. - Mix it and pair a bottle (or two) from our award winning wine list! Available at ITALIAN
Flying Bison Wednesday Night Run Group
Wed, April 28 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm +more dates
Free
840 Seneca St
Buffalo 14210
What goes better than running and beer! The Flying Bison Run Group hosts evening runs from the brewery every other Wednesday at 6pm. After the run,
Chakra Color Studies – Cold Wax Oil & Green – Anahata
Wed, April 28 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$42
21 Elm Street
East Aurora 14052
Virtual - Online Only
The monthly examination of the chakras, using color association and exploration of multiple media! Chakras are energetic power centers that form an important
Alzheimer’s Association WNY Around Your Table 2021
Thu, April 29 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$100
Join us for dinner! The Alzheimer's Association WNY Chapter is highlighting the powerful connections made by creating and sharing meals with family
Fluid Alcohol Ink Painting with LaCott Fine Art
Thu, April 29 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$42
21 Elm Street
East Aurora 14052
Virtual - Online Only
Explore alcohol ink and its application in painting to create a one of a kind abstract painting study. Students will drip, drop, and spread bold and vivid
The Fleetwood Mac Experience peforms “Rumours”
Thu, April 29 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$15
622 Main St.
Buffalo 14202
The Fleetwood Mac Experience performs Fleetwood Mac's classic album "Rumours" in its entirety.
THE FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE Performs “RUMOURS”
Thu, April 29 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$15
622 Main St
Buffalo 14202
Virtual - Online Only
The Fleetwood Mac Experience performs the Fleetwood Mac classic album "Rumours" in its entirety. Reserved seating event. Guests are able to purchase
TOMMY NOWOCIEN
Thu, April 29 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
775 Oliver Street
North Tonawanda 14120
Virtual - Online Only
SPECIALS ALL NIGHT for the LADIES!! LIVE performance by Tommy Nowocien 7pm-9pm. We can take reservations for 3 or more people and sit up to 10 people
Tommy’s Acoustic Experience
Thu, April 29 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
775 Oliver Street
North Tonawanda 14120
Virtual - Online Only
You have to check out the new menu! Everything is amazing! Everything is better when smoked! I'll be there doing all of your favorites from yesterday
Monthly Hands On Bullet Journal Workshop
Fri, April 30 • 8:00 am - 9:00 am
$10
Continue on the journey of organizing your time to live your best life. We create together and learn from each other in a virtual creative workshop. Whether
Home School Program
Fri, April 30 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am +more dates
$17
130 Main St
Buffalo 14202
A two hour long weekly program to compliment your home school academia, focused on STEM. This class is designed for ages 6-8, grades 1 and 2. Siblings
Baskets & Blooms Weekend Basket Raffle and Plant Sale
Fri, April 30 • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm +more dates
Free
2028 Sandridge Rd
Alden 14004
Cheektowaga and East
Join us for a "Baskets and Blooms" Weekend at St. John's Alden, April 30th-May 2nd! **BASKET RAFFLE** A Theme Basket Raffle will be held at St. John’s
Virtual Cooking Class with Chef Adam Goetz
Fri, April 30 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$70
Date Night at Home! Introducing Zoom Cooking Classes, led by Chef Adam Goetz of Craving Restaurant and hosted by Artisan Culinary Loft. Invite friends,
Yoga + Cupping
Fri, April 30 • 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
$45.00
9992 Main Street
Clarence 14031
Break a little sweat during the 40 minute heated yoga and finish your session strong with 20 minute slow flow while the cups are on. What is Cupping?
YPOP virtual wine tasting
Fri, April 30 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$85
Join the Victorianbourg Wine Estate for a 5 bottle wine tasting featuring their estate grown wines, benefitting the Olmsted Parks Conservancy! The wine
Fredonia Jazz Faculty Collective
Fri, April 30 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$85.25
19 Wadsworth Street
Buffalo 14201
Virtual - Online Only
Reserved Table for (2) Guests: $95.25 - 105.25 SEE SEATING CHART Ticket includes:Food & drinks minimum purchase of $50 per table+20% gratuity &
“Shutter Speed,” An Evening of Dance on Film
Fri, April 30 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm +more dates
$6
UB THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS: “SHUTTER SPEED: AN EVENING OF DANCE ON FILM” April 30 – May 1, 2021 @ 7:30pm Online via UB Center for the
I Love Smilez Comedy Show
Fri, April 30 • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$25
1711 Main Street
Niagara Falls 14305
I Love Smilez Comedy Show Live Taping at The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls. VIP seating available at venue. First come first serve. Doors @ 7:00 -
Nerds Gone Wild
Fri, April 30 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$10
622 Main St
Buffalo 14202
7pm Doors | 8pm Show Reserved Seating Event Tickets starting at $10 Suites Available [INFO] [RESERVE] 21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent
2nd Annual Fostering Hope Walk-Run
Sat, May 1 • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm +more dates
$45
Virtual - Online Only
Lace up your sneakers as we come together for our 2nd Annual Virtual Fostering Hope Walk/Run sponsored by Alliant. Last year was a great success as
Lockport Community Farmers Market
Sat, May 1 • All Day +more dates
Free
21 Main St
Lockport 14094
The Lockport Community Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2021 Summer season!! We are looking for farms, local food producers,
Hamburg Farmers’ Market
Sat, May 1 • 7:30 am - 1:00 pm +more dates
Free
45 Church St
Hamburg 14075
Established in 1977, this is a traditional agriculture farmers' market offering the finest locally cultivated produce, rancher, and homesteader products.
Online Fundraiser Sale to Benefit Cat By Cat, Inc.
Sat, May 1 • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm +more dates
Free
Make a difference in May for Western NY's community cats! From May 1 - May 15, 2021, Cat By Cat, Inc. will be holding a Facebook fundraiser sale of unique
The Character Council of Western New York 20th Anniversary Celebration of Character Awards Event
Sat, May 1 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
$40
Date: May 1, 2021 Time: 9:30-11:30 AM Location: The event is taking place in-person at Kleinhan's Music Hall with
Opening Day At Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Sat, May 1 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road
Amherst 14228
Celebrate the season open with us May 1st! Visitors can walk the Historic Village, explore rural heritage craft and living, and enjoy a variety of historic
Summer Market Series
Sat, May 1 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm +more dates
Free
223 South Park Avenue
Buffalo 14204
Loaded Lumber Buffalo is Happy to announce its inaugural: SUMMER MARKET SERIES! Come Shop Safely with us this summer! Enjoy local artisans and Food
Foundry Volunteer Days – Good Fences Make Good Neighbors!
Sat, May 1 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm +more dates
Free
298 Northhampton Street
Buffalo 14208
Virtual - Online Only
We're looking for a few good people to help us with a multi-weekend project of tearing down and rebuilding a new fence around the Foundry property. It
No Illusions Tours 2021 Season Opener
Sat, May 1 • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
$30.00
160 Allen St.
Buffalo 14201
This is our exclusive, ONE DAY ONLY Season 3 Opener. We'll stop at area coffee houses, historic locations and celebrate our third season with some extra
Indoor & Outdoor Antique Flea Market
Sat, May 1 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm +more dates
Free
11111 Main Street
Clarence 14031
We are NY’s Largest Market! Hundreds of dealers set up both indoors and outdoors. Offering antiques & collectibles including furniture, jewelry,
Garden in a Jar
Sat, May 1 • 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
$14
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
NEW! Garden in a Jar Gardens Exclusive 1:00-1:30pm Members, Adults & Students ages 12 and up- $18.50 Kids & Members ages 3-12- $14.50 Kids 2 and under
Sunday Mass Online
Sat, May 1 • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am +more dates
Free
3269 Main. St
Buffalo 14214
Sunday Mass Online Celebrant Fr. Jack Ledwon, is the pastor at St. Joseph University Parish in Buffalo, NY. Fr. Jack celebrates the pre-recorded Chapel
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: Shared Legacies
Sat, May 1 • 6:00 pm - 7:35 pm +more dates
$10
The often forgotten story of the coalition and friendship between the Jewish and African-American communities during the Civil Rights Movement. Director: Shari
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: Starry Sky Over A Roman Ghetto
Sat, May 1 • 6:00 pm - 7:40 pm +more dates
$10
The discovery of a puzzling photograph sparks a student to probe the history of Rome's Jewish ghetto and the fate of a little girl, in this Italian teen
Curtis Lovell Featuring Walter Kemp 3 oh!
Sat, May 1 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$85.25
19 Wadsworth Street
Buffalo 14201
Virtual - Online Only
Reserved Table for (2) Guests: $99.25 - 170.50 SEE SEATING CHART Ticket includes: Food & drinks minimum purchase of $50 per table+20% gratuity &
Grosh- “Not Down For Long” Record Release Show
Sat, May 1 • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$20
622 Main St.
Buffalo 14202
Grosh drops their new record "Not Down For Long" with a concert to celebrate the record release.
Rods & Customs of Buffalo 36th Annual Swap Meet
Sun, May 2 • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
$5.00
1910 Alvin Road Grand Island 14072
Grand Island 14072
Other
36th Annual Street Rod & High Performance swap meet featuring automotive items and parts old and new. The Club is devoted to the restoration and preservation
New Story Church
Sun, May 2 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm +more dates
Free
3200 Elmwood Ave
Tonawanda 14217
Most people are not satisfied with the story their life is telling but they don’t know how to change that. Jesus designed you for a different story,
Nature Sunday Experiences
Sun, May 2 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm +more dates
$5
1410 Flint Hill Rd
Mumford 14511
Experience Spring! The Nature Center building and trails will be open on Sundays ONLY for a $5 suggested donation. The Genesee Country Nature
The Lewiston Grand Bazaar
Sun, May 2 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm +more dates
Free
1437 Ridge Road
Lewiston 14092
Shopping local and supporting small businesses is very important to us, and that is why we started, “The Lewiston Grand Bazaar”. We have hand-selected
No Illusions Tours: Buffalo’s Favorite Daughter’s: Downtown
Sun, May 2 • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm +more dates
$15.00
415 Main St.
Buffalo 14203
This tour includes the stories of Buffalo women who accomplished national and regional firsts in the fields of child-care and charity organization, architecture,
No Illusions Tours: Buffalo’s Favorite Daughter’s: The Full Story
Sun, May 2 • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm +more dates
$25.00
415 Main St.
Buffalo 14203
This is our full-length Buffalo's Favorite Daughters tour. We will make our way through Buffalo's story through the eyes of its influential women. From
PARTY LIKE a LUMBERJACK!
Sun, May 2 • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$25
775 Oliver Street
North Tonawanda 14120
Virtual - Online Only
Please join a small group of NT Lumberjack & Lady Jack Friends for a celebration of the North Tonawanda High School Wall of Fame Improvement Project.
Fragrance Blending and Botanical Candles with Linwood Candle Co.
Sun, May 2 • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$52
21 Elm Street
East Aurora 14052
Virtual - Online Only
Join Amy Misso, owner of Linwood Candles in a fragrance blending workshop focusing on the art of candle making. Amy will demonstrate and discuss tips and
Woodburned Botanical Earrings
Sun, May 2 • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$35
21 Elm Street
East Aurora 14052
Virtual - Online Only
Come join us for a night of wood burning! Whether you're brand new to the practice or want to further hone your skills, this class will
