This week’s happenings are sure to “make the season bright.” A number of holiday themed events, as well as recommendations for those who want a break from the merrymaking are here for you in this week’s calendar. Tarot readings, a visit with Santa, and a Boyband Christmas are all coming to Buffalo this week. Check them out!
Event: Tarot Reading with Green Apothecary Shop
Becker Farms/Vizcarra Family Vineyards
3724 Quaker Rd, Gasport, NY
December 9th
5pm-8pm
$20 – includes tarot reading and drink chip
Becker Farms
Get some clarity and psychic guidance for the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023. Readings will be done by Kay, an intuitive tarot card reader and owner of local small business, Green Apothecary Shop. Ask for any type of reading, ranging from general, to career, to relationships in your life. A ticket includes one tarot reading and a drink chip, redeemable for a beverage
made at Vizcarra Vineyards.
Concert: A Boy Band Christmas
Seneca Niagara Event Center
310 4th Street
Niagara Falls, NY
December 9th
8pm
$35-$75
A Boy Band Christmas
Beloved members of your favorite iconic boy bands are coming together to rock your holiday with their groups greatest holiday songs and classic hits. Jeff Timmons, Drew Lachey & Justin Jeffre of 98 Degrees together with Jamie Jones of All-4-One, Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town and Ryan Cabrera will be getting festive and making this the most wonderful time of the year!
Concert: JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY
December 10th
7:30 pm
$22-$108
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
An annual holiday favorite, Maestro Falletta celebrates the season with centuries of classical treasures. Principal harpist Madeline Olson adds a sparkle of delicate magic with François-Adrien Boieldieu’s Concerto for Harp and Orchestra, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus returns to lend their festive voices to seasonal favorites and our traditional holiday sing-along. This varied musical program has something for everyone.
Event: The Beaches with The Thing
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St
Buffalo, NY
December 10th
Doors at 8pm
$17 advanced, $20 day of show
The Beaches
If you need a break from non-stop holiday celebration, why not check out The Beaches at Buffalo Iron Works? The Beaches are a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 2013, named after the Toronto neighborhood where three of the four members grew up. This concert is sure to have you rocking around (a Christmas tree) or otherwise.
Event: A Christmas Carol
Alleyway Theater
1 Curtain Up Alley
Buffalo, NY
Nov. 25th – December 24th
$20-$42
A Christmas Carol
Alleyway Theater presents their 40th annual production of A Christmas Carol. Holiday Carolers welcome theater patrons into the story of Scrooge, three ghosts, Tiny Tim, redemption, generosity and the need for kindness for all people.
Event: Poinsettia & Railway Exhibit
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, New York
November 19 – January 1
10am-4pm
$14
Poinsettia & Railway Exhibit
Two of the most enduring symbols of the holidays, poinsettias and model trains are featured in this beautiful exhibit at the botanical gardens. Poinsettias in almost every shade will be sure to fill you with the spirit of the holidays. For those looking to go out in the evening, there is also an after dark event that will incorporate festive holiday lighting and the poinsettias and trains.
Event: A Visit with Santa Claus
Santa Claus Christmas Cottage
5080 Day Road Park
Lockport, NY
Tuesday and Thursday 5pm-8pm
Saturday 12pm-3pm
Closed Dec 24th and 25th
Santa Claus Christmas Cottage
What Holiday season would be complete without a visit with Santa Claus? Luckily, he will be meeting with families and young people at his cottage in Lockport, NY. Drop off a letter in the North Pole Mailbox, sit with Santa on his sleigh, and admire the fireplace and historic holiday decorations at this free event.