The thaw has come to Buffalo, and spring is here. These events are celebrating the outdoors, bunnies, and the break for most public schools. The start of April is looking (Tom) green, and maybe for the first time, you won’t want to avoid Disaster (the musical). We here at Buffalo Rising hope the start this April is great…no fooling!
Comedy: Tom Green
Helium Comedy Club
30 Mississippi Street
March 31 and April 1|7:30 PM and 10:00 PM
$28-40, plus a 2-item minimum | Tickets
Favorite 90’s funnyman, Tom Green brings his unpredictable comedy to Buffalo for April Fool’s Day. Star of the best comedies of the 1990s, and famous for his self-titled television show, Green was one of the comedic voices of a generation, and his show is a must see. (This event is 18+ only)
Concert: Buffalo Chamber Players: Women in Music
Buffalo & Erie County Central Library
1 Lafayette Square
April 2 | 3:00 PM
Free | Information
As Buffalo’s preeminent chamber music ensemble, the Buffalo Chamber Players present innovative music programs performed by the region’s finest musicians. This free concert celebrates women composers across history and will include works by Jenni Brandon, Reena Esmail, Caroline Mallonée, Jessie Montgomery, and Florence Price.
Event: Ice & Roller Skating at Riverworks
Buffalo Riverworks
359 Ganson Street
April 3 – 6 | Noon to 5:00 PM
Free | Information
In partnership with Independent Health, Buffalo RiverWorks is offering free ice and roller skating during the school recess! Discounted skate rentals will be offered during this time. If you or your family has ever wanted to try skating, this is your opportunity. Click here for full event details and times.
Event: Botanical Bunny Days
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue
April 7 and 8 | 10 AM to 4 PM
$8.50 – $15.50 | Tickets
The Botanical Bunny is hopping into the spring flower exhibit at the gardens. Enjoy the colors and scents of all of the blooms, snap pictures with the bunny, and participate in the scavenger hunt to find golden eggs and carrots. Face painting will be available at an additional cost.
Theater: Disaster: The Musical
MusicalFare Theater
4380 Main Street, Suite 123, Amherst, NY
April 11-30 | 7:00 PM evening, 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM matinees
$50 | Tickets
Disaster: The Musical is a laugh riot. A whimsical entertainment that features the best songs from the 1970’s, and spoofs the disaster movies of the same era, Disaster… will take you on a musical (“poseidon”) adventure.
Event: Spring Sunrise Hike
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Furhmann Blvd
April 15 | 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
$9 | Tickets
Celebrate spring on this guided trail hike. Hot tea or hot chocolate will be served by the willow tree by the education center at the culmination of this beautiful morning walk.
Concert: Bruce Katz Band
Sportsmens Tavern
326 Amherst Street
April 13 | 7 PM
$25 | Tickets
Bruce Katz is a legendary keyboardist and prolific recording artist. He has been a member of Gregg Allman’s band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, and Butch Trucks’ Freight Train Band, and is bringing his blues, soul-jazz, and jam blues fusion to Buffalo for an unforgettable evening of music.