This fall, the Burchfield Penney Art Center prepares for scares as Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield opens October 29, 2026, and runs through February 28, 2027. Tullis Johnson, Charles Cary Rumsey Curator at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, who curated Something Sinister, sees the exhibition as part of the museum’s larger mission to connect Burchfield’s work with the Western New York community and its artistic identity. He explained: When we opened our new building in 2008, our slogan was, ‘We are your Burchfield Penney Art Center,’ because we are the Museum for Western New York Art.…
Author: Daniel Lendzian
Get ready to laugh, Buffalo! Comedian and Actor JB Smoove is coming to Buffalo State University on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available here. Smoove has been to the Queen City before and is looking forward to coming back. “I’m really excited about going to Buffalo,” he said, showing off his sense of humor and play, adding, “I love Buffalo. I used to do a club out there, man, and the club was right next to where they make the Cheerios. Oh, yeah, Nothing better than being on stage and you smell Cheerios…I bring a travel bowl…
October is here! And we have got a collection of events that are fang-tastic. If you’re looking to scare up some fun, Ghostbusters in Concert comes to UB, Everhaunt Haunted House is back (and so is WNY Horror Con), Mason Winfield’s Ghost Walks are haunting the streets, and Buffalo’s biggest Halloween party, The Witches Ball, is hosting a Disco Sinferno to celebrate its return to the Hotel Lafayette. If you aren’t catching the spirit – check out JB Smoove at Buff State, Hike for Health at the new stadium, or hear the world premiere of the Saint Francis Oratorio at Kleinhans. …
The University at Buffalo Department of Music has announced its 2026/27 season, bringing an incredible lineup of musical experiences to Buffalo audiences. The season features favorites from the classical canon alongside new compositions, contemporary works, and performances by world-class guest artists, offering something for everyone throughout the academic year. “An incredible music season combines imaginative programming with exceptional artistry,” said Melissa White, UB faculty member and concert liaison. “It should include beloved works from the standard repertoire alongside music by lesser-known composers and exciting new works.” adding, I also love a season that brings together both established and emerging artists,…
Almost 20 years after Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw first premiered, the play is coming to Buffalo. On the heels of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival, Alleyway Theatre is giving local audiences an opportunity to see Gionfriddo’s complicated, funny, and often uncomfortable story about relationships, morality, class, and the ways people judge one another. Alleyway Theatre describes the play this way: “When Suzanna sets Max up on a blind date with Becky, she has absolutely no idea what she’s about to unleash. What follows is two hours of the sharpest, funniest, most cringey comedy you’ll see all season, about four people who…
Director Megan Callahan wants audiences to have “A rockin’ good time” at the Kavinoky Theatre’s production of A Night with Janis Joplin, running September 11 – October 3, 2026. Raw, rebellious, and wildly joyful, the show celebrates Janis Joplin and the powerhouse women who inspired her unmistakable voice… and even though it may be called a musical, the show is anything but a traditional night at the theater. “A Night with Janis Joplin is a theatrical concert, complete with the band onstage and integrated into the production,” said Callahan. “The audience is transported back in time as if they were…
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will commemorate George Gershwin’s birthday with its upcoming presentation of S’Wonderful Gershwin on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM, and Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Conductor Ron Spigelman will be joined by the BPO, vocalist Alexandra McArthur, pianist Eric Huebner, clarinetist William Amsel, and a jazz trio featuring Harry Graser on piano, John Bacon on drums, and Stephen Parisi on bass. Having previously served as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Associate Conductor, Spigelman has had a longstanding relationship with the organization dating back to 2001. Now in his second season as Principal Pops Conductor,…
This event guide is all about music, and the offerings that Buffalo has this month are pretty impressive! You can still see an open-air concert at Terminal B, go out of town for Boderland, hear Fascinating Rhythm at Kleinhans, or get Nasty at Electric City. There is something for everyone in the Queen City. Theater lovers won’t want to miss Curtain Up, the annual celebration that takes over the Theater District on Friday, September 18. The evening includes a Cocktail Kickoff Party, shows at participating theaters, and a free Main Street after-party featuring live entertainment. We will see you out…
Buffalonians can fall into entertainment (and the holiday season) with a visit to the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Located in Rockwell Hall (across from the AKG and next to Burchfield Penney), the intimate venue brings an eclectic lineup of comedy, music, family entertainment, and holiday programming to the city. “Our patrons love our intimate venue with amazing acoustics and not a bad seat in the house,” said Andrew Binder, Director, Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. “They also love our diverse programming each season, where we work to offer something for everyone, whether it be comedy, jazz, rock, folk, swing…
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts brings an incredible mix of comedy, music, dance, theater, and visual art to audiences this fall, featuring nationally touring performers alongside artists from the UB community. Tickets and more information for all events are available here. “There’s so much happening at the Center for the Arts this season,” said Jamie Enser, UBCFA executive director. “What excites me most is the range of ways people can connect with the arts. We hope audiences will explore our full calendar, discover something new and find their next experience.” On Oct. 2, the UB Distinguished Speakers…