Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown in Buffalo, NY, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Buffalo? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.This event also happens on May 30, 2026 at the same time.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140365/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Buffalo, NY

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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery...

 North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Buffalo, NY

Kleinhans Music Hall

Ron Spigelman, conductor Sal Andolina, saxophone
Join your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a patriotic tradition as we honor the men and women who have served our country and pay tribute to the American spirit.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/121964/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Patriotic Pops

Patriotic Pops

Ron Spigelman, conductor Sal Andolina, saxophone
Join your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a patriotic tradition as...

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present&nbsp;Slow Looking, a new body of work by Rachel Shelton that challenges the negativity so often associated with decay, uncertainty, and precarity. Featuring a series of monotypes, etchings, collagraphs, and screenprints of rock forms, the exhibition is on view from May 22 through August 1, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&amp;T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main.
All of the rock forms in Slow Looking&nbsp;originate from a single photo of two rocks in a field of glacial deposits that Shelton stumbled upon during a trip to Montana. With adjustments to scale, orientation, color, and surrounding compositions, the prints invite us to shift between micro and macro perspectives and consider the ecosystems pocketed within a life cycle. Her work documents the passage of time via the life cycle of a rock, suggests the building blocks of larger structures, and navigates the network of meaning and connections that form when things fall apart.&nbsp;

For more information about Buffalo Arts Studio, please visit <a href="https://www.buffaloartsstudio.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.buffaloartsstudio.org</a>

Local Event: Rachel Shelton, "Slow Looking"

Rachel Shelton, "Slow Looking"

Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present Slow Looking, a new body of work by Rachel Shelton that challenges the negativity so...

Hamburg Fairgrounds

Join us at the Oaks PA Expo Center on Feb 14-15 for the True Honey Teas Festival! Get ready for UNLIMITED sampling of ALL 20+ True Honey Teas blends. Discover fascinating tea insights during seminars on bee keeping and demonstrations by chef Carolina Gomez. Shop from unique local small businesses, and capture picture-perfect moments with our Instagram-worthy backdrops. With live music headliner Kayla Rae from American Idol and interactive activities, you won't want to miss this day! Get your Friends and Family discounted tickets and steep yourself in the world of tea!
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Local Event: True Honey Teas Festival

True Honey Teas Festival

Join us at the Oaks PA Expo Center on Feb 14-15 for the True Honey Teas Festival! Get ready for UNLIMITED sampling of ALL 20+...

As the first of a trilogy of cantatas, Orff’s irreverent Carmina Burana draws from a 13th century compilation of medieval vagabond songs and poems detailing fate’s fickleness, pagan delights, and corruption. The primitivistic piece enraptures audiences with its hypnotic sensuality, preoccupation with a chant-like and ritualistic style, and powerful rhythms. Fantastic solo voices joined by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus sing of the full range of human love, from pining to ecstatic and more. Hindemith’s reworked Symphonic Dances complete the program, which emerged from discarded ballet collaborations. Challenging counterpoint as well as soft, dignified passages constitute this Neo-Classical piece written in a tumultuous era of history.
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Sara LeMesh, soprano
Kameron Lopreore, tenor
Joshua Conyers, baritone
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
HINDEMITH Symphonic Dances
ORFF Carmina BuranaHappens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>May 30, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>May 31, 2026, 2:30pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/121965/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Carmina Burana

Carmina Burana

As the first of a trilogy of cantatas, Orff’s irreverent Carmina Burana draws from a 13th century compilation of medieval...

Patina 250

Join us for the second installment of our Guest Chef Series: Cookbook Edition, celebrating GRILL TIME! with chef and author Noah Galuten, in partnership with Read It &amp; Eat Bookshop, alongside Patina 250 Executive Chef Evan Wargo.
Inspired by Galuten’s love of bright flavors, comfort foods, and veggie‑forward dishes, this special event brings the spirit of outdoor grilling indoors. Chef Wargo will curate a multi‑course menu drawn from GRILL TIME!, highlighting seasonal ingredients, live‑fire techniques, and bold, approachable flavors designed for gathering and sharing.
Menu highlights include a selection of grilled appetizers, citrus and fennel salad with grilled avocado, smoked miso black cod, grilled tomahawk ribeye with seasonal sides, and a grilled stone fruit dessert—each course inspired by GRILL TIME! and thoughtfully prepared by the Patina 250 culinary team.
Each diner will receive a signed copy of GRILL TIME! (retail value $40).
Tickets are limited—secure your spot today and join us for this exclusive culinary collaboration!

Local Event: Guest Chef Series: Cookbook Edition | GRILL TIME with Noah Galuten!

Guest Chef Series: Cookbook Edition | GRILL...

Join us for the second installment of our Guest Chef Series: Cookbook Edition, celebrating GRILL TIME! with chef and author...

Guest Chef Series: Cookbook Edition | GRILL TIME with Noah Galuten!

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY  14201

Our season concludes with three iconic compositions and two orchestral world premieres. The program opens with Bernstein’s toe-tapping Three Dance Episodes from On the Town, a comedic Broadway hit filled with dance, sentimentality, and lightheartedness. The musical spirit of America continues with Copland’s emblematic and patriotic Appalachian Spring: Suite, which blooms with optimism and brims with the tender promise of new life. Starting with its idiosyncratic clarinet glissando, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue swings and sweeps listeners into a different American soundscape where an improvisational-sounding piano line takes the center of this Jazz-age stage. These quintessential American pieces are paired with two works rooted in our own Western New York. Michael Daugherty’s Niagara Falls is a musical journey through one of the world’s great scenic wonders, while Buffalo-born Paul Moravec’s Serenade—inspired by the Great Western Staircase at the New York State Capitol, a marvel of intricate sculpture and history—offers a stirring narrative of ascent and aspiration. This closing concert provides a rich musical portrait of America—both past and present—bound to inspire listeners to appreciate the musical and natural beauty surrounding them.

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Jon Kimura Parker, piano

BERNSTEIN Three Dance Episodes from On the Town
MICHAEL DAUGHERTY Niagara Falls (Orchestral World Premiere)
COPLAND Appalachian Spring: Suite
PAUL MORAVEC Serenade (Orchestral World Premiere)
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in BlueHappens on the following Dates: Jun 5, 2026, 10:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Jun 6, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/121966/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: American Soundscapes

American Soundscapes

Our season concludes with three iconic compositions and two orchestral world premieres. The program opens with Bernstein’s...

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown in Buffalo, NY, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Buffalo? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144927/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown in Buffalo, NY, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Buffalo? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.
<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144927/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our Junior Sailing Program! Running July 29th to August 21st, Monday – Friday, 9am–4pm, it’s perfect for kids ages 6 to 17 years old. With 7 classes for all skill levels, no experience is needed. Led by US Sailing certified instructors, kids will learn, grow, and have fun on the water all summer long! BEGINNER PRAMS (AGES 6 – 8 YEARS OLD): In this course, we teach the fundamentals of sailing as well as sportsmanship and water safety. In addition, sailors learn the essential roles of skipper, main sheet, and lookout. All sailing is done in Prams with two to three sailors per boat and are coached by a US Sailing Certified Coach. No experience is required for this course.
ADVANCED PRAMS (AGES 7 - 9 YEARS OLD): In this course, we teach the basics of solo Pram sailing as well as an introduction to basic racing. In addition, sailors learn the essential aspects of boat handing, equipment, tactics, and strategy. All sailing is done in Prams with one sailor per boat. All sailors are coached by a US Sailing Certified Coach. Some experience is required for this course.&nbsp;
OPTI RACE (AGES 9 – 14 YEARS OLD): Sailors in our Opti Race Team will refine their racing skills, strategy, and boat handling. In addition, these sailors will represent the Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation in local interclubs and regattas. To participate in this class, sailors must have previous sailing experience. This team will be led by an experienced Opti Race Coach that is US sailing certified. This course has a 2 week minimum sign up.
ADVENTURE SAIL (AGES 9 - 14 YEARS OLD): In our Adventure Sail program campers sail primarily FJ's and J/22s, as well as an assortment of larger keelboats. This program is designed for sailors who love to be on the water and want to sail a variety of different sailboats but prefer not to be intensely focused on racing. Experience is not required for this course. A US Sailing Certified Coach will instruct participants in this class.
1/2 DAY LEARN TO SAIL (AGES 10 - 16 YEARS OLD):&nbsp; Our half day sailing class provides hands on introduction to the sport of sailing for kids between the ages of 10 -16 years old. The class runs 12:30pm to 4:00pm and is offered weeks 1 - 6. Campers will learn the basics of sailing and water safety while primarily sailing FJ's and J/22s. This class is designed for kids who love to be on the water and are interested in trying out different watersports. In partnership with our neighbor, West Side Rowing Club, participants are encouraged&nbsp;to sign up for WSRC's 1/2 day morning rowing program to enjoy a full day on learning on the water!
INTRO TO RACING (AGES 11 - 15 YEARS OLD): For Intro to Racing our sailors sail in FJ's, expanding on their knowledge and experience of sailing and focusing on learning racing skills. This course is perfect for a child with some sailing experience who is eager to expand their knowledge and delve into the racing world. This class is coached by an experienced racing coach that is US Sailing Certified.
420 RACE TEAM (AGES 13 - 17 YEARS OLD): Racer’s practice and compete in FJ’s &amp; 420s. These sailors must have previous racing experience and want to fine-tune their racing, strategy, and boat handling skills. This class offers many opportunities to travel to Interclubs, regattas and compete with and against some of the best sailors in Western New York. Sailors are led by a highly experienced US Sailing Certified race team coach. This course has a 2 week minimum sign up.<a href="https://theclubspot.com/register/camp/kxaY3iHupb/class" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign Up for Summer 2026 Now!</a>
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Local Event: Summer Junior Sailing

Summer Junior Sailing

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our Junior Sailing Program! Running July 29th to August 21st, Monday – Friday,...

Sailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills with our Adult Sailing Lessons. Learning the "ropes" of sailing this summer with an accomplished sailor and an experienced teacher, may well provide you a life long passion for the art of sailing.&nbsp;

Local Event: Adult Sailing Lesson

Adult Sailing Lesson

Sailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to...

Local Event: Adult Sailing Lessons

Adult Sailing Lessons

Sailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills with our Adult Sailing Lessons. Learning the "ropes" of sailing this summer with an accomplished sailor and an experienced teacher, may well provide you a life long passion for the art of sailing.&nbsp;

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