Buffalo Arts Studio

The big auction of small works that reinvents itself year after yearJoin Buffalo Arts Studio for Live on Five 2026 Auction Event: Saturday, April 18, 7:00 – 11:00 pm


Building on the success of the past, Live on Five returns to Buffalo Arts Studio on April 18, 2026. For its fifth anniversary, this highly anticipated fundraiser will feature close to 700 of 5” x 5” works —all starting at $25 with “buy now” limits of $250—and multiple cash bars as part of a live bidding party.&nbsp;

On Saturday, April 18, gather your friends and join the Buffalo Arts Studio family for the live auction and fundraiser that will take over the galleries with art, music, and more. From 7–11 pm, guests are invited to see the pieces they are bidding on live and in person while enjoying drinks from the cash bar, food provided by Extra Extra Pizza, and good company.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For tickets and all the details on when the exhibition is on view (March 27–April 17), the live bidding period (April 16–18), and the exciting live bidding party (the evening of April 18), visit the event page on Buffalo Arts Studio’s website at <a href="https://www.buffaloartsstudio.org/live-on-five-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.buffaloartsstudio.org/live-on-five-2026/</a>

Local Event: Live on Five 2026

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Live on Five 2026

The big auction of small works that reinvents itself year after yearJoin Buffalo Arts Studio for Live on Five 2026 Auction...

Kleinhans Music Hall

Ron Spigelman, conductor
A Dream Is A Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney Animated Feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. Join us as we awaken a little mermaid who longs to be human, a lion cub who struggles to find his place in the circle of life, and two sisters who wish to warm a frozen relationship. The stories of The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Aladdin, and more are told through the talents of four Broadway-caliber singers, original Disney film footage, and sweeping orchestral scores performed by your Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Ron Spigelman. The magic of Disney storytelling comes to life once again and reminds us anew that anything is possible, “…if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.”
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Local Event: Disney in Concert: A Dream Is A Wish

Disney in Concert: A Dream Is A Wish

Ron Spigelman, conductor
A Dream Is A Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney...

Grant O’Brien,&nbsp;conductor Brandon Williamson,&nbsp;narrator
Meet the instruments of the orchestra representing each character in this thrilling symphonic fairy tale of Peter and his adventures to capture the wolf.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/121957/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

 Grant O’Brien, conductor Brandon Williamson, narrator
Meet the instruments of the orchestra representing each character in...

The concert opens with Franco-Brazilian composer Elodie Bouny’s striking homage to the Amazon rainforest and the destruction it has faced in the form of Ignis—meaning “fire.” The piece serves as a contemporary complement to Mendelssohn’s exquisite and romantic Violin Concerto, which features a turning-point cadenza as a center jewel. Award-winning soloist Amaryn Olmeda brings Mendelssohn’s virtuosic and vivacious melodies to the stage. Countering the sparkling energy of the concerto, but no less joyful, Dvořák’s pastoral Symphony No. 8 vividly depicts Czech songs and dances through rich, pleasing melodies and harmonies. The symphony reflects the composer’s musings on the implications of nature, as well as his own experience enjoying its benefits.

Roberto Minczuk, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

ELODIE BOUNY Ignis
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
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Local Event: Mendelssohn & Dvořák

Mendelssohn & Dvořák

The concert opens with Franco-Brazilian composer Elodie Bouny’s striking homage to the Amazon rainforest and the destruction it...

Buffalo Arts Studio invites you to the Post Event Celebration for Live on Five on Friday, April 24, from 5–8 pm, part of M&amp;T Fourth Fridays. This event is free and open to the public.
The party’s not over yet! Guests are invited to pick up their winnings from the Live on Five auction and enjoy a free performance by a quintet from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The BPO will begin their performance at 6:00 pm and play for approximately 30 minutes. The quintet includes Henry Ward on Oboe, Natalie Scanio on Flute, Will Amsel on Clarinet, Natalya Rose Vrbsky on Bassoon and Sophia Filippone on Horn.&nbsp;
Additionally, guests can meet with Five Points Framing, who will be offering custom framing on the spot. On display will be In Between Two Tall Mountains&nbsp;by Gab Hall and&nbsp;Breathing In and Out&nbsp;by Brianna Bernas, concurrent exhibitions by two senior fiber art majors from Buffalo State University that explore concepts of emotional resilience, adaptability, and making material the immaterial. Volunteers from Live on Five are encouraged to join us to celebrate all of their hard work to make this event successful, and will receive one free drink as a token of our appreciation.&nbsp;

Local Event: Post Event Celebration for Live on Five

Post Event Celebration for Live on Five

Buffalo Arts Studio invites you to the Post Event Celebration for Live on Five on Friday, April 24, from 5–8 pm, part of M&T...

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.Happens on the following Dates: Apr 11, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Apr 25, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/136106/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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

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

Bradley Thachuk,&nbsp;conductor
The music of Canada’s most popular rock band heats up Kleinhans with the return engagement of The Strictly Hip and their faithful interpretation of The Hip’s classic tunes.
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Local Event: The Music of The Tragically Hip with The Strictly Hip

The Music of The Tragically Hip with The...

 Bradley Thachuk, conductor
The music of Canada’s most popular rock band heats up Kleinhans with the return engagement of The...

The Music of The Tragically Hip with The Strictly Hip

Ron Spigelman, conductor
The multi-talented Tony® and GRAMMY® winner returns to the BPO for one-night-only performing the best of Broadway and the American Songbook, from jazz standards to poignant medleys.'<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/121962/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Leslie Odom, Jr.

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Ron Spigelman, conductor
The multi-talented Tony® and GRAMMY® winner returns to the BPO for one-night-only performing the best...

The powerful, tense chords of Sibelius’ patriotic&nbsp;Finlandia&nbsp;open a program filled with nationalistic pride. The orchestration is stirring, powerful, and yet restrained at times—evocative of the fact that the symphonic poem was written as the composer’s “battle hymn” for Finland as it faced political opposition. Haydn’s high-spirited and dramatic Cello Concerto No. 1 follows, sparkling and singing under talented young star Sterling Elliot’s fingers. The concerto remained undiscovered for two centuries until its chance 1961 find at the Czech National Library. Unearthed at last, listeners may once again enjoy its thrilling runs, expansive melodies, and delightful interplay between solo and orchestra. Grieg’s four charming&nbsp;Symphonic Dances,&nbsp;inspired by Norwegian folk songs, close the program with jaunty rhythms and folk-dance melodies that played a key role in formalizing Norway’s national identity.
Rune Bergmann,&nbsp;conductor Sterling Elliott,&nbsp;cello
SIBELIUS&nbsp;&nbsp;Finlandia HAYDN&nbsp;&nbsp;Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major GRIEG&nbsp;&nbsp;Symphonic Dances<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/121963/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Haydn Cello Concerto

Haydn Cello Concerto

 The powerful, tense chords of Sibelius’ patriotic Finlandia open a program filled with nationalistic pride. The orchestration...

The powerful, tense chords of Sibelius’ patriotic&nbsp;Finlandia&nbsp;open a program filled with nationalistic pride. The orchestration is stirring, powerful, and yet restrained at times—evocative of the fact that the symphonic poem was written as the composer’s “battle hymn” for Finland as it faced political opposition. Haydn’s high-spirited and dramatic Cello Concerto No. 1 follows, sparkling and singing under talented young star Sterling Elliot’s fingers. The concerto remained undiscovered for two centuries until its chance 1961 find at the Czech National Library. Unearthed at last, listeners may once again enjoy its thrilling runs, expansive melodies, and delightful interplay between solo and orchestra. Grieg’s four charming&nbsp;Symphonic Dances,&nbsp;inspired by Norwegian folk songs, close the program with jaunty rhythms and folk-dance melodies that played a key role in formalizing Norway’s national identity.
Rune Bergmann,&nbsp;conductor Sterling Elliott,&nbsp;cello
SIBELIUS&nbsp;&nbsp;Finlandia HAYDN&nbsp;&nbsp;Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major GRIEG&nbsp;&nbsp;Symphonic Dances
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The powerful, tense chords of Sibelius’ patriotic Finlandia open a program filled with nationalistic pride. The orchestration...

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>

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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