Name: Leslie Odom, Jr.
Start: 2026-05-02T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Kleinhans Music Hall

Kleinhans Music Hall

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>

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Leslie Odom, Jr.

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

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

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural attractions in Buffalo on Saturday, May 2nd.
Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to celebrated museums and cultural institutions across the country during the first full weekend of every month. 
Learn something new this month! Visit these Buffalo Niagara Museums on Us partners:&nbsp; 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.sciencebuff.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Buffalo Museum of Science</a>, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14211 </li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://exploreandmore.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Explore &amp; More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum</a>, 130 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202 </li></ul>
Use the bank’s location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.

Local Event: Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend 

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend 

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural...

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural attractions in Buffalo on Sunday, May 3rd.&nbsp; 
Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to celebrated museums and cultural institutions across the country during the first full weekend of every month. 
Learn something new this month! Visit these Buffalo Niagara Museums on Us partners:&nbsp; 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.sciencebuff.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Buffalo Museum of Science</a>, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14211 </li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://exploreandmore.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Explore &amp; More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum</a>, 130 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202 </li></ul>
Use the bank’s location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.

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>

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Haydn Cello Concerto

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

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present In Between Two Tall Mountains by Gabrielle Hall and Breathing In and Out 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.&nbsp;
The exhibitions will be on view from April 24 through May 30, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Both artists will speak briefly about their work starting at 12:00 pm.
Gabrielle Hall’s In Between Two Tall Mountains is a collection of soft sculptures, weavings, and collages are an exploration of how fiber can be utilized in ways beyond two-dimensional visuals, bridging the gap between art and the space it inhabits. Brianna Bernas’ Breathing In and Out is a series of woven and felted pieces that look to the body and nature for symbols of adaptability and strength to challenge notions of emotional resilience and what it means to be “soft” in the face of hardship.&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: "In Between Two Tall Mountains" and "Breathing In and Out"

"In Between Two Tall Mountains" and "Breathing...

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present In Between Two Tall Mountains by Gabrielle Hall and Breathing In and Out by Brianna...

"In Between Two Tall Mountains" and "Breathing In and Out"

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...

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>

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