Daniel Lendzian

April is really turning out to be a musical month in Buffalo! From K-Pop, Jazz, looping Scottish Folk Music, and classic rock, there is something for everyone. Check out the events below to hear all the great sounds Buffalo has to offer. And if you need a laugh, John Mulaney is coming to Shea’s on April 3 (after selling out April 2). Get a ticket before it’s too late. We will see you out and about this city this month.

Islander, a folk-infused musical set on a remote Scottish island where myth and modern life collide, opens this April 10, 2026, at Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC). Performed by just two actors with a mesmerizing, looping vocal score, the show was developed on the Isle of Mull by Amy Draper, Finn Anderson, and Stewart Melton, drawing deeply on Scottish folklore. Premiering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019 and later staged in London and Off-Broadway, Islander is a haunting, immersive

William Shakespeare wrote, “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything,” and looking at what’s happening in Buffalo this month, we couldn’t agree more. If you’re ready to feel that energy, get out and experience some of the incredible events happening around the city. For a dose of creativity, don’t miss Spring into Art on April 28 at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, featuring dance, music, and theatre performances, art exhibitions and installations, films and media

Starring Buffalo is set to produce Broadway’s RENT on May 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. For the first time, the organization is performing at Shea’s Mainstage Theatre, with a cast that is sure to send hardcore fans and newcomers “over the moon!” Starring Buffalo presents concert-style Broadway shows, inspired by NYC’s City Center Encores! Series. Artistic Director Drew Fornarola brings together busy Broadway professionals, local professional actors, community members, and students for an unforgettable celebration of musical theater. Leading the

We are fully in the swing of spring, and Buffalo is opening back up for outdoor events! Which means summer concert season is right around the corner. And what better way to kick it off than with Buffalo Porchfest on May 16, transforming Elmwood Village into a citywide celebration of live music, community, and creativity. This beloved, volunteer-driven festival features dozens of local bands performing on porches, lawns, and stoops, inviting audiences to stroll from block to block and discover music

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) is closing out its incredible 2025/2026 season with two concerts that feature undisputed crowd-pleasers. Carmina Burana returns to Kleinhans Music Hall on May 30 and May 31, 2026, and a program entitled American Soundscapes, featuring Copland, Gershwin, and a world premiere by Buffalo Native Paul Moravec, will be presented on June 5 and June 6, 2026. BPO Music Director JoAnn Falletta will be conducting Carmina Burana. Known for her thoughtfully curated programs that pair familiar

June is here! And, just like the weather, the incredible events in the Queen City are just getting hotter! From world premieres (His Girl Watson, Paul Moravec’s Serenade), to restorative meditation practices (PUT THAT D@MN PHONE DOWN!), to iconic hats and sounds of DEVO, this event guide has something for everyone. In addition, the inaugural Medina Triennal is the perfect escape from the city! Be sure to check it out. Buffalo Juneteenth Festival returns June 13-14, 2026, celebrating its 50th

There’s a velvet case sitting on a bookshelf somewhere in Kevin Cirone‘s home. Inside it, a magnifying glass and a letter opener. Nearby: a first edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. When the Boston-based playwright laughs at himself for being “nerdy as hell” about it, you understand immediately why Alleyway Theatre chose to close its season with this crowd-pleaser. His Girl Watson: A Sherlock Noir, which opens at Alleyway and closes its season of new work, is Cirone’s original

The Irish Classical Theatre Company (ICTC) concludes its 2025-2026 Season with the North American Premiere of Girl on an Altar by Marina Carr, running June 12 through June 28, 2026. A reimagining of the ancient Greek story of The Oresteia, Girl on an Altar centers on a family shattered by a devastating act of sacrifice and the cycle of grief, revenge, and reconciliation that follows. Carr’s adaptation brings a contemporary voice to one of the Western world’s oldest stories, exploring

Summer is here! And there is no better time to be outside in Buffalo. Perhaps you’re spending your evenings walking around your neighborhood – or in one of the local hotspot destinations like Hertel or Elmwood Village? Or maybe you have found yourself at a game… pro or little league? Or maybe you have been able to meander through one of our incredible parks… with or without a canine companion. All incredible options… but if you are looking for something