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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

Happy Fourth of July from Buffalo Rising! Hopefully, you and yours will get out to see some Fireworks shows – and we have included two great options – one at Terminal B with the BPO, and one at Darien Lake… go and make sure the start of your summer is explosive! This guide is like a Fourth of July BBQ. It is hot, fulfilling, overstuffed with goodies, and has a little something for everyone. See Ziggy Marley at Artpark, learn

Happy Summer from Buffalo Rising. Hopefully, your Fourth of July Weekend was

August is alive with the sound of music! There are so many varied concerts and events to see in Buffalo! For those looking for pop hits, the Erie County Fair has got you covered. For those who are looking for something a little more “extra-ordinary,” Tori Amos and Steam Powered Giraffe are in town… and for those more theatrically inclined, Bandits on the Run play Chautauqua, and Saw: The Musical parodies the horror movies at Alleyway Theatre. There truly is something for everyone!