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Buffalo Events
January
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Shea's Buffalo Performing Arts Center
646 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-884-4333
Hours: 6pm
Admission Free
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This is an annual event involving community participation in a performing arts setting. This program is designed to perpetuate the memory and outstanding works of the great Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.
February
Buffalo Quickies
Alleyway Theatre
One Curtain Up Alley
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-852-2600
Hours: Thurs at 7:30, Fri and Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm
Admission Charged
Call for additional information, usually held Thurs - Sun for three consecutive weeks in March
Since 1991 this smorgasbord of tasty theatrical tidbits has featured world premieres of recent finalists and winners of the Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition.
Annual Winter Carnival
Holiday Valley Resort
Rt. 219 Holiday Valley Road
Ellicottville, NY 14731 (50 miles south of Buffalo)
716-699-2345
Admission Free
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A Mardi Gras extravaganza with fun events for family and kids, costume parade, mogul and rail competitions, and much, much more!
March
Lipizzaner Stallions Anniversary Tour
HSBC Arena
One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
Buffalo NY 14203-3096
888-223-6000
Call for additional information
Annual event held at HSBC Arena Buffalo, NY featuring the world-famous Lipizzaner Stallions.
May
The Nissan Buffalo Marathon/ Half-Marathon & Marathon Relay
Hyatt Hotel
2 Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-694-5154
Entry Fee Charged
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Run along a newly designed scenic course showcasing the beauty of Western New York. It is a flat, fast course and is an excellent marathon to attempt a personal best or qualify for the Boston Marathon. Buffalo's weather is very moderate at this time of year, making for ideal marathon running conditions. The average temperature for May 30 is 62F/17C. The average high is 71F/22C. The average low is 52F/11C.
June
Buffalo Niagara Guitar Festival
Various sites, downtown Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
716-845-7156
Admission Charged at some locations, Admission Free at other locations
Call for additional information, usually held in mid-June for one week
America's first and largest all guitar music festival featuring legendary blues, rock, classical, country and jazz guitarists from around the globe. North American Rock Guitar competition and clinics highlight future stars.
Allentown Art Festival
The Allentown National Historic Preservation District
Buffalo, NY
716-881-4269
Admission Free
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The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, New York. Over 300,000 visitors visit the Festival to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo's weather in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown area and the quality of the art and crafts presented by the over 400 juried exhibitors.
July
Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival
Buffalo, NY
716-815-4144
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Italian taste delights, entertainment stages, games and rides are featured. Frank Sinatra, Jr has performed at the festival in the past.
August
National Buffalo Wing Festival
Dunn Tire Park
275 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY 14203.
716-834-4900, ext. 11
Admission Charged
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The Buffalo Wing Festival features hundreds of restaurants and sauces from Buffalo and around the country. There are best wing and sauce competitions, wing eating contests, Buffalo food, entertainment and more.
December
Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, NY
716-856-3150
Admission Free
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The evening kicks off with free ice-skating followed by the official lighting of the tree 6:00 p.m. The festivities include fireworks display over Fountain Plaza, visits with Santa and The Dickens Carolers. Don't miss out on the free amusement rides for children, clowns, face-painters and horse and buggy rides through downtown Buffalo.
Arts and Entertainment
Buffalo City Ballet Company, Inc.
2495 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-833-1243
Hours: Box Office: Mon - Thu, 9am-9pm; Fri - Sat, 10am-6pm. Only open on Sun during productions, 3pm.
Admission Charged
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The Buffalo City Ballet is committed to showcasing the talents of local performers, particularly highlighting the talents of minority artists.
Ujima Company, Inc.
Theater Loft
545 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-883-0380
Hours: Wed - Sat, 8pm; Sun 6pm
Admission Charged
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Ujima Company is the only professional theatre company in all of Western New York dedicated to the development and presentation of work by African-American and other Third World artists.
Sports
Buffalo Bills NFL
Ralph Wilson Stadium
1 Bills Dr
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2237
716-649-0015 or 877-BB-TICKS
Buffalo Sabres NHL
HSBC Arena
One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
Buffalo, New York 14203-3096
716-855-4100
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