Buffalo Music – The Music of Journey
Some of rock’s most iconic music is recreated in this Windborne Production featuring lead singer Juan Del Castillo, a full rock band, and rock lighting accompanying the BPO.
Some of rock’s most iconic music is recreated in this Windborne Production featuring lead singer Juan Del Castillo, a full rock band, and rock lighting accompanying the BPO.
Composed to acknowledge an honorary degree despite not attending university, a mischievous Brahms penned the tongue-in-cheek Academic Festival Overture, featuring boisterous student drinking songs. Del Águila’s Concierto en Tango for Cell and Orchestra is a modern take on the traditional form, light-hearted and rhythmic. The forced optimism of Symphony No. 5, glorifying Stalin’s regime, proved both career- and lifesaving for Shostakovich.
A special Saturday morning session for our littlest listeners, age 0-5, with their caregivers. Join BPO musicians and community partners for fun musical activities designed specifically for tiny ears and growing minds.
Composed to acknowledge an honorary degree despite not attending university, a mischievous Brahms penned the tongue-in-cheek Academic Festival Overture, featuring boisterous student drinking songs. Del Águila’s Concierto en Tango for Cell and Orchestra is a modern take on the traditional form, light-hearted and rhythmic. The forced optimism of Symphony No. 5, glorifying Stalin’s regime, proved both career- and lifesaving for Shostakovich.
From his roots in Gospel to forays into R&B and Jazz to top winner of American Idol’s second season, Ruben Studdard has always considered Luther Vandross his hero. He recreates the velvet tones of songs like Here and Now, Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now, Always and Forever, and Dance with my Father for a sentimental return to the ’80s and ’90s.
A special Saturday morning session for our littlest listeners, age 0-5, with their caregivers. Join BPO musicians and community partners for fun musical activities designed specifically for tiny ears and growing minds.
From his roots in Gospel to forays into R&B and Jazz to top winner of American Idol’s second season, Ruben Studdard has always considered Luther Vandross his hero. He recreates the velvet tones of songs like Here and Now, Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now, Always and Forever, and Dance with my Father for a sentimental return to the ’80s and ’90s.
Struggling Productions and Milkie's on Elmwood are proud to bring you another great event.
Join us as we welcome Amanda Bridges as she celebrates the release of her new single "Inspire Your Heart Fire" with a fundraiser to raise money for as we raise money for her Stepping Stones initiative, which advocates for suicide prevention, mental health, and substance use awareness.
Thursday, Feb 19th @ 7pm, 21+ $5
Music from tuesday nite & Brendan Orr with comedy from Jake Piskor
Feb 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Struggling Productions and Milkie's on Elmwood are proud to bring you a chill Happy Hour with bar favorite, looping vocalist Angie Lucie and bass-and-vocals duo Samantha and the Coal Man's Milkie's debut.
Four notes instantly recognizable across generations welcome back the much-loved Symphony No. 5 to the Kleinhans stage. Dance Symphony’s rhythmic jazz motifs were drawn from an evocative Copland ballet about a morbid conjurer who could raise the dead and make them dance. Beethoven expands on Mozart’s influence in his Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring challenging key changes and bold harmonies.
Four notes instantly recognizable across generations welcome back the much-loved Symphony No. 5 to the Kleinhans stage. Dance Symphony’s rhythmic jazz motifs were drawn from an evocative Copland ballet about a morbid conjurer who could raise the dead and make them dance. Beethoven expands on Mozart’s influence in his Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring challenging key changes and bold harmonies.
Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Thursday, February 26th @ 7pm, $10 21+
Pipe Bomb
Romcom Victims
Sailing Stones
Saturday, March 28, 8 pm at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, NY. $48.75-$54.75
The premier Pink Floyd experience returns to the BPO with classic hits timed to a laser light show, celebrating 50 years since the studio album Wish You Were Here.
Friday, Feb 27th @ 8pm, $10 21+
Freaky Styley (playing the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers)
New Finch
Mar 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Broadway and Hollywood combine for a romantic and entertaining evening of song and dance inspired by the likes of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly, and Eleanor Powell. With hit tunes like They Can’t Take That Away from Me and Let’s Face the Music and Dance to Singin’ in the Rain and Begin the Beguine, this evening will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
Thursday, April 9th @ 7pm, $7 21+ Milkie's on Elmwood presents... Demon Dragz: a Gorillaz Tribute Show Hosted by Gendro1d & Alley Gorey with Vageena George, Lite, Marzipan and Cringes Dead
A myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots, pans, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his acclaimed BPO ensemble in performing Danny Elfman’s offbeat, idiosyncratic Percussion Concerto, composed without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, once plagued by poor reviews and personal self-doubt, endures as a beloved, emotionally lyrical masterpiece, proving its timeless appeal.
Saturday, March 7th @ 8pm, $10 21+ The MookiesStratospherePaper Tigers
A myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots, pans, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his acclaimed BPO ensemble in performing Danny Elfman’s offbeat, idiosyncratic Percussion Concerto, composed without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, once plagued by poor reviews and personal self-doubt, endures as a beloved, emotionally lyrical masterpiece, proving its timeless appeal.
