Stage, Screen, and Sound: April Arts and Entertainment Picks

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. 

UB Center for the Arts
103 Center for the Arts
April 2 | 7:00 PM
$40-$65+ | Tickets

Inspired by the worldwide K-Pop phenomenon and recent Oscar-winning film KPop Demon Hunters, this concert tribute experience brings today’s biggest K-Pop hits to life on stage in an unforgettable evening that will have you dancing in the aisles. 

Buffalo State Performing Arts Center 
Rockwell Hall 210
1300 Elmwood Avenue
April 2 | 8:00 PM
$48.75 – $54.75 | Tickets

Jonathan Butler was raised amidst Apartheid in Cape Town, South Africa, and made history by being the first black artist played on white South African radio (while earning three gold records). His genre-busting music has earned countless awards, and he remains a musical icon in South Africa and around the world.

Alleyway Theatre 
1 Curtain Up Alley
April 3-25 | Evening and Matinee Performances 
$32 + | Tickets

A new work by Pulitzer Prize nominee Kristoffer Diaz, Things With Friends, is an unflinching portrayal of New York City’s potential end, seen through the intimate lens of a dinner party. This acutely observed, and darkly humorous exploration of privilege and impending chaos is sure to leave you thinking and talking on the car ride home. 

Pausa Art House 
19 Wadsworth St
April 10 | Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM 
$17-$25 | Tickets

Led by John Troy, the John Troy Group showcases the Buffalo-based saxophonist and composer’s dynamic approach to modern jazz, blending intricate original compositions with influences from contemporary and straight-ahead styles. 

Irish Classical Theatre
625 Main Street
April 10 – 26 | Evening and Matinee Performances 
$18 – $68  | Tickets

Islander is a spellbinding new folk-musical about community and connection, myth and reality for audiences young and old. Featuring a stunning, looping vocal score and performed entirely by two actors, Islander weaves a mesmerizing tale of myth, community, and self-discovery.

Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois Street
April 10 | 7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
$30- $35 | Tickets

Carbon Leaf is a Richmond, Virginia–based band known for blending folk-infused indie rock with rich storytelling, heartfelt melodies, and acoustic and electric instrumentation. With more than three decades together, over 3,500 live shows, and a devoted fanbase, they continue to evolve while maintaining a signature sound rooted in lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship.

Jazzboline 
5010 Main Street
Amherst, New York 14226
Every Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
Varies | Reservations 

Come hear the music play at this Amherst restaurant and bar.  The brunch menu includes the Jazzboline Cheddar Biscuit, Primavera Pomodoro, and Beef on Weck.  The local musicians change weekly, but click here to see who is coming soon.