Good news: temperatures are headed for the mid-60s this weekend. Bad news: you have absolutely no excuse to sit at home. Buffalo has a packed few days ahead and whether you are into live music, comedy, good food, or just getting out of the house, there is something on this list for you.
Here is your weekend cheat sheet.
The Warm Weather Is Your Sign to Get Outside
Before we even get to the events, let's just acknowledge that 60-plus degrees in early March in Buffalo is basically a holiday. The waterfront, Canalside, Delaware Park, the Elmwood strip. All of it is going to feel incredible this weekend after the winter we just had. Do not waste it sitting inside scrolling your phone. Get out there first, then pick one of the things below.
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Emily King at Babeville — Saturday March 8
If you have never seen Emily King live, this is the weekend to fix that. The four-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter brings her soulful sound to Asbury Hall on Saturday night. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. Tickets are $35 in advance. She is the kind of artist that makes you wonder why you do not listen to her every day. Grab your tickets at babevillebuffalo.com before they are gone.
Sapphira Cristál at Helium Comedy Club — Thursday March 5
If you missed her on RuPaul's Drag Race, you missed one of the most entertaining personalities on television in years. Sapphira Cristál brings her live show One Slue Over the Cuckoo's Nest to Helium Comedy Club on Thursday night. Sharp wit, outrageous humor, zero filter. Tickets start at $32.99 at heliumcomedy.com. This one will sell out so do not wait.
Mammoth WVH at Town Ballroom — Thursday March 5
Wolfgang Van Halen has spent the last few years proving to the world that he is not just a famous last name. Mammoth WVH brings their hard rock sound to the Town Ballroom Thursday night at 8 PM. If you like your music loud and your guitar riffs heavy, this is your night. Tickets available at ticketweb.com.
Glow Golf at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens
This one is exactly what it sounds like. Mini golf inside the Botanical Gardens while everything is lit up and glowing. It is a 9-hole course surrounded by illuminated plants and it is genuinely one of the cooler things happening in Buffalo right now. Great for date night, great for groups, great for anyone who needs a reason to smile on a Thursday. Check buffalobotanicalgardens.org for hours and tickets.
Blippi Live at UB Center for the Arts — Thursday March 5
This one is for the parents. Blippi and Meekah are bringing the Be Like Blippi Tour to UB on Thursday at 6 PM. Tickets range from $28 to $68. Your kids will lose their minds. You will survive. It is worth it. Grab tickets at ubcfa.org.
The St. Patrick's Day Season Officially Begins
Buffalo takes St. Patrick's Day seriously and the warm weekend weather means bar crawls, green drinks, and outdoor crowds are starting early this year. The 8th Annual LepreCon Bar Crawl is coming up and spots are already moving. Keep an eye on eventbrite.com for details and get your crew together before it sells out.
Sunday Recovery Plan: Find a Patio
After a weekend like this one, Sunday calls for a patio, a cold drink, and no obligations. Canalside, the waterfront, Elmwood Village, take your pick. Buffalo in 60-degree March sunshine hits different. Enjoy every second of it because Lake Erie will remind us all of its power soon enough.
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