* - Volunteer opportunities exist with these organizations.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
1300 Elmwood Avenue
(0.0 miles)
856-seat theater featuring new and established artists; and classical, choral, and dance programs by Buffalo State students and community groups
Student discounts. Many free performances.
(716) 878-3005
www.buffalostate.edu/pac
Xtreme Wheels Indoor Skate Park
356 Hertel Avenue
(1.64 miles)
Live shows with punk, hardcore, and pop/rock. Also features ramps and rails for inline skating, skateboarding, and bmx bikes. Rock climbing, a retail center, game room, and concessions also available.
(716) 871-9361
http://www.xtreme-wheelz.com/
HSBC Arena
One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza (foot of Main Street at South Park Avenue)
(7.23 miles)
State-of-the art venue seats 20,000+
Major concerts with nationally and internationally known acts.
Box Office: (716) 855-4444/Events Hotline: (716) 855-4170
www.hsbcarena.com
Kleinhans Music Hall*
71 Symphony Circle (370 Pennsylvania Street)
(2.42 miles)
Experience the symphony, pops, and more, as performed by the renowned Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and major guest performers in one of the world's finest auditoriums.
(716) 885-0331/Box Office: (716) 885-5000
www.bpo.org
Lafayette Square, downtown Buffalo
(3.63 miles)
Thursday at the Square
Thursday is prime party night when the throngs gather for a sensational summer concert series with national headliners; diverse acts include rock, blues, reggae, pop, alternative
Late May-early September
Free (refreshments sold)
www.buffaloplace.com/
Mohawk Place
47 E. Mohawk Street
(3.54 miles)
Rock, pop, country, experimental, and smaller national acts.
(716) 855-3931
http://www.mohawkplace.com/
Nietzsche's
248 Allen Street
(2.85 miles)
Live music seven nights, with something for everyone: rock, jazz, reggae, acoustic folk; music from Buffalo and beyond
Open mike and Songwriter Showcase Mondays
(716) 886-8539
www.nietzsches.com
Town Ballroom
681 Main Street
(3.1 miles)
Concerts, jazz, plays, dining, dancing, improv comedy; Saturday night dance club. Age 18+
(716) 852-3900
www.townballroom.com/
The Tralf
100 Theater Place (622 Main Street)
(3.32 miles)
Diverse music and comedy for young and old. Special events. Some 18-and-over and 16-and-over shows.
Cost varies with acts
(716) 851-8725
www.tralf.com