Well in town we heard about this festival with so many different events talking place, had to check…read moreit out. Plenty of street parking nearby Grant Street for easy access. You need to purchase food tickets because the food vendors do not take cash. We decided to check things out before buying and tickets... so many different times of food.. the smell alone was amazing! Lot's of samples to be had before purchasing. I had bought some fresh made bread and stuffed potatoes so good! I got to try the samosa.. supper crispy and cuban pulled pork, They had a lot of water actives going on, mostly for the kids. Lot's of spraying water toys and balloons everywhere. But with the weather being so warm it was refreshing. There was a few stages with a daily schedule. We got to hear a poetry slam with four people that were very talented and really made you think. Also some dancers with beautiful outfits on. Could only spend about and hour and a half here, but it was great. Love how the community all gets together to celebrate the things we all love like food and entertainment.

This is my third year (first time tabling for the WNY Peace Center) attending, and, as expected,…read morethe food hit the spot. This is a fabulous event where people of all ages, nationalities, cultures, and ethnicities unite for good food, good music, good performances, and a good time. Everything was amazing, though the Ethiopian spot was definitely a crowd favorite. I look forward to attending again next year with more friends (we brought some). My only critique is that the Cuban place that participated the last couple years wasn't there (I didn't see them). :(

After 5 or 6 times coming to Pausa, I can now confidently say this place is not the one. I attended…read morea show at Blue Note in NYC that pissed me off in the same way. I'm all for support in the musicians, but venues doing it in a sneaky passive aggressive way will always get a side eye from me. There was one occasion pre COVID where my small group was at the very front of the venue between the bar and the outside window WHISPERING and the owner and bartenders sent dagger eyes to us and shushed us violently. Idk what true jazz venue does not encourage a lively audience but everyone at the bar area had to act like a funeral was in session. Literally no talking AT ALL or you would be reprimanded. Cool time! I came again recently with my partner, even after a handful of bad experiences because friends of our were playing AND WE WANTED TO SUPPORT. Hellooooo??? We didn't realize until we sat down that each order required a two menu item minimum. I ordered a drink for myself and my partner using the online ordering system and when the drinks were delivered the owner stared at my partner with an accusing look like "are you going to order something, you freeloader?", but with a weird passive aggressive smile (if you've worked in food service, you know the one). Because unbeknownst to us, their policy is ACTUALLY two menu items per guest. "To support the artists," Lazara said with a saccharin grin. As two people who have plays countless shows as musicians ourselves and organized shows in the community with other artists, we know this is BS. If you want to truly support the artists, you charge at the door what you want the artists to be paid. 1. You don't gamble on the bar sales hoping people buy enough to supplement the artists' pay. 2. You don't create hidden fees for customer by requiring them buy so many menu items and hide behind "it's for the artists". 3. You don't create a hostile environment for the audience members who paid like they were supposed to but are now shocked by bullying from the staff that they need to buy more booze or food. My partner and I hardly drink alcohol. We wouldn't have bought drinks if we were not pressured to. So we forced our drinks down and ordered two more after Lazara loomed over us to do so. It put a sour taste in our mouth and took all spontaneity out of the night. We had to silently drink our beverages or else be reprimanded by teacher. We texted eachother our reactions to the music. lol Literally the whole audience seemed afraid to even clap or hoot because so many folks were told not to make noise. It felt like we were being held hostage. What a bizarre dynamic. IT'S JAZZ. The Devil's Music. We can't turn up a bit? So wild. Over this place. Truly truly.

So fortunate to have a live jazz venue in our town. Never bad music here. Space is intimate and…read morerelaxed

Great venue. They have lots of food options and accessible bathrooms…read more Be prepared for a lot of walking. As there is a walk from the parking lot down to the security check and then from security check down to the venue. I did have a moment with security trying to give me a hard time about the clear bag I brought. The venue information said clear bags are allowed. Nothing more on the clear bag specifications. They tried to send me back to the car with my clear bag because it had drawstrings and they said they makes it a back pack. Well yes, I can wear it on my back but it's still a small clear bag. I really didn't appreciate the fuss over this and objected. They let me go in after some back and forth but really felt this was ridiculous.

Attended a book festival with several vendors were selling new and used books. Others were selling…read morecraft items and clothing. There were also several authors set up selling their books. They also were selling hotdogs, hambergers, drinks and snacks. Parking wasn't bad and the weather cooperated.

The Elmwood Festival of the Arts remains one of my favorites from the Buffalo festival season…read morelineup! A good chunk of the Elmwood strip is closed down for two days of music, food, and, of course, lots of wonderful art. What I like about the Elmwood festival over Allentown Art Fest is that the lineup of artisans selling goods that are not only affordable, but could easily find a place in your home, too. At Allentown, there are a lot of "once in a lifetime" pieces that you'd *really* need a specific place for. But at the Elmwood festival, you can easily find wall art, pottery, and glassware that could fit right into your space. There's always a great lineup of food trucks and bands here, and I really like how all the small businesses on Elmwood stay open so you can shop there, too. It's a little crowded -- but I never really mind. I know summer is coming to a close whenever it's time for the Elmwood Festival of the Arts. But hey, at least I've got a lot of cool new artwork to brighten up my apartment just in time for Buffalo winter.

I spent a very enjoyable Sunday morning here this year. Much smaller than the Allentown Art…read moreFestival, its an easy 5 or 6 blocks of Elmwood - from St James Place to West Ferry. Pros: Id have to say each exhibitor was a high quality one. There really was none of the "junk" you may find at other festivals. The food options were in specific areas, I noticed two of them, one at the St James end of the festival, the other on one of the side streets. Id imagine there was a third, but I did not make note of it. The expected food trucks were available. Tons of "local tables", the BPO had one, Olmsted Conservancy another, Burchfield Penney a third. There were many others as well. A great way to learn more about the various attractions Buffalo has to offer year round. Cons: For these not living nearby or taking public transport, there was terrible parking organization, they had closed off most of the side streets nearby to "Local Traffic Only". If this had been a very humid hot weekend, that would have made for some long hot walks just to get there. As a result, there was really not a "disabled friendly" atmosphere about the festival. (If there was a designated disabled parking area, it was not well publicized enough to be easily found by me, searching for it on line). They sold water for $1 bottle. Really? Costs under $5 for a case (including the deposit costs), sell the water for .50 (even .75) and stop doing such a huge markup. And while you are at it, put a sign on the table of the cost so people don't have to ask about it. Other: There was music around as well, but I did not stay for long for any of that. Seemed like a great venue for it though, various stages and other covered areas throughout. While I found the quality of the vendors terrific, I can only give this 3 stars, I think it was A-OK. I am a fan, but the lack of easy disabled access brings it down a star for me.

Tons of handmade art, jewelry and food. Went two days in a row and still didn't see everything…read more Best to go around 10am or so as it gets pretty packed in the afternoon. Venders we're friendly.

This was a very cute little festival! It wasn't really what I expected out of a 'Fall Festival'…read morethough, more of a downsized art festival with a few added elements at the Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site. There were a pretty fair handful of vendors though, displaying some pretty awesome stuff that I've never seen before (and some that I had). I mostly enjoyed the young man who refurbishes antique typewriters, and Mermaid and Weasel had some freaking adorable pierogi keychains. I got suckered into some African shea butter that will no doubt get a ton of use with the coming winter months, as well as a print from the always awesome Buffalo History Buff. The bands they got to play here were fantastic too! A new favorite of mine, The Observers, definitely gathered a crowd. I really enjoyed listening to the musicians I've never heard of before, too. I think it was busy enough that they should have found a few more vendors to display their wares since there was a lot of empty space by the stage toward Allen & N. Pearl. But other than that, I really enjoyed myself here! I hope it keeps getting better and better every year.

Great live music venue in Buffalo, NY. They have on site…read moreparking but there were no spots available when we arrived. Street parking was free and easy to find. We parked right across from the venue. The venue is located in a refurbished church and the highlight for me was seeing all the fixtures including pews and glass stained windows still in tact. Getting in was easy they just checked our ids and scanned our tickets. Short walk from the entrance to the actual music area. There is a floor standing room area you can watch the music, as well as two elevated seating areas. The seats were pews and very roomy. It was nice to be able to sit and enjoy the show free from the crowds. The sound quality was mostly good but at times I found it was very loud and hard to hear what the musician was saying. Didn't get any drinks or use the bathroom, so I can't comment on this aspect. Overall, I thought this was a great venue.

This was the first time I have been here for a concert. My previous visits were for a fund raiser;…read morethere were no chairs set up, only vendors. I could not judge the space as a concert hall. My estimate is a capacity of 400-500 chairs, in rows of 14 the floor, plus the balcony. I was there to see Judy Collins, who still has a wonderful voice. (She is 87). A friend asked why she was not performing in the Mary Seton room at Kleinhans Music Hall. I think the acoustics are better here, as are the slightly padded chairs. It is certainly more intimate.

A gorgeous venue to experience a show. The building has the…read moremain concert hall along with the Mary Seton room on the other side of the building. The main space has an orchestra and balcony level and you can hear perfectly regardless of where you sit. Seating is more comfortable on the orchestra level because there is more leg room if you are tall. There are bars for refreshments and on certain performance dates, you can even book a prix-fixe meal on the downstairs level! The BPO has a fantastic variety of programming (classics, pops, kids shows) and there are also a lot of one off events as well. The one down side is that the parking is pretty awful. There are paid lots, but other than that you need to depend on street parking (which might be several blocks away). You won't be disappointed by your experience here (as long as you plan for parking)

Fun Saturday night at Kleinhans. Had to swap out tickets for a performance we were unable to make…read moreand chose Batman in concert. They showed the 1989 blockbuster movie with the philharmonic orchestra playing background music. Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as Riddler. To park in the lots you need to arrive early. Everything is charge cards, no cash accepted. The bar is always open along with the coffee and snack bar. Batman was present to do photos and a nice variety of tee's, posters etc. for sale in the lobby.

Great time at 2022 Niagara Falls Blues Festival…read more Bands were great. Otis Cadillac had us dancing in the isles

We have been down on old falls street for music before but they actually had it going on this…read moreweekend. They had a main stage for the bigger named bands but also a smaller stage under a tent. Speaking of tents the also had a tent with tables and chairs. Any place you were you had a great place for listening. They also sold beer and wine. Also pop and water if you were the designated driver. Farther down on old falls street there were restaurants and food trucks. So if you spent many hours just listening you didn't go hungry. The one band we listened to the woman's voice was unbelievable. It was just a great time sitting and relaxing, people watching. Oh and listening to music. Weather was also perfect for the whole weekend.