Buffalo Spree

(REMINDER: these listings are curated and definitely not intended to list ALL the live music out there! If you have a cool concert or interesting event, email info and links to jeffmiersmusic@gmail.com to be considered for inclusion in Where the Bands Are. Thanks!) Looking for all the summer series listings?Summer Music Series Concert Guide is HERE> Sunday, July 18, 1-6 pm in various locations throughout the Parkside neighboorhood, Buffalo, NY.

WNY connection: Born and raised, graduated from West Seneca East Now lives: New York, where he’s currently in Broadway’s Cats: The Jellicle Ball When did you know you wanted to be a performer? I remember participating in a musical theater intensive in middle school under the direction of Ms. Shirley Torch. The touring group was called Young Americans, and we spent the week building a musical theater showcase for our families.

Materials designer Aradhita Parasrampuria founded Cellsense in 2022 to scale sustainable bioembellishments for the fashion and beauty industries. A $1 million winner of the 2025 43North Startup Competition, the company is expanding pilot production and its supply chain in Western New York. A decade in New York designing embellishments for everyone from luxury houses to fast fashion retailers showed Cellsense founder Aradhita Parasrampuria something most consumers never see.

Buffalo and Cleveland both sit on Lake Erie’s southern shore, a fact that has shaped their climates and economies for two centuries. Developed as gateway ports and defined by the industrial age, the cities attracted waves of immigrants whose influence still resonates in neighborhoods, food, and people. Residents of both cities are notably unpretentious and loyal.

Discover Daunté’s five favorite Buffalo dishes and more in the full version of this story at buffalospree.com. Daunté, the Buffalonian behind Daunté Eats, has a full-time career as a social worker, but on his TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram accounts, he’s one of Buffalo's most honest and adventurous food reviewers with over 35k total followers to show for it.

(REMINDER: these listings are curated and definitely not intended to list ALL the live music out there! If you have a cool concert or interesting event, email info and links to jeffmiersmusic@gmail.com to be considered for inclusion in Where the Bands Are. Thanks!) The popular food fest offers more than cuisine to sample… Saturday, July 11, 11 am -8 pm, and Sunday, July 12, 11 am - 7 pm in Niagara Square and on Delaware Ave., Downtown Buffalo, NY. FREE. Look at the complete festival guide here.

(REMINDER: these listings are curated and definitely not intended to list ALL the live music out there! If you have a cool concert or interesting event, email info and links to jeffmiersmusic@gmail.com to be considered for inclusion in Where the Bands Are. Thanks!) The popular food fest offers more than cuisine to sample… Saturday, July 11, 11 am -8 pm, and Sunday, July 12, 11 am - 7 pm in Niagara Square and on Delaware Ave., Downtown Buffalo, NY. FREE. Look at the complete festival guide here.

Ever since 1941, when Cheerioats—renamed Cheerios in 1945—were first manufactured here by General Mills, our city has carried their signature scent. This point of pride is emblazoned on “My City Smells Like Cheerios” T-shirts. And those with the best noses confidently discern differences among aromas of Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Cocoa Puffs. But how many know how to decode a General Mills cereal box by looking on top at the unassuming blue strip that includes the best-by date?

With America’s 250th anniversary approaching on July 4, communities across the nation have planned celebrations worthy of the milestone—and that includes our neighbors in Rochester. Beyond traditional exhibits, the area is hosting special events and interactive experiences designed to immerse children in our nation’s story. If you’re looking for an excuse to skip town for a weekend, this is it: pack up the family car and hit the road for an inspiring jaunt through our country’s history.

Bethany Moore, Robert Creighton, Stephen McKinley and Darryl Semira Beyond Shea’s imported tours, local theater boasts talent on par with actors on New York stages, including—quite literally—Broadway. Robert Creighton, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Bethany Moore, and Darryl Semira have all appeared on Broadway, so Spree gathered them to discuss why they’re here and why they stay.