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It’s Friday, Buffalo! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Healing center funding moves forward, Hencraft opens its first brick-and-mortar chicken spot, and Riverdance steps back on stage + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Plans for healing center advance: Buffalo’s 5/14 Memorial Foundation secured $1 million from the state and targets April 7 to select a construction firm for Jefferson and Best, across from Johnny B. Wiley Stadium — read the full meeting recap.
Nationwide expansion on horizon: Downtown Buffalo gets new bite today as Hencraft opens its first brick and mortar next to Starbucks and Delaware North’s headquarters, serving fast-casual chicken with orders through major delivery apps — get hours and opening details.
From acclaimed director Stephan DeGhelder: O’Connell & Company will present the regional premiere of Alive and Kicking, Laughter Never Gets Old at Canterbury Woods in Williamsville, a limited-run musical revue celebrating life and laughter — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Refuel your art stash: When the creative itch hits, Hyatt’s All Things Creative is that happily overwhelming aisles-and-ideas kind of place, stocked with paints, papers, pens, and the oddly specific tools you swear you’ll use this week. It’s run by people who know their stuff and love helping neighbors make cool things.
Deck dreams, activated: When your porch needs backup, Blue Buffalo Decks designs and builds custom decks, pergolas, and porches with Buffalo pride and family-owned care. Thoughtful plans, solid materials, and clean lines turn your outdoors into the spot for morning coffee or sunset hangs, season after season.
Fish-fry fix, anyone? If your week needs a crispy pick-me-up, Bailey Seafood delivers generous fried plates, broiled dinners, and chowder that hits just right. Easy to swing by, friendly to your schedule, and perfect for a low-key dinner that still feels like a treat.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🖼 Burchfield Penney & Dinner @ Burchfield Penney Art Center | Friday (3/13) at 5:45 PM – If you’ve been meaning to trade screen glare for gallery glow, come wander Burchfield Penney with us, then debrief over wood-fired pizza, classic pastas, and wine at Daniela in Elmwood Village. Thoughtful art, easy conversation, zero pretense, genuine Buffalo evening.
🕯 Concerts by Candlelight @ Forbes Theater | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Swap the sports bar for candlelit concerts in Buffalo’s prettiest historic rooms, where musicians reimagine everything from Taylor and Queen to Vivaldi. The setlists keep changing, the vibes are cozy, and yes, it doubles as an actually good date night. Romantic, not syrupy.
💃 Riverdance @ Shea’s Performing Arts Center | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – Book a night with Riverdance, the thunderous, precision Irish step spectacle we all wore out on VHS. Astonishing footwork, live music, and calves of steel. It’s classy, nostalgic, and a perfect excuse to sit, sip, and grin.
🍳 Family Cooking Classes @ Amherst St , Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14207 | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Family cooking classes are taking over one Saturday a month, inviting parents, grandparents, and that cool aunt to wrangle the kids into making real food. Think Mexican street food one month, a pasta making party the next. Fewer screens, more spatulas, and yes, you eat it.
🎭 Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical @ Allendale Theatre | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Diary of a Wimpy Kid gets the full musical treatment, kid-friendly, parent-therapeutic, and surprisingly heartfelt. Bring the 8-and-ups, relive your cafeteria trauma, and stick around for the post-show talk-back, sensory-friendly option included. Cheese Touch jokes, actual feelings, and zero homework.
🎳 17th Annual Tonawandas USBC Strike Out Breast Cancer No-Tap Tournament @ Tonawanda Bowling Center | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – This no-tap bowling tourney keeps it friendly, raises real money for breast cancer research, and yes, nine pins count. Roll three games, browse basket raffles, 50/50s, and a bake sale, and maybe leave with a Josh Allen autographed jersey, bragging rights, and a cleaner conscience.
🎻 Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey @ Kleinhans Music Hall | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Skip the TSA lines and let Rick Steves and the Buffalo Philharmonic fly you across Europe from your seat. Romantic anthems, stunning visuals, and Rick’s sharp insights turn Strauss, Grieg, and Verdi into a quick tour of freedom, history, and good old cross-border unity.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Buffalo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 87%
Snow between 8am and noon, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 7 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 22 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 58 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 34°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 25%
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 12 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
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