Events and Exhibitions

There’s always something amazing to see at the UBCFA. We host some of the world’s biggest music, theatrical and comedy acts. But some of our most amazing performances are put on by the students and faculty right here at UB. Concerts of every variety, plays, musicals, exhibitions, and dance performances - they’re all open to the UB student body and the Western New York community. No matter what you’re into, there’s something on our calendar that’s perfect for you.

Featured Events and Exhibitions

ben folds leaning back on a piano with elbows on the keys.

Samara Joy 'A Joyful Holiday'

December 17, 2024
7:30 p.m.

Misty Copeland with arms crossed in front of a dark background.

Misty Copeland

February 12, 2025
7 p.m.

elvis costello playing acoustic guitar.

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

March 7, 2025
8 p.m.

dancers performing in a forest with giant mushrooms.

Momix: Alice

April 22, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Upcoming

visiting artist seires logo in front of close up printed image.

Visiting Artist Speaker Series

UB Dept. of Art

Mondays
6:30 p.m.

Room 112 CFA

ballerina and dancer performing on stage.

The Nutcracker

American Academy of Ballet Presents

December 7, 2024
1 p.m.
6 p.m.

sun shining through a forest of evergreens.

The Dreamer

Sherry Martin Dance

December 14, 2024
3:30 p.m.
5:15 p.m.

samara joy wearing a dress with arms stretched out.

Samara Joy "A Joyful Holiday" featuring the McLendon Family

UBCFA Presents

December 17, 2024
7:30 p.m.

information for the nature and nurture event.

Nature and Nurture: Western New York High School Art Teachers Show

UB Dept. of Art

November 25, 2024-
January 4, 2025

Dept of Art Lower Gallery (B45)

hand holding a polaroid of an egg with a crack.

A Crack in the Egg (a new musical)

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

February 7-8, 2025

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

Misty Copeland with arms crossed in front of a dark background.

UB Distinguished Speakers Series: Misty Copeland

University Events

February 12, 2025
7 p.m.

ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATION EVENT

ernest and the pale moon in block letters.

Ernest and the Pale Moon

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

February 14-15, 2025

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

vinyl record in front of sound waves.

Chamber Music

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

February 21-22, 2025

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

painting of woman without clothes taking a picture with a cellphone.

gary l. wolfe: Who Told You That You Were Naked?

UB Art Galleries

September 19, 2024-
February 23, 2025

UB CFA Gallery

student dancers performing on stage.

Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

February 27, 2025 -
March 2, 2025

Drama Theatre

flowers surrounding eyes of a face.

Fefu and Her Friends

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

March 6-9, 2025

Drama Theatre

elvis costello playing guitar.

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

SaveLive presents

March 7, 2025
8 p.m.

damar hamlin smiling in front of a velvet curtain.

UB Distinguished Speakers Series: Damar Hamlin

University Events

March 13, 2025
7 p.m.

student dancers performing on stage.

Choreolab

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

March 28-30, 2025

Black Box Theatre

nurse john putting a surgical glove on his hand.

Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour

Live Nation presents

April 3, 2025
7 p.m.

student dancers performing on stage.

MFA Dance Thesis Concert

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

April 4-5, 2025

Black Box Theatre

cartoon of dog man in front of a city skyline.

Dog Man: The Musical

SaveLive Presents

April 5, 2025
11 a.m.
3 p.m.

killers of kill tony logo.

Killers of Kill Tony

Outback Presents

April 11, 2025
7 p.m.

silhouette of woman drinking out of a can.

The Secretaries, A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

April 11-12, 2025

Rehearsal Workshop

dancer in big red dress in a forest next to giant mushrooms.

Momix: Alice

UBCFA Presents

April 22, 2025
7:00 p.m.

clothes hanging on a clothesline spelling out the pajama game.

The Pajama Game

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

April 25, 2025 -
May 4, 2025

Drama Theatre

filtered image of front entrance of cfa.

Spring into Art

UB Center for the Arts

April 29, 2025

Maria A Guzman Capron, Encuentrame made of fabric, stuffing, and paint.

Maria A. Guzmán Capron: Fitting Room

UB Art Galleries

October 24, 2024-
May 18, 2025

UB CFA Gallery

student dancer posing in front of column at baird point on ub campus.

Dancers Workshop

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

May 8-10, 2025

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

student dancers posing in front of rainbow background.

Senior Dance Showcase

UB Dept. of Theatre and Dance

May 11, 2025
4 p.m.

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

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