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UB program featuring cultural critic Roxane Gay postponed
4/5/17
The Distinguished Speakers Series event with Roxane Gay, originally scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight (April 5) has been postponed and rescheduled for April 13 after her travel plans were disrupted due to unforeseen flight complications and delays.
Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live
4/5/17
A large-scale cast of dinosaur puppets connects children to paleontology in a fun and informative setting on May 4 at the Center for the Arts.
Media Advisory: Cultural critic Roxane Gay to speak at UB April 5
4/4/17
Cultural critic Roxane Gay, author of the New York Times bestselling collection of essays “Bad Feminist,” will speak at UB on April 5 in Alumni Arena as part of the university’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
My Fair Lady
4/3/17
The Department of Theatre & Dance will present the classic musical April 28-30 & May 5-7 at the Center for the Arts.
UB’s first Buffalo “Muslimedia” panel to be held April 23 at the Islamic Center in Amherst
3/30/17
The event brings together faith leaders, Muslim community representatives and journalists to how Muslims and others are represented in the media.
Zodiaque Dance Ensemble
3/30/17
A cast of 25 Department of Theatre & Dance students will perform April 7-9 at the Center for the Arts. Featuring the choreography of UB's dance faculty, invited guests and students.
Monsieur Periné
3/27/17
The Latin Grammy Award-winner for "Best New Artist" will perform at the Center for the Arts on April 18th. A second show has been added due to demand.
Buddy Guy
3/20/17
The blues legend will perform with special guest Tom Hambridge on Friday, April 21st at the Center for the Arts
Monsieur Periné
3/17/17
The Latin Grammy Award-winner for "Best New Artist" will perform at the Center for the Arts on April 18th.
Dorrance Dance
3/16/17
The acclaimed contemporary tap dance company founded by MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance will be in residence March 27-31 at the Center for the Arts. Public performance on March 31.