Saranaide is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and musician based out of Western New York. She performed at our Art Crawl After Party in 2025 and is now back for a concert at the cafe!

Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on the traditions of the genre. Held on the first Thursday of every month.

A discussion on self-publishing vs vanity publishing, how to market without a publishing team, and options on printing and distribution, among other topics unique to the self-publishing journey.

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and
a touch of Latin too.

SUPER 8MM FILM
April 11th | 10am – Noon | Art’s Cafe | $100 / $90 members

Learn the basics of cinema with the classic, old-school home film format; Super 8mm. The class session will cover exposure, lens use, planning shot sequences, and cinema language. Each participant will borrow a camera to shoot a single cartridge using in-camera editing. A group screening will be scheduled later. The class includes film and process but does not include transfer to a digital medium. This is 100% analog. With Seth Wochensky.

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“Painted Presence” is an exhibit of paintings that employ the use of deliberate mark-marking, careful layering,
and rich color to reflect an intentional process-driven style of painting. A reception will be held on April 15th from 6:30-8pm at Art’s Cafe.

Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Nick Kody from Kody & Herren will host this monthly get-together. The group will meet at the cafe main stage with new featured songwriters each month, with Beave Sorensen in April!

Cumberland Honey will be rescheduling their show due to an unforeseen medical event. New date for Spring 2027 to be announced soon.

Botanical artist Mary Hermans will guide you through the enchanting process of making your own pressed flower décor.

Play instruments, sing songs, and dance! With Samantha Yetter. For elementary aged students.

April’s open mic night will feature out artist in residence, Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez!

Pastel and alcohol washes create a unique painterly effect by liquifying soft pastels into a watercolor-like underpainting. Learn to use the ink for foundational values and the pastel for highlights, texture, and blending.

Make your own paper and add seeds for a beautiful and useful set of cards. For elementary aged students.

Learn some useful strategies for developing characters, relationships and conflicts: telling a story that’s uniquely yours, without just telling your own story. With John Snodgrass.

Raina will be in residence with us from April 20th – 25th where she will be working on new material, performing in schools, and holding a series of workshops. Stay tuned for upcoming events.

Learn the history of Bonsai, several popular styles of trees, and how to turn a hand selected nursery plant into a bonsai tree of your own! All supplies included.

Paint & decorate a wooden sign for your room! For elementary aged students.

Join Kelly Ann Campbell and Friends, accompanied by Paul Blackwell, as they perform their favorite showtunes.

Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on the traditions of the genre. Hosted by a constellation of players. A donation of any amount could aid in the longevity of folk night and future programming. To donate visit SpringvilleArts.org or bring a cash donation to the event.

Playback Theatre of Buffalo improv group will be performing at Art’s Cafe on Friday, May 8th!