Events
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Wine Class: The Wide World of Rosé
Rosé is far more than a seasonal pour, it’s a reflection of place, grape and winemaking style!
As we welcome the arrival of spring, join us for the Wide World of Rosé as we taste through a curated selection from around the world. We’ll compare regions, grape varietals, and production methods to uncover how climate, technique and tradition shape what ends up in your glass.
From mineral-driven and delicate to textured and expressive, this class will expand your understanding of what rosé can be, and how to pair it with confidence all season long.
We'll taste through wines accompanied by cheeses and charcuterie. Wine and beer from our menu will be available for purchase at the bar, after class, until 9 p.m.
Doors open promptly at 6 p.m. and class starts at 6:15.
Tickets available HERE
Live music at Symposium with Ed Wyner!
Join us for live music by Ed Wyner at Symposium! You know him as lead vocalist "Milton Wild" in Nerds Gone Wild, but we get him all to ourselves for a three-hour set from 6-9 p.m. performing all of your favorites. Join us for holiday cocktails, wine, beer and delicious food specials! Reservations welcome! trivia cancelled for this event
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series - Elliot Scozzaro Duo
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series at Symposium continues this April with the incredibly talented Elliott Scozzaro Duo featuring Elliott on saxophone and George Caldwell on keyboard. Reservations are highly recommended.
Elliot Scozzaro is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator from Buffalo, NY. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Capital University in Columbus, OH and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas (UNT), where he played lead alto saxophone in the seven-time Grammy-nominated One O’ Clock Lab Band. In 2016, Elliot was named a semi-finalist in the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition. After spending several months in the great city of Chicago, Elliot joined the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra in January 2018.
For several months in early 2019, Elliot played woodwinds in the showband on the American Duchess, a riverboat based on the Mississippi River. Afterward he returned to Buffalo, where he maintains a busy schedule as both a leader and sideman throughout the Western New York region. Elliot is currently on faculty at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia and Buffalo State University and also serves as the Program Coordinator for the Buffalo Jazz Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing the rich jazz heritage of Western New York.
George Caldwell is a grammy-award winning jazz pianist. Highlights of his career as a jazz pianist include: a stint with tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan; piano chair of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and touring the globe with the renowned Count Basie Orchestra. He garnered a Grammy in 1996 for the cd Live at the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild. His Broadway, National and European Tours include Black and Blue, and Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk. He has shared the bandstand with Dizzy Gillespie, Cab Calloway, Shirley Bassey, Quincy Jones, Joe Williams, George Benson, Kenny Garrett, Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Lou Rawls, Lionel Hampton, George Coleman, Roy Hargrove, and Bobby McFerrin. Caldwell has also performed at major jazz festivals and in the great concert halls of the world.
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series - John and Lisa Hasselback
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series at Symposium continues this May with the talented John Hasselback, Jr. on trombone and Lisa Hasselback on keyboard. Reservations are highly recommended.
John Hasselback, Jr. began his musical career at an early age, performing with his father as a young teenager. He received a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from the Hartt School of Music, where he studied both Classical and Jazz Music, and apprenticed with the legendary Jackie McLean. He has since received Education and Graduate degrees from SUNY Fredonia and Empire State College. John has been very active as a performer, working across the United States and Europe with many noted Jazz artists including Jaki Byard, Don Menza, Maynard Ferguson, Roswell Rudd, Gap Mangione and Chuck Mangione. He is a featured soloist on recordings with Gap Mangione, Kenny Wheeler, and Don Menza. Recently, John was a featured member of the Don Menza Quintet, performing in Munich Germany, and performed as a member of the Ron Carter “Great Big Band” at Birdland in New York City. He has served as an Artistic Director for the Buffalo Jazz Collective, dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing the rich Jazz heritage of Western New York. John has been named "Top Jazz Trombonist in Western New York" by the JazzBuffalo poll numerous times, since the poll’s inception in 2014. John is currently in his 22nd year at West Seneca Central Schools, where he is the director of the Jazz Ensemble at West Senior High School and serves as the coordinator of the district's annual Jazz festival. Additionally, he serves as the Erie County Music Educators Association Chairman for Jazz.
Texas native, Lisa Hasselback received her high school education at Interlochen Arts Academy where she studied piano, oboe and mallet percussion. She attended The Hartt School of music at the University of Hartford and received her Bachelors degree in African-American Jazz Studies under the leadership of alto saxophonist, Jackie McLean. She received her master’s degree in Education from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. She has taught elementary and middle school general music since 1988 and has been employed by Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union-Free School District since 1990. Presently she teaches vocal music to kindergartners, 1st and 3rd graders at Hoover Elementary School. Lisa has played with the Buffalo Philharmonic Pops Orchestra for trumpeter Byron Stripling and vocalist Marva Hicks, The New York Voices, Liz Callaway singing the Carole King songbook; the American Idol winner, Melinda Doolittle; the concert opener for Gladys Knight, the BPO Prohibition Concert featuring vocalists Bronson Norris Murphy, Madison Claire Parks and Myra Maud and most recently she was a featured soloist for the Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole tribute concert entitled Unforgettable with vocalists Dee Daniels and Denzal Sinclaire. Lisa has toured with The Four Lads, The Four Aces and The Chordettes. She has played for Bob Newhart at Chautauqua Institute and with Houston Person at the Albright-Knox Summer Jazz Series. Through the years she has played in big bands and jazz festivals in the Buffalo area and continues to teach private lessons.
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Live music at Symposium with Ed Wyner!
Join us for live music by Ed Wyner at Symposium! You know him as lead vocalist "Milton Wild" in Nerds Gone Wild, but we get him all to ourselves for a three-hour set from 6-9 p.m. performing all of your favorites. Join us for holiday cocktails, wine, beer and delicious food specials! Reservations welcome! * trivia cancelled for this event*
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium! (Copy)
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Live music at Symposium with Tim Britt!
Back by popular demand - Tim Britt Live at Symposium! Tim’s back, playing and singing a wide variety of your favorites from 7-10 p.m. - Don’t miss out!
International Riesling Day Exclusive Wine Tasting
In honor of International Riesling Day, join us in Symposium's private room for an intimate, guided tasting designed to challenge everything you thought you knew about this iconic grape. We’ll explore five distinct expressions of Riesling from different corners of the world, comparing dryness levels, structure, aromatics and the role of acidity.
Each ticket includes:
• Five curated Riesling pours
• A full glass of your favorite from the tasting
• Mini charcuterie and cheese pairings
• Guided discussion in an intimate limited-seat setting
The tasting concludes in time to transition into live music with Tim Britt at 7 PM...and perhaps another glass.
Tickets are extremely limited!
Purchase Tickets HERE
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series - George Kane Duo
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series is BACK for it’s third season at Symposium! Our second Jazz brunch welcomes the George Kane Duo, featuring George on trumpet with Wayne Moose on acoustic bass.
George Kane has been a well-established jazz guitarist in the Western New York area for the past thirty years. He regularly performs with the area’s finest musicians in various venues and styles. A graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, George studied with William Leavitt, Guitar Department Chair and author of A Modern Method for Guitar. In addition to performing, George operates a private teaching practice.
Wayne Moose is a jazz double bassist based in Buffalo/Niagara, active as a performer and music teacher for over 20 years. He’s known locally as a fixture in the Buffalo jazz community, performing regularly with ensembles including his own groups and collaborations with other respected area jazz artists such as Devin Kelly, George Kane, Tim Clarke, and vocalist Cindy Miller. Wayne has served as a host of weekly jazz sessions featuring local and visiting musicians at venues like Mezza Restaurant on Elmwood Avenue, helping bring live jazz to Buffalo audiences. He leads and performs with ensembles such as the Wayne Moose Quartet, playing jazz standards from the Great American Songbook and bossa nova/samba repertoire at community events and museum series like those at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Sunday with the People you Love - Valentine’s Brunch at Symposium!
Sunday with the People You Love, at Symposium Wine Bar
Join us on Sunday 2/15 for an afternoon full of delicious pours, decadent plates and time spent with the people who matter most.
We’ll have a special à la carte brunch menu, curated by Chef Sarah, along with a mimosa bar and live music by Tim Britt.
Bar hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kitchen hours 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Live music 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
**This brunch experience is designed as a two-hour seating.**
Reservations are highly recommended. Call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com to make a reservation.
Bar seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Valentine's Day Pre Fixe Dinner
Love is in the air at Symposium Wine Bar! Join us 2/13 & 2/14 for wine, food, friendship and togetherness.
Chef Nicole is curating a fabulous prix fixe dinner menu for Friday, 2/13 and Sat 2/14.
Fri: bar hours: 4-11 p.m.
Fri. kitchen hours: 4-10 p.m.
Sat. bar hours: 2-11 p.m.
Sat. kitchen hours: 2-10 p.m.
Accepting reservations now - call (716) 288-7777 during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com to reserve a table.
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series - Mark Filsinger Duo
“First Sundays” Jazz Brunch Series is BACK for it’s third season at Symposium! Our opening brunch welcomes the Mark Filsinger Duo, featuring Mark on trumpet with Harry Graser on keyboard.
Mark is a versatile trumpet performer, composer, arranger, and clinician. Mark has performed and toured around the United States with various jazz, classical, and commercial ensembles including Bright Eyes, The Who, Weird Al Yankovic, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, the Beach Boys, and The Temptations.
In 2022, The Mark Filsinger Chamber Big Band released its debut album, Groovin’ High on Buffalo Jazz Collective Records. The album features nine of Mark’s original arrangements and compositions. Mark also serves as Associate Professor of Music at SUNY Buffalo State.
Harry Graser is a Buffalo-based jazz pianist with deep roots in the region’s vibrant music scene. Known for his lyrical touch and collaborative spirit, he regularly performs with area ensembles and has appeared in events and concerts across Buffalo, including jazz series and festival-style showcases. Graser has been recognized in the local community, including being named a “Rising Star” by JazzBuffalo, and works frequently in duo and small ensemble settings that highlight his sensitivity and musical conversation at the piano.
Live music at Symposium with Tim Britt!
Back by popular demand - Tim Britt Live at Symposium! Tim’s back, playing and singing a wide variety of your favorites from 7-10 p.m. - Don’t miss out! Reservations recommended - give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com to reserve a table!
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Wine Class: Same Grape, Different Place - Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon wears many faces. In this guided tasting, we’ll explore how the same grape expresses itself across different regions, shaped by climate, tradition, and winemaking choices. By tasting several Cabs side by side, you’ll see why this familiar favorite can be bold, structured, elegant, or surprising - sometimes all at once. Expect great wine, thoughtful conversation and just enough drama to keep things interesting!
We'll taste through wines accompanied by cheeses and charcuterie. Wine and beer from our menu will be available for purchase at the bar, after class, until 9 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and class starts at 6:15.
Tickets are going fast! Purchase them HERE
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
NYE 5-Course Food and Wine Pairing at Symposium -
Join us on Wednesday, December 31st, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., as we close out 2025 and welcome 2026 with a specially curated multi-course experience.
This year’s 5-course dinner, curated by Chef Nicole, is inspired by symbols of luck and renewal from around the world, with quiet nods to tradition woven into each course and carried through the wine pairings. Each wine has been selected not only for how it complements the dish, but for the story it tells: hints of hope for the year ahead, notes of abundance, reflections on prosperity, and bright expressions of new beginnings - in true Order of the Vine fashion.
Symposium will reopen to the public after the dinner to toast to the New Year!
After dinner, feel free to stroll the Village and enjoy Lancaster’s NYE festivities, including free ice skating, the ball drop, and more.
Get Tickets HERE
Live Music Brunch with Stephen Babcock
Join us on 5/18 for live music brunch with Stephen Babcock!
Hailing from the Rust Belt, Stephen Babcock's journey began in modest surroundings, a world shaped by the blue-collar pulse of industry. Eight years of relentless dedication birthed "Said & Done," Stephen's inaugural project that resonated with the authenticity of Rust Belt roots. As the release echoed beyond the industrial horizon, he embarked on a nationwide tour, from intimate Nashville writers' rooms to stages across the United States. "Fiction," the critically acclaimed EP dropped in April 2018, showcasing Stephen's genre-blending prowess. Opening for Ed Sheeran, William Hinson, Brad Goodall, and others, he became a favorite of PASTe, Atwood Magazine, Variance Mag and more. "Monroe," released in October 2021, solidified his place in the musical landscape. "When We Were Kids Ourselves" followed in late 2022, both albums weaving tales inspired by the honest songwriting Stephen has become known for. With the release of Stephen’s latest album “A Break in the Conversation” in September 2024, Stephen’s trajectory from Rust Belt beginnings to a musical force on the horizon signifies not just an individual journey but a collective anthem for those who find strength in simplicity and beauty in struggle.
Live music at Symposium with Ed Wyner!
Continue your holiday festivities with live music by Ed Wyner at Symposium! You know him as lead vocalist "Milton Wild" in Nerds Gone Wild, but we get him all to ourselves for a three-hour set from 6-9 p.m. performing all of your favorites (maybe even some holiday hits thrown in :-) Join us for holiday cocktails, wine, beer and delicious food specials.
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Holiday Sparkling Wine and Cheese Class
Keep the holiday celebrations going and join us for a special sparkling wine and cheese class!
We’re ending our 2025 wine-class series on a sparkling note! ✨
Join us for a dazzling evening of bubbles as we pop, sip, and swirl our way through some of the world’s most iconic sparkling-wine regions.
You’ll enjoy five spectacular sparklers paired with a curated lineup of cheeses that make each glass absolutely shine.
So grab your sparkle-loving friends, get ready to toast to the end of an incredible year, and treat yourself to this effervescent experience.
(And yes… it makes the perfect gift! 🎁🥂) Get tickets HERE
A Mad Hatter's Tea Party with Gabrielle's Bakery and Symposium Wine Bar
Gabrielle’s Bakery and Symposium Wine Bar invite you to tumble down the rabbit hole for this year’s Mad Hatter’s Holiday Tea, a festive, wonder-filled twist on our beloved annual tradition.
Your afternoon begins with a whimsical welcome cocktail. From there, Chef Sarah will present a playful assortment of savory bites. The journey continues with curated teas from Gabrielle's Bakery, featuring a selection of both classic and imaginative blends, each perfectly paired with Gabrielle’s scratch-made sweets and pastries.
We encourage guests to arrive in their most delightfully curious “Mad Tea Party” attire, though festive holiday dress is equally welcome.
Join us for a cozy afternoon that’s just the right amount of mad.
Grab tickets HERE
Cami Clune Live at Symposium!
Come get cozy with us on December 12 - Cami Clune will be performing live from 7-10p.m! Cami is Cami Clune, NBC’s The Voice Finalist, and we’re thrilled she’s returning to Symposium! Symposium is open from 4-11 p.m., and our kitchen is open from 4-10 p.m. Reservations recommended! Call or email us to reserve a spot.
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Live Music Brunch with Stephen Babcock
Join us on Sunday, 12/7 for live music brunch with Stephen Babcock!
Hailing from the Rust Belt, Stephen Babcock's journey began in modest surroundings, a world shaped by the blue-collar pulse of industry. Eight years of relentless dedication birthed "Said & Done," Stephen's inaugural project that resonated with the authenticity of Rust Belt roots. As the release echoed beyond the industrial horizon, he embarked on a nationwide tour, from intimate Nashville writers' rooms to stages across the United States. "Fiction," the critically acclaimed EP dropped in April 2018, showcasing Stephen's genre-blending prowess. Opening for Ed Sheeran, William Hinson, Brad Goodall, and others, he became a favorite of PASTe, Atwood Magazine, Variance Mag and more. "Monroe," released in October 2021, solidified his place in the musical landscape. "When We Were Kids Ourselves" followed in late 2022, both albums weaving tales inspired by the honest songwriting Stephen has become known for. With the release of Stephen’s latest album “A Break in the Conversation” in September 2024, Stephen’s trajectory from Rust Belt beginnings to a musical force on the horizon signifies not just an individual journey but a collective anthem for those who find strength in simplicity and beauty in struggle.
Reservations recommended! Call or email us to save a spot!
Live music at Symposium with Todd Mertens!
Back by popular demand - Todd Mertens Live at Symposium! Todd’s back, playing and singing a wide variety of hits from 7-10 p.m. - Don’t miss out! Our kitchen is open until 10 p.m. and the bar is open until 11!
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com
Holiday Fashion Show with Juls & Jane
Join us for our 3rd annual holiday fashion show! Symposium is partnering with Juls & Jane boutique in the Village of Lancaster once again, for a sneak peek at their holiday collection!
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Entry to the show includes one brunch cocktail, cheese and charcuterie, a “swag bag,” first look, and chance to purchase pieces from Juls and Jane’s holiday collection.
Grab tickets HERE
The Order of the Vine invites you: Masquerade Dinner at Symposium
Step behind the mask this Halloween for an evening where indulgence meets atmosphere.
Join us for The Order of the Vine Inaguration and Masquerade Dinner, an evening shaped by a delicious meal, decadent wine and unexpected moments.
Each guest will receive a sealed letter from the Order - a guide to the evening that awaits
The shy and demure need not attend.
Masquerade-inspired attire encouraged...mystery suits everyone.
Your evening's menu:
The First Pour: fine cheeses, charcuterie, and a welcome pour - the evening’s first temptation
The Offering: velouté of late-season tomatoes - rich, red, and quietly dangerous
The Covenant :midnight squid ink pasta in truffle cream - a passage through earth and decadence
The Final Indulgance : red velvet trifle - layered with darkness and devotion
**Optional, curated wine pairing add-on is available for an additional $25/per person.**
LIMITED SEATING so click HERE to reserve your spot at the table!
DJ Trivia at Symposium!
Grab your smartest friends and join us for DJ Trivia every Thursday starting at 7 p.m.! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com