Get ready for a night of literary delights and bookish camaraderie at our first Boozy Book Swap! Join fellow book lovers for an evening of swapping stories and sharing reads, as you pass on well-loved books and get new-to-you books in return.

Any kind of book is welcome – fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, self-help, how-to, mystery, thriller, contemporary romance (aka the "smut"genre...iykyk)

The only requirement is that you bring books that you thoroughly enjoyed and you think others will too! Grab tickets HERE

How it works:

You can bring up to 10 gently used books that you LOVE and are ready to pass along to a new reader.

Before you arrive:

Write a sticky note with what you loved about each book and stick it on the cover.

Upon arrival:

Your ticket includes a welcome glass of bubbly, as well as delish cheese and charcuterie to snack on!

You will “shelve” your book based on its genre and browse the book selection while sipping on wine, beer and cocktails, and chatting with fellow book enthusiasts. At swapping time you will be able to select up to as many books as you brought. If there are books remaining at the end of the swapping rounds, they will be open to all.

The bar will be open to purchase additional drinks.

Grab tickets HERE

Grab your smartest (and scariest) friends and join us for DJ Trivia this Halloween evening - more details to come! If you’d like to make a reservation, give us a call during business hours or email us at symposiumwine14086@gmail.com

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

Join us for live music with 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 7-10 p.m. performing all of your favorites!

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

You’re cordially invited to a harvest brunch, hosted by Symposium Wine Bar! Your ticket includes a four-course, farm-to-table brunch, with dishes hand-selected and prepared by the talented Chef Sarah. There will also be selected beverage pairings throughout the event.

There will be two seating to choose from (9 a.m. & 12 p.m.) and each seating will have limited spots.

Click HERE to secure your spot.

Symposium will not offer regular brunch service on this day.

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

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

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

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

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

Join us on Tuesday, August 20 for a special wine class with Keuka Spring Vineyards Head Winemaker, Dan Bissell!

A Finger Lakes resident since 2007, Dan has many years of experience in the wine business working in all aspects of the industry. He's always been fascinated by both the science and magic that go into making outstanding wines. He joined the Keuka Spring team in the 2020 harvest as Assistant Winemaker, and became Head Winemaker in the summer of 2021. Join us as we taste through and learn about some of Keuka Springs delicious wines with charcuterie and cheeses perfectly paired!

Our bar will stay open until 9 p.m. for purchase of beverages!

Please Note - Class will start at 6:15 and the doors will open right at 6 p.m. Thank you!

We can't wait to see you!

Grab tickets HERE

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

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

GET TICKETS HERE

Join us for this exclusive wine and small-plate pairing with Mary Taylor from Mary Taylor wine! Mary is an innovative importer who learned to appreciate wine in the “Old World” way— not as a luxury good reserved for special occasions, but a living agricultural product that belongs to everyday life. She thinks of wine as a form of liquid culture, reflecting the people and places where it has been lovingly crafted for generations. It is her team's mission to unlock the world of European “appellation” wines by working with individual growers in multiple villages—each Mary Taylor Wine has been selected as a faithful ambassador of its geographical origin, true to local traditions and the vision of the individual farmer who bottled it.

This is a 5-course pairing event, with specially-selected wines from the Mary Taylor line, and small plate pairings crafted by Chef Tray from Symposium Wine Bar.

Wines to be featured include:

Benjamin Ravier Chignin Vin de Savoie

Domaine Passy Le Clou Chablis

Sicilia Annamaria Sala Rosso

Duoro Filipe Ferreira Tinto

Veneto Frizzante Brescia Bianco

Each wine will be perfectly paired with a small-plate created by Chef Tray. Following the event, the bar will open for guests to purchase additional beverages until 10 p.m. GET TICKETS HERE

Lancaster Village Flower Co. and Symposium Wine Bar invite you to Bottles and Booms, A hands-on bouquet making and wine tasting experience! You'll be arranging a beautiful floral bouquet with seasonal blooms, while tasting wines that have been uniquely curated from your flowers' indigenous regions! Grab tickets HERE

Calling all Swifties!! Join us for a Taylor sing-a-long on Sat. July 20! DJ Mia will be playing ALL of your favorites.

Our only rules are:

This is NOT karaoke.

No talent necessary.

Everyone sings along!

See you there!!

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!

Join us for live music with Ed Wyner at Symposium as we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary!! 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 8-11 p.m. performing all of your favorites. Of course, there will be cocktails, wine, beer and delicious food specials!

Live music, Friday 7/12 with the very talented Mark Filsinger trio - with Mark on Trumpet, Greg Millar on guitar and Paul La Duca on bass.

Mark Filsinger 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.

Paul La Duca has performed or recorded with with James Moody, Joshua Redman, Sam Falzone, Bobby Militello, Dave Shiavone, Mark Turner, Don Menza, Scott Hamilton , Ellis Marsalis, Al Tinney, Michael LeDonne, Jimmy Knepper, Delfaeyo Marsalis, Donald Byrd, Roy Hargrove, Chuck Mangione, Sam Noto , Mark Elf, Kurt Rosenwinkle , Louis Marino, Kenny Washington, Eddie Locke, Nancy Kelly, Dodo Greene, Michael Civisca , Wendell Rivera and many, many others. Beginning his jazz studies in 1984 on bass with Greg Pointek in Buffalo, he went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music, where he studied double bass under Whit Browne. After tours with the Berklee Collegiate All Stars and alto saxophonist Christopher Hollyday he moved to New York where he freelanced for 5 years.

Greg Millar has been a mainstay guitarist on the Buffalo Jazz scene for decades having performed with nationally known ensembles such as Birthright, Multi-Jazz Dimensions and Buffalo’s Best-Kept Secret. He has also been a feature artist with a diverse group of musicians such as trombonist Roswell Rudd, organist Charles Earland, saxophonist Bill Easley and Trumpeter Lester Bowie.

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

West Main Street is closing down for an evening of dancing by moonlight! Live music and swing dancing in the street by the Fredtown Stompers! Symposium will be open serving up food, wine, beer and your favorite classic cocktails!

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

Welcome to BBQ Wines! Join us for a fun evening as we taste through 6 wines, paired with small-bites. We'll discuss and sample a variety of wines that pair perfectly with your favorite BBQ dishes. As always, the bar will stay open for purchase of beer or wine until 9 p.m.

Cheers!

Please Note - Class will start at 6:15 and the doors will open right at 6 p.m. Thank you!

We can't wait to see you!

Grab tickets HERE

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

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 at Symposium continues this June with the incredibly 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.