https://youtu.be/uh2DUK3wDHo?si=XQ1hcrg6MZqz-6nZ A fundraiser for the International Institute of Buffalo Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buffalo Toronto Public Media 140 Lower Terrace St., Buffalo, NY 14202 Enjoy an evening of laughs from internationally touring comedians Thom Tran & Francisco Ramos! Live music by fusion sitar player Naryan Padmanabha! Afghan art showcase Open bar with beer, wine,…
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A third-annual sold-out crowd recently enjoyed an evening of laughter, international fare, and music at Buffalo Toronto Public Media's studios — all to benefit the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB). Again, a resounding success, the Refugees of Comedy event featured established Los Angeles-based and internationally touring comedian Thom Tran, who this year also brought new friends Matt Kirshen and Corinna…
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In case you missed it, Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo, Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, discussed recent issues related to immigrants and refugees in the new presidential administration during a recent interview with Penny Wolfgang. If you missed it, here it is! She also discussed our next big event, The Refugees of Comedy 2025!
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Buffalo Toronto Public Media, 140 Lower Terrace St, Buffalo, NY 14202 A fundraiser for the International Institute of Buffalo. Enjoy an evening of laughs from internationally touring comedians Thom Tran, Matt Kirshen, and Corrina Yee! Open bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks and international food from local restaurants! Comedian Bios Thom Tran…
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A sold-out crowd recently enjoyed an evening of laughter, international fare, and music at Buffalo Toronto Public Media's studios—all to benefit the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB). A resounding success, the Refugees of Comedy event featured established Los Angeles-based comedians Thom Tran, Jose Sarduy, and Jose Barrientos. The internationally touring entertainers drew partly from their experiences serving in the United States…
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