Arts & Culture
Things To Do in Buffalo, NY
Travels With George - Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for this screening and discussion about the power of friendship and how connecting helps with depression and loneliness.
Scholars@Hallwalls: Trina Hyun
A monthly lecture series featuring the UB Humanities Institute’s Faculty Fellows for the current academic year, hosted at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 4:00pm | Mingling 4:15pm | Introductions and featured talk followed by Q + A We hope you'll join us in-person for the good camraderie and conversation,… >>
An Evening with Frederick Douglass
Experience American democracy through the powerful voice of Frederick Douglass. Join Nathan M. Richardson, Living History Interpreter, as he brings Douglass’s words to life—examining his relationships with Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, William Lloyd Garrison, and U.S. presidents, and his lasting… >>
Live on Five 2026
The big auction of small works that reinvents itself year after year Join Buffalo Arts Studio for Live on Five 2026Auction Event: Saturday, April 18, 7:00 – 11:00 pm Building on the success of the past, Live on Five returns to Buffalo Arts Studio on April 18, 2026. For its fifth anniversary, this highly… >>
Buffalo Civil War Round Table Speaker Series: From Battlefield to Book
Discover how Ulysses S. Grant’s final “campaign”-writing his legendary memoirs-secured his family’s future and his own American legacy. WEDNESDAYApril 22, 2026 6-8pm, doors open 5:30
Lewuga Benson Leave the Door Open
Hallwalls is pleased to present Leave The Door Open a feature film by filmmaker and interdisciplinary media artist, Lewuga Benson. A slow-burning drama marked by long takes and restrained, immersive visuals, Leave The Door Open unfolds in the space between memory, refusal, and endurance. Benson describes… >>
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and prizes will be awarded for the winners! Maximum of… >>
Post Event Celebration for Live on Five
Buffalo Arts Studio invites you to the Post Event Celebration for Live on Five on Friday, April 24, from 5–8 pm, part of M&T Fourth Fridays. This event is free and open to the public. The party’s not over yet! Guests are invited to pick up their winnings from the Live on Five auction and enjoy a free… >>
Fables & Frost
Join the Greater Niagara Ballet Company for Fables & Frost, an enchanting spring performance featuring three audience favorites: the whimsical musical storytelling of Peter and the Wolf, the lively Victorian skating party of Les Patineurs, and the sparkling elegance of Jewel Fairies from The Sleeping… >>
Poetry Night at The Gathering
Join us to share and experience powerful spoken word! Poets: email poetrynights3158@gmail.com with your name and poem title to perform.
