Arts & Culture
Things To Do in Buffalo, NY
Stitch Buffalo, "Zero Waste"
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present Zero Waste, an exhibition of textile work created from reclaimed materials by Stitch Buffalo refugee and immigrant artists and volunteers, on view from February 27 through April 11, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 27, from 5:00 to… >>
“Artist in the Loop: AI and the Ghosts of Spanish Poets"
“Artist in the Loop: AI and the Ghosts of Spanish Poets,” A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production in collaboration with the UB School of Management Center for AI Business Innovation From works by Antonio Machado and Others Directed by Maria S. Horne Apr. 10 - 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. UB Center for the Arts… >>
Portrait-a-thon: A Live Portrait Drawing Rally!
Come for the art, stay for the vibe, and leave with a portrait that gives back!
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
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… >>
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… >>
