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ISA Niagara Frontier Section TECH EXPO 2026
Tue May 19th

ISA Niagara Frontier Section TECH EXPO 2026

Buffalo Riverworks

Sponsored by The Exhibitors and The Niagara Frontier Section of the ISA are proud to announce the 58th annual trade show!

INOHA
Wed May 20th

INOHA

Rec Room
Art Meets Jazz: A Night of Beatles and Jazz!  Back by Popular Demand!
Wed May 20th

Art Meets Jazz: A Night of Beatles and Jazz! Back by Popular Demand!

Beebe's At The Gallery

Join us for a truly unique night as Art Meets Jazz presents a brand new side project by the innovative jazz bassist, Nate Kalnitz.

Embroidery 101 Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens
Thu May 21st

Embroidery 101 Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Begin your embroidery practice with an overview of the materials, setup, and basic stitches that are integral to almost every project you will undertake. Your instructor will guide you step by step through the creation of a colorful sampler—designed with space for you to finish at home while reinforcing… >>

Trivia Night
Thu May 21st

Trivia Night

The Buffalo History Museum

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… >>

Trivia Night
Thu May 21st

Trivia Night

The Buffalo History Museum

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… >>

Timothy James Allen Solo
Fri May 22nd

Timothy James Allen Solo

Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center

Timothy James Allen - electric guitar, electronics Guitarist Timothy James Allen is known equally as a supportive side man who's toured with multiple world renowned acts as well as a solo artist; he has released 3 cinematic instrumental albums under Timothy James and scored a feature film (Suono dell… >>

Private Events Open House at the Botanical Gardens
Fri May 22nd

Private Events Open House at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Are you or someone in your life in the early stages of wedding planning? Or looking for the perfect venue for your 2027 event? Visit the Botanical Gardens on May 22 to explore our tropical conservatory and learn more about our exciting new event packages coming next year! Meet the members of our events… >>

Rachel Shelton, "Slow Looking" Opening Reception
Fri May 22nd

Rachel Shelton, "Slow Looking" Opening Reception

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Slow Looking,” a new body of work by Rachel Shelton that challenges the negativity so often associated with decay, uncertainty, and precarity. Featuring a series of monotypes, etchings, collagraphs, and screenprints of rock forms, the exhibition is on view… >>

USS
Fri May 22nd

USS

Town Ballroom

USS - Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker are an alternative rock musical duo from Toronto, Canada. It is composed of vocalist and guitarist Ashley Buchholz (aka Ash Boo-Schultz) and turntablist/hype man Jason "Human Kebab" Parsons.