Arts & Culture

Things To Do in Buffalo, NY 18 events

Frank Chang The Mesh
Fri May 8th → Fri Jun 19th

Frank Chang The Mesh

Hallwalls

In the studio, I take on the perspective of an “archaeologist of the present” in order to reflect on the climate crisis. Otherwise, the stakes feel too high and making art feels futile and insignificant compared to the magnitude of the problem. I collect fragments of climate news, bureaucratic documents,… >>

Gerard Malanga Film and Poetry Program at Hallwalls
Tue Jun 23rd

Gerard Malanga Film and Poetry Program at Hallwalls

Hallwalls

Gerard Malanga will start off with the showing of his film "In Search of the Miraculous" (29 mins, 1967). He will then read selected poems from his latest book, Odie Is Being Called Back & Other Poems (Bottle of Smoke Press, 2024). A Q&A session with the audience and a book signing will follow. Gerard… >>

“Queen” City History Tours: History, with a Twist of Drag Flair
Sat Jun 27th

“Queen” City History Tours: History, with a Twist of Drag Flair

The Buffalo History Museum

Step aside, traditional tours—history just got a glow-up. Our drag queen docents spill the tea on history’s most outrageous moments and hidden drama—all while serving unforgettable looks. Grab your friends and prepare for a night of laughter, learning, and a little bit of sass. After the tour, the glamour… >>

Garden Art Sale at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Jun 27th → Sun Jun 28th

Garden Art Sale at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

The Garden Art Sale is your chance to add something truly special to your garden. Browse more than 70 vendors offering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted treasures—from sculptures and ceramics to paintings, planters, woodwork, and whimsical garden art. Whether your garden needs a bold statement piece or just… >>

Pushing Through | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens
Fri May 1st → Sun Jun 28th

Pushing Through | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

As an artist and educator, Judith Kosinski has always been impressed by nature’s ability to persevere and continually strive to create new life, despite obstacles. She has taken this inspiration and used her art to push through life’s challenges herself.  New hope, purpose and joy have always been found… >>

Stars, Stripes and Stitches: 250 Years of American Quilts
Wed Jul 1st

Stars, Stripes and Stitches: 250 Years of American Quilts

The Buffalo History Museum Resource Center

Location: Resource Center – 459 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Date: Wednesday, July 1 2026, 6-8PM, doors open at 5:30PM Celebrate our nation’s history with a close-up look at the patriotic quilts in our collection. Join Certified Quilt Appraiser Linda Hunter for an engaging presentation on the history… >>

Memory Cafe
Tue Jul 14th

Memory Cafe

The Buffalo History Museum

Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. Each… >>

Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Jul 16th

Butterflies: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Explore the beauty of nature in our beginner watercolor class studying butterflies! Perfect for newcomers, this course introduces you to basic watercolor techniques while focusing on these magnificent creatures. You’ll learn how to paint the delicate wings and vibrant colors of butterflies through easy-to-follow… >>

Artist Talk: Bridging Acts: A Dialogue in Motion and Media
Wed Jul 22nd

Artist Talk: Bridging Acts: A Dialogue in Motion and Media

Hallwalls

This talk will feature both artists discussing their individual practices and the upcoming one-day Bridging Acts performance — including process, preparation, challenges, and insights. Related Events: Performance Venue: UB Center for the Arts – Black Box Theatre Saturday, July 25, 6:30–7:45 PM Artist… >>

It’s Time for 6x6! Virtual Art Sale Kick-off: June 1
Mon Jun 1st → Sat Jul 25th

It’s Time for 6x6! Virtual Art Sale Kick-off: June 1

Rochester Contemporary Art Center Rochester, NY

Global Online Preview & Auction for Early Buyer Positions Begins: May 8 at 10am In Gallery Preview: May 29, 30, 31 Virtual Art Sale Kick-Off: June 1, 10am *access code needed to buy artworks* General Online Purchasing Begins: June 3 at 10am *no access code needed to buy artworks* In Gallery Opening:… >>