September 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Relaxation and Recreation at the Richardson Olmsted Complex: Transitions of the Healing Acres
Discover a fascinating forerunner to modern horticultural therapy as you spend 90 minutes touring the grounds of the Richardson Olmsted Complex, which at one time stretched over 200 acres to the Scajaquada Creek. First you’ll roam through the 9-acre South…
Tour of Buffalo City Hall
One of the largest city halls in America, Buffalo City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece inside and out. The tour usually includes the Council Chambers, Mayor's Office, and the best view in Buffalo from the 28th floor Observation Deck. Meet in City Hall…
Buffalo River History Tours
Hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo's history as the largest grain port in the world and experience the nation's largest collection of standing grain elevators from just a few feet away. Come travel along the waterway that made Buffalo one of the…
Movies in the Meadow
Grab a blanket and the kids for free, family-friendly Movies in the Meadow on Friday evenings in August. All showings are at dusk in Delaware Park behind the Parkside Lodge at Parkside and Florence, and are free and open to the public. Here's the line-up:…
Waterfront Bus Tour
Get a unique perspective on Buffalo's maritime, cultural and industrial heritage on this 60-minute tour of the Buffalo River, the Old First Ward, and the Outer Harbor. Saturdays & Sundays at 12:30-1:30pm. Meet at 88 Main St. at Hanover. Rain or shine.…
The Whirlwind Tour
The Buffalo Whirlwind Tour on the Open-Air Autobus runs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00am. Discover Buffalo's fabulous architectural legacy. Buffalo is one of the few places in the world where you can see buildings by America's big three architects:…
Saturday Walking Tour Around Hoyt Lake
From great white and great blue herons to the site of the long-gone Spire Head gazebo, there are many features to discover in Delaware Park. Fans of “Gala Water,” as the lake was originally called, are invited to view its sights and learn its history…
Elevator Alley Kayak Tours
The best way to appreciate Buffalo’s many grain elevators is from the water! From a kayaking perspective, the massive scale of the grain elevators and silos will be even more awe-inspiring. Learn about the history of the grain elevators in Buffalo and…
Signs of Life
Who: Robert Schulman What: Signs of Life Where: Starlight Studio and Art Gallery 340 Delaware Ave. Buffalo NY 14202 When: Friday September 4th 6-9pm On-View: 8/17/15-9/12/15 Cost: Free Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Artist Statement/ Bio: “Robert Schulman…
Forest Lawn Moonlight Walking Tour
Join us as the gates close for this 2-hour walking tour and experience Forest Lawn in a whole new light! This tour focuses on symbols and design elements on headstones and markers that help to interpret one’s life story. Stops include Frank Lloyd Wright’s…
Free Tango Classes
Free weekly Tango dances every Thursday. A free Tango intro class from 7:00pm to 7:30pm is followed by dancing until 11:00pm. No partner is needed. The dance session takes place at the NEW Ashker’s location at 1526 Main Street (corner of West Ferry).…
Arts and Crafts Night at Handlebar
It's time to party like it’s…2nd grade! Arts and Crafts Night happens every Tuesday evening at Handlebar. Find the table located in the far corner of the bar - it's loaded with all sorts of arts and crafts supplies to use, and lots of glue. Let your…
Toddler Story Time
Spend some quality time at the museum and with your little one. Story book reading and related activity featured monthly.
Food Truck Rodeo
The final round-up of the season will feature live music by STONEFLOWER and will be free for the public to enjoy as a gift from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Members attending include Geno McManus, Marty Peters, Dan DeLano, Jeff Schaller, and Brian…
Hollis Frampton
The summer of Frampton-related events concludes at Silo City with a live concert by Lichens, the solo improvisation project of renowned Chicago-based composer Robert A.A. Lowe. Lichens performs a live score accompanied by a background of Frampton’s films…
Arts in the Village
Enjoy the work of more than 60 WNY artists and artisans who will display and sell their work right on Central Avenue in the heart of the Village of Lancaster from 10:00am-6:00pm. Bring the kids to the Children's Art Area where kids can create on site.…
Confluence: Collision of Form
Opening reception of Confluence: Collision of Form, Dana Saylor's first solo exhibition in three years. The show will unveil her evolution from "hardcore preservation purist" to "creative placemaker." This show includes new works in watercolor, pen and…
Music Legacies & Legends : Ramblin' Lou
Hailed as “WNY’s Father of Country Music,” Ramblin' Lou Schriver, WXRL's longtime owner and on-air personality will share his incredible story during a special up-close and personal interview. All are invited to join in the conversation! Lou is a Buffalo…
The Gray Hair Reading Series
Reading on September 9 are Michael Basinski & Peter Siedlecki, both Buffalo-based poets of significant reknown. Just $5 at the door. Michael Basinski is a text, visual, and sound poet. He has many books of poetry, including Poems Popeye Papyrus (Slack…
Masters of American Architecture
See signature works by some of America’s greatest architects on this downtown walking tour by Explore Buffalo. At the turn of the twentieth century, Buffalo was the eighth largest city in America and the city’s businesses, organizations, and citizens…