September 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
The Presidential Leadership Speakers Series
David Schuyler, PhD will speak on “President Millard Fillmore and Frederick Law Olmsted: The Beginning of the American Park Movement.” His lecture will explore how President Fillmore, who began and ended his public career in Buffalo and used his influence…
Larkin Square Author Series: Richard Blake
We’re excited to welcome home to Buffalo Rich Blake, author of Slats: the Legend and Life of Jimmy Slattery. Rich will be speaking at Larkin Square on Thursday, September 26th from 5:30-6:45 pm inside the Filling Station Restaurant (745 Seneca Street)…
Skyline Social
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, libations and live music above Buffalo as the sun sets while at the same time supporting Explore Buffalo, the premier way to experience Buffalo's great architecture, history, and neighborhoods. Explore Buffalo and The Public are…
Harvest Festival on the Niagara Wine Trail
Celebrate harvest season with wine and food pairing samples at each participating winery. Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and sample of harvest-themed cuisine at each participating winery, and a commemorative…
Gala at the Gardens
Celebrate the Botanical Gardens’ 115th Birthday at this cocktail reception with silent and live auctions, baskets, a wine wall, and a sit down dinner. The Gala will be an evening of gratitude and friendship surrounded by the beauty of the Gardens. Tickets…
4th Friday at Buffalo Arts Studio - Anima Mundi
In Anima Mundi, Marissa Lehner creates sculptures and spaces that are poetic yet accessible. Through combinations of simple forms and textures, she provides an immersive, sensory experience for the viewer. Her themes and materials weave together, playing…
4th Friday Poetry
Celebrate the poetry of Ireland. Bring work from your favorite Irish poet or read your own Irish-influenced poetry. Featured readers t.b.a. A $4.00 donation.
Nickel City Indie Market in the Heights
Art, food, fun! Find hand-bound books, jewelry, handbags, totes and more by WNY artists. Meet some of the artists, enjoy free refreshments, and buy local, handmade goods at the University Heights Co-Lab. The NCIM holds shows at a variety of venues in…
Co-Artifact 2
Who: Starlight Artists and Community Artists What: 2nd Annual Co-Artifact Auction and Fundraiser Where: Starlight Studio and Art Gallery 340 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202 When: Friday September 25th Time: 6-9pm Cost: 20$ Earlybird until Friday 9/11/15;…
Buffalo Electrified Trolley Tour
Step back in time to 1901 and visualize Buffalo showcasing the newest modern technology-electricity-the first in the world to be transmitted from so far a distance (Niagara Falls) via direct current. This sets the stage for the city hosting the Pan American…
100,000 Poets & Artists for Change
On this one day, more than 100,000 poets and artists from around the world gather to promote social, environmental and political change. In Buffalo and WNY, this event is coordinated by Just Buffalo. Here's the very extensive line-up: Where:Riverside…
Museum Day
Museum Day in Buffalo is presented in the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s commitment to make learning - and the spread of knowledge - accessible to all, giving museums across all 50 states the opportunity to mirror the admission policy of the…
Museum Day
For one day only, the following participating museums will emulate the Smithsonian, opening their doors free of charge to those who download a ‘Museum Day Live!’ online ticket: Albright-Knox Art Gallery Buffalo Harbor Museum / Lower Lakes Marine Historical…
Why I Murdered My Roommate - Exclusive screening
An exclusive WNY Screening of Why I Murdered My Roommate, a 1/2 hour dark comedy television series drawing on the unique culture, locations and talents native to Buffalo and Western New York. See the pilot episode, filmed at 5 WNY locations in early…
Song Stories
The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame shares their secrets and talents as they take you on a musical journey demonstrating their techniques of creating, developing, and arranging a song from start to finish.