June 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Civil War Garrison at Old Fort Niagara
Witness Fort Niagara as a staging area during the Civil War for men and groups that were transitioning either from the battlefield to home, or from home to the battlefield. Re-enactors will consist of Federal U.S. Army or Union Troops with their dependents…
International Guitar Concert Competition Finals
The competition’s three finalists have come from around the world to compete for major prizes on this evening. Be part of the live audience at the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concert Competition Finals, hear them perform with your BPO, and register…
M&T Bank Plaza Event Series
How to spend your lunch hour? Easy. If you are downtown, head to M&T Plaza. The 11-week Concert series sponsored by M&T Bank features 55 free performances by local pop, jazz, rock, blues, comedy and dance artists and local food trucks on site every day.…
History in Parallel: Tuscany and Western New York
Dana Saylor, a Buffalo historian and artist will speak about the historic parallels between Western New York and the Mugello Valley. Ms Saylor will discuss her approach to creative place-making, and how it can be used to overcome these challenges, no…
Twilight Tour of Homes
Buffalo Seminary will serve as the tour headquarters.
EMERGE: A Massive Summer Celebration
Dress up in your backyard best to discover art, culinary delights, libations, and musical performances. Explore the Albright-Knox’s landmark collection of works by Clyfford Still through the eyes of celebrated contemporary artist Mark Bradford in Shade:…
The Wastelands
June 17th, 7pmJune 18th, 7pmJune 19th, 3pm
Buffalo River Fest
A celebration of the Buffalo River and all that it has to offer. The three-day festival features numerous activities, including the Rigidized River Fest Regatta, a waterfront photo and memorabilia display, “I Got It” Bingo, food and refreshments, a kids…
Burchfield Penney 50th Anniversary Art Auction & Gala
Celebrate 50 years of the Burchfield Penney Art Center at the Anniversary Gala.
Father's Day with Tim Russert @ the History Museum
What better way to spend a day with Dad than by taking a FREE docent-led tour through our exhibit celebrating the son of Western New York and of South Buffalo dad "Big Russ?" Tour the exhibit "Inside Tim Russert's Office" for an up close and personal…
Dance Spectrum
Saturday, June 18th 2016 @ 11:00am Children's Showcase Saturday, June 18th 2016 @ 7:00pm Competitive Showcase Sunday, June 19th 2016 @ 11:00am Recreational Showcase
Civil War Trolley Tour
Take Dad to visit the final resting places of noted Civil War soldiers from Western New York, including Sgt. William Hengerer, Maria Love, Mayor William Fargo and both African American and Confederate soldiers. And you may just meet a few of them along…
Barbara Ballinger @ Larkinville
Bring your garden questions for Barbara Ballinger in this lead up event to Garden Walk Buffalo! Ballinger is the garden expert and author of The Garden Bible: Designing Your Perfect Outdoor Space. Beer and wine as well as small plates served by the…
Make Music Day
This regional one-day event celebrates all forms of live music. Conceived in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, Buffalo and Niagara Falls joins 700 cities from 120 countries in celebrating this year’s Make Music Day. Highlights of Make Music Day…
Sunset Vertical Tour
Go to the top of the American and Perot grain elevator complexes for a bird's-eye view of Elevator Alley, the Buffalo River and the city. You will experience all of the history and mechanics of the grain elevator, as well as the malt production process…
Taste of Diversity
Delicious food, great vendors and wonderful live music all day long, all on Grant Street, in the heart of one of Buffalo's fastest growing business districts and most diverse neighborhoods. Admission is FREE, food tickets will be available for purchase.…
Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale
No Buffalo garden is complete without art! Sculpture, metal work, paintings, wood work, architectural remnants, found art, ceramics, planters and more. Begin or complete your garden art collection, be it zany and unique, or cool and subtle, there is…
Lockport Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival
Visit more than 200 Craft and food vendors from all over the states. Fun for the whole family! Free parking and free admission.
Geraldine Brooks @ Larkin Square
Pulitzer-Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks will speak about her new book: The Secret Chord at an informal book talk and Q & A on the outdoor boardwalk in Larkin Square. Beer and wine as well as small plates served by the Filling Station will be available…
The Travel Project
A night of music, drinks and snacks at the Irish Classical Theatre to raise funds for the Travel Project. Support the Radium Girls, an all-female group of independent teaching artists, as they produce The Travel Project, an international arts initiative…