May 2017
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Andrea Wenglowskyj at Creative MorningsBuf
CreativeMornings/Buffalo is a free breakfast event, held on the second Friday of every month. We are one of over 160 cities in the world to host a free breakfast and speaker to share their story related to creativity on a rotating theme. Our aim is to…
William Smyers
Arcangel Gallery Exhibit - Included with Botanical Garden admission - $11 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 students (13+ with ID), $6 Kids 3-12, members and kids 2 and under are free! Presenting his third exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery, Smyers is a known…
National Public Gardens Day
A national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide. $1, Botanical Gardens’ Members and…
Movies In The Vineyard--You Will Be My Son (2011)
Our May Free Movie: Our next free Movie in the Vineyard is You Will Be My Son (2011). “You Will Be My Son (2011) subtly transforms from one genre to another the way an exquisite, complex wine teases the nose before finishing strongly on the palate.…
A Musical Feast - 2nd Friday at the Burchfield Penney
On the Second Friday of every month, thanks to the support of M&T Bank, the Burchfield Penney hosts something great! From openings and happy hours, programs, concerts, screenings or other special events, visitors experience the best of the Burchfield…
A City of Buffalo Artists Market: May Edition
Let’s do brunch! Rise and shine on Saturday, May 13th to attend the 4th annual A City of Buffalo Artists Market: Spring Edition. Join us for brunch served by the The Grove Juice Truck and Bon Bon's Gluten Free Bakery and bubbly available at the cash…
Medicinal Garden Feature
10am-2pm - Arthritis Awareness & Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month Included with Botanical Garden admission - $11 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 students (13+ with ID), $6 Kids 3-12, members and kids 2 and under are free! Activities include: educational…
Artists Taking Action
Enjoy an evening of music, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, basket raffle, silent auction and a performance created and performed by ConvergeDance Buffalo to celebrate Buffalo’s mission to build a welcoming and safe community for arriving and resettled refugees at…
Mother's Day Brunch at the Buffalo Zoo
Treat mom to a special catered brunch on Mother's Day! There will be seatings from 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Due to limited seating, Pre-paid non-refundable, non-transferable tickets are required. Tickets include Zoo admission, crafts…
West Side Mob with Explore Buffalo
Buffalo’s West Side was once a hotbed of mob activity and government surveillance as law enforcement tried to make a dent in the criminal underworld, often with little success. Find out how the mob succeeded at eluding the government men for decades…
4th Annual Farm to Pint
Join us for the 4th Annual Farm to Pint presented by Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association and hosted at Hamburg Brewing Company!The day's festivities features 19 WNY breweries who each provide a brew made with NYS ingredients! Guest can also mingle with…
JCC Book & Arts Fair
The JCC Book & Arts Fair is for everyone. It celebrates acclaimed, award-winning authors, musicians, poets and photographers from throughout Western New York. All JCC events include receptions, as well as book sales and signings for author events. Tickets…
Two Soldiers' Stories
Brian Castner is a Buffalo-born war veteran turned memoirist, who served three tours of duty in the Middle East. His memoir, The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life That Follows is the story of his struggle to survive modern combat in Iraq and his…
Dj Trivia in the Brewery
If it’s Wednesday…it’s DJ Trivia at New York Beer Project!! Bring your friends, bring your family…come join the fun starting at 8pm to win great prizes… Oh, and there is BEER!!!
Kathleen Collins’ Losing Ground
“A NEARLY LOST MASTERWORK” —The New Yorker“EFFERVESCENT, BRAINY, and SEXY” — The Village Voice Funny, brilliant, and personal, Kathleen Collins’ Losing Ground (1982) should have ranked high in the canon of 1980s American independent cinema but was never…
Dancing to Live
Dancing to Live is a CELEBRATION OF LIFE and living! Presented by Neglia Ballet Artists, the evening begins with complimentary hors d'oeuves by Current Catering, beer, wine and live music. The event then moves into the theatre for a stunning mixed repertoire…
Poetry Reading and Commentary by Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis
Join artists Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis for a poetry reading and commentary alongside their current exhibition at the WNY Book Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
'Words and Pictures' a Collaborative Exhibition by Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis
The Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) presents Words and Pictures, a collaborative exhibition by Trudy Stern and Michael Morgulis, on view from May 19th – June 23rd, 2017. An opening reception to celebrate the exhibition will be held on Friday,…
Day Out with Thomas
Thomas is back in town once again for his annual visit celebrating The Friendship Tour 2017! Join us this year on May 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th for this outdoor event including crafts, music, entertainment, food stands, facepainting, and, of course,…
Day Out with Thomas
Thomas is back in town once again for his annual visit celebrating The Friendship Tour 2017! Join us this year May 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th for the outdoor event including crafts, music, entertainment, food stands, facepainting, and of course a train…