June 2018
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Roycroft Twilight Tower Tour
This one-of-a-kind tour will lead participants up into the top floor of the towers on the Historic Roycroft Campus; the triangular Ruskin Room of the Inn, the round tower of the Chapel, and the square turret of the Print Shop. This tour is 2-hours and…
Sunset Elevator Alley Kayak Tour
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. Join us for a kayak tour of the Buffalo River and its grain…
JCC Book & Arts Fair Presents: Poet Philip Terman
Enjoy an evening of poetry with Philip Terman as he shares readings from Our Portion: New and Selected Poems. Terman teaches creative writing and literature at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the visiting writers’ program and is…
New York State Puppet Festival
This festival is the first of its kind in New York State. National and internatiuonal artists will gather to perform and discuss emerging issues in this unique art form. Schedule: http://www.newyorkstatepuppetfestival.org/schedule.html The Art of Dan…
Lafayette Square Tour
At the heart of downtown Buffalo, Lafayette Square is filled with history. Centered on the impressive Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Lafayette Square has been the setting for many historic moments in Buffalo history. The buildings that surround Lafayette…
Presidents in Buffalo Tour
The home of two presidents, Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, Buffalo has also played host to many American presidents for important speeches and other occasions, the most infamous being President McKinley's visit to the Pan-American Exposition…
Brian Nacov: Gallery Artist Talk
The Artist Talk/ Reception Terraformer Exhibit running May 30-Jun 27. The Artpark Gallery is open Tuesdays & Saturdays from 12-4pm and during theater events.
Intro to Canalside Tour
Buffalo's waterfront is a rapidly evolving destination, with construction transforming the Canalside area around the foot of Main Street. As the location of the western terminus of the Erie Canal, this area of the city is where Buffalo grew from after…
Nature’s Kaleidoscope
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! A completely new theme for our colorful summer exhibit! Our talented exhibit team has come up with…
Lincoln Parkway Tour
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to be the principal approach to the jewel of his Buffalo park system, Delaware Park, Lincoln Parkway is one of the most beautiful streets in Buffalo. The homes along Lincoln Parkway, constructed in the early part of…
Mystery Night at 12 Gates Brewing Company
The year is 1947 and there’s been a murder aboard a ship sailing from New York to London. You and your team must work together to find the killer! Play along as the story unfolds through the narrator, “Lucky” Faraday. Along the way you must solve puzzles…
KeyBank Summer Solstice Celebration
8TH ANNUAL FAIRY HOUSE COMPETITION (12PM-4PM) Explore a collection of fairy houses created by both professional and non-professional artists of all ages, community groups, schools, families and individuals. Prizes are awarded to the top three houses. …
Disasters of the Buffalo Harbor Boat Cruise
Any busy harbor is a dangerous place and Buffalo's harbor has been no exception. Ships collided, boilers exploded, and fires and explosions were almost commonplace. Join us for a cruise aboard the Miss Buffalo and listen to the stories of many of Buffalo's…
Canalside Then and Now Tour
Buffalo grew from the water's edge, as the Erie Canal and later the railroads brought unprecedented commerce and industry to the city. This waterfront walking tour will explore some of the oldest neighborhoods of Buffalo, many of which have gone through…
Art of the Subway Tour
Buffalo’s Metro Rail system is an oft-overlooked treasure trove of modern art! Each station features unique artwork by a wide variety of artists, which will be seen on this tour as you travel from one end of the Metro Rail system to the other, getting…
JCC Book & Arts Fair Presents: Author Arlene Burrows
First-time published author Arlene Burrows paternal grandparents' families were residents of Chelm, Poland for generations. Seventy-two of them were murdered in the Holocaust. This book is a record of Burrow’s journey to discover what happened to them…
JCC Book & Arts Fair Presents: Keep the Change
Tribeca Film Festival Favorite, Keep the Change, is a romantic comedy set in a world where no character is typical. David is obsessed with being perceived as “normal” — thanks in part to his parents Tibor Feldman, (The Sopranos) and Jessica Walter, (Arrested…
Roycroft Campus Garden Tour
Walk the grounds of the National Historic Landmark, Roycroft Campus on this hour long specialty tour. Learn about the past, present and future of the Roycroft gardens, as you explore the plants and trees that are in bloom. Guests will also learn about…
Buffalo Sports History Tour
Buffalo is well known as a city passionate about its local sports teams. This downtown walking tour will trace the history of local sports teams, stadiums, and players, including both major and minor league teams and college sports. As we walk through…
Peach Mag Presents: Season 2, Episode 4 feat. Chelsea Hodson
Peach Mag Presents: CHELSEA HODSON with Frankie Barnet, Janet McNally, Matthew Bookin, and art by Julie Molloy Thursday, June 21st / doors 7, readings 7:30 / Just Buffalo Literary Center / free / Facebook Peach Mag is proud to present visiting writers…