Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

Wed May 1st

Free Community Night - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday evening of each month in 2024. Each date will feature a different theme, activities, and local partnership celebrations from…

Thu May 2nd

“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening

The Buffalo History Museum

This May, the story of Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition returns to the Buffalo History Museum—the Exposition’s only planned permanent structure. Held between May and November of 1901,…

Fri May 3rd

Fruit on Blue, Lydia Kegler At WNY Book Arts

WNY Book Arts

The Western New York Book Arts Center presents an exhibition in the Main Gallery by artist Lydia Kegler, on view April 19th - May 3rd. A closing reception will be held Friday, May 3rd, 2024 from 5-8 p.m.…

Fri May 3rd

Queen City Roller Derby Championship Cup: Saucies vs Devil Dollies

Buffalo Riverworks

The 2024 home team season reaches its pinnacle with the QCRD Championship Cup. The Saucies won the Playoffs and will be facing off against the Devil Dollies. This game will decide who will go take home…

Sat May 4th

Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Fair

Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Come on out to support your local small businesses from 11am-3pm at the Polish Falcons, 445 Columbia, Depew. We have some fabulous and unique crafters as well as some of your favorite vendors too! FREE…

Sat May 4th

The Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier (AAHANF) 50th Anniversary Luncheon

AcQua

Buffalo, N.Y. (April 8, 2024) - The Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier (AAHANF), celebrates 50 years of being the curator of Buffalo and Western New York’s African American…

Sat May 4th

Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Flea Market Treasures Event

Bryant & Stratton College: Amherst Campus

Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Flea Market Treasures Event Amherst, New York (April 2024) -With a mission to unite the public, local crafters, and organizations, and animal lovers, “Art &…

Fri Apr 26th → Sun May 5th

"9 to 5 The Musical"

UB Center for the Arts

9 to 5 The MusicalMusic and lyrics by Dolly PartonBook by Patricia Resnick, based on the Twentieth Century Fox filmDirected and Choreographed by Eric Deeb WeaverMusic Direction by Matt MarcoApr. 26 -…

Mon Apr 29th → Sun May 5th

Colton RV Open House 2024 - North Tonawanda

Colton RV - North Tonawanda

Colton RV's Open House event will take place from April 29th to May 5th! Get the best deals on travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, motorhomes, and pontoon boats! All units are open to browse freely,…

Mon Apr 29th → Sun May 5th

Colton RV Open House 2024 - Orchard Park

Colton RV - Orchard Park

Colton RV's Open House event will take place from April 29th to May 5th! Get the best deals on travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, motorhomes, and pontoon boats! All units are open to browse freely,…

Sun May 5th

4th Annual Russell J. Salvatore Bowling Open

Tonawanda Bowling Center

Join Team Roswell Rollers at the 4th Annual Russell J. Salvatore Bowling Open to raise funds for the Ride for Roswell! Door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, gift card drawings, silent auctions and dozens…

Wed May 8th

Trivia Night

The Buffalo History Museum

Test your knowledge of our city and region at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and…

Thu May 9th

Better Together... A Night of Celebration

The Powerhouse by Rich Entertainment Group

People Inc Foundation presents Better Together…A Night of Celebration! Enjoy live music, casino-style games, great food and refreshments, as well as the chance to enter to win a number of…

Thu May 9th

KOOLULAM

Babeville

This Koolulam event will not only be an amazing musical experience, but is also being studied by the Templeton Foundation and researchers at the University at Buffalo! They are interested in the event…

Fri May 10th

4SQUARE

The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art

4SQUARE is back! The Hip-Hop/Variety concert series is running through the summer at Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art for 4 total shows, everything kicking off on Friday May 10th from 6pm-11pm.…

Fri May 10th → Sat May 11th

Dancers Workshop

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

Dancers WorkshopDirected by Lily Colligan as part of our Student Directed SeriesMay 10 - 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.May 11, 2024 at 2 p.m.UB Katharine Cornell Theatre$22 Adults | $17 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees$12…

Sat May 11th

Flowers and Tea for Mom & Me! Teacup floral arrangement & tea pairing for 2

Goody Girl Flower Farm

What's included: (3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 2 FULL workshops! A Specialty Mother's Day tea served in proper tea ware with an educational, local chocolate & dessert pairing Teacup and saucer set…

Sat May 11th

WALK TOGETHER presented by the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater

The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents WALK TOGETHER, a concert featuring Tyler’s Suite, a nine-song cycle about the life and death of Tyler Clementi, as well as songs from, for, or about Buffalo,…

Sat May 11th

One-Stop, Mom Shop

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom? The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will be hosting our One-Stop Mom-Shop again on May 11th from 10am-4pm! Shop…

Sat May 11th

Mother's Day Time-Out

Lincoln Park Athletic Complex

Calling all moms! Join us for our first ever Mother's Day Timeout event on Saturday, May 11. Participate in a FREE Fitness "tasting". Try one or all the classes being offered! Shop the pop-up market,…

Sun May 12th

Senior Dance Showcase

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

Senior Dance ShowcaseCo-Directed by Morgan Mahoney and Mia Pierce as part of our Student Directed SeriesMay 12, 2024 at 4 p.m.UB Katharine Cornell Theatre$22 Adults | $17 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees$12…

Sun May 12th

Mother's Day Brunch

Spring Lake Winery

Celebrate Mom with Brunch at Spring Lake Winery! Three Seatings to choose from: 10-12:30 1:00-3:00 3:30-5:30 $40.00 adults $15.00 12 and under Free for ages 3 and under

Fri Apr 19th → Sun May 12th

The Price

Irish Classical Theatre Company

The Price, By Arthur Miller, runs April 19 – May 12, 2024 at Irish Classical Theatre Company. One of Arthur Miller’s rarely produced but powerful plays, The Price introduces us to Victor…

Tue Apr 9th → Tue May 14th

Open Art Nights

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo Botanical Gardens is full of natural beauty and so much inspiration and what better space to come and create?! We're inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab…

Thu May 16th

Buffalo Chamber Players at the AKG: Purple Rain

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Join the Buffalo Chamber Players for our season finale at the AKG! Joan Tower’s Purple Rain (2020) for string quintet belongs to the composer’s series of “purple” works featuring…

Thu May 16th

Paint the Town Art Auction

The Buffalo History Museum

Paint the Town features live and silent auctions showcasing more than 50 Western New York artists in all mediums. Guest can mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar throughout the event.…

Thu May 16th

The Matzah Ball

Temple Beth Zion

Join us for Jewish Family Services of WNY’s inaugural community event! It’s going to be a ball. The event will feature will live music, dancing, performances, delicious and VAD Kosher food…

Fri May 17th

Turning Breath into Art, Marquis Burton

WNY Book Arts

In the Book Arts Main & Studio Galleries, experience the artistry of Marquis “Ten Thousand” Burton in "Turning Breath into Art," an exhibition where poetry meets visual art. For over a…

Sat May 18th

WALK TOGETHER presented by the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater

The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents WALK TOGETHER, a concert featuring Tyler’s Suite, a nine-song cycle about the life and death of Tyler Clementi, as well as songs from, for, or about Buffalo,…

Sat May 18th

Mask-Making Workshop at El Batey

El Batey Puerto Rican Center

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 3:30-4:30, ages 6 and up Mask-Making Workshop at El Batey, 175 Rano St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Multinational Illumination Arts will conduct workshops at the El Batey Puerto Rican Center…

Sat May 18th

Bomba Performance at El Batey

El Batey Puerto Rican Center

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 5:00-6:00 pm Bomba Performance at El Batey, 175 Rano St, Buffalo, NY 14207 The 1,849 Millas project will also include bomba performances at El Batey Puerto Rican Center. A batey…

Sun May 19th

Hospice Memorial Walk 2024

Canalside Buffalo

Join us this year as we celebrate and honor our loved ones and continue to raise funds for Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo! Save the date for the Hospice Memorial Walk, on Sunday, May 19,…

Fri Apr 26th → Sun May 19th

THE AI AT DELPHI

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company presents The AI At Delphi A New Play by Bella Poynton She is online AND in person! April 26 to May 19, 2024. Fridays and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm. (Saturday May…

Sun May 19th

WALK TOGETHER presented by the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus

University Presbyterian Church

The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents WALK TOGETHER, a concert featuring Tyler’s Suite, a nine-song cycle about the life and death of Tyler Clementi, as well as songs from, for, or about Buffalo,…

Sun May 19th

Cocktail Collective

Graylynn

On Sunday, May 19, Graylynn Gin Bar & Bistro will host its first Cocktail Collective, an evening inspired by St. George Botanivore Gin. The downtown restaurant, well known for its masterful original…

Tue Apr 2nd → Tue May 21st

Photography Days

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Days to get the most out of your photo experience at the Botanical Gardens! We are opening up…

Fri May 24th

Multinational Illumination Art, “1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco; A Diaspora Journey”

Buffalo Arts Studio

1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco, A Diaspora Journey, an innovative cultural initiative, is set to captivate Buffalo, NY, this spring and summer, inviting audiences on a profound exploration of African…

Fri May 24th

Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge, “As the Hour Turns Blue”

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present As the Hour Turns Blue, an installation by artist and educator, Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge. Stemming from her long-term research on waiting spaces, this immersive…

Tue Apr 2nd → Sat May 25th

Feed the Fish

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that's…

Fri May 31st

Panel Conversation,“Contemporary Art and Folk Art Practices” at Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio

Friday, May 31, 2024. 6:00 pm Panel Conversation,“Contemporary Art and Folk Art Practices” at Buffalo Arts Studio Buffalo Arts Studio will host a panel discussion on how artists are influenced…

Sat May 4th → Mon Jun 3rd

Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Step back in time and learn about some Botanical Gardens' plant history with our brand-new Herbarium Exhibit! Get up close with several high-resolution reproductions of actual herbarium specimens,…

Fri May 24th → Fri Jun 28th

Multinational Illumination Art, “1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco; A Diaspora Journey”

Buffalo Arts Studio

1,849 Millas: Al otro lado del charco, A Diaspora Journey, an innovative cultural initiative, is set to captivate Buffalo, NY, this spring and summer, inviting audiences on a profound exploration of African…

Fri May 24th → Fri Jun 28th

Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge, “As the Hour Turns Blue”

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present As the Hour Turns Blue, an installation by artist and educator, Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge. Stemming from her long-term research on waiting spaces, this immersive…

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