April 2024
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Seeking Apricity | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
This exhibition is a collective of works meant to warm the soul. When the sun hits your skin on a winter's day, you are flooded with memories of June, July, and August. For just a moment we stir from our hibernation. Many of the pieces in this collection…
Spring Flower Exhibit
March 15-April 1510am-4pmIncluded with Admission Spring has finally sprung! As the snow outside starts to melt, enjoy the brilliant blooms of the Botanical Gardens' Spring Flower Exhibit. Experience fragrant hyacinths, vibrant daffodils, colorful tulips,…
Photography Days
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 the Botanical Gardens for the public to take family photos,…
Happy Hour History: The Illustrated Mark Twain and the Buffalo Express: 10 Stories and Over a Century of Sketches by Tom Reigstad
Tom Reigstad’s new book, The Illustrated Mark Twain and the Buffalo Express: 10 Stories and Over a Century of Sketches, collects ten stories by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), accompanied by illustrations drawn by six artists and his own commentary. Join…
“EXTRA! EXTRA!” Eclipse Extravaganza
During spring break, bring the whole family for an eclipse-themed programming at the Buffalo History Museum. With regular admission, kids can embark on a hunt for eclipse themed clues found across our museum, read old eclipse headlines from historic…
Spring Linocut Workshop
Our Linocut Workshop is back by popular demand! Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique rubber print block and artwork. Discover this century old process while drawing inspiration from our beautiful Spring Exhibit. Participants…
WNY Book Arts 16th Annual Edible Book
WNY Book Arts is gearing up for our Annual Edible Book Festival! The International Edible Book Festival is a yearly event held on or around April 1st throughout the world. This event unites bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers to celebrate the…
Open Art Nights
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 their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find…
ChoreoLab
ChoreoLabDirected by Jenna ZavrelApr. 12 – 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.Apr. 13 – 14, 2024 at 2 p.m.UB CENTER FOR THE ARTSBlack Box Theatre$22 Adults | $17 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees$12 Students | $7 UB Students (Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)…
Read It & Eat Book Fair and Market
Read It & Eat is proud to announce the return of their Read It & Eat Book Fair and Market for a second year! On Saturday, April 13th, the market and fair will be held again at the Seneca One Tower. Shop 30+ foodie and bookish vendors from the WNY community.…
Spring Vendor and Craft Show
Support local small business owners at this event. Over 30 vendors feature something for everybody. Our events are always FREE! There is ample parking and the facility is handicap friendly. Shopping bags provided!
Live on Five 2024
Same small size. Same opening bid. All new art. Join Buffalo Arts Studio for Live on Five—the big auction of small works—made new each year by the artists who make it possible. Hundreds of 5” x 5” pieces, all starting at $25, by a diverse mix of coveted…
Artifact Adventurers
Artifact Adventurers is a program that engages 1st to 5th grade children in guided age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts, and games. Children will learn about local history through demonstrations, interactive activities and behind-the-scenes…
MFA Dance Thesis Concert
MFA Dance Thesis ConcertDirected by Anne BurnidgeChoreographers: Natasha McCandless and Hannah WalterApr. 19 - 20, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.UB CENTER FOR THE ARTSBlack Box Theatre$22 Adults | $17 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees$12 Students | $7 UB Students (Ticketmaster…
M&T Third Friday
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY” and “ICONS: THE MAKERS AND MOMENTS OF BUFFALO SPORTS.” And…
Junior History Buffs
unior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-9 in age-based lessons. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief lesson about local history and a story. Afterwards,…
Paint the Town Preview Exhibit Opening
Join us for a first look at the pieces from our Paint the Town Art Auction. Each piece on display was created by a top artist in Western New York. These pieces will be available to bid on during our Paint the Town art auction on Thursday May 16th. This…
Without Flowers, there would be no us
“Without Flowers, there would be no us” is a series of works on paper that pays tribute to adjusting oneself to new spaces by Madeline Bartley. Viewers will encounter hand printed artworks on paper and fabrics that integrate watercolor drawings, embroidery…