May 2024
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Feed the Fish
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 fun for all ages. Each participant receives a…
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,…
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…
The Price
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 and his estranged brother, Walter, as they reunite after 30 years…
"9 to 5 The Musical"
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 - 27, 2024 and May 3 – 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.Apr. 28,…
THE AI AT DELPHI
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 4th 2pm.) Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center 705…
Colton RV Open House 2024 - 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, with new RV's starting at just $13,998. Take…
Colton RV Open House 2024 - 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, with new RV's starting at just $13,998. Take…
Free Community Night - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration
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 5-8pm. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the Botanical…
“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening
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, the Exposition aimed to celebrate the achievements of the Western…
Fruit on Blue, Lydia Kegler At 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. In the Main Gallery, Lydia Kegler’s exhibition,…
Queen City Roller Derby Championship Cup: Saucies vs Devil Dollies
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 the trophy and who will try again next season. Do…
Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Fair
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 ADMISSION. HOURLY PRIZES! BASKET RAFFLE! $5/5 mini…
Arts & Crafts, Antiques & Flea Market Treasures Event
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 & Crafts, Antiques & Flea Market Treasures” is more than just a craft…
Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit
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, some of which are over 100 years old! Learn about the…
The Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier (AAHANF) 50th Anniversary Luncheon
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 history. The AAHANF will celebrate this milestone during…
4th Annual Russell J. Salvatore Bowling Open
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 of raffle baskets with items generously donated from…
Trivia Night
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 wine will be available for purchase, and prizes will be…
Better Together... A Night of Celebration
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 wonderful prizes. Event proceeds benefit the People Inc. Foundation,…
KOOLULAM
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 affects people. YOU could be a part of that research!…