February 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you. 43 events
THE DAY I LEARNED TO FLY
First Look Buffalo Theatre Company presents THE DAY I LEARNED TO FLY A New Play by Wendy-Marie Martin First Look Buffalo Theatre Company (FLB), which exclusively develops and produces new works, continues their 2024-25 season at the beautiful Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville.… >>
Queen City Roller Derby College ID Night: Alley Kats vs Saucies
The 2025 home team season continues with College ID Night. Tickets are just $10 with a valid College ID. Join us as the Alley Kats take on the Saucies. The Saucies took the Win in the Home Opener. Will they be able to hold onto their winning streak or will the Kats claw their way to victory? The event… >>
“Return to the Rainbow City” Tour
“Return to the Rainbow City” Tour 02/01/2025 @ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a tour of our new Pan-American Exposition inside the Museum’s State Court. “Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition,” recounts the story of the fair—its planning, construction, and legacy—and features… >>
Valentine's Craft & Vendor Fair at the Shriners
Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter for discount/extra tickets. Bookings:… >>
The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights Film Screening
The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights Film Screening 02/05/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights explores the story of a groundbreaking civil rights organization founded in 1905 near Niagara Falls. Led by W.E.B. Du Bois and other visionaries,… >>
Black History Month: Free presentation featuring business entrepreneur Don Jones, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of Verite Capital Partners
Black History Month: Free presentation featuring business entrepreneur Don Jones, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of Verite Capital Partners Hear expert advice on:- minority entrepreneurship- starting a small business, and- investing in a community like Buffalo Location:Auditorium at Central… >>
"A Crack in the Egg (a new musical)"
A Crack in the Egg (a new musical) Book by Jeremy Meyers Music, Lyrics, and Vocal Arrangements by Jeremy Meyers and John DellaContrada Instrumental Compositions by Prairie Pavement (Jack Chadwick, Sal Constantin, Dylan Lumb, and Owen Shotwell) Inspired by “The Egg” by Andy Weir Directed by Jeremy Meyers… >>
Valentine's Craft & Vendor Fair
Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter for discount/extra tickets. Bookings:… >>
Mermaids & Pirates Sleepover
The Sheraton Niagara Falls invites you to join them on Saturday, February 8th, for their 3rd annual Mermaids + Pirates Sleepover. This overnight package includes: Early check-in at 3:00pmOvernight GuestroomTwo hour private swimming session with mermaids and a pirateEntrance to our Sea Bash with crafts,… >>
Craft Nights at Ink Euphoria
Hey there, crafty friends! Join us for a fun and relaxing Adult Crafts Night! This is the perfect opportunity to kick back, chat with friends, and unleash your creativity in a friendly atmosphere. We’ll be working on some awesome projects this month with some highlighted activities, like personalizing… >>
Love is Art Night
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Botanical Gardens as we celebrate the many facets of love through art. Guests are encouraged to enjoy this special rendition of our Open Art Night series with a twist! Grab your materials and express your unique interpretation of love through your art, surrounded… >>
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe 02/11/2025 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts… >>
Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Buffalo chapter, monthly meeting
The Buffalo chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will host their monthly chapter meeting in Buffalo on February 12 at Buffalo Central library and via Zoom, 6:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public. For more information contact buffalo@citizensclimatelobby.org. We welcome anyone who is serious… >>
Love is Love Night
Enjoy a special evening of Orchids After Dark during our annual Love is Love Night! This Love Week event celebrate our region’s LGBTQ+ community and features performances from some of Buffalo’s most popular drag queens. Express yourself and embrace all the love during this popular Love Week event. Meet… >>
Trivia Night!
Trivia Night! 02/13/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond 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… >>
Thurs-Date Nights
Grab your special someone and enjoy a romantic evening of food, flowers, and fun at the Botanical Gardens for Thurs-Date Nights! Our conservatory is the perfect hideaway for a cold winter evening. Stroll among the lit-up spaces and enjoy the magic of our Orchid Exhibit. Tickets include a glass of beer… >>
Courses in the Conservatory
Looking for something unique and romantic to surprise your Valentine, a loved one, or a friend? Courses in the Conservatory is back! Spread some love and bring them to the Botanical Gardens for a unique, tropical dinner adventure through the conservatory for Valentine’s Day experience that you won’t… >>
Valentine's Cupcake Decorating Night
Valentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating Night Come join us for a sweet evening of cupcake decorating! Whether you're a pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for spreading love and creativity. Grab your friends or come solo - either way, you'll have a blast. We'll provide all the supplies you need, just… >>
"Ernest and the Pale Moon"
Ernest and the Pale Moon Written by Oliver Lansley on behalf of Les Enfants Terribles Directed by Sophia Vessecchia as part of our Student Directed Series Feb. 14 - 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=katharine%20cornell%20theatre%20ernest… >>
International Open Poetry Reading Series
"Non ha un detto, un sorriso, un guardo, un riso, un atto che non mi tocchi dolcemente il cuore! Ah! se fossi pittore, farei tutta la vita il suo ritratto" "There is not a saying, a smile, a look, a laugh, an act that does not gently touch my heart! Ah! if I were a painter, I would paint this portrait… >>
Valentines Cupcakes Decorating Family Fun!
During the event, you’ll learn essential decorating techniques and tips from our experienced instructors, who will guide you through the process of frosting, piping, and embellishing your cupcakes with a variety of colorful icing, sprinkles, and edible decorations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bond… >>
Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration 02/16/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Buffalo History Museum will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday! This event will mark the 151st anniversary of when Buffalo pharmacist Julius Francis commemorated Lincoln’s birthday. The museum’s celebration is considered to be… >>
Valentines Day Paint Night!
Welcome to Valentines Day Paint Night! Join us for a fun evening of painting and creativity as we celebrate the season of love. Whether you're flying solo or coming with your partner, this event is perfect for everyone. No experience is needed - our talented instructor will guide you through creating… >>
Desert Discoveries - Kids Succulent Workshop
Living in the desert is no easy task, and many plants have adapted to not only survive but thrive in the desert! Learn all about desert ecology, plant adaptations, and create your own succulent planter to take a slice of the desert home with you. This special learning experience is best suited for children… >>
Mythical Terrarium Workshop
Create your own miniature magical world in this fun workshop for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care for their tropical… >>
The Career Advice You're STILL Not Getting with Susan Colantuono
FREE PUBLIC EVENT / OPEN TO ALL! In 2000, Susan Colantuono discovered The Missing 33% of the career success equation for women. Her discovery became the basis for her viral TED Talk on “The Career Advice You Probably Didn't Get,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFQLvbVJVMg) which is on its way to… >>
Rainforest Retreat - Kids Terrarium Workshop
The rainforest is home to the most biodiversity found on the planet. Explore the plant kingdom of the rainforest and create your own tropical planter to take home! In this workshop we learn about rainforest ecology, plant adaptations, and how to create a tropical rainforest planter. This special learning… >>
Blooming Artists Week
If you have a little one who loves crafts and creating art, they’ll love visiting the Botanical Gardens while they’re off from school during Blooming Artists Week! During this time, bring out your creative expression and explore botanical beauty. Find an appreciation for plants in a whole new way through… >>
M&T Third Friday
M&T Third Friday 02/21/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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: Inventor Series!
Junior History Buffs: Inventor Series! 02/21/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-9 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and… >>
Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop
Create your own miniature dinosaur world with this fun new class just for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with dinosaur figures to bring home with them. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care… >>
28th Annual Cabin Fever Antique Show & Sale
Rotary Club of Niagara County Central's 28th Annual Cabin Fever Antique Show and Sale. Popular and long running Western NY show featuring antiques and high quality collectibles. $5 admission, free parking. Food available. Basket auction. Vendor spots available. Call 716-693-9713 for more info.
"Chamber Music"
Chamber Music By Arthur Kopit Directed by Jo Yanko as part of our Student Directed Series Feb. 21 - 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=katharine%20cornell%20theatre%20chamber%20music This strange meeting features The Woman in the Safari… >>
Color Fields and Floral Musings | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
This Arcangel Gallery Exhibit is a group exhibition of selected paintings by artists from People Inc.’s ArtsWork program. ArtsWork artists have exhibited extensively throughout Western New York and beyond, including the Outsider Art Fair NYC, the Castellani Museum of Niagara University, Daemen College… >>
Queen City Roller Derby Game 4: Devil Dollies vs Alley Kats
The 2025 home team season continues with Game 4: Devil Dollies vs Alley Kats. The Dollies are eager to show off their skills, but will that be enough against the “claws out” Alley Kats. The event will be held at RiverWorks. Doors open at 6:00pm, first whistle at 7:00pm. Be sure to get your tickets early… >>
Roots & Blooms: Celebrating Black Horticultural Heritage
Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens during the month of February to celebrate several important black horticulturists, botanists, and agriculturists through their exhibit, Roots & Blooms: Celebrating Black Horticultural Heritage. Visitors will learn about several important figures like… >>
Orchids After Dark
See the beautiful blooms of our Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets during Orchids After Dark! Hundreds of magical lights will guide you through our twelve greenhouses, bathing our orchid displays in brilliant colors. This limited-time event is the perfect way to warm up after a long day at work or school.… >>
"On the Rise II; Emerging Artists of Color"
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present a new group exhibition, curated by Julia Bottoms, “On the Rise II; Emerging Artists of Color,” which runs from February 28 to April 5, 2025. “On the Rise II” features new work by artists Emma Brittain, Joel Mulindwa, Bianca L. McGraw, Faith Quinn, Emeka Wajed,… >>
Scenes from a Marriage
A stage adaptation of the classic 1973 film by Ingmar Bergman reveals a nuanced perspective of marriage and a relationship that spans love, parenthood, desire, deception and divorce. As contemporary relationship norms continue to change, Scenes from a Marriage remains a potent intimate lens into the… >>
Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program
Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Mar. 2, 2024 at 2 p.m.* Morning Program: Feb. 28, 2024 at 10 a.m.** UB CENTER FOR THE ARTS Drama Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dance-tickets/artist/836688… >>
The Loved Ones
Embark on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and unexpected connections with this North American Premiere. Fresh from its success at the 2023 Dublin Theatre Festival, this captivating play, originally co-produced by Rough Magic and The Gate Theatre, Dublin, takes audiences on a poignant exploration… >>
Advance Auto Parts Cavalcade of Cars
New York's Hottest Indoor Show. Rods-Customs-Classics-- Race Prepared- Motorcycles -Auto Related Vendors. Old S’Cool Review Room”. Live Music All Weekend. Pin-up contest. Portion of the proceeds donated to The Buffalo Autism Project.
"On the Rise II: Emerging Artists of Color"
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present a new group exhibition, curated by Julia Bottoms, “On the Rise II; Emerging Artists of Color,” which runs from February 28 to April 5, 2025. “On the Rise II” features new work by artists Emma Brittain, Joel Mulindwa, Bianca L. McGraw, Faith Quinn, Emeka Wajed,… >>