July 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Broadway Bingo!
BROADWAY BINGO! A FUNdraiser for First Look Buffalo Theatre Company’s 2025-26 season of new plays! Come for the prizes. Stay for the jazz hands! Join your friends at First Look Buffalo Theatre Company and help support their 2025-26 season of developing…
Happy Hour History – Edison & Tesla: The Myths vs. the Truth
07/02/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a drink and a small tour of our exhibits related to electricity. Learn more about two Americans whose inventive contributions have affected the entire world. Mini tours available from 6-7pm Presentation by the…
Drawing Support for Local Journalism - Closing of Adam Zyglis’ Ink & Insight.
07/10/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Buffalo Newspaper Guild Hosts the Closing of Adam Zyglis’ Ink & Insight. Come and mingle with the hard-working journalists of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild as we celebrate the closing of my 20 year exhibition and…
Pop-Up Portraits with Jeff Lennox
Join us on these special days to receive a personalized portrait drawing by Arcangel Gallery artist, Jeff Lennox. Each sketch will take about 10-15 minutes and will be completed in either black and white or color. A suggested donation of $25 is requested…
Guided Group Tours of the Erie Canal Boat "Seneca Chief"
Visitors can schedule a guided tour of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief for groups of up to 10 people. BMC docents and educators will lead the group through the boat, providing detailed insights into its history and significance.
Watercolor Bees and Blooms | Watercolor Workshop
Explore the beauty of nature in our beginner watercolor class on bees and butterflies! Perfect for newcomers, this course introduces you to basic watercolor techniques while focusing on these magnificent creatures. You’ll learn how to paint the delicate…
Hallwalls 51st Annual Members Exhibition
For every year Hallwalls has existed, we have mounted an annual Members Exhibition. This is an opportunity for any current Member of Hallwalls to share their work with the community. As expected, these exhibitions can vary wildly from year to year, but…
Junior History Buffs
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief…
2025 Arts on the Water
https://southtownsregionalchamber.org/event/2025-arts-on-the-water/
A Maritime History of the Erie Canal with Dr. John Montague
Dr. John Montague, Founder & President Emeritus of the Buffalo Maritime Center, gives an overview of canal boat history, focusing on various types, uses, and how they operated, providing a unique story of how canal boats have changed throughout maritime…
Frani Evedon, "Into Madness"
Buffalo Arts Studio is honored to present “Into Madness,” a powerful and deeply introspective photographic exhibition by artist Frani Evedon, on view from July 25 through September 5, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 25, from 5:00–8:00…
Frani Evedon, "Into Madness"
Buffalo Arts Studio is honored to present “Into Madness,” a powerful and deeply introspective photographic exhibition by artist Frani Evedon, on view from July 25 through September 5, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 25, from 5:00–8:00…
Classics at the Carrousel
The 5th Annual Classics at the Carrousel is a car show to benefit the museum. $20 per car get entry, two wristbands into the museum, and a goodie bag for the first 100 cars. The event is free to the public with food trucks, a 50/50 raffle, and a basket…
Sun Printing Workshop
Fall in love with the beauty of sun printing! Considered a precursor to modern photography, sun printing was invented over 150 years ago. This process, also known as Cyanotype, results in a negative photographic image on a dark blue surface. In this…
Art Gone Wild
Art Gone Wild is a family-friendly fundraiser that celebrates our love of animals through art. The event will feature art demonstrations, hands-on activities, performing artists, art auctions and more! All funds raised will go directly to supporting…
Back to Events AAARIA Presents – SANKOFA: Africans in America Before Columbus 07/31/2025 @ 5:30 p.m. The Buffalo History Museum AAARIA Presents – SANKOFA: Africans in America Before Columbus
07/31/2025 @ 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. SANKOFA: Africans in America Before Columbus Journey with African Historian/Tedx Speaker/Best Selling Author, Emmanuel Kulu on fascinating educational seminar exploring the history of Africans in America before Columbus’s…