September 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
39 events
Unnatural Nature | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Arts & CultureNature doesn’t start in bright pinks or electric oranges, but these paintings do. In this body of work, explore Nick Napierala’s unique depictions of the natural world. “I begin each piece with an unusual underpainting: layers of bold, unexpected color… >>
Historic Places in Buffalo & WNY Book Launch with author Rick Falkowski
Arts & CultureCome get a first glimpse of Rick Falkowski’s new book Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY: Information About Historic Locations, Buildings, Homes and Places. Hear Rick discuss the historical significance of locations right in our neighborhood. The book… >>
Watercolor Sunflowers | Art Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Workshops & ClassesBrighten your artistic skills in our Watercolor Sunflower Class! This course is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, focusing on capturing the vibrant beauty of sunflowers. You’ll learn fundamental techniques for painting the bold petals, intricate… >>
Ricky Ford Quartet
Live PerformancesRicky Ford - tenor saxophoneJohn Kordalewski - pianoJerome Harris - acoustic bass guitarThurman Barker - drums Legendary American saxophonist Ricky Ford is a complete artist. As a bandleader, sought-after sideman, prolific composer, unique teacher, founder… >>
Homeschool Class #3
Workshops & ClassesStudents will tour the museum and discover historic uses of science. They will be given a ride on our complex machine, the 1916 Carrousel! Students will then have a 45 minute STEM activity. Recommended for kids grades 3rd-6thLimit 35 students.
Topiary Tales at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityYour next adventure awaits at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens during Topiary Tales! Step into our conservatory, which has been transformed into a whimsical woodland forest, filled with larger-than-life animal topiaries made from plants… >>
Return to Center: A Day of Balance, Reflection, & Inner Peace
Workshops & ClassesReturn to Center: A Day of Balance, Reflection, & Inner PeaceReturn to Center: A Day of Balance Reflection & Inner PeaceSaturday September 20 | 10 AM – 3:30 PMStep away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with what truly matters.....YOU.Join… >>
Dockside Demonstrations
Workshops & ClassesAs part of BMC’s Dockside Demonstrations series, this special event highlights the incredible skill and dedication of our volunteers. Explore the wide range of craftsmanship that fuels the Buffalo Maritime Center, from handmade canoes and kayaks to toolmaking,… >>
Hallwalls at Music is Art!
Live PerformancesHallwalls is pleased to partner with Buffalo's massive celebration of the art of music, the annual Music Is Art Festival. Hallwalls will present three fantastic Buffalo ensembles whose work focuses on improvisation, original composition, and experimental… >>
Farm Dinner with Jacob Benoit of The Grange & Wayland Brewing Company
Arts & CultureErba Verde Farms invites the Western New York community to gather at its regenerative farm in East Aurora for a meaningful and delicious experience this summer. Each of its summer-long farm-to-table dinner events features a multi-course meal from a celebrated… >>
Restoring Roots: A Tribute to the Haudenosaunee and the Bicentennial Voyage
CommunityJoin us for the first ceremonial planting of an Eastern White Pine to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal. This event celebrates community, honors the Haudenosaunee and their enduring connection to the land, and symbolizes our collective commitment… >>
Buffalo Water Lantern Festival
CommunityThe Buffalo Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love,… >>
Civil War Roundtable
Arts & CultureThe Buffalo Civil War Round Table is pleased to be presenting Dr. Chris Mackowski at the Buffalo History Museum, on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm. Dr. Mackowski is author or more than a dozen books and a professor at St. Bonaventure University.… >>
Make Me Famous
Theater & StageView Trailer Make Me Famous is a vibrant, fast-paced portrait of New York City’s explosive 1980s Downtown art scene—where punk met paint, and the lines between art, music, and nightlife blurred. This was the world that launched Jean-Michel Basquiat,… >>
Bicentennial Voyage Departure
Arts & CultureThe Buffalo Maritime Center’s replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief will officially depart Buffalo to begin its Bicentennial Voyage, commemorating Governor DeWitt Clinton's historic 1825 journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor.
Jozef Bajus, "Everything Stays"
Arts & CultureBuffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present “Everything Stays,” a solo exhibition by Buffalo-based artist Jozef Bajus, on view from September 26 through November 7, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 26, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as… >>
Jozef Bajus, "Everything Stays"
Arts & CultureBuffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present “Everything Stays,” a solo exhibition by Buffalo-based artist Jozef Bajus, on view from September 26 through November 7, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 26, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as… >>
Medicine from the Hive | Hands-on Herbal Medicine Making
Workshops & ClassesFrom herbal teas to salves and tinctures, there are a variety of ways that we can harness the power of plants to create herbal remedies right at home! In this hands-on class, we’ll learn to combine the power of plants with the medicines that come from… >>
Jim Shultz in Conversation with Jim Heaney
Arts & Cultureoin us at Hallwalls for a conversation between author/journalist Jim Shultz and investigative journalist Jim Heaney, founder and editor of Investigative Post. Publication of Shultz' Lessons from Lockport provides an occasion for two seasoned journalists… >>