December 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Terrakwa Exhibit Tour
Join us at the Buffalo History Museum for an exclusive exhibit tour led by the creators of Terrakwa that challenges visitors to think about how the Erie Canal continues to affect people and the environment, and how it might change in the future.
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…
Beyond the Wildflowers
See beautifully painted scenes of nature, inspired by local, national, and international locations. Step Beyond the Wildflowers and enjoy the brilliant colors of changing leaves, the cool comfort of snow-covered forests, the simple beauty of milkweed,…
Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present the Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale, which showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 31 Studio Artists. The exhibition will be on view from November 22 through December 20, 2025. An artist reception will…
Lee Carlson: A Single Excellent Night at Hallwalls
Join us at Hallwalls for an evening with author, journalist, and Zen practitioner Lee Carlson celebrating the release of his new book, A Single Excellent Night: A Man, a Mentor, and a Moment in Time! A longtime student of Peter Matthiessen, Carlson’s…
3rd Annual LV Shakespeare Showcase
3rd Annual LV Shakespeare Showcase Directed by Andre White as part of our Student Directed Series Dec. 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000062E7B7F36DC9 $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB…
Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale
Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present the Annual Studio Artist Show and Sale, which showcases the work of Buffalo Arts Studio’s 31 Studio Artists. The exhibition will be on view from November 22 through December 20, 2025. An artist reception will…
Institutional Memory : Voices from Hallwalls History
Chris Hill Artists-run Spaces As Part of a Cultural Immune System Institutional Memory : Voices from Hallwalls History Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 7 pm Admission is free. Multi-disciplinary artists-run spaces, especially those funded with state and…
Lake Sturgeons' Guide for Surviving the Anthropocene
Join Anna Scime for an artist's talk and sneak peak of her upcoming feature film Lake Sturgeons' Guide for Surviving the Anthropocene. The film examines history, art, culture, and language through an ecological lens pointed at a single species, and zooms…
The Days the Artists Spoke at RoCo
The Days the Artists Spoke is a special artist talk series RoCo has been programming for over 16 years. Held just three times a year during the annual members exhibition, these brief, ten-minute talks let the artist and audience connect in a deeply personal,…
Tinsel & Trades
Join us on for a FREE! family friendly festival that will include 19th century activities, demonstrations and performances. Enjoy live music performances, crafts, games, toys, face painting, and demonstrations by a blacksmith, a weaver, a spinner and…
Horticultural Heroes | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes you to enjoy an extraordinary collection of diverse and visually striking portraits in Horticultural Heroes, in our Arcangel Gallery. This collection of works pays homage to the groundbreaking contributions…