August 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Sculptorial Art | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Inspired from nature, Jeff Lennox explores three dimensional painting to create new visual harmonies. You won’t want to miss this exciting, exploratory exhibit of vibrant colors and sculptural forms. Complementing the framed pieces will be dimensional…
David Buck, "Recollect"
Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present David Buck: “Recollect,” the first-ever retrospective exhibition of Western New York-based painter David Buck. The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through August 8, 2025, with an opening reception on Friday,…
Chautauqua Region Vintage Book, Paper and Collectibles Show and Sale
Room Full, 30+ Dealers in Vintage Books, Paper, Ephemera, Postcards, Photography, Maps, Children's Books, Local History, Sheet Music, Comic Books, Historic Documents, Collectibles and More.Beautiful air conditioned Expo Hall, easy access, great for anyone…
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a playground for the strange and unusual. Here, the weird, wonderful, and downright…
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…
Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
The Buffalo Niagara Art Association, a regional art group in existence since 1955, will turn the talents of its member artists to the beauties and splendors of nature in its Fall 2025 exhibition at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Inspired…
World Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
08/09/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us on Saturday, August 9th 10am-2pm at The Buffalo History Museum as we celebrate World Indigenous Peoples’ Day with keynote speaker Dr. Jolene Rickard of the Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan. There will also be…
Dockside Demonstrations
Dockside Demonstrations offer a unique opportunity to watch craftspeople demonstrate their skills and techniques connected to the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. Upcoming demonstrations may include blacksmithing, paddle shaping, rope making, woodworking,…
Farm Dinner with Keith Ramondi & Jesse Ross of Dapper Goose
Erba 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…
Teaching American History Seminar – The American Mind: Frederick Douglass
08/12/2025 @ 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The American Mind: Frederick Douglass Dr. Joseph Fornieri- Rochester Institute of Technology August 12th , 2025 REGISTRATION BEGINS: 8:30 AM SEMINAR: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST About this seminar: One of the most influential…
REVEAL
Lift the VeilSlip behind. Find the unknown. From the company that brought you Prom of the Dead The site-specific performance party of the summer. Join us in celebrating the completion of Torn Space's latest phase of construction. Torn Space Theater…
Junior History Buffs
08/15/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join all your friends and Junior History Buffs for a FREE! lesson about canals down at Canalside! Enjoy the interactive theater with folk stories about the Erie Canal with the Wondermakers and other hands-on activities…
Zinefest 2024
WNY Book Arts Center (Book Arts) is excited to announce ZineFest 2025. Sponsored by Gutter Pop Comics, ZineFest will be held on all 3 floors of 468 Washington Street on Saturday, August 16th from 11pm-4pm. This event is free and open to the public, for…
Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"
Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present “Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed,” a solo exhibition by Tampa-based artist Samantha Modder, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place Friday, August 22, from…
Davana Robedee,"Biformity"
Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce “Biformity,” a solo exhibition by Syracuse-based artist Davana Robedee, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm…
Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"
Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present “Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed,” a solo exhibition by Tampa-based artist Samantha Modder, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place Friday, August 22, from…
Davana Robedee, "Biformity"
Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce “Biformity,” a solo exhibition by Syracuse-based artist Davana Robedee, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm…
Farm Dinner with Valentina Garcia Montaño of Saturn Club of Buffalo
Erba 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…
Diaspora Dialogue: Healing Our History, Uniting for Future Impact
08/30/2025 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for a powerful and necessary community conversation hosted by International Child Advancement (ICA). This in-person gathering is designed to deepen understanding, foster healing, and strengthen relationships…
Opening Reception: “The Loser Show”
Opening Reception: “The Loser Show” Opening Reception: Saturday, August 30, 6-9pmUnder the Influence: Artists Explore Addiction and Loss: September 5, 7pmOn view: August 30 - September 20, 2025 $2/Free for RoCo members “The Loser Show” is the latest…