September 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Open Art Night
We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find inspiration under the lush conservatory for an intimate art experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Buffalo. You…
What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary
What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary On view now until September 30, 2025 Rare Book Room Central Library in Downtown Buffalo 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours The influence…
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.
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…
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…
Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boats 46th Annual Boat Show
Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boats presents the 46th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal, featuring Buffalo Maritime Center's Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief and boats built on the Niagara Frontier. …
Bebe D'Lure, Please Miss Robot, Don't Take My Job!
Have you ever wanted to speak with a cyborg? Perhaps you already have and just don’t know it. Since the birth of computerized technology, working-class citizens have discussed fears of robots taking over their jobs. Workers in every field act as tools…
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.
Book Talk with Brad Utter on the Erie Canal
Join us for a presentation given by author Brad Utter as he discusses his work regarding the Erie Canal. Brad L. Utter is the senior historian of transportation, agriculture, science, technology, and economics at the New York State Museum. Major exhibition…
24th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
Join the fun at NY's largest Celtic festival: Niagara Celtic! Experience a family-friendly weekend celebrating the wonders and pageantry of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and more. Journey through 5 regions filled with food and drink, music and dancing, living…
International Poetry Reading Series
Please join us at the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo (CCI) as poets Irene Sipos and Perry Nicholas read from their recently released collections of poetry, "Connections" and "Island of Your Heart" from NFB Publishing. Irene Sipos, earned her Master…
Unnatural Nature | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Nature 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
Come 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…
Farm Dinner with Jacob Benoit of The Grange & Wayland Brewing Company
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…
Bicentennial Voyage Departure
The 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.
Civil War Roundtable
The 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.…
Jozef Bajus, "Everything Stays"
Buffalo 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"
Buffalo 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…
Jim Shultz in Conversation with Jim Heaney
oin 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…