February 2026
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
42 events
PRESERVATION a new play by Deborah Yarchun
Theater & StageFirst Look Buffalo Theatre Company presents PRESERVATION a new play by Deborah Yarchin Directed by Lara D. Haberberger Produced by Michael Audet and Bob Rusch Starring Sarah Emmerling, Rick Lattimer and Lanie Shannon. Preservation synopsis … >>
Queen City Roller Derby 2026 Season Game 2: Saucies vs Devil Dollies
Sports / RecreationIt’s our 20th Anniversary and the 2026 home team season kicks off with the Home Opener on February 6th as the Saucies take on the Devil Dollies in a Championship Cup rematch. The Saucies are coming in with a three season victory streak. Can they hang… >>
Queen City Roller Derby 2026 Season Game 4: Alley Kats vs Devil Dollies
Sports / RecreationIt’s our 20th Anniversary and the 2026 home team season continues with the Devil Dollies and the Alley Kats. The Dollies are coming in with a recent loss to the Saucies. Have they fired up their defense or will the Kats scratch through their lines. This… >>
The Days the Artists Spoke at RoCo
Arts & CultureThe 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,… >>
Amid/In Western New York 2026
Arts & CultureOpening Reception Friday, January 16, 2026 7 to 10 pm Exhibition continues through February 27 For the 13th time since 2015, Hallwalls presents its regional survey exhibition Amid/In WNY, curated by Kyle Butler and John Massier. Amid/In is envisioned… >>
Sip and Craft: Dried Floral Arrangement Frames at the Botanical Gardens
Workshops & ClassesStep into the serene beauty of our conservatory and immerse yourself in the timeless art of dried flower arranging. Surrounded by lush greenery, this hands-on workshop invites you to create your own stunning dried floral piece using a curated selection… >>
Happy Hour History: It Is Up to Us
CommunityJoin us at the Buffalo History Museum for a viewing of the documentary It Is Up to Us, produced by Stephen McKinley Henderson & Stephen Rosenthal. This is a documentary about segregated/racist America. Central to the documentary is the fact that racism… >>
Rapture - new wave & punk rock club nite w/ DJ Dr Wisz
Arts & CultureRapture - new wave & punk rock club nite w/ DJ Dr Wisz SATURDAY • FEB 7 | DOORS AT 8:00PM | NO COVER | DANCE. OR DON'T. Come out for our all-vinyl club nite with DJ Dr. Wisz spinning his curated set of records for our monthly get together, the first… >>
Storytime at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityStop by our Playspace on select Saturdays for an educator-led Storytime featuring nature-themed books and props. Each session features different books designed to stimulate young minds and deepen the connection between people and plants. This program… >>
UB Music at Hallwalls
Live PerformancesUB Music at Hallwalls is a collaborative concert series between the University at Buffalo Department of Music and Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Featuring UB performance faculty and students, the series presents bold and innovative performances… >>
Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityJoin us for a one-of-a-kind Mini Glow Golf experience set inside the magical ambiance of the Botanical Gardens. Navigate through a 9-hole course surrounded by glowing plants. Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun outing with friends,… >>
Love is Love Night at the Botanical Gardens
Music & NightlifeEnjoy a special evening of Orchids After Dark during our annual Love is Love Night! This Love Week event celebrates our region’s LGBTQ+ community and features performances from some of Buffalo’s most popular drag queens. Celebrate Buffalo’s LGBTQ+ community… >>
Date Night: Mini Glow Golf at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityGet ready for an electrifying evening inside the conservatory! Join us for 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf fun surrounded by orchids and vibrant lights. This adults-only event is perfect for a date night or a fun night out with friends. Tickets… >>
A Skull in Connemara
Theater & StageA Skull In Connemara, by Martin McDonagh, runs Feb 13-Mar 1 at Irish Classical Theatre Company. For one week each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in certain sections of his local cemetery to make way for the new arrivals. As the time… >>
REVEAL
Arts & CultureReturning Valentine’s weekend after a sold-out summer run- Lift the VeilSlip behind. Find the unknown. Torn Space Theater invites you to REVEAL, an immersive performance and art party with surprising performances throughout the building. From the main… >>
“Krapp’s Last Tape” and “In The End of Times”
Arts & Culture“Krapp’s Last Tape” and “In The End of Times” By Samuel Beckett and Alex Fawkes, respectively Directed by Nasir Faulknor and Alex Fawkes, respectively, as part of our Student Directed Series Feb. 13 - 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre… >>
Queen City Roller Derby 2026 Season Game 3: Juniors and Travel Team Doubleheader
Sports / RecreationIt’s our 20th Anniversary and the 2026 season continues with a Juniors and Travel Team Doubleheader on February 14th. The Juniors will take the track at 5:00 and compete in a mashup with skaters from Niagara Roller Derby and ROC City Roller Derby. Right… >>
Sunday Concerts at Central: Live Jazz with the Colored Musicians Club
Live PerformancesJoin us for a Sunday afternoon concert! A trio of musicians from the Colored Musicians Club will bring live jazz to the Central Library. Free and open to the public in the Ring of Knowledge (Main Floor).
Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
CommunityBuffalo has been throwing a birthday party for Abraham Lincoln since 1874—and you’re invited! The tradition began with local pharmacist Julius Francis, whose idea turned into a celebration that’s lasted more than 150 years. Bring the whole family to… >>
3rd Annual Presidential Palooza
Arts & CultureSchool break just got presidential! During Winter Break, bring the whole family to The Buffalo History Museum to warm up, explore, and have some hands-on fun with history. Enjoy presidential crafts, our popular Artifact Detective Program, trivia challenges,… >>