March 2026
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Queen City Roller Derby 2026 Season Game 5: Alley Kats vs Saucies
Sports / RecreationIt’s our 20th Anniversary and the 2026 home team season continues with the Saucies and the Alley Kats. This is the first time these two teams are competing against each other since the recent draft scramble. Will the Saucies bring the heat or will the… >>
Orchid Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityExciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of our Orchid Exhibit! Experience our expansive collection featuring hundreds of tropical flowers. Find extraordinary epiphytes wrapping their… >>
Millie Chen, "Turbulence"
Arts & CultureBuffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present “Turbulence,” a series of drawings by artist Millie Chen, on view from January 23 through March 14, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday… >>
Victoria-Idongesit Udondian, “Nsinam me ke ndi Owo”
Arts & CultureBuffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Nsinam me ke ndi Owo,” a solo exhibition by international artist Victoria-Idongesit Udondian. Featuring a multisensory installation of mixed-media works spanning textile, sculpture, video, and sound, the exhibition… >>
AP Gorny: Different from the Rest
Arts & CultureThe Rare Book Room of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is honored to acquire and exhibit a selection of artist books and prints made by AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny. Printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, performer — none of these definitions… >>
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,… >>
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… >>
Zodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Spring Concert
Arts & CultureZodiaque Dance Company 51st Season Spring Concert Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver Feb. 27 - 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Mar. 1, 2026 at 2 p.m.* Morning Program: Feb. 27, 2026 at 10 a.m.** UB Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre Tickets:… >>
The Buffalo Cavalcade of Cars 2026
CommunityPart of the New York thruway series, this is one of the Hottest indoor car shows!See Rods, customs, classics, motorcycles and so much more!The show that has 32 years of history in Western New YorkWe will also have live music throughout the weekend and… >>
Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale - March 3-7, 2026
CommunityMarking the beginning of Spring in Western New York for 40 years! Join us across Erie County this spring at one of our 40+ Public Sites or one of our numerous local participating florists to purchase a Standard bouquet for $15 or a Tribute bouquet for $40. For every… >>
Treaties and Tribulations: A History of the Tonawanda Reservation
CommunityJoin us on March 4th at The Buffalo History Museum for a FREE program about the history of the Tonawanda Seneca Indian Reservation from the beginning of creation to the present. The program will cover significant events such as the Sullivan campaign,… >>
“Macbeth”
Arts & Culture“Macbeth” By William Shakespeare, adapted by Danielle Rosvally Directed by Danielle Rosvally Mar. 5 - 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Mar. 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. Morning Program: Mar. 6, 2026 at 10 a.m.* UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=macbeth+ub+center+for+the+arts… >>
Orchid Fest at the Botanical Gardens
CommunityIf you thought our Orchid Exhibit was spectacular, just wait until you experience Orchid Fest! This year, Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s Orchid Show will be the grand finale to the Orchid Exhibit, nearly doubling the number of orchids you’ll see this… >>
Dick / Haluska / Ilgenfritz Trio
Theater & StageRobert Dick - fluteStephen Haluska - harpJames Ilgenfritz - contrabass "A flutist whose technical resources and imagination seem limitless." — The New York Times" "Dick held the audience in rapt attention with his spellbinding virtuosity" — Washington… >>
3 New Exhibitions Open at RoCo!
Arts & CultureOpening Reception: First Friday, March 6, 6-9pmOn view March 6, 2026 - May 9, 2026 Main Gallery = "Anne Havens / Sue Havens" brings together two distinct and accomplished artistic practices at Rochester Contemporary Art Center. Featuring a selection… >>
My City Smells Like Cereal
CommunityThe Grosvenor Room is proud to host a series of free local history lectures in 2026, lead by experts from Explore Buffalo. Join us on March 7, National Cereal Day, at 1:00 PM in the Ring of Knowledge for the first installation, "My City Smells Like Cheerios:… >>
St. Patrick's Craft & Vendor Show
CommunityFor our 9th season, we will be bringing dozens of vendors to St. Mark's Episcopal Church for our annual St. Patrick's Day themed craft & vendor market! St. Mark's Episcopal Church61 Payne Ave.North Tonawanda, 14120 Free admissionFree street & lot parkingDoors… >>
Memory Cafe
CommunityJoin us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts… >>
Trivia Night
Arts & CultureTest your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and… >>
The Matzah Ball
CommunityWe are thrilled to be hosting our third annual gala, an opportunity for the Jewish Family Services community to come together, celebrate, and raise funds for our critical, life-saving programs and support: the Matzah Ball! This ticketed event will be… >>