May 2026

Citizens and Soldiers of the Upper River Valley: The 98th Ohio’s Civil War

Based on a manuscript length study of the 98th Ohio and a scheduled talk in June at the Society of Civil War Historians conference in Richmond, Virginia, the presentation examines how volunteers from the state’s Upper River Valley, an area of eastern… >>

Jonathan Ezra Goldman - Talk & Book Signing

Join us at Hallwalls for an evening with J Ezra Goldman to discuss his latest book, Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York: From the Suppressed to the Strange! This event will begin with a talk, to be followed by book signing. Books will be available… >>

Children's Book Club

Join us for Children’s Book Club on Thursday May, 28 at 5:00pm in the Longshed building at Canalside. This month we will be joined by Author H.R. Gordon as they discusses their book The Summer the Canal Came to Town: A Story of Adventure and Change Along… >>

HARDY: THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!

Event is rain or shine. For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, outside lawn chairs are NOT allowed into the venue. A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event,… >>

Open Stay WNY Premier

Spotlight Performing Artists, Inc. proudly presents the Western New York premiere of Open Stay, a moving new song cycle musical performing May 29 and May 30 at 7:00 PM at the Kenan Center Taylor Theatre. For audiences seeking a fresh, emotionally resonant… >>

Cake

Wave Rave!

Get ready to dive into wave after wave of epic beats and good vibes at Wave Rave!

Boozy Bookfair at the Botanical Gardens

Come enjoy an evening of books, brews, and bubbly at the Botanical Gardens during our fan-favorite Boozy Bookfair! Merit Badge Books, local vendors and Buffalo’s best bars will be on hand to recreate the magic of a school book fair, but for grown ups.… >>

Spring Bulb Sale at the Botanical Gardens

BULBS GO FAST! Get here early! In the spirit of upcycling plants, the Botanical Gardens is pulling the bulbs from our Spring Flower Exhibit and selling them at bargain prices! Roll the dice with some of our amazing and unique varieties of tulips, hyacinths,… >>

Bébé, It’s Burlesque! The Rose’s Memoir

Bébé, It’s Burlesque! The Rose’s Memoir is a delightfully extravagant burlesque tribute to Schitt’s Creek, imagining Moira Rose at last putting pen to paper for her long-awaited memoir in 2026. As she revisits the family’s most trying and transformative… >>

POP! First Annual Event to Support Hunt Residencies

Access. Accelerate. Sustain. Support Arts & Economic Prosperity in Western New York.

Guided Tour at Waterway of Change Exhibit

We offer guided tours of the Waterway of Change exhibit on Saturdays at 1pm. These tours last 40-45 minutes and is limited to 20 guests. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the tour experience, please reach out to Megan DeJoe at mdejoe@buffalohistory.org… >>

Join us for a Picnic! Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of WNY

We’re kicking off the season at Buffalo River Grove with a very special event. Join us for a beautiful afternoon picnic in memory of Jeff & Shirley Kramer, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. Enjoy a relaxed outdoor picnic filled with food,… >>