May 2026
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Dancing With The Stars: Live! - 2026 Tour
Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt…
Dance Senior Showcase
Dance Senior Showcase Directed by Grace Rezin and Adriana Vetcha as part of our Student Directed Series May 10, 2026 at 4 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000062E898C342D4 $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB…
Natural Information Society
Joshua Abrams - guembriLisa Alvarado - harmoniumJason Stein - bass clarinetMikel Patrick Avery - drums, percussion Hallwalls welcomes the hypnotic "ecstatic minimalism" of Natural Information Society back to Buffalo for a very special evening of transcendental…
Memory Cafe
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free 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…
Blvck Hippie
After Dark Presents Blvck Hippie with special guestsAge Restriction: 18+ Admitted with IDDelivery Delay: Tickets will be digitally sent 2 days prior to the event.
Silversun Pickups
Silversun Pickups is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was formed in 2000. The band is composed of Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Christopher Guanlao, and Joe Lester.
SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai
Hed Pe - Still Broke In America 25 Year Anniversary
Open Art Night presents: Figure Drawing Night at the Botanical Gardens
Join us for a unique artistic experience where nature and the human form come together in harmony. Figure Drawing Night invites artists of all levels to sketch a clothed model set against the lush, inspiring backdrop of our Botanical Gardens. Surrounded…
Fireworks: Gospel 15-Year Anniversary
GLAMerica 250 Exhibit Opening
Join us Friday, May 15 from 5:30–8 PM for the opening celebration of GLAM-erica 250. Come dressed in your favorite outfit, accessory, or look that reflects your own GLAM—Grounded, Locating, Aspiration, or Memory. Enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar,…
Loop de Loop (Ween Tribute) @ Nietzsche's
We're celebrating the music of Ween with Loop de Loop on May 15th! Doors @ 8pm, Music @ 9pm! $10 Cover!
Homeless Alliance of WNY First-Ever Meat Raffle
It's a meat raffle. It's also kind of a big deal. More than 7,000 people in Erie County experience homelessness every year. Right now, only one in five can get the help they need. The Homeless Alliance of WNY is working to change that, and on May 15,…
Hey Bitch
Yahoo Entertainment called Bitch "a feminist force that the world needs now more than ever" when she released "Bitchcraft," her 9th studio album, on the legendary label Kill Rock Stars in 2022. "Hey Bitch!" is a funny, upbeat and moving story of how…
Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens
Flutter down to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the winged world of butterflies right here in Buffalo! Step into our Tropical Orchard, which will be home to hundreds of live butterflies from May 16 to July 19. Get…
Hit the Lights & Major League
Cabaret Nights Buffalo | A Luxury Masquerade & Burlesque Dinner Show
Cabaret Nights Buffalo: a luxury masquerade burlesque dinner show this May featuring live entertainment, dining, and immersive nightlife.
Herb Container Garden Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Join us in preparing for summer by planting your very own Herb Container Garden. During this hands-on workshop, plant your very own beautiful herb container garden while discussing some of the many uses these plants have. Learn how to properly harvest…
AVATAR: DON'T GO IN THE FOREST
AAPI Trailblazer Exhibit: Celebration of Asian Talents!
AAPI Trailblazer Exhibit: Celebration of Asian Talents!