Saturday August 30th, 2025

Upcoming events & things to do near you.

Apparent Contradictions - Opening Reception
Sat Aug 30th

Apparent Contradictions - Opening Reception

Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Apparent Contradictions - Opening Reception Opening Reception: Saturday, August 30, 6-9pm On view: August 30 - September 20, 2025 Apparent Contradictions is a regional juried exhibition organized by the New Jersey + New York region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). Featuring new work by upwards… >>

Opening Reception: “The Loser Show”
Sat Aug 30th

Opening Reception: “The Loser Show”

Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Opening Reception: “The Loser Show”  Opening Reception: Saturday, August 30, 6-9pmUnder the Influence: Artists Explore Addiction and Loss: September 5, 7pmOn view: August 30 - September 20, 2025 $2/Free for RoCo members  “The Loser Show” is the latest installation in this ongoing body of work by artist… >>

Diaspora Dialogue: Healing Our History, Uniting for Future Impact
Sat Aug 30th

Diaspora Dialogue: Healing Our History, Uniting for Future Impact

The Buffalo History Museum

08/30/2025 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for a powerful and necessary community conversation hosted by International Child Advancement (ICA). This in-person gathering is designed to deepen understanding, foster healing, and strengthen relationships between African and African American communities.… >>

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo
Wed Jul 30th → Sun Aug 31st

Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo

The Zoomagination is vibrant festival showcasing all new lantern displays, celebrating various cultures. This multi-day event start July 30 on Wednesday-Sunday up untill August 31st.

Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
Wed Aug 6th → Sun Sep 14th

Botanical Inspirations | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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 by nature, exuberantly on display at the Botanical… >>

What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary
Thu Apr 17th → Tue Sep 30th

What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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 of dictionaries is everywhere—whether one… >>

Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"
Fri Aug 22nd → Fri Nov 7th

Samantha Modder, "Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to present “Of All the Worlds We Could Have Dreamed,” a solo exhibition by Tampa-based artist Samantha Modder, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place Friday, August 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main.… >>

Davana Robedee, "Biformity"
Fri Aug 22nd → Fri Nov 7th

Davana Robedee, "Biformity"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce “Biformity,” a solo exhibition by Syracuse-based artist Davana Robedee, on view from August 22 through November 7, 2025. The opening reception will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main. “Biformity”… >>

Feed the Fish
Sat Aug 30th → Sat Nov 8th

Feed the Fish

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy… >>

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
Thu May 22nd → Thu Jan 15th

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring LegacyOn view now until January 15, 2026 Ring of KnowledgeCentral Library in Downtown Buffalo1 Lafayette SquareBuffalo, NY 14203See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal… >>