This Week in Buffalo, NY

Storytime at the Botanical Gardens

Stop 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 will take place indoors and is recommended for Early… >>

Buffalo Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

Join us for our Official Buffalo Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl! Enjoy all of the best bars in Buffalo for our annual Pub Crawl!

Leslie Odom Jr.

The multi-talented Tony® and GRAMMY® winner returns to the BPO for one-night-only performing the best of Broadway and the American Songbook, from jazz standards to poignant medleys.

Pan-American Walking Tour

Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and… >>

Lily Rose - I Know What I Want Tour 2026

 Lily Rose is an American country music singer-songwriter from Georgia, known for her 2020 viral hit "Villain" and for blending country with pop/R&B influences.

Brave Strangers

Get ready for an amazing night of music featuring a tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

80s Murder Mystery

Solve an 80s murder mystery with Board To Be Wild’s Entertainment Squad—interactive clues, costumes, charcuterie, drinks & awards.

Buffalo Bourbon Bash 2.0

Get ready for round 2 of the Buffalo Bourbon Bash - a night filled with top-notch bourbon tastings, live music, and good vibes!

Annie in the Water & Desmond Jones @ Nietzsche's

Annie in the Water & Desmond Jones on May 2nd at Nietzsche's. Doors @ 8pm, Music @ 9pm, $15 Adv // $20 DoS.

Aperture / Afterimage

A new original audiovisual installation experience curated by Buffalo-based artist collective Groupwork and part of the in.sight series, an ongoing investigation into technology-mediated expression and embodied systems of code, light, sound, and space. Aperture / Afterimage continues Groupwork’s ongoing… >>

Beautiful Bouquet: Paper Quilling Workshop

Create a bouquet that never wilts! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of paper quilling: rolling, shaping, and assembling colorful paper strips into elegant floral designs. With step by step guidance, you’ll craft a custom bouquet of quilled flowers, choosing your own colors, styles, and… >>

Buffalo Wedding Expo at The Powerhouse

Connecting top local wedding experts with engaged couples to transform wedding planning into an enjoyable and effortless experience!

Latin Brunch Party

Countdown to Cinco De Mayo 'Latin Brunch Party'. Free Food, Coffee Cocktails, Reggaeton Music by DJ Alex Sarabia, and a whole lot of Dancing

Adjust the Sails & Thoughts On Bowling - Let It Rip Tour

After Dark Presents Adjust The Sails & Thoughts On Bowling - Let It Rip Tour with special guests Tiny Voices & Latchkey Kids Age Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Parent or Legal Guardian / No One Under 12 Admitted

DAYSEEKER: The Pale Moonlight Tour

After Dark Presents DAYSEEKER: The Pale Moonlight Tourwith special guests Northlane, Wind Walkers, sace6Age Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Parent or Legal Guardian / No One Under 12 AdmittedDelivery Delay: Tickets will be digitally delivered 2 days prior to the event.

Frame Loom Weaving Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

Discover an ancient craft that has become increasingly popular among contemporary artists and hobbyists. In this workshop, you will learn how to set-up a frame loom, weave, change the color of your yarn, create patterns, and add texture to your weaving. The Frame Loom Weaving Workshop and the rest of… >>

Live Band Karaoke 90s Rock and Pop Edition

Wild Earth

What inspires you? Music? Art? At Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, we are inspired by wildlife every day. From wild cats to vultures to macaws, every species has a vital job they perform for the planet. Discover the role these animals play as you feel a hawk soar inches above your head and as you get close… >>

THE PRIVATE PARTY | PEPPERS | MAY 8TH

The Private Party is a YouTube series spotlighting local DJs, bringing unique sounds and underground vibes to every event.

Dancers Workshop

Dancers Workshop Directed by Lauren Guarna as part of our Student Directed Series May 7 - 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m. UB Katharine Cornell Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=dancers+workshop+katharine+cornell+theatre   $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees… >>

Hairspray

You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Thu,Fri:7:30pm | Sat: 3:00 & 8:00pm | Sun: 2:00pm… >>

Frank Chang The Mesh

In the studio, I take on the perspective of an “archaeologist of the present” in order to reflect on the climate crisis. Otherwise, the stakes feel too high and making art feels futile and insignificant compared to the magnitude of the problem. I collect fragments of climate news, bureaucratic documents,… >>