Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

Mariah the Scientist

Mariah the Scientist’s music blends contemporary R&B, alt-R&B, and trap-soul, marked by airy soprano leads, layered harmonies, and sparse, drum-forward production. (show postponed from June 6th)

Crafting in the Courtyard at the Botanical Gardens

Let your child’s imagination bloom during Crafting in the Courtyard, a fun-filled crafting event set in the beautiful courtyard of the Botanical Gardens! Surrounded by colorful flowers, kids will dive into hands-on art projects inspired by nature. This event is designed to spark creativity while connecting… >>

22nd Annual Queen City Jazz Festival

Kahlil Kwame Bell and Special EFX with Chieli Minucci will headline the festival with opening performances from RNSM Band, Gaubaza Band, and Sehrea N'Dayu & The Enchanted Sounds. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Parking is public and first come, first serve.   RSVP on Eventbrite… >>

FREE Live Music at the Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center

FREE LIVE MUSIC • COLD DRINKS • GREAT FOOD • NO COVER CHARGE!  Why spend a fortune on a night out when you can enjoy an evening of live music, great food, cold drinks, cash bar, and good company at our Free Music Events at Buffalo River Grove Picnic & Event Center? Tonight's lively performance is by the… >>

Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Art of the Summertime

Explore the inspiring beauty of plants and nurture your child’s love for nature by joining the Garden Explorers program at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! This half-day program explores various subjects including art, science, botany, and gardening with differing themes each week. Garden… >>

Youth Pottery Camp with Christina Riccio, July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24, July 27 – 31

Youth Pottery Camp with Christina Riccio, July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24, July 27 – 31   Monday – Friday   July 13 – 17 or July 20 – 24 or July 27 – 31   1 week 9:00 AM – noon Clay Studio 508 Ages 12 – 18 yrs $225 per week   Beginning and continuing students are invited to explore hand-building and wheel-thrown… >>

Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026

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, while supplies last. Current bag policy is limited… >>

Collie Buddz

Rachel Shelton, "Slow Looking"

Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Slow Looking,” a new body of work by Rachel Shelton that challenges the negativity so often associated with decay, uncertainty, and precarity. Featuring a series of monotypes, etchings, collagraphs, and screenprints of rock forms, the exhibition is on view… >>

Warren Quigley, "Erratic"

Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present “Erratic” by artist Warren Quigley, an installation of 37 wooden spheres of varying scales on view from May 22 through August 1, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm as part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main. “Erratic”… >>