Upcoming & Annual Events in Buffalo
Buffalo loves a good party. And good food. And being outside. We love traditions, parades and annual events – the days that bring together locals, homesick ex-pats and hip visitors who have picked up on Buffalo’s fun-loving vibe. Now it’s your turn to party like a local. Plan your trip around one of Buffalo’s signature events.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings to Do This Weekend in Buffalo
There’s nothing Buffalo loves more than a fun way to wrap up the work week — so get out this weekend and join the fun!
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The Strumbellas
05/05
Town Ballroom
Funtime PresentsThe StrumbellasAges 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parentGovernment Issued ID required
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Total Solar Eclipse and Astral Visions
02/09 – 06/30
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Buffalo, New York is situated on the central line to view a total eclipse of the sun on Monday, April…
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Yoga & Wine @ Freedom Run Winery
06/18 – 12/29
Freedom Run Winery
$19.95
Join us at Freedom Run Winery for our Weekend Yoga Series on Sundays.A rotating schedule of professional practitioners will lead…
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Blue Monday
08/30 – 12/15
Tacoma Performing Arts Center
Free
Chicago Jack and the Heptones play with weekly Special Guests. Join us in the Grand Room in the lower level…
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City Hall Tour
04/01 – 05/31
Buffalo City Hall
Free – registration required
Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed…
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Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf
04/26 – 05/18
Alleyway Theatre
Blanche and Stanley.George and Martha.Willy.And plenty of other surprise guests. The hijinks begin from the moment the lights come up…
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First Monday Jazz Jam
02/05 – 12/02
The Gypsy Parlor
Monthly on every first Monday, join Becky Davis for our monthly jazz jam. Bring your instruments or vocals and jam…
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Golden Hour Tour at Seneca One
04/29 – 07/29
Seneca One
Experience an enchanting GOLDEN HOUR from Seneca One, Buffalo’s tallest building! Embark on a remarkable journey through the public spaces…
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Worcester
05/07 – 05/12
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on Worcester during this home stand.
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Photography Days
04/02 – 05/21
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$20 per person (ages 3 and up)
Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Days to get the most out of…
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The Launch of the Erie Canal Boat – Seneca Chief
05/07
Buffalo Maritime Center at the Longshed
Join us on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11AM as the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief makes its momentous move out…
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Willi Carlisle
05/07
Babeville
For folksinger Willi Carlisle, singing is healing. And by singing together, he believes we can begin to reckon with the…
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Chest Fever – Celebrating 55 Years of The Band
05/08
Buffalo Iron Works
Mrs. Henry performs in two iterations & first as their original San Diego Music Award Winning namesake group, and second…
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Happy Hour History Tour
05/01 – 05/22
Statler Buffalo
$20
Join us for a journey through time with our Happy Hour History Tours! Kick off your evening with a drink…
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The Richardson 101: Tour and Happy Hour
04/03 – 05/29
The Richardson Hotel
$14
Join us at The Richardson Hotel for an exciting afternoon of exploration and relaxation!We will explore the ins and outs…
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Trivia Night
05/08
Buffalo History Museum
$10 admission/ free for members
Test your knowledge of our city and region at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet…
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2024 Makers & Masters Series: The Legacy of Wood – Part 2
05/09
Black Rock Historical Society
Free
In Search of AuthenticityRolf Hoeg is a local woodworker/educator who has worked extensively on the restoration of the Frank Lloyd…
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Alex Boeschenstein: Silent Terminalia
04/12 – 06/29
The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art
Silent Terminalia is the latest iteration of an installation comprised of variable groupings of freestanding obelisks, fabricated out of pine,…
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Buffalo Corner Reading Series Mystery Night
05/09
Congregation Shir Shalom
Free
The Buffalo Corner Reading Series, hosted by Gunilla Kester, takes place May 9, 7-8:30 p.m., in person at Congregation Shir…
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Crossing Delancey
05/09 – 06/01
Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY
Joan Micklin Silver’s delightful romantic comedy stars Amy Irving as a lovelorn New York bookseller who tries to push away…
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Exhibition: Robyn Tsinnajinnie – “A Shared Experience”
03/22 – 07/27
K Art Gallery (contemporary Indigenous art)
K Art Gallery invites you to the opening of Robyn Tsinnajinnie’s solo exhibition, “A Shared Experience.” Witness her journey from…
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Exhibition: The Power of Resilience and Hope – Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now
01/20 – 05/31
CEPA Gallery
The Power of Resilience and Hope & Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now. will feature 30 contemporary, regional, and…
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FREE Thursday Downtown Walking Tours
05/02 – 09/26
All Thursday Downtown Walking Tours are FREE, May – September, thanks to a generous partnership with Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation. …
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