Buffalo Events Party Like A Local

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.

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MAY 12

Gift to the Community Concert

Lippes Concert Hall

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MAY 12

Mother’s Day Weekend at Graycliff

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff

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MAY 12

Mother’s Day Brunch at Diamond Hawk

Diamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub “The Hawk”

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MAY 12

Mother’s Day Brunch at Buffalo RiverWorks

Buffalo RiverWorks

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MAY 12

Mother’s Day Market

Wildroot Floral

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MAY 12

Mother’s Day Jazz & Wine @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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MAY 12

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Babeville

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MAY 12

Crash Test Dummies

Electric City

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May 13

Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 19

Yoga & Wine @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 31

Babushka!

Alleyway Theatre

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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious

Buffalo Museum of Science

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May 19

Combo Art Class @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 13

Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 15

Total Solar Eclipse and Astral Visions

Burchfield Penney Art Center

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May 15

Exhibitions: Total Solar Eclipse + Astral Visions

Burchfield Penney Art Center

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May 13

Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 13

Exhibition: “Before and After Again”

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 19

Artisan & Farmers Market @ Freedom Run Winery

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May 17

Legends on the Lawn Trolley Tour

Forest Lawn Cemetery

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May 18

Feed the Fish

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 21

Photography Days

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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Jun 08

Assembly House 150 Tours

Assembly House 150

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May 14

Open Art Nights

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 15

Crowns

MusicalFare Theatre

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The Price

Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre

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Jun 08

Martin House/Graycliff Experience

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

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Jun 22

Orchid Repotting with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence – Sunday Matinee

Road Less Traveled Productions

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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Shea’s Smith Theatre

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May 13

Exhibition: After the Sun-Forecasts from the North

Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

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May 17

The AI at Delphi

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company

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May 16

Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf

Alleyway Theatre

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May 13

Exhibition: After the Sun – Forecasts from the North

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 13

Without Flowers, there would be no us

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 22

Larkin District Walking Tour

Flying Bison Brew Company

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May 13

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

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May 16

Once

Shea’s 710 Theatre

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May 15

“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening

Buffalo History Museum

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May 17

Oklahoma!

O’Connell & Company

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May 13

Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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Buffalo Bisons vs. Worcester

Sahlen Field

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May 16

Crossing Delancey

Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY

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May 13

Buffalo River History Tours

Buffalo Boat Tours

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Mothers & More Weekend

Canalside

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May 17

Lewiston Food Tour

The Roaming Table

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Beethoven’s Ninth

Kleinhans Music Hall

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May 13

Big Kahuna Evening Tiki Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 14

Sunset Harbor Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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Buffalo Signature Events

Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.

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Things 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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MAY 18

WNY LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair and Pride 5K Run

SUNY Niagara

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MAY 18

Wandering Souls Kollective Fair: The Second Coming-Day 1

Buffalo Iron Works

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MAY 18

Buffalo Porchfest

Elmwood Village

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MAY 18

Coat Rack Paint Class @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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MAY 18

Family History Day

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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MAY 18

Casual Concerts – Stephen Guerra and Ken Luk

Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo

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MAY 18

Boom Days Buffalo 2024

duende at Silo City

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MAY 18

Mask-Making Workshop at El Batey

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MAY 18

Graduation Buffet Dinner

Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar

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MAY 18

Bomba Performance at El Batey

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MAY 18

The Last Waltz Band

West Falls Center for the Arts

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MAY 18

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes

Electric City

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MAY 18

Brawlfest 2024

Buffalo RiverWorks

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May 13

Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 19

Yoga & Wine @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 31

Babushka!

Alleyway Theatre

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May 16

Exhibition: The Power of Resilience and Hope – Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now

CEPA Gallery

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May 19

Combo Art Class @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 13

Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 15

Total Solar Eclipse and Astral Visions

Burchfield Penney Art Center

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May 15

Exhibitions: Total Solar Eclipse + Astral Visions

Burchfield Penney Art Center

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May 13

Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 13

Exhibition: “Before and After Again”

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 19

Artisan & Farmers Market @ Freedom Run Winery

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May 18

Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting & Tour @ Freedom Run Winery

Freedom Run Winery

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May 16

Exhibition: Robyn Tsinnajinnie – “A Shared Experience”

K Art Gallery (contemporary Indigenous art)

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May 18

Feed the Fish

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 21

Photography Days

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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Jun 08

Assembly House 150 Tours

Assembly House 150

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May 16

Alex Boeschenstein: Silent Terminalia

The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art

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May 18

Rare Abraham Lincoln Artifacts on Display

Buffalo Presidential Center

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May 15

Crowns

MusicalFare Theatre

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May 16

The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence

Road Less Traveled Productions

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Jun 08

Martin House/Graycliff Experience

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

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Jun 22

Orchid Repotting with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 13

Exhibition: After the Sun-Forecasts from the North

Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

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May 17

The AI at Delphi

First Look Buffalo Theatre Company

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May 16

Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf

Alleyway Theatre

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May 13

Exhibition: After the Sun – Forecasts from the North

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

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May 13

Without Flowers, there would be no us

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 22

Larkin District Walking Tour

Flying Bison Brew Company

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May 13

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

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May 16

Once

Shea’s 710 Theatre

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May 15

“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Exhibit Opening

Buffalo History Museum

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May 17

Oklahoma!

O’Connell & Company

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May 13

Plants from the Past: Herbarium Exhibit

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

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May 18

Williamsville Food Tour

The Roaming Table

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May 16

Crossing Delancey

Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY

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May 13

Buffalo River History Tours

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 17

Lewiston Food Tour

The Roaming Table

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May 13

Big Kahuna Evening Tiki Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 14

Sunset Harbor Cruise

Buffalo Boat Tours

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May 18

Elmwood Village Farmers Market

Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway

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MAY 16

Shrek – The Musical

Shea’s Buffalo

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MAY 17

On Golden Pond

Williamsville Meeting House

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MAY 17

Bruce Bruce

Helium Comedy Club

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Warrant

08/15

The Buffalo News Grandstand

At its core, WARRANT is an American rock band through and through. Hitting it big in 1989, the Hollywood, CA…

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Blues Traveler + Big Head Todd and the Monsters

08/16

Artpark

Blues Traveler: In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler John Popper, Chandler Kinchla,Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby…

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Cheryl Ferris – A Tribute to Peggy Lee

08/16

PAUSA Art House

Cheryl Ferris Is delighted to honor the legacy of this legendary artist, Peggy Lee, by showcasing a selection of her…

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Travis Tritt

08/16

Gusto Grandstand at the EC Fair

$40-$70

Travis Tritt comes to the Erie County Fair, also appearing Aaron Tippin and Pam Tillis.

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BUSH – Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour

08/17

Artpark

Bush are an English rock band formed in London in 1992. Their current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm…

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Kids Day on Old Falls Street

08/17

Old Falls Street, USA

Free

Enjoy a variety of kid-friendly activities on Old Falls Street, including a DJ, inflatables, petting zoo and more!

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Urban Farm Day Tour

08/17

Free

Urban Farm Day is filled with more fun and learning than anyone can imagine! Wonderful arrays of urban gardens will…

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Village of Lancaster Porchfest

08/17

Village of Lancaster

Join us on August 17th, 2024 from 12pm – 5pm for a day filled with music, community, and fun! PorchFest…

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Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits Tour

08/20

Darien Lake Amphitheater

Avril Lavigne comes to the Darien Lake Amphitheater on her Greatest Hits Tour.  Also appearing: Simple Plan and Girlfriends.

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Bachelors of BROADWAY: Gentlemen of the Theater

08/20

Tickets start at $50

Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen with lush symphonic arrangements of songs from…

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Buffalo Bisons vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

08/20 – 08/25

Sahlen Field

Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on the Omaha Storm Chasers during…

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Tedeschi Trucks Band: Deuces Wild 2024 Tour

08/20

Artpark – Mainstage Theater

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) is a Grammy Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one…

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Beau Fleuve Music and Arts Celebration Weekend

08/22 – 08/25

Buffalo Central Terminal

Beau Fleuve has been attracting artists and visitors alike from across the region and abroad throughout New York State, Southern…

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New Kids on the Block

08/22

Darien Lake Amphitheater

New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff come to the outdoor Darien Lake Amphitheater.

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FARROW at Southern Tier Brewing Co.

08/23

Free

2 sets | Free Admission~ FARROW ~A Neo-Classic Rock band from Buffalo with high-energy shows, thought provoking lyrics, and infectious…

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Owen – 2024 Headline Tour

08/23

Babeville

Spanning more than two decades, Mike Kinsella’s widely influential songwriting has steadily sharpened and evolved with each new chapter. In…

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Poochella (Dog Day) on Old Falls Street

08/24

Old Falls Street, USA

Free

Bring your furry friend to Old Falls Street for dog-friendly activities, including a dog caricature artist, dog ‘kissing booth,’ a…

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Tonawanda City Porchfest

08/25

Assorted porches in City of Tonawanda

Bringing the community together with music and the arts. Family free event open to all! Held on the last Sunday…

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O.A.R. Summer Tour

08/27

Artpark

$25+

O.A.R. returns to Artpark with special guests Ripe and DJ Logic in the Amphitheater. O.A.R. might just be music’s biggest…

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Cole Swindell – Live in Concert

08/29

Artpark

COLE SWINDELLS DOWN HOME CREW – Live in Concert at Artpark.

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Labor Day Weekend Street Festival

08/30 – 09/02

Old Falls Street, USA

Free

Come celebrate Labor Day on Old Falls Street with food trucks, live music, and more at our Labor Day Weekend…

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FARROW at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub

08/31

Free

2 Sets | Free Admission~ FARROW ~A Neo-Classic Rock band from Buffalo with high-energy shows, thought provoking lyrics, and infectious…

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Silo City Reading Series – August 2024

08/31

Silo City – Marine A

$15

Join us for the season finale of the 2024 SILO CITY READING SERIESreadings from Megan Fernandes & 2024 JB Poetry…

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Buffalo Bisons vs. Lehigh Valley Ironpigs

09/03 – 09/08

Sahlen Field

Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on Lehigh Valley during this home…

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