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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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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Allentown Art Festival
06/10 – 06/11
Art
Free
The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo. Tens of thousands of art patrons…
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Featured Event
Black Restaurant Week
06/11 – 06/18
Food & Drink
Discover and support some of Buffalo’s best Black-owned food businesses. You will find carefully curated menus, complete with healthy options. …
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The AKG Reopens!
06/15
Art
We are proud to announce that the #BuffaloAKG will open on June 15, 2023. Thanks to our generous patrons and…
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A Color I Can Not See
05/05 – 06/30
Art
Free
The exhibition runs May 5-June 30, featuring the artwork of teaching artists:Lily BoothKyle ButlerSussan GiallombardoOlivia LongMaggie ParksCurated by Kyle Butler…
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Ava’s Table – Friday Dinner at the Vineyard @ Freedom Run Winery
06/02 – 09/29
Food & Drink
Price Varies by Item
Join Ava’s Table at the Vineyard for Sunday Brunch and Friday Dinner all season at Freedom Run Winery!Seating will be on a…
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Barrel of Laughs Comedy Night Featuring John Lovitz
06/09
$45 – $55
Having spent five years as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, playing many notable characters including Tommy Flanagan and…
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Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection
05/12 – 12/31
Art
Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection, is both worldwide in origin and world-class in quality. It features 50 works…
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Buffalo City Hall Tours
06/01 – 12/29
Tours
Free
Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed…
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Butterflies Are Free
06/02 – 06/17
Theater
$17
Set in 1972, this romantic drama centers on Don Baker, a young, blind man who has just struck out on his…
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Clinton Bailey Farmers Market
05/01 – 11/01
For fresh locally grown produce and flowers this season visit us at the Clinton Bailey Farmer’s and Flea Market. The…
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Continuum: A History of Erie County
11/01
Art
Created in coordination with Erie County’s bicentennial celebration, Continuum offers a glimpse into our region’s history a history dating back…
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Creators at Sunset
05/26 – 08/18
Free
Enjoy this open-air market including local artisans, food trucks & live music located on the boardwalk at Buffalo Waterfront’s premiere…
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D.L. Hughley
06/09 – 06/11
Comedy
D.L. Hughley can light up a stage like no other. Known for being politically savvy in true comedian-style, Hughley dives…
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Exhibition: Reinventing Reality
02/04 – 06/18
Family Fun
Reinventing Reality explores the science, creativity, and innovation behind one of the fastest evolving technologies, virtual reality, and how it’s…
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Exhibition: The Language Within Us
04/14 – 09/30
Art
The Language Within Us is a collaborative project by painter Muhammad Zaman and photographer Michael Mandolfo. The exhibition explores the…
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Explore Buffalo – Spotlight Tours
05/16 – 09/30
Tours
Explore Buffalo’s Spotlight Tour Series explores a different unique building each month. Access provided on the Spotlight Tours is not…
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Explore Buffalo – Walking Tours
05/16 – 09/30
Tours
Join us for a walking tour to discover Buffalo history and architecture! Most walking tours are ninety minutes and one…
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Foot Trails
03/02 – 06/29
Art
K Art is pleased to announce Foot Trails, opening from March 2nd to June 29th, 2023. The spring exhibition will…
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Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery
01/08 – 12/31
Art
$7.00
Begin this self-guided nature walk in the Tasting Room, then set off with a glass or bottle in hand and…
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Grand Horizons
06/09 – 06/25
Theater
$15-$27
Bill and Nancy practically breathe in unison; they anticipate each other’s sighs, sneezes, and ends of sentences. But just as…
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H Boone: TRANS/HUMAN!
06/01 – 07/01
Art
TRANS/HUMAN imagines a future where gender is untethered from the body and we are able to transform at will. H…
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Jagged Little Pill
06/06 – 06/11
Music
SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL.Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE everything we’ve been waiting to see…
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June in Buffalo
06/06 – 06/11
Music
The UB Music Department is proud to announce the details for the annual, world-renowned composer festival called June in Buffalo,…
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Live Music – SPEEDY PARKER DUO
06/09
Music
FREE
Join us for live music by Speedy Parker Duo on the floating barge at Buffalo RiverWorks.
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