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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5th Annual Black Doll Exhibit: “Recognizing Royalty”

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“Looking Up,” Artists from the Hunt Gallery Residency Program

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SPECIAL EVENT: Ginger Billy

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Exhibition: Nice Girls Don’t Yell

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The Easter Bunny is Here!

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716 Artisan Market

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March Music at the Roycroft

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Exhibit: “Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies”

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Seeking Apricity – Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

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Exhibitions: Total Solar Eclipse + Astral Visions

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First Fridays at the AKG

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Buffalo Bisons vs. Scranton/WB RailRiders

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Babushka!

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Legends on the Lawn Trolley Tour

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Exhibition: “Before and After Again”

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Nick Swardson

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Black History Month at the CAM

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Pour Me a Strong One Acrylic Paint Class

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Winter Tours at Graycliff

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Exhibition ~ Northward: Niagara River Views

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Botanical Bunny Days!

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“I Ought to Be in Pictures”

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Eclipse: The Sun Revealed Planetarium Program

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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious

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Jazz Meets Gospel Concert

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

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Combo Art Class @ Freedom Run Winery

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Graycliff Winter Tours

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Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You

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Solar Eclipse Safety Training

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Art in Craft Media

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Buffalo Sabres vs. New Jersey Devils

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Lights and Flights: A Candlemaking Event

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Spring Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery

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Total Solar Eclipse and Astral Visions

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Myeongsoo Kim: Illusive Moon

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Exhibition: Salman

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Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon

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Exhibition: Robyn Tsinnajinnie – “A Shared Experience”

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Art Meets Jazz

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Exhibition: Stitching Stories: Quilts

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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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SPECIAL EVENT: Ginger Billy

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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious

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Exhibition ~ Northward: Niagara River Views

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Graycliff Winter Tours

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Exhibit: “Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies”

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Combo Art Class @ Freedom Run Winery

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Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon

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Eclipse Talk with the Buffalo Astronomy Association

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Myeongsoo Kim: Illusive Moon

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Lights and Flights: A Candlemaking Event

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Pour Me a Strong One Acrylic Paint Class

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Solar Eclipse Safety Training

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

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Legends on the Lawn Trolley Tour

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Winter Tours at Graycliff

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Eclipse Readiness Days

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Exhibition: Robyn Tsinnajinnie – “A Shared Experience”

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Too Many Zooz

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Val’s Dyngus Day Weekend

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Eclipse: The Sun Revealed Planetarium Program

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

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Nick Swardson

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Artisan & Farmers Market @ Freedom Run Winery

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Exhibitions: Total Solar Eclipse + Astral Visions

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The Artisan Market Off Broadway

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Art in Craft Media

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“I Ought to Be in Pictures”

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Exhibition: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You

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Exhibition: Nice Girls Don’t Yell

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The Easter Bunny is Here!

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Crafternoons with Mr. Dan

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Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting & Tour @ Freedom Run Winery

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Botanical Bunny Days!

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Pils, Pierogi and Polka

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“Looking Up,” Artists from the Hunt Gallery Residency Program

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Exhibition: Salman

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Adult Easter Egg Hunt

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Babushka!

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5th Annual Black Doll Exhibit: “Recognizing Royalty”

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Spring Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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Yoga & Wine @ Freedom Run Winery

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Art Meets Jazz

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Black History Month at the CAM

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Seeking Apricity – Arcangel Gallery Exhibit

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Total Solar Eclipse and Astral Visions

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716 Artisan Market

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Buffalo Bisons vs. Scranton/WB RailRiders

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Saturday Mimosas and Minuets

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Exhibition: “Before and After Again”

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Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery

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Gary Clark Jr.

05/25

Artpark – Mainstage Theater

Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track…

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Star Wars Night at the Ballpark

05/25

Sahlen’s Sports Park

One of the ballpark’s signature nights is set to return in 2024! Star Wars Night Epsidoe XV, presented by Alfred…

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Totally Buffalo Festival 2024

05/25 – 05/26

Buffalo RiverWorks

Celebrate Buffalo and the start of summer!The ORIGINAL shop-local large scale event is back and bigger than ever!Totally Buffalo Festival…

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Tugboat Annie

05/25

Electric City

Tugboat Annie appearing with Aircraft, Muler, Roger Bryan & The Orphans.

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Rockin’ at the Buffalo AKG – Khruangbin – SOLD OUT!

05/28

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced the return of Rockin’ at the Buffalo AKG with Khruangbin and special guest John…

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Buffalo Riverfest Park Wednesday Night Concert Series

05/29 – 09/04

Buffalo River Fest Park

Free

This summer concert series is a perfect way to enjoy the waterfront with family and friends. The Old First Ward…

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Betsy Carmichael’s Hawaiin Luau Bingo

05/30 – 06/02

Shea’s Smith Theatre

Aloha! It’s Hawaiian nite at the BINGO Palace with Betsy Carmichael’s Hawaiian Luau BINGO. Betsy Carmichael the Big BINGO Kahuna is…

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Los Lonely Boys in Concert

05/31

Artpark

Just announced: Los Lonely Boys are coming to the Amphitheater on May 31 with Thee Sinseers & The Altons!Family has…

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Mahler’s Resurrection

06/01 – 06/02

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

The colossal season closer features Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, celebrating a fallen hero, his meandering retrospect on life, and…

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Springville Art Crawl

06/01

Main & Mechanic Streets

Free

For one day out of the year, Main Street, Springville becomes an art gallery, with artwork in every business, music…

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The Clapton Tribute Band

06/01

West Falls Center for the Arts

Join us as we welcome back “The Clapton Band” featuring:Doug Yeomans, Pete Holguin, Steve Sadoff and Jim Beishline, playing the…

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Buffalo Pride Festival

06/02

Canalside Buffalo

This is the main event!  No other event in WNY touches such a varied and large demographic cross-section of residents…

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Buffalo Pride Parade

06/02

Elmwood Avenue & Forest Ave.

The Pride Parade is back! So, grab your most fabulous attire and get ready for a celebration unlike any other.…

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Kevin James

06/02

Shea’s Buffalo

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996…

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An Acoustic Evening with John Hiatt

06/04

Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seton Room

A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his…

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Mr. Big

06/06

Electric City

Playing the “Lean Into It” album in its entirety, and much more!

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The Producers

06/07 – 06/23

Lancaster Opera House

Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film.…

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Allentown Art Festival

06/08 – 06/09

Allentown Historic Preservation District

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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HARDY: Quit!! Tour

06/08

Darien Lake Amphitheater

Hardy comes to the outdoor Darien Lake Amphitheater with their Quit!! Tour.  Also appearing, Kip Moore and Travis Denning.

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Symphony of Illusions with Michael Grandinetti

06/08

Kleinhans Music Hall

Master illusionist Michael Grandinetti performs jaw-dropping feats of prestidigitation to magical symphonic selections, including favorite works by John Williams, Berlioz,…

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The Market at Bassett Park

06/09 – 09/08

Bassett Park

Welcome to the Market at Bassett Park! A once-monthly market, returning for it’s FOURTH year in 2024! Set in the…

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Buffalo Bisons vs. Worcester Red Sox

06/11 – 06/16

Sahlen Field

Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on the Worcester Red Sox during…

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MJ the Musical

06/11 – 06/16

Shea’s Buffalo

The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Buffalo…

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Terminal B Concert Series: Brothers Osborne

06/14

Terminal B Event Center

Fresh off the release of their self-titled, fourth studio album, “Brothers Osborne,” the duo is one of music’s most consistently…

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