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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Decades Silent Disco
05/03
Statler Buffalo
DECADES Silent Disco at the Statler Buffalo Ballroom!3 Channels of Music!70s/80s Hits | 90’s Hits | 2K’s Hits Step into…
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First Friday Wine Class: Bordeaux Part 2 – The Right Bank @ Freedom Run Winery
05/03 – 12/06
Freedom Run Winery
$45
Learn about wine from our incredible winemaking team, Ryan Sidoti and Kurt Guba. Wine Club members save $10! Join the Wine…
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My Son the Hurricane. with Road Waves
05/03
Buffalo Iron Works
$20
My Son the Hurricane is a multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara, ON. The 12-piece brass-dance crew has…
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Pat LaBarbera
05/03
PAUSA Art House
$15
Juno award winning saxophonist Pat Labarbera toured and recorded with some of the greatest drummers in Jazz. He was a…
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Stars of the Grand Ole Opry
05/03
West Falls Center for the Arts
Join us for a celebration of the songs and stars of the Grand Ole Opry. Songs and stories about Loretta…
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Buffalo Derby Day Party + Whiskey Release
05/04
Buffalo Distilling Co.
Free
Buffalo Derby Day Party – Featuring Kentucky Derby viewing and the Golden Grain Whiskey Release!
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EXTC – Terry Chambers and Friends
05/04
$25
For almost four decades, XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live. That dream…
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Jon Lehning Presents: The Music Of Hiatus Kaiyote
05/04
PAUSA Art House
Come join us for a night celebrating the music of Haitus Kaiyote. Their music represents the cutting edge of what’s…
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Lights and Flights: A Candlemaking Event
11/18 – 05/04
Freedom Run Winery
$29.95
Join us for Lights & Flights with Kim Sardina-Smith from Scents of Imagination.Create your own custom scented premium soy candle…
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Pour Me a Strong One Acrylic Paint Class
12/18 – 05/04
Freedom Run Winery
$31.95
Freedom Run Winery welcomes Lindsay Strong from Pour Me a Strong One to guide you through creating an original acrylic…
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Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown!
05/04
Shea’s Buffalo
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Dukes of Funnytown!” is a comedy show, a joyous and self-deprecating romp from two…
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Steve Martin and Martin Short
05/04
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Get your tickets to see these 2 titans of entertainment as they pull into Buffalo for one-show only. Steve Martin…
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The Seven Wonders
05/04
Buffalo Iron Works
$15-$20
The Seven Wonders are seven world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. The band’s…
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Tim McGraw
05/04
KeyBank Center
Three-time Grammy® Award winning superstar Tim McGraw’s highly anticipated headline 2024 Standing Room Only Tour is about to get even…
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Artisan & Farmers Market @ Freedom Run Winery
03/10 – 05/19
Free
We are so excited to present our new boutique Artisan & Vendors Market! Stop in from 1-5 p.m. to shop…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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