Arts & Culture

Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

AP Gorny: Different from the Rest
Thu Jan 29th → Tue Mar 31st

AP Gorny: Different from the Rest

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library

The Rare Book Room of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is honored to acquire and exhibit a selection of artist books and prints made by AP (Anthony Peter) Gorny. Printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, performer — none of these definitions truly capture AP as an artist. A graduate of… >>

Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards
Wed Apr 1st

Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards

The Buffalo History Museum

The Buffalo History Museum is proud to welcome Carol Crossed, President and Founder of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, for a special commemoration of women’s suffrage. Crossed will present a unique collection of 100-year-old suffrage postcards from her personal archive, featured in her 2019… >>

MFA Dance Thesis Concert
Fri Apr 3rd → Sat Apr 4th

MFA Dance Thesis Concert

UB Center for the Arts

MFA Dance Thesis Concert Faculty Advisor: Chanon Judson Choreographers: Rebekah Bono and Charity John Apr. 3 - 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 4, 2026 at 2 p.m. UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=mfa+dance+thesis+ub+center+for+the+arts   $25 Adults | $20… >>

“Return to the Rainbow City” Indoor Walking Tour
Sat Jan 3rd → Sat Apr 4th

“Return to the Rainbow City” Indoor Walking Tour

The Buffalo History Museum

Enjoy a tour of our Pan-American Exposition inside the Museum’s State Court.  “Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition,” recounts the story of the fair—its planning, construction, and legacy—and features a variety of Pan-Am artifacts, paintings, and photographs. The display includes… >>

Stitch Buffalo, "Zero Waste"
Fri Feb 27th → Sat Apr 11th

Stitch Buffalo, "Zero Waste"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present Zero Waste, an exhibition of textile work created from reclaimed materials by Stitch Buffalo refugee and immigrant artists and volunteers, on view from February 27 through April 11, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 27, from 5:00 to… >>

“Artist in the Loop: AI and the Ghosts of Spanish Poets"
Fri Apr 10th → Sat Apr 11th

“Artist in the Loop: AI and the Ghosts of Spanish Poets"

UB Center for the Arts

“Artist in the Loop: AI and the Ghosts of Spanish Poets,” A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production in collaboration with the UB School of Management Center for AI Business Innovation From works by Antonio Machado and Others Directed by Maria S. Horne Apr. 10 - 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. UB Center for the Arts… >>

Portrait-a-thon: A Live Portrait Drawing Rally!
Sat Apr 11th

Portrait-a-thon: A Live Portrait Drawing Rally!

612 Fillmore Ave

Come for the art, stay for the vibe, and leave with a portrait that gives back!

Travels With George - Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Tue Apr 14th

Travels With George - Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Montante Cultural Center

Join us for this screening and discussion about the power of friendship and how connecting helps with depression and loneliness.

An Evening with Frederick Douglass
Fri Apr 17th

An Evening with Frederick Douglass

The Buffalo History Museum

Experience American democracy through the powerful voice of Frederick Douglass. Join Nathan M. Richardson, Living History Interpreter, as he brings Douglass’s words to life—examining his relationships with Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, William Lloyd Garrison, and U.S. presidents, and his lasting… >>

Scholars@Hallwalls: Trina Hyun
Fri Apr 17th

Scholars@Hallwalls: Trina Hyun

Hallwalls

A monthly lecture series featuring the UB Humanities Institute’s Faculty Fellows for the current academic year, hosted at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 4:00pm | Mingling 4:15pm | Introductions and featured talk followed by Q + A We hope you'll join us in-person for the good camraderie and conversation,… >>