Arts & Culture Events in Buffalo
Arts & Culture
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21 events
Artist Talk: Bridging Acts: A Dialogue in Motion and Media
This talk will feature both artists discussing their individual practices and the upcoming one-day Bridging Acts performance — including process, preparation, challenges, and insights. Related Events: Performance Venue: UB Center for the Arts – Black… >>
Tri-Main Center Art Crawl ft. Music is Art
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present the “Tri-Main Center Art Crawl ft. Music is Art” on Friday, July 24, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, part of M&T Fourth Friday at Tri-Main. Partnering with local art organizations within the Tri-Main Center, visitors are… >>
Children’s Book Club at Waterway of Change
Join The Buffalo History Museum to welcome Lily Fisher, a young author, to the Waterway of Change exhibit located at Canalside’s Longshed building. Explore the process of writing a book while creating a make-and-take activity. We look forward to seeing… >>
A Little Building. A Big Party.
Some of Buffalo’s biggest stories have been told within the walls of a remarkably small building. Join The Buffalo History Museum as we celebrate the legacy of the Pan-American era and the 25th anniversary of our stewardship of the historic Little Building housed… >>
Presidential Descendants in Conversation
Please join Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site at the Buffalo History Museum for Presidential Descendants in Conversation. Tweed Roosevelt and Massee McKinley will be joining us to share their unique connection to American history. Both are descendants… >>
Plates and Petals, a Farm to Table Dinner.
Farm to Table Dinner featuring Chef Felicia Gane of Buffalo. NY. 5:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour. You'll be invited to walk through our organic farm to the flower field where you can pick your own bouquet of flowers and enjoy a glass of wine and small bites.… >>
3 New Exhibitions Open at RoCo!
3 New Exhibitions Open at RoCo! Opening Reception: Friday, August 28, 6-9pmOn View: August 28 - September 19, 2026 Main Gallery = “Fire and Form” is a juried exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity, and innovation of encaustic and wax-based artists… >>
Boozy Bookfair at the Botanical Gardens
Come enjoy an evening of books, brews, and bubbly at the Botanical Gardens during our fan-favorite Boozy Bookfair! Merit Badge Books, local vendors, and Buffalo’s best bars will be on hand to recreate the magic of a school book fair, but for grown ups.… >>
Kurt Treeby I've Got Next
For this exhibition, Buffalo artist Kurt Treeby will create three fully playable video games based on art historical themes. Adopting a retro style derived from consoles such as the Atari 2600 or Nintendo Entertainment System, the project will include… >>
25th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
Don't miss NY's Largest Celtic Festival, Niagara Celtic! Enjoy a family-friendly weekend celebrating Irish, Scottish & Welsh pageantry. Our festival is bursting with 5 regions of food, drink, music and dancing, living history, shopping, attractions,… >>
Arts in the Barn
Arts in the Barn is a FREE, hidden gem annual rural arts and craft show with vendors from all over WNY. We have many forms of original and beautiful artwork, wonderful crafts of all varieties, many homemade baked and canned goods, fudge, and maple goodies.… >>
Rachel Shelton, "Slow Looking"
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Slow Looking,” a new body of work by Rachel Shelton that challenges the negativity so often associated with decay, uncertainty, and precarity. Featuring a series of monotypes, etchings, collagraphs, and screenprints… >>
It’s Time for 6x6! Virtual Art Sale Kick-off: June 1
Global Online Preview & Auction for Early Buyer Positions Begins: May 8 at 10am In Gallery Preview: May 29, 30, 31 Virtual Art Sale Kick-Off: June 1, 10am *access code needed to buy artworks* General Online Purchasing Begins: June 3 at 10am *no access… >>
Hallwalls 52nd Annual Members Exhibition
For the 52nd year in a row, Hallwalls presents an exhibition of work by our participating Members. All up-to-date Hallwalls members are invited to participate in this annual, non-juried exhibition by submitting ONE artwork for display. You can become… >>
Sensory Hour
For visitors with sensory sensitivities or anyone who prefers a calmer museum experience, the Waterway of Change exhibit is offering a Sensory Hour every Sunday from 11am-12pm with limited crowd size, muted audio components and dimmed lighting. Additionally,… >>
Tour the Assembly House
Step inside The Assembly House, a historic Buffalo church transformed by artist and founder Dennis Maher into a Dreamworld for the Building Arts. On this guided tour, you’ll move through ever-changing sculptural environments, displays, and workshop spaces… >>
Pan-American Walking Tour
Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition.… >>
Open Art Night at the Botanical Gardens
We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find inspiration under the lush conservatory for an intimate art experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Buffalo. You… >>
Warren Quigley, "Erratic"
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present “Erratic” by artist Warren Quigley, an installation of 37 wooden spheres of varying scales on view from May 22 through August 1, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm… >>
Guided Tour at Waterway of Change Exhibit
We offer guided tours of the Waterway of Change exhibit on Saturdays at 1pm. These tours last 40-45 minutes and is limited to 20 guests. If you have accessibility needs or questions about the tour experience, please reach out to Megan DeJoe at mdejoe@buffalohistory.org… >>