April 2025
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Queen City Roller Derby Game 7: Saucies vs Alley Kats
The 2025 home team season continues with Game 7: Saucies vs the Alley Kats. The Saucies took the win in their game against the Kats back in February. Can they keep their undefeated winning streak or will the Kats claw their way to victory. The event will be held at RiverWorks. Doors open at 6:00pm,… >>
DECONSTRUCTION a new play by Adam Hahn
First Look Buffalo Theatre Company presents DECONSTRUCTIONA new play by Adam Hahn First Look Buffalo Theatre Company (FLB), which exclusively develops and produces new works, continues their 2024-25 season at the beautiful Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center in Williamsville. Our next production… >>
Queen City Roller Derby Game 8: Junior League Mashup and Sirens vs ROC City B-Sides
The 2025 home team season continues with Game 8. This doubleheader features our Junior league in a mashup scrimmage with NRD and the Subzero Sirens as they take on the ROC City B-Sides. The Juniors will be competing for the first time in six years. The Sirens are fresh off their win against Penn Jersey… >>
Ramblin' Lou Family Band to Headline Special Celebration at The Caz
Ramblin' Lou Family Band to Headline Special Celebration at The Caz Featuring Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Members Linda Lou Schriver, Joanie Marshall, Tom Lorentz & Honoring Van Taylor’s Impact on the Music Community Buffalo, NY – The legendary Ramblin' Lou Family Band takes the stage at The Caz (2221… >>
An Evening with Jacquie Walker
04/02/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join us Wednesday, April 2 at the Buffalo History Museum for a conversation with Jacquie Walker. The event is presented by WNY Mensa and hosted by retired Buffalo News reporter/editor Budd Bailey. Jacquie grew up in Michigan and arrived in Western New York early in… >>
Sips, Suds and Sweets
Senior Wishes' signature fundraising event, supporting our mission to fulfill life-enriching wishes for low income elderly in WNY. The evening will include local beer, wine, tasty bites and delicious deserts from 25+ local vendors. Also included in the evening will be live music, complimentary valet… >>
Botanical Artisan Market
Discover beautiful handmade treasures at our Botanical Artisan Market, set against the stunning backdrop of the Botanical Gardens! Join us for a day of creativity and inspiration as local artisans showcase their unique and botanically inspired jewelry, art, crafts, and more. Explore a vibrant array… >>
"On the Rise II: Emerging Artists of Color"
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present a new group exhibition, curated by Julia Bottoms, “On the Rise II; Emerging Artists of Color,” which runs from February 28 to April 5, 2025. “On the Rise II” features new work by artists Emma Brittain, Joel Mulindwa, Bianca L. McGraw, Faith Quinn, Emeka Wajed,… >>
Orchid Sale at the Botanical Gardens
Take home a piece of our beautiful Orchid Exhibit by purchasing your very own orchid from the show! This includes our spectacular watercolor orchids*! Orchids will sell fast, so be sure to plan ahead to get to the sale. Orchids will be available in a range of colors, sizes, and varieties and are ready… >>
“Return to the Rainbow City” Tour
Enjoy a tour of our new 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… >>
International Open Poetry Reading Series
International Open Poetry Reading Series Presents A Special Poetry Month Event. A staged reading of excerpts from Area Poet & Educator David Landrey’s “Consciousness Suite”, a collection of poetry speaking to our very existence. Readers – David Landrey, John Vines & Verneice Turner With Opening Statement… >>
Edible Book Festival 2025
Book Arts is excited to announce our 17th Annual Edible Book Festival, to be held at 468 Washington Street in downtown Buffalo, on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This unique family friendly event invites community members of all skill levels and ages to create and exhibit 100% Edible… >>
Easter Craft & Vendor Fair and Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter for discount/extra tickets. Easter… >>
MFA Dance Thesis Concert
MFA Dance Thesis Concert Directed by Rebecca Chaleff Choreographers: Joshua Ikechukwu, Amelia Rojek, and Dani Schofer Apr. 4 - 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. UB CENTER FOR THE ARTS Black Box Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=ub%20center%20for%20the%20arts%20mfa The annual MFA Dance Thesis… >>
Jay Carrier, "Niagara. It's Great to be Here."
Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to announce “Niagara. It’s Great to Be Here.” an exhibition by renowned Niagara Falls artist Jay Carrier, runs from January 24 to April 5, 2025. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, and assemblages created over Carrier’s 35-year career, offering an intimate exploration… >>
Dave and Buster's Buffalo Presents: Bunny's Breakfast Bash!
Hip, Hop, Hooray—The D&B Bunny Can’t Wait to Play! Get ready for the ultimate springtime celebration at Bunny’s Breakfast Bash! Join us on April 6th at 9 AM for an exclusive early access experience, a fun-filled morning, and a basket overflowing with goodies! Meet the D&B Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast!… >>
Cake Club
Calling all cake lovers! On April 6, 2025, Buffalo’s first-ever Cake Club will bring together 75 cake enthusiasts for an afternoon of homemade treats and community at The Show at Shea’s Seneca. The concept is simple: the only cost of entry is a scratch-made cake. Participants will trade slices, meet… >>
Career Experience
Welcome to the 2025 Career Experience event! Each Year We Host our Annual Career Fair and Industry Expo! This event facilitates face-to-face interactions between students and employers, while raising funds for our year-round career preparation programs. Join us in person to connect with industry professionals, gain… >>
Memory Cafe
04/08/2025 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts… >>
Spring Wedding Show by Upstate Indie Weddings
Celebrate your engagement and get inspired by the best local wedding pros at the beautiful Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! Meet your new wedding besties who can bring your Pinterest board to reality, enjoy food and cocktails and enter to win amazing prizes! Plus shop the Marketplace, a curated… >>
Spring Linocut Workshop
Step into the world of printmaking with our Spring Linocut Workshop designed especially for beginners! This welcoming, hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of linocut printmaking, guiding you through each step of the process to create your own beautiful prints. This session will guide… >>
Easter Craft & Vendor Fair and Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter for discount/extra tickets. Easter… >>
*FREE* International Call for Art - 6x6
Artwork entries accepted now through April 12, 2025Mail International Entries by April 1 / U.S. by April 14 Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth… >>
"The Secretaries," A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production
The Secretaries, A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production A Five Lesbian Brothers play written by Maureen Angelos, Babs Davy, Dominique Dibbell, Peg Healey, and Lisa Kron Directed by Janet Werther Apr. 11 - 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. UB CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rehearsal Workshop Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=ub%20center%20for%20the%20arts%20the%20secretaries… >>
DORIAN
DORIAN, by Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Owen Horsley, runs March 28 – April 13, 2025 at Irish Classical Theatre Company. Dip into the seductive world of Dorian, a mesmerizing new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s timeless tale, crafted by Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Owen Horsley. Join us for the North American… >>
Japanese Tea Ceremony and Tea tasting
04/16/2025 @ 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join us for a special Japanese Tea Ceremony and Tea tasting. The evening will feature a Japanese Tea Ceremony along with an opportunity to taste three teas and learn about the background and preparation of each tea. The Tea Tasting will be hosted by Atsuko Nishida… >>
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady: Special Screenings at North Park Theatre
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady: Special Screenings at North Park Theatre April 15 at 7PM | April 16 at 9:30PM | April 17 at 9:40PM In 1990, Catherine Coulson is an international cult sensation in the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks. 25 years later her lifelong friend David Lynch announces… >>
BUR Bunny and Hops
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Easter, have fun, and support some adorable Underdogs? Join Buffalo Underdogs Rescue at Fattey Beer Co in Kenmore for an egg-citing event that's equal parts festive and fuzzy! **What's Hoppin'?** Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny that’ll make your friends… >>
Trivia Night
04/17/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and prizes will be… >>
Homeschool Class #1
Students will tour the museum and discover historic uses of science. They will be given a ride on our complex machine, the 1916 Carrousel! Students will then have a 45 minute STEM activity. Recommended for kids grades 3rd-6thLimit 35 students.
Perspective on the Erie Canal: Jalen Law Art Presentation
04/18/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with an immersive, multi-generational, and multimedia experience like no other. Explore a compelling art exhibition that brings to life the untold stories of the Erie Canal. Delve into the experiences of immigrants… >>
Open Poetry Mic Night
Celebrate National Poetry Month with our first Open Poetry Mic Night! Experienced or first-time performers are invited to sign up for 5-10 minute slots and share their work. Open to all and all styles of writing! Come together for community, spoken word, and light refreshments.
Botanical Bunny Days
Take in the sights and smells of the gorgeous blooming bulbs this spring and say hello to the Botanical Bunny! All visitors on this day are welcome to take photos with our fuzzy friend. Also included with admission on these two days will be face painting and a scavenger hunt to find golden eggs and… >>
Easter at the Farm
There will be pony rides , games for prizes and a Easter Basket Raffle . The rescue horses are waiting to meet you ! You can also get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny . Admission is free .
Arab American Heritage Month Celebration
04/19/2025 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Celebrate Arabic heritage and history at this free public event! Partnering with Arabesques, New York Folklore Society, Access WNY, and New York Immigration Coalition, the event will include live performances, artwork by Nada Odeh, Arabic calligraphy, artifacts from… >>
Easter Craft & Vendor Fair and Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
Crafters & Vendors... Basket Raffle.... Shopping... and more! Come out to support Buffalo's local small businesses. FREE ADMISSION. $5/5min massages available. You don't need to be present to win the Basket Raffle. Bring donations for The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter for discount/extra tickets. Easter… >>
Easter Brunch at The Falconwood
Enjoy a scrumptious buffet overlooking the beautiful Niagara River. Our Menu: Scrambled Eggs (plain) Breakfast Potatoes Waffles and Assorted Toppings Bacon and Breakfast Sausage Pasta-Alfredo Chicken Picatta Carving Station-Ham Carrot Cake and Asorted Pastries Beverage Station **Cash Bar With Mimosas,… >>
Civil War Roundtable
04/23/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Most think of Ulysses S. Grant as the commanding general in the Civil War and a two-term U.S. President, but those closest to him also knew him as a loving family man. Join Grant’s eldest son Fred (portrayed by living historian Ben Kemp) as he shares the compelling story… >>
Insects in Focus: A Closer Look
Don’t miss out on a captivating journey into the hidden world of your own backyard! Join local macro photographer and business owner Rachel Stepien for a fun and educational presentation that brings the tiny, often overlooked creatures of your garden and yard into focus. Through her detailed photography,… >>
Arbor Day Tree Trek
Celebrate Arbor Day weekend by visiting some of the trees in our collection! The Botanical Gardens is home to a nationally recognized arboretum with over 100 species of trees and shrubs. Joe Mannion, Director of Horticulture for the Botanical Gardens, will take participants on a lively walking tour… >>
Carnegie Art Center Presents Poet Jillian Hanesworth
The Carnegie Art Center (CAC) will celebrate National Poetry Month with several free events throughout April. This series kicks off the 50th anniversary celebration of the nonprofit organization’s founding in 1975. Connecting the community, the arts, and accessibility are central to the mission of the… >>
Tea at the Carrousel
Three course tea complete with scones, strawberries, sandwiches and desserts. A special presenter will be announced at a later date.
Spring vendor and craft show!
Help support local small buisness owners, and find that special gift for Mother's Day!
12th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate the 12th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival, April 26 & 27, 2025 from 11am-3pm. Join The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Olmsted Parks, The Friends of the Japanese Garden, and Music is Art in Buffalo’s favorite springtime tradition! There will be performers, vendors, and food trucks. More… >>
Pollinators and Flowers from Around the World
Just as pollinators spread life and vibrancy by helping flowers bloom in the Botanical Gardens, Stitch Buffalo facilitates the cross-pollination of ideas, skills, and stories among diverse communities. Through the creation of handcrafted textile art, including floral motifs often inspired by the artisans’… >>
Spring Flower Exhibit
There’s no better time at the Botanical Gardens than spring! The brilliantly colorful blooms of our annual Spring Flower Exhibit are sure to put a smile on your face. Experience fragrant hyacinths, vibrant daffodils, colorful tulips, and even more of your favorite seasonal flowers. With over 30,000… >>
Business Fraud Webinar with Tompkins Community Bank
Join Tompkins Community Bank for a discussion on protecting your business from fraud. Learn about current risks for businesses related to payment fraud and how to proactively prevent fraud. Plus, ask questions and receive answers from our experts. Link: https://webinar.tompkinsbank.com/business-fraud… >>
"The Pajama Game"
The Pajama Game Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Based on the novel “7 ½ cents” by Richard Bissell Directed and Choreographed by James Beaudry Music Direction by Matt Marco Apr. 25 - 26, 2025 and May 2 – 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 27, 2025 and… >>
Orchid Repotting at the Botanical Gardens
Join us for an Orchid Repotting Event in partnership with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society! Bring your orchid with you! Our experts will help repot your plant and give you lots of great advice on how to care for your orchid. There will be growing medium and varied sized pots for sale. Prices will… >>
What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary
What Does It All Mean?: Exploring the Dictionary On view now until September 30, 2025 Rare Book Room Central Library in Downtown Buffalo 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 See BuffaloLib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours The influence of dictionaries is everywhere—whether one… >>
