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Billy Idol:  It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!
Fri Aug 14th

Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!

Darien Lake Amphitheater

Event is rain or shine. For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, outside lawn chairs are NOT allowed into the venue. A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event, while supplies last. Current bag policy is limited… >>

Join us for the J.F.K. All Years High School Reunion
Fri Aug 14th

Join us for the J.F.K. All Years High School Reunion

Buffalo River Grove

?Get ready to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate at the J.F.K. All Years High School Reunion  Join us at Buffalo River Grove Picnic and Event Center for a fun, relaxed night with classmates from all years. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, this is your chance to catch up, share memories,… >>

Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Fri Aug 14th

Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

KeyBank Center
Violent Femmes w/ Psychedelic Furs
Fri Aug 14th

Violent Femmes w/ Psychedelic Furs

Terminal B At The Outer Harbor
Adult Sailing Lesson
Sat Jul 18th → Sat Aug 15th

Adult Sailing Lesson

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation

Sailing is a lifelong sport that can be learned at any age. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation is offering you an opportunity to learn the basics or to fine tune sailing skills with our Adult Sailing Lessons. Learning the "ropes" of sailing this summer with an accomplished sailor and an experienced teacher,… >>

Minka @ Nietzsche's
Sat Aug 15th

Minka @ Nietzsche's

Nietzsche's

Minka is back in Buffalo on August 15th, 2026 for an epic dance party at Nietzsche's. Doors @ 8pm, Music @ 9pm. $15 Adv // $20 DoS.

The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO
Sun Aug 16th

The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO

Shea's 710 Theatre

Murray & Peter Present "The Marvelous Miss Gender" starring BOSCO. From RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14, 2022 and most recently All Stars 10 from 2025, BOSCO is now headlining her first ever solo tour, created by BOSCO. Meet & Greet add-on tickets are sold separately. To attend the M&G, fans must also… >>

Tropical Plants: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Aug 20th

Tropical Plants: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Step into a lush, vibrant world of color and creativity with our Tropical Watercolor Wonders class! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to capture the beauty of tropical plants using watercolor techniques that bring bold leaves, exotic flowers, and rich greenery to life on paper. Whether you’re a… >>

Summer Junior Sailing
Mon Jun 29th → Fri Aug 21st

Summer Junior Sailing

Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with our Junior Sailing Program! Running July 29th to August 21st, Monday – Friday, 9am–4pm, it’s perfect for kids ages 6 to 17 years old. With 7 classes for all skill levels, no experience is needed. Led by US Sailing certified instructors, kids will learn, grow,… >>

Koi Fish Reduction Print: Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Aug 22nd

Koi Fish Reduction Print: Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Explore the art of linocut printmaking in this hands-on Koi Fish Linocut Workshop. Inspired by the flowing forms and symbolism of koi representing perseverance and balance, you’ll learn the fundamentals of linocut from start to finish. Participants will design and carve their own koi fish image, explore… >>