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Citizens and Soldiers of the Upper River Valley: The 98th Ohio’s Civil War
Wed May 27th

Citizens and Soldiers of the Upper River Valley: The 98th Ohio’s Civil War

The Buffalo History Museum

Based on a manuscript length study of the 98th Ohio and a scheduled talk in June at the Society of Civil War Historians conference in Richmond, Virginia, the presentation examines how volunteers from the state’s Upper River Valley, an area of eastern Ohio that generally opposed slaveholding expansion,… >>

'68 - Farewell Tour
Wed May 27th

'68 - Farewell Tour

Rec Room

The noise rock duo '68, led by Josh Scogin, announced their final North American tour for May and June 2026, marking the end of their career following their fifth album. 

Jonathan Ezra Goldman - Talk & Book Signing
Wed May 27th

Jonathan Ezra Goldman - Talk & Book Signing

Hallwalls

Join us at Hallwalls for an evening with J Ezra Goldman to discuss his latest book, Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York: From the Suppressed to the Strange! This event will begin with a talk, to be followed by book signing. Books will be available for purchase from Talking Leaves Books. Purchase of… >>

Wave Rave!
Fri May 29th

Wave Rave!

Buffalo Naval Park

Get ready to dive into wave after wave of epic beats and good vibes at Wave Rave!

Cake
Fri May 29th

Cake

Terminal B At The Outer Harbor
Boozy Bookfair at the Botanical Gardens
Fri May 29th

Boozy Bookfair at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County 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. Explore our conservatory and sip on something sweet… >>

HARDY: THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!
Fri May 29th

HARDY: THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!

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… >>

POP! First Annual Event to Support Hunt Residencies
Sat May 30th

POP! First Annual Event to Support Hunt Residencies

The C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Art Gallery

Access. Accelerate. Sustain. Support Arts & Economic Prosperity in Western New York.

Feed the Fish at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Jan 3rd → Sat May 30th

Feed the Fish at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Select Saturdays and Weekdays, check our website for the most accurate list of dates! Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish at this exciting event! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each… >>

Spring Bulb Sale at the Botanical Gardens
Sat May 30th

Spring Bulb Sale at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

BULBS GO FAST! Get here early! In the spirit of upcycling plants, the Botanical Gardens is pulling the bulbs from our Spring Flower Exhibit and selling them at bargain prices! Roll the dice with some of our amazing and unique varieties of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and more! Get a head start on next… >>