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Fundraiser Plant Sale
Fri May 22nd → Sat May 30th

Fundraiser Plant Sale

Hawk Creek Wildlife Center

Brighten your garden while benefiting wildlife during Hawk Creek Wildlife Center’s annual Fundraiser Plant Sale! Gardeners will be tickled pink to take advantage of the great selection of beautiful perennials & annuals for sale at affordable prices.  Proceeds benefit the nonprofit mission and animals… >>

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… >>

Open Stay WNY Premier
Fri May 29th → Sat May 30th

Open Stay WNY Premier

Taylor Theatre at the Kenan Center

Spotlight Performing Artists, Inc. proudly presents the Western New York premiere of Open Stay, a moving new song cycle musical performing May 29 and May 30 at 7:00 PM at the Kenan Center Taylor Theatre. For audiences seeking a fresh, emotionally resonant musical experience, Open, Stay centers on sisters… >>

"In Between Two Tall Mountains" and "Breathing In and Out"
Fri Apr 24th → Sat May 30th

"In Between Two Tall Mountains" and "Breathing In and Out"

Buffalo Arts Studio

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to present "In Between Two Tall Mountains" by Gabrielle Hall and "Breathing In and Out" by Brianna Bernas, concurrent exhibitions by two senior fiber art majors from Buffalo State University that explore concepts of emotional resilience, adaptability, and making material… >>

Join us for a Picnic! Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of WNY
Sun May 31st

Join us for a Picnic! Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of WNY

Buffalo River Grove

We’re kicking off the season at Buffalo River Grove with a very special event. Join us for a beautiful afternoon picnic in memory of Jeff & Shirley Kramer, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. Enjoy a relaxed outdoor picnic filled with food, drinks, raffles, lawn games, and great company —… >>

Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour
Wed Jun 3rd

Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded 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… >>

Indigo Resist Dyeing Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Jun 4th

Indigo Resist Dyeing Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Learn about the traditional process of working with indigo dye, and how to create beautiful patterns of blue and white on fabric—using simple techniques like tying, clamping, folding, and scrunching. The Indigo Resist Dyeing Workshop and the rest of the Textile Art Series are presented by our friends… >>

AHA! (Annual Hallwalls Auction! ) 2026
Thu Jun 4th

AHA! (Annual Hallwalls Auction! ) 2026

Hallwalls

A live art auction to support Hallwalls! WHAT IT IS: AHA! is a vibrant celebration and live art auction benefiting Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center. This year’s event features immersive art experiences, live entertainment, and exceptional artwork that celebrates more than half a century of our history.… >>

Ashanti & Trey Songz Live at Terminal B
Thu Jun 4th

Ashanti & Trey Songz Live at Terminal B

Terminal B At The Outer Harbor

Ashanti, the R&B singer known for early 2000s hits like “Foolish” and “Baby,” will perform in Buffalo for the first time since 2017 as she and Trey Songz take the stage at Terminal B on June 4.

Small Works, Big Blooms | Tabletop Art Show at the Botanical Gardens
Fri Jun 5th

Small Works, Big Blooms | Tabletop Art Show at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us this summer for Small Works, Big Blooms, a Tabletop Art Show at the Botanical Gardens! Discover works of botanically-inspired art displayed on small table easels throughout our conservatory. These whimsical works encourage visitors to slow down and experience the quiet beauty of our relationship… >>