Explore Historic Buffalo & Erie County
As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, we proudly invite residents and visitors to celebrate right here in Erie County, where our country’s story has been written, challenged, and reimagined for generations. Buffalo and Erie County’s people, places, and pivotal moments have helped shape our nation’s history, from innovation and industry to movements that expanded opportunity and freedom. Throughout this yearlong celebration, discover the home of innovators, trailblazers, and history makers, and experience the rich, dynamic legacy of a region that is both uniquely historic and unmistakably American.
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Learn about the people, places and events that shaped America at our historic attractions.
Polish Immigrants in Buffalo & Western New York
08/08
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library
Join us on Saturday, August 8 at 1:00&2:00 PM in the Ring of Knowledge for the next talk in our…
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Asian Food and Culture Festival
08/09
Canalside Buffalo
Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of food, music, and culture! The Annual Asian Food and Culture Festival is back,…
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Craig Robinson
08/13
Helium Comedy Club
Actor, singer, musician and comedian Craig Robinson. Executive Producer and star of Peacock’s Killing It, Robinson is best known for his…
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Gannon Fremin & CCREV
08/13
Buffalo Iron Works
Gannon Fremin & CCREV & Presented by After Dark at Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, August 13th! Doors open 7pm
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Bryan Adams: Roll With The Punches Tour
08/14
KeyBank Center
Due to overwhelming fan demand, rock icon Bryan Adams has announced a second U.S. leg of his highly successful Roll With The Punches…
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Fight Fest 2026
08/15
Buffalo Iron Works
Photo City Presents: Fight Fest 2026Feat: Fight From Within, Yung Mosh, Provenance, Iara, Tragic Intent, Allegiant, Scvrecrvw, & Arcana Saturday,…
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David Murphy’s For My Peeps w/ DJ Brownie
08/16
Buffalo Iron Works
David Murphy & For My Peeps is the latest chapter in the storied musical journey of bassist and synth player…
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WWE Monday Night RAW
08/17
KeyBank Center
CM PUNK THE USOS PENTA LIV MORGAN OBA FEMI SETH ROLLINS BECKY LYNCH JE’VON EVANS Doors open 6pm
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Driveways w/ Liek Roses, Action/Adventure, Don’t Panic
08/20
Buffalo Iron Works
The pop-punk band Driveways is performing live at Buffalo Iron Works as part of their “It’s Been a Decade Now”…
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Blacktop Mojo w/ Seven Year Witch
08/21
Buffalo Iron Works
Formed in late 2012 by vocalist Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis in the small East Texas town of Palestine,…
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Joey Harkum w/ Part Time Genius
08/22
Buffalo Iron Works
For his entire life Joey Harkum has been strumming a guitar and after a decade of touring as the lead…
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The Unteachables
08/22
Helium Comedy Club
Known to you as the students who were always the loud kids in the back of the classroom, the Unteachables…
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Kash’d Out w/ RDGLDGRN & DJ RICOCHET RED
08/23
Buffalo Iron Works
Florida-based reggae/rock band Kash’d Out has been hustling hard since day one. Formed when Greg Shields (lead vocals) and Jackson…
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Lord of Rings Drag Brunch
08/23
Helium Comedy Club
One brunch to rule them all, my precious! Join us on a fabulously unhinged journey through Middle-earth where glam hobbits…
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Silent Disco
08/28
Buffalo Iron Works
Round up your crew for a night of beautiful memories with a Silent Disco at Buffalo Iron Works! Get ready…
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Slow Animals w/ Silver Maple
08/29
Buffalo Iron Works
Join us as Slow Animals celebrates 20 years of Arctic Monkeys with “Whichever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m…
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Jay Webb: The HOMESICK Tour w/ Caitlynne Curtis
08/30
Buffalo Iron Works
Jay Webb: The HOMESICK Tour comes to Buffalo Iron Works on Sunday, August 30th with special guest Caitlynne Curtis! Doors…
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Throwback Fair – A Celebration of Lilith Fair w/ Unplugged (MTV Tribute) & Silent Legacy (Melissa Etheridge Tribute)
09/04
Buffalo Iron Works
The legacy of Lilith Fair is a celebration of the music and artists from the groundbreaking concert tours of the…
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Yheti & Toadface w/ Flintwick
09/05
Buffalo Iron Works
Yheti has written and released over 150 tracks across the internet datasphere. A fusion of a thousand inspirations Yheti’s live…
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The Seven Wonders
09/12
Buffalo Iron Works
The Seven Wonders are world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Named after the…
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Volumes w/ Until I Wake, Catsclaw, & Tim The Truth
09/13
Buffalo Iron Works
Formed in Los Angeles in 2009, Volumes blend progressive metalcore, djent, and melodic post-hardcore into a sound that’s both crushing…
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Anees: Lucky Duck Tour
09/14
Buffalo Iron Works
Anees is an independent Palestinian-Lebanese American artist and songwriter from Virginia. His anthemic love songs and soulful ballads have gained…
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Jane Don’t
09/16
Helium Comedy Club
Get ready for a chaotic and hilarious night as Jane Don’t (breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race) hits the stage…
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SHARE YOUR PHOTOS OF ERIE COUNTY’S HISTORY!
Celebrate America’s 250 and share what you discovered while you’re in town! Photos using #InTheBUF may be featured in galleries and on Visit Buffalo social media.