Buffalo Events Party Like A Local

Upcoming & Annual Events in Buffalo

Buffalo loves a good party. And good food. And being outside. We love traditions, parades and annual events – the days that bring together locals, homesick ex-pats and hip visitors who have picked up on Buffalo’s fun-loving vibe. Now it’s your turn to party like a local. Plan your trip around one of Buffalo’s signature events.

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Buffalo Signature Events

Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.

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Things to Do This Weekend in Buffalo

There’s nothing Buffalo loves more than a fun way to wrap up the work week — so get out this weekend and join the fun!

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Chess @ the Silos

01/13

duende at Silo City

2nd Tuesdays Watu Cantina Free to Enter Custom Trophy Awarded All Skill Levels Welcome 06:00 PM & 09:00 PM

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Memory Cafe

01/13

Buffalo History Museum

Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ & a free program for people with changes…

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Annual Community Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library

01/15

Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library

Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with local music, poetry, and more…

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Colin Quinn

01/15

Helium Comedy Club

Comedian, Actor, and Author Colin Quinn has become one of the most beloved voices in comedy, with a focus often on the…

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Mama Mia!

01/15

Shea’s 710 Theatre

Produced by Second Generation Theatre and Shea’s Performing Arts Center  Directed by Lisa Ludwig; Production stars Michele Marie Roberts, Kelly…

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Shrek The Musical

01/15

Shea’s Smith Theatre

O’Connell & Company presentsSHREK THE MUSICALBased on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book and…

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Cenntennial Celebration

01/16

Shea’s Buffalo

Shea’s Centennial Celebration presented by Carmina Wood Design  Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is turning 100, and this once-in-a century moment deserves…

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Charleston White

01/16

Helium Comedy Club

Charleston White was born on May 17, 1977, in Fort Worth, Texas. Charleston White is an African American YouTuber, Motivational Speaker,…

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Come Back To Earth w/ Discoté and Noah Fense

01/16

Buffalo Iron Works

Come Back To Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances,…

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Owl Moon

01/16

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Owl Moon is a winter evening experience inspired by the beloved book Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, hosted at Genesee…

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Ryan Millers Catwalk for Charity

01/16

Babeville

Ryan Miller is being joined by several of his teammates from the 2005-06 season for this year’s Catwalk for Charity,…

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Science After Hours: Get A Clue

01/16

Buffalo Museum of Science

Our adults-only Science After Hours: Get A Clue event returns on January 16, 2026, from 6-9 p.m.! When we were…

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The T’s Dance Party

01/16

Rec Room Buffalo

THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance PartyCome shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and…

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716 Days at Aquarium of Niagara

01/17

Aquarium of Niagara

Beat the winter blues and enjoy the Aquarium’s lowest admission prices of the year at 716 Days. Visit the Aquarium…

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DJ Scafetta w/ Mista J

01/17

Buffalo Iron Works

DJ SCAFETTA & Buffalo’s Breakout Bass Innovator Emerging from the heart of Buffalo, NY, DJ Scafetta is making waves as…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

01/18

Klienhans Music Hall

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration This is a FREE event, tickets are not required.

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Shapel Lacey

01/18

Helium Comedy Club

Shapel Lacey is a Los Angeles based comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. A diehard punk rocker and former award-winning…

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Shea’s Free Film Series- The Parent Trap/The Goonies

01/18

Shea’s Buffalo

Tickets will be available approx. 3 weeks prior. For double-movie days, tickets will be required for each film.   .…

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Taz

01/18

Buffalo Iron Works

The twenty-two-year-old phenom has commanded festival headlining stages, including Coachella and Met Life Stadium opening for The Rolling Stones. TAZs…

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A GATHERING OF HOPE, JUSTICE, AND UNITY – MLK PROGRAM 2026

01/19

Asbury Hall

Join The Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum for a powerful and uplifting MLK Day Program 2026 as we…

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Kids Day at the Botanical Gardens: Free Admission for Kids!

01/19

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Visit the Botanical Gardens while the kids are off from school! Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens to discover, learn, and…

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Daughters of Creative Sound

01/19

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Enjoy Storytelling and drumming in the museum’s Wilson Town Square, Knox Building. Daughters of Creative Sound is an African American…

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Uncle Lazer

01/19

Helium Comedy Club

The Single Mother Slayer and Texas’s own prodigal son is out of the oil fields for good. Hitting the road…

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Dry January – Non Alcoholic Wine & Cheese Pairing

01/20

Meet & Eat Charcuterie

4 non-alcoholic wines paired with cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments

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