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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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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Murder in the Cellar – A 1920s Murder Mystery! – 2nd Show
10/26
The Caz
A 1920s Murder Mystery at The Caz: Taking you back to the ’20s on the 20th! Step inside Estelle Smith’s…
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Open Mic Night @ Nietzsche’s
10/26 – 10/23
Nietzsche’s
At Nietzsche’s, Mondays are the best! We’ve got the Songwriter Showcase from 8-9pm and Buffalo’s Longest-Running Open Mic Nite from…
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Starlight Members Show Art Exhibit
10/26 – 11/13
Starlight Studio and Art Gallery
First Annual exhibit featuring artwork by member-supporters of Starlight Studio! This inaugural exhibit features unique artwork created by the member-supporters…
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Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
10/27 – 11/01
Shea’s Buffalo
Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy Award winning Alicia Keys inspired by her life, her music, and…
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Bethany Krull, “Home” Exhibit
10/27 – 10/31
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Home,” a new body of work by ceramicist Bethany Krull, on view from…
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Constructed Belief – Art Exhibit
10/27 – 04/30
UB CFA Gallery
Four artists Mara Baldwin, Ben Cowan, Nicki Green, and Muhammad Z. Zaman use gesture and repetition to explore how ritual…
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Free Screening of “Ghostbusters”
10/27
Aurora Theatre
The Aurora Theatre and Popcorn Shop, located 673 Main Street, will host a free screening of supernatural comedy “Ghostbusters” at…
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GAME NIGHT at Big Ditch
10/27 – 10/24
Big Ditch Brewing Company
FREE GAME NIGHT at Big Ditch Buffalo! We’re turning the Beer Hall at our Downtown Buffalo tap room into a…
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Grace Lougen and Friends
10/27 – 10/24
Jack Rabbit
Grace Lougen & Friends is a recurring live music residency and performance series led by Buffalo-based award-winning guitarist and songwriter…
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I’ve Got Next – Art Exhibit by Kurt Treeby
10/27 – 10/30
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
For this exhibition, Buffalo artist Kurt Treeby will create three fully playable video games based on art historical themes. Adopting…
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Karaoke Night @ I-Bom Social Club
10/27 – 10/24
I-Bom Social Club
Take the mic or enjoy the performances with DJ Low – Every Tuesday night starting at 7pm 21+ Doors open…
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Karle Norman: Leather Prayers – Art Exhibit
10/27 – 04/30
UB CFA Gallery
Sculptural hand-stitched leather wall hangings and installation work exploring belief, community, and control through the lens of Norman’s own path…
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Koi Fish: Next Level Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
10/27
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Discover the beauty and flow of watercolor in this workshop where you’ll learn how to use masking fluid to create…
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Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo, “Trascender | Leaving a Mark” – Art Exhibit
10/27 – 10/31
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo, Trascender | Leaving a Mark, which features new work…
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Natvar Bhavsar: Free Yourself – Exhibit at UB
10/27 – 04/03
UB Anderson Gallery
Presented jointly with the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Natvar Bhavsar: Free Yourself surveys fifty years of the artist’s expressive abstractions, inviting viewers…
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PRINTING PARTNERS – Book Arts Classes for Children and Families
10/27 – 11/24
Locust Street Art
WNY Book Arts Center is thrilled to continue offering our free family arts class program, Printing Partners, with Locust Street…
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Paranormal Walks Hamburg Secret South
10/27
Memorial Park
Join us for our newest walk/hunt featuring stories not usually told on our other walks. This walk features sites in…
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Robert Booth, “Presence”
10/27 – 10/31
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present Presence, an exhibition of sculptural and two-dimensional work by artist Robert Booth, on…
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Rust Belt Comedy @ Nietzsche’s
10/27 – 12/29
Nietzsche’s
Live Comedy Lives at Nietzsche’s, thanks to the Rust Belt Comedy Showcase – which shines a light a huge variety…
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The Damone Jackson Outcome
10/27 – 10/27
Mohawk Place
The Damone Jackson Outcome is an acclaimed funk, fusion, and jazz-improvisation band based in Buffalo, NY, led by virtuosic drummer…
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The Lowest Pair
10/27
The 9Th Ward
The Lowest Pair has questions. The duo, made up of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, know that we tend…
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The Quentet + Jay/Sharptet – LIVE! @ Milkie’s
10/27
Milkie’s on Elmwood
Struggling Productions and Milkie’s on Elmwood are proud to bring you another night in our monthly residency wth The Quentet…
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Tri-Main Center Interior Tour – 11am
10/27 – 10/27
Tri-Main Center
Join us for a tour inside one of Buffalo’s most historic industrial buildings! The Tri-Main Center’s history encompasses four different…
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Who Eats Who? Works by Sky Vance – Art Exhibit
10/27 – 10/31
The Good Stuff Gallery + Gift
Excited to announce our October exhibit, Who Eats Who? A new series of paintings by Sky Vance! Who Eats Who…
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