Events

The food truck rodeo is back at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus for 2025, beginning Thursday, May 1st! You can see the full schedule here. Lunch will be available every […]

ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter and Buffalo Bills Legend, Stevie Johnson will sit down for the first time in Bills History to chat on the inception of “Bills Mafia” […]

Every first Thursday of the month, Misuta Chow’s transforms into downtown Buffalo’s comedy hot spot! Join for a night of big laughs, bold flavors, and craft cocktails that slap. Buffalo’s […]

Darrin Brown is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian from the west side of Chicago who goes by stage name D. Brown. With an urban, no-filter comedic style, D. Brown has performed […]

After Dark Presents the Michigan Rattlers with VOYAGR at Rec Room on Thursday, May 1st! Click here to purchase tickets.

Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full NES/SNES game soundtracks as their gamer speedruns the game live on stage at Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, May 1st! Click here to purchase tickets.

Check out YTB Fatt with Fox BD, Trap Dickey, Screwly G, and HOODTROPHYBINO at Electric City on Friday, May 2nd! Click here to purchase tickets.

Check out the Dueling Pianos Band at Rec Room on Friday, May 2nd! Click here for more information.

See the Buffalo Bandits in the playoffs against the Vancouver Warriors this Friday, May 2nd! Click here to purchase tickets.

Melissa Ferrick, a genre- and gender-defying songwriter with a 30-year career, continues to break boundaries with raw, vulnerable storytelling. Now signed to Kill Rock Stars, Ferrick is re-recording her acclaimed album Everything I Need for its 25th anniversary, alongside releasing new tracks. A pioneer for queer artists in the 1990s, Ferrick also launched Drive Music […]

Formed in 2019, New Planets is a New York-based band known for its futuristic blend of psychedelic funk and experimental dance music, described as "Talking Heads meets Gorillaz on Safari." Led by Angelo Paradiso, with core members Alicia Aubin and Cha Cha, and a rotating cast of talented musicians, the group draws on global sounds […]

Check out Live Band Karaoke Pop and Top 40 Edition at Rec Room on Friday, May 2nd! Click here to purchase tickets.

Buffalo’s biggest Kentucky Derby Watch Party is back and better than ever! Watch the race in style at the annual Derby Day Watch Party at Buffalo RiverWorks on Saturday, May 3rd. Enjoy a premium view of the high-def video wall, live music from The Dixieland Band, passed hors d’oeuvres, a Kentucky Derby inspired buffet, mint […]

Enjoy An Evening with Arnold Dreyblatt Part 1 – Performative Lecture at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center on Saturday, May 3rd! Dreyblatt will present excerpts from media artworks from across his decades long career and speak about his artistic and compositional practice arising out of his studies in the 1970s at UB Media Study and the […]

Funtime Presents The Emo Night Tour: 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Town Ballroom on Saturday, May 3rd! Click here for more information.

Shane Gillis has been on a global arena tour hitting 27 cities and bringing his unmistakable comedic style to some of the biggest venues across North America and Europe. The highly-anticipated tour comes on the heels of his acclaimed Netflix special “Beautiful Dogs” which reached the Netflix Top 10 in five countries and spent two weeks […]

Octave Cat is a trio of Eli Winderman (Dopapod – keyboards), Jesse Miller (Lotus – bass/modular synth) and Charlie Patierno (drums). The music ranges from stripped down jazz-grooves to analog synth dance music. Influences such as Herbie Hancock jazz-funk and Four Tet electronica can be heard. Octave Cat pushes the jazz and jam boundaries by […]

Icon Concerts presents Danae Hays – The First Time Tour live in Asbury Hall on Saturday, May 3rd! Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress, and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting, and music worlds. Her cast of zany southern characters and parody country music songs have pushed her […]

Enjoy An Evening with Arnold Dreyblatt Part 2 – Solo Concert at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center on Saturday, May 3rd! Dreyblatt will perform his compositions Transmission (2021), Auditoria (2025) and Nodal Excitation (1979+). Click here for more information.

Join at Electric City on Saturday, May 3rd for an extremely heavy serving of Lil Peep and $uicideboy$ amongst your other favorite alt rap tracks. Click here to purchase tickets.

Plan your visit to the Buffalo Naval Park on Sunday, May the 4th for a special Star Wars Day event. All activities will take place in the Hangar Building and are free with Naval Park admission. Take a photo with your favorite Star Wars characters from the North Ridge for a meet-and-greet and participate in […]

Buffalo RiverWorks and 2Twenty2 Productions proudly present the 4th Annual Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival on Sunday, May 4th! This year’s festival will feature national blues & roots act Kelley Hunt and The 5, with local and regional acts such as Bruce Wojick & The Struggle, Tommy Z, Rod Nickson, Dave Thurman & Grace Lougen, […]

The Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game will take place on Sunday, May 4th at Sahlen Field! Click here to purchase tickets.

Buffalo has a thriving comedy scene, and The Buffalo Hive is ready to shine the spotlight on the best of it with The Buffalo Comedy Showcase at Buffalo Iron Works on Sunday, May 4th! The event, also a major fundraiser for the nonprofit Buffalo Hive, will feature some of Buffalo’s top standup comics alongside improv […]

Beyond his prolific accomplishments as a beloved Nuevo Flamenco guitarist over the past 25 years, Jesse Cook has honed his skills as a composer, producer, arranger, performer and filmmaker. By the numbers, Jesse Cook has ten platinum and gold studio albums with combined sales exceeding two million copies. He also has 700 million streams online, […]

Take part in Slow Roll Buffalo’s first Monday Night Community Ride of 2025 pedaling-off from Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Monday, May 5th! The ride, a collaboration between Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Slow Roll Buffalo, celebrates theatre in Buffalo including the upcoming 100th anniversary of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Slow Roll Buffalo’s Monday Night Community Rides […]

Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. The trio—Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty—notably made history as "the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice." Along the way, they’ve impressively generated over 25 million of streams across chart-rattling covers such as  "River," "The Chain," and "Dust in the Wind." The proud Midwesterners gained further traction with the […]

After Dark Presents Essenger, Silver Proof, and Asalone at Rec Room on Monday, May 5th! Click here to purchase tickets.

DSP Shows presents Palmyra – “Restless” Tour live in the 9th Ward with special guest Joseph Terrell on Monday, May 5th! Experience the rising Virginia-based trio Palmyra as they bring their genre-blending “Restless” Tour to the 9th Ward. Known for fusing Southern folk tradition with indie rock and emotionally rich songwriting, Palmyra delivers a sound […]

Step out of the gym and onto the stage, in this first-ever opportunity to enjoy a spin class on the stage at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. Spin on the Shea’s Buffalo Stage will take place on Tuesday, May 6th!  Proceeds from the event, led by Shea’s Young Professionals, benefit Shea’s Performing Arts Center including ongoing restoration of […]

Taylor Momsen is a singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless, a multi-platinum American rock band formed in 2008. Renowned for their raw, grunge-inspired sound and emotionally charged lyrics, the band seamlessly blends elements of hard rock, post-grunge, and alternative music. Taylor’s journey has been extraordinary: transitioning from unforgettable […]

After Dark Presents George Clanton with Slater at Rec Room on Tuesday, May 6th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Why do we care about a disturbed clown named Ronald Osborne? A clown who’s convinced he traveled through a wormhole in the time-space continuum from the 1970’s with a band of Monsanto mutants named Slayer MacCheeze, Grimalice and the Cat Burglar? Because they are here to save us from the disastrously decayed synthetic state of […]

Join at Buffalo Iron Works for the fourth annual Kevin Hays Memorial Scholarship Event on Wednesday, May 7th! The Kevin Hays Memorial Scholarship, established in 2022 by ULI Western New York, honors the legacy of Kevin Hays—a founding member of ULI Western New York’s Young Leaders Group and a University at Buffalo alumnus who was […]

After Dark Presents Invent Animate & Silent Planet: The Bloom In Heaven Tour at Town Ballroom on Wednesday, May 7th! Click here to purchase tickets.

After Dark Presents M.A.G.S. with Covey and akloh. at Rec Room on Wednesday, May 7th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Grab a free ticket at the box office, and enjoy over 20 comedians performing live at Helium Comedy Club on Wednesday, May 7th! Admission is free with a two-item minimum! Save your seat now!

Holton and Powell Entertainment present The Mid-Week Vibe – Part XXXII – “It’s Taurus Season, Let’s Go!” live in The 9th Ward on Wednesday, May 7th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Thursday, May 8th at 6pm, Beebe's at the Hunt Art Gallery will host a special evening of art, wine, and food in collaboration with FVP Wines. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated wine tasting experience paired with a multi-course menu in an intimate, art-filled setting. Click here for more information.

Peppino D’Agostino, an Italian-born guitarist, has built an acclaimed international career over the past 40 years. Named one of Guitar Player’s 50 transcendent guitar superheroes, he has released 19 CDs, performed in over 35 countries, and collaborated with legendary musicians. His album Every Step of The Way earned a Bronze medal from Acoustic Guitar’s People’s […]

DJ Brownie of The Disco Biscuits with Ulock perform live at Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday May 8th! Marc Brownstein, also known as DJ Brownie, is the bassist for the Disco Biscuits and co-founder of HeadCount, who has gained acclaim for his dynamic DJ sets across genres like Deep House, Tech House, Disco House, and […]

After Dark Presents Moon Walker, Waitress, and Cobraz at Rec Room on Thursday, May 8th! Click here to purchase tickets.

It’s game 9 of the 2025 Queen City Roller Derby Season! The Alley Kats are rematching the Devil Dollies at Buffalo RiverWorks on Thursday, May 8th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Jake and Elwood are out of jail and back on the road and making a stop at Asbury Hall on Friday, May 9th! Kidd Kyle from The Brass Machine and Captain Tom of The Hooligans join forces as Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, along with members of their bands and some special guests to do […]

In 1998, British alt-rock band bôa dropped their breakout single “Duvet,” a sweeping anthem that went on to soundtrack the Japanese cult-classic anime Serial Experiments Lain. Nearly two decades later, “Duvet” re-emerged anew on TikTok, igniting a feverish renewed interest in the band (today “Duvet” boasts over 450m streams on Spotify alone) and inspiring bôa […]

Smells Like Dave Grohl is dedicated to capturing the raw energy and iconic sound of both Foo Fighters and Nirvana. With a deep passion for the music and a commitment to authenticity, Smells Like Dave Grohl brings the unforgettable hits and deep cuts to life, honoring the legacy of Dave Grohl and his legendary bands. […]

Check out Ganja White Night: Sprouted Album Tour with Boogie T., Lyny, and Jaenga on Friday, May 9th at Buffalo RiverWorks! Click here to purchase tickets.

After Dark Presents The Newest Olympian with Potterless at Rec Room on Friday, May 9th! Click here to purchase tickets.

For a $50 donation to Kevin Guest House, have your photo taken by a professional photographer outdoors on the beautifully decorated front steps of the Grand Victorian Russell J. Salvatore Hospitality House! Inspired by the national movement The Front Steps Project, the Kevin Guest House wants to capture your family and friends on the front […]

After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed […]

Learn about the craft of letterpress and operate an antique printing press to ink up and print a Mother’s Day greeting card by hand at Book Arts on Saturday, May 10th! Make one or a few - envelope included! This demonstration is open to all skill levels and is family/child friendly. Children must be accompanied […]

This Mother’s Day, join at Hofbrauhaus for a festive brunch with live music by the talented Mike Mainier, a prominent Buffalo musician and a key member of The Funkensteins. Known for his electrifying performances and exceptional musical talent, Mike will set the perfect mood for your Mother’s Day celebration. Indulge in a delicious brunch menu […]

After Dark Presents Upon a Burning Body, Left To Suffer, King 810, Half Me, and Bury My Demons at Rec Room on Saturday, May 10th! Click here to purchase tickets.

AngelMaker levels listeners with a furious, focused, diverse, and violent extremity. Across a handful of split EPs and other releases, including two full-length albums, the Northern Vancouver seven-piece make their musical intentions clear. AngelMaker creates deathcore of the highest order, injected with blackened thrash, a smattering of power violence, and the urgent ferocity of underground […]

Funtime Presents Deafheaven with Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray at Town Ballroom on Saturday, May 10th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Check out Ganja White Night: Sprouted Album Tour with Boogie T., Mr. Bill, and Xotix on Saturday, May 10th at Buffalo RiverWorks! Click here to purchase tickets.

DSP Shows presents MJ Lenderman & The Wind live in Asbury Hall on Saturday, May 10th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Step into a time-traveling dance extravaganza at Buffalo Iron Works Decades Silent Disco on Saturday, May 10th! Get ready to boogie through the ages with beats that defined the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. It’s a blast from the past where your favorite tunes reign supreme. Dig out those bell-bottoms, neon leg warmers, grunge flannels, […]

For a $50 donation to Kevin Guest House, have your photo taken by a professional photographer outdoors on the beautifully decorated front steps of the Grand Victorian Russell J. Salvatore Hospitality House! Inspired by the national movement The Front Steps Project, the Kevin Guest House wants to capture your family and friends on the front […]

Celebrate the women in your life at Buffalo RiverWorks on Sunday, May 11th! A day to celebrate the incredible women who nurtured, loved, and shaped us. From moms and grandmas, to aunts, mentors, and anyone who stepped into that motherly role! Click here for more information.

Treat the most important woman in your life to an unforgettable Mother's Day Brunch at Quenelle on Saturday, May 11th! Click here for full details.

After Dark Presents Escape The Fate with Scary Kids Scaring Kids at Town Ballroom on Sunday, May 11th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Check out Melanie Fiona on her Say Yes Tour at Electric City on Monday, May 12th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Kishi Bashi, the Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist also known as Kaoru Ishibashi, will perform at Asbury Hall on Monday, May 12th as part of his RETROspect Tour, showcasing highlights from his acclaimed discography! A virtuoso violinist and Berklee College of Music graduate, Kishi Bashi has collaborated with major symphonies and toured with artists like […]

The Buffalo Bisons play the Worcester Red Sox at Sahlen Field on Tuesday, May 13th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Funtime Presents Evan Honer with Winyah at Town Ballroom on Tuesday, May 13th! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Furious Bongos – A Frank Zappa Project Feat. Robert Martin performs live at Buffalo Iron Works on Tuesday May 13th! Click here to purchase tickets.

May is Mental Health Month and BNMC is inviting you to the Innovation Center on Wednesday, May 14th for a workshop! When it comes to wellness, we often think of the physical first, mental second, while the opposite is actually true. Studies have shown that one’s mental health can directly affect a person’s physical well-being. Learn […]

After Dark Presents Future Teens, Worriers, Mint Green, and Amateur Hockey Club on Wednesday, May 14th! Click here to purchase tickets.

See the Buffalo Bisons take on the Worcester Red Sox at Sahlen Field on Thursday, May 15th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Drummer Clementine is the founding member of Zepparella. From the beginning of her musical career, her goal has been to be onstage every night. The pursuit of that goal has led Clementine to constantly tour the US and Europe in projects as diverse as Bottom, AC/DShe, The House Of More, The Solid, Francis Bakin, Stars […]

Join the UB Jacobs School of Medicine for their 4th Annual Community Health and Advocacy Conference on Friday, May 16th! The conference will take place in the Active Learning Center (room 1220). This event promotes advocacy and teaches how healthcare providers and community organizations can work together collaboratively to improve health equity. Click here to […]

Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen, better known by his stage name Darude, is a Finnish DJ and record producer from Eura, Satakunta. His music is characterized by its progressive/uplifting style. He started making music in 1995 and released the platinum-selling hit single “Sandstorm” in late 1999. See Darude at Electric City on Friday, May 16th! Click here […]

Check out the Dueling Pianos Band at Rec Room on Friday, May 16th! Click here for more information.

Empire State Wrestling returns to RiverWorks for the first time in 2025 for Brawlfest on Friday, May 16th! The card will feature the best independent wrestling you’ll find in Western NY. Click here to learn more.

The Buffalo Bandits will play the Saskatchewan Rush in the 2025 NLL Finals! The Rush advanced to the finals via sweeping their best-of-three semifinal series against the Halifax Thunderbirds with a 10-9 overtime win on Saturday. Tickets for Game 1 on Friday, May 16 at KeyBank Center are on sale now. The Bandits will host a […]

DSP Shows presents Emily Nenni with Dylan Earl at The 9th Ward at Babeville on Friday, May 16th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Step back in time to the vibrant Sunset Strip in the swinging 1960s with Crystal Ship, the ultimate and definitive tribute to The Doors. Immerse yourself in the music, magic, and intensity of a live Doors concert as this highly acclaimed act takes you on a journey that will transport you straight into the heart […]

The Buffalo Bisons today announced that they have partnered with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York to honor, pay tribute and celebrate our brave servicemembers at the team’s Armed Forces Day Game, Saturday, May 17th vs. the Worcester Red Sox at Sahlen Field at 1:05 pm. Click here for more information. […]

K4 Fighting Presents: Invincible at Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, May 17th! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Pink Pony Club show at Town Ballroom scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 23rd. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new date. Tickets and additional information available at: https://www.etix.com/.../the-pink-pony-club-live-tribute...

The Shea’s Wonder Awards program is a dynamic initiative designed to celebrate and support the arts in high schools, foster excellence in musical theatre, and provide valuable educational opportunities for students. This program is deeply committed to nurturing young talent, promoting collaboration, and building a strong sense of community within the world of musical theatre. […]

The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975. If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this seven-piece band celebrate the entire Talking Heads’ catalog, meticulously executing the […]

Denver-based producer Manic Focus is an artist of many talents. Whether performing sleight of hand as a magician or conjuring genre-defying beats as an electronic artist, he thrives on pulling off the impossible. Blending electronic, funk, soul, and hip-hop, Manic Focus has cultivated a loyal fanbase drawn to his immersive sound and vibrant creative energy. […]

Join at Electric City on Saturday, May 17th for a huge night of No Future DJs spinning tons of Doechii as well as other hip hop and rap artists. Click here to purchase tickets. 

Singing Hamilton all night in a club? Yes thanks! Join at Electric City on Saturday, May 17th for a Hamilton tribute Party! You’ll Be Back for more as DJs play songs from Hamilton and all your favorite show tunes from all the best musicals! Click here for more information.

Cloud Cover x Friends of CBAS presents the original Rescue Doggie Drag Show on Sunday, May 18th! This event features drag performances by members of Rookie Nights and adoptable dogs from the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Enjoy food and drink specials, vendors, and a basket raffle! Click here for more information.

Check out what Alleyway Theatre's summer ensemble is all about with this free open house on Sunday, May 18th! Students ages 11-18 can partake in an afternoon of theatre games and improv play-making with veteran members of the Alleyway Theatre Ensemble of young actors and playwrights! Admission is free for students and their families. Adult […]

On Sunday, May 18th, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre presents a special screening of Up as part of the Shea’s Free Family Film Series. Doors open at noon, giving families time to settle in and enjoy this heartwarming Disney-Pixar adventure about friendship, discovery, and a house lifted by balloons! This free event offers a fun and memorable […]

The Buffalo Bisons and Worcester Red Sox return to Sahlen Field on Sunday, May 18th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Check out lovelytheband with Wilderado at Electric City on Sunday, May 18th! Click here to purchase tickets.

After Dark Presents Psychostick with Danimal Cannon at Rec Room on Sunday, May 18th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Born in Lima, Peru and based in NYC, Maria Chávez is best known as an abstract turntablist, sound artist and DJ. Coincidence, chance and failures are themes that unite her work across mediums, including improvised performance, sound and marble sculpture, visual art, and book objects. Her approach is rooted in Deep Listening, a form of […]

Legendary comedian Scott Thompson from the Kids In The Hall performs his most famous character, lounge lizard Buddy Cole, in The Last Glory Hole an evening of hilarious, incendiary monologues leading to an existential crisis where Buddy somehow discovers that he is a fictional character. If you like riotous, provocative, boundary pushing comedy, this is […]

Lettuce is (a) the prime ingredient in a salad, (b) a slang for cash, (c) a green herb that can be smoked, (d) a genre-busting six-member musical collective formed in 1992 by four alumni of the prestigious Berklee College Of Music, or (e) all of the above. If you answered “e,” then you’re in on […]

Sarah Sherman aka Sarah Squirm is currently a featured player on Saturday Night Live. She co-stars with Adam Sandler in the upcoming Netflix film, “You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!” Sarah was selected as a NEW FACE at the 2021 Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and is known for her popular […]

Funtime Presents Low Cut Connie at Town Ballroom on Wednesday, May 21st! Click here to purchase tickets.

An evening with Judy Collins is coming to Shea’s 710 Theatre on Wednesday, May 21st! Singer-songwriter, Judy Collins, continues to inspire audiences with sublime vocals, vulnerable songwriting, life triumphs, and a commitment to social activism. Since the 1960s, Judy Collins has evoked idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. […]

Italian Chef Paolo, will do a pop-up event at Ulrich's Tavern this Thursday, May 22nd! He will be making paninis on his homemade schiacciata bread! The menu includes: • BOLOGNA - Salty pistacchio cream, mortadella bologna, burrat • PARMA - Prosciutto Crudo di Parma, burrata, arugula, EVO oil • NAPOLI - Mozzarella fior di latte, […]

After Dark Presents Weathers at Rec Room on Thursday, May 22nd! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Strictly Hip are the masters of the music of The Tragically Hip. The Strictly Hip have spent years and thousands of performances respectfully and accurately recreating the music of Canada's most popular rock band with painstaking attention to musical detail. See The Strictly Hip at the 9th Ward at Babeville on Thursday, May 22nd! […]

Smoking Popes will perform their album "Born To Quit" and Off With Their Heads will perform their album "In Desolation" at Rec Room on Friday, May 23rd! Click here to purchase tickets.

WBFO Presents: Peter Hook & The Light – North American Tour 2025 at Electric City on Friday, May 23rd! Click here to purchase tickets.

Check out Live Band Karaoke Pop and Top 40 Edition at Rec Room on Friday, May 23rd! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Totally Buffalo Festival will once again take place at Buffalo Riverworks in 2025! Celebrate Memorial Weekend on the water at the original shop-local large scale event – with 100 artisans, great food, awesome drinks and fun activities! The event is free to attend and family-friendly. Those interested in vending can register at totallybuffalo.com. Click […]

The Buffalo Bandits are returning home with a chance to clinch a third straight NLL Cup! The Bandits and Saskatchewan Rush will play the deciding Game 3 of the NLL Finals at KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 24th at 4:30pm. Buffalo earned a 12-10 win in Game 1 at home on Friday. Saskatchewan extended the […]

After Dark Presents Rivers of Nihil, Holy Fawn, Inter Arma, Glacial Tomb, and Quantifier at Rec Room on Saturday, May 24th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Songbirds return to Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, May 24th for a special Stevie Nicks birthday tribute! Celebrate Fleetwood Mac’s iconic hits and Stevie’s solo classics with this high-energy tribute band that’s winning hearts across generations. Click here to purchase tickets.

Three Parts Whiskey performs live at the Banshee Irish Pub on Saturday, May 24th! Click here for more information.

The Buffalo Marathon is hitting the streets this weekend, bringing tons of energy, excitement, and runners to the heart of Downtown Buffalo! Sunday’s big races, including the full and half […]

The Totally Buffalo Festival will once again take place at Buffalo Riverworks in 2025! Celebrate Memorial Weekend on the water at the original shop-local large scale event – with 100 […]

Spend a crazy afternoon at Helium Comedy Club with Buffalo's favorite Drag Queens on Sunday, May 25th! Enjoy a brunch buffet, amazing cocktails, and take pictures with your friends and […]

There’s a song on There’s A Whole World Out There, the second album by Canadian four-piece Arm’s Length, called “Palinopsia”. Derived from the Greek for “again” (palin) and “seeing” (opsia), […]

Join at Buffalo Iron Works on Sunday, May 25th for Tune Into Wellness: A Mental Health Concert, a special evening of live music and community support. Local artists—including indie rock […]

Slow Roll Buffalo Monday Night Community Rides connect communities through guided rides for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels, with a slow pace and volunteer squad that keeps riders safe and social. Each ride features a different host site and unique route around the city, including stops to regroup and meet neighborhood stakeholders before […]

On Tuesday, May 27th, Bernice Radle, Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara will be the guest speaker and present on Buffalo’s unique architecture and historic legacy at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. At Preservation Buffalo Niagara, Bernice and her team use non profit tools to renovate historic buildings that are demolition candidates. Bernice is also […]

Witness the Buffalo Bisons take on the Charlotte Knights at Sahlen Field on Tuesday, May 27th! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Pride Comedy Showcase at Helium Comedy Club will bring queer joy and laughter this pride month! Enjoy five incredibly hilarious, local, queer comics and an iconic drag performance on Tuesday, May 27th featuring Chelsea-Mae (host), Cindy Arena, Caleb J. Goldberg, Kai Vondoom, Katarina Valentine, and Damsel N’ Disdress! Click here to purchase tickets.

May is Mental Health Month and BNMC is inviting you to the Innovation Center on Wednesday, May 28th for a workshop! When it comes to wellness, we often think of the physical first, mental second, while the opposite is actually true. Studies have shown that one’s mental health can directly affect a person’s physical well-being. […]

Join at Seneca One on Wednesday, May 28th for the 8th Annual BISON Bash Happy Hour! Enjoy a 2 hour open bar, hors d’oeuvre, music, and raffle items! Click here to purchase tickets.

Join at Hallwalls for an evening with author and critic Claire Kahane in conversation with novelist and philosopher Carolyn Korsmeyer, discussing Kahane’s new memoir Nine Lives: My Risky Road from Fifties Rebel to Feminist Critic. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Claire Kahane is […]

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered, a crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and freethinkers in 21st century America.” -Patton Oswalt A certified YouTube sensation, The Jimmy Dore Show boasts over 200 million views and over 600,00 subscribers. Jimmy Dore is coming to Helium Comedy Club on Wednesday, May 28th! Click here […]

Beginning in May, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus will host a campus-wide happy hour in the Pocket Park on the last Thursday of every month! The fun begins on Thursday, May 29th! Enjoy a lively beer garden by Fattey Beer, explore a mix of local vendors offering everything from delicious food to handcrafted goods, and […]

On Thursday, May 29th, Shea's 710 Theatre is hosting a special event celebrating the cast of Dreamgirls. The production is the first collaboration between AnsariSaxon Productions and Shea's 710 Theatre. Enjoy a cash bar, hor d'oeuvres, and a performance by the cast and The Dreamettes. Dreamgirls will be on stage at Shea's 710 Theatre from […]

On Thursday, May 29th, the Buffalo Naval & Military Park will kick off a new speaker series to commemorate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. Shane Stephenson will highlight the geographic history of Canalside and how the footprint has changed since the Buffalo Naval Park opened in 1979.  The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) […]

After Dark and Mosh Retirement Present Keep Flying, We Were Blank, Gatto Black, and star theory at Rec Room on Thursday, May 29th! Click here to purchase tickets.  

Celebrate 15 years of The Garcia Project at Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, May 29th! Not a Grateful Dead tribute, but a tribute to Jerry Garcia’s beloved other band, The Jerry Garcia Band, which toured in between Grateful Dead tours, and played original songs as well as great covers from many genres, including rock, Motown, […]

Friday, May 30th from 5pm to 8pm, Book Arts Center will host an Opening Reception for "Don’t Look Far: Color and the Everyday," a vibrant exhibition featuring the original letterpress and block prints of Rochester-based artist Chris Charles. On view from May 30th through June 21st, this collection draws inspiration from daily life, vintage finds, and […]

The Buffalo Bandits will host a rally at KeyBank Center in Alumni Plaza on Friday, May 30th, from 5pm to 6:30pm to celebrate their third straight NLL Championship! The event, which is free and open to all fans, will begin with player arrivals at 5:30 p.m. The celebration will include music and entertainment, giveaways, photo […]

After Dark Presents The Unlikely Candidates with slo/tide at Rec Room on Friday, May 30th! Click here to purchase tickets.

A multiplatinum hip-hop artist hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Bobby Shmurda first took the music world by storm in 2014 with his breakout single, “Hot Boy.” The song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned five-time platinum certification, all while sparking the viral Shmoney Dance that became a cultural phenomenon. The […]

Check out the Dueling Pianos Band at Rec Room on Friday, May 30th! Click here for more information.

Enjoy music of The Smiths, The Cure and R.E.M. in three different shows – all in one night at Town Ballroom on Friday, May 30th! Performing will be The Smiths etc (tribute to The Smiths), Murmur (tribute to R.E.M.) and Disintegration (tribute to The Cure)! Click here to purchase tickets.

On Friday, May 30th, SOS: The ABBA Experience will take the stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre! This high-energy tribute concert celebrates the timeless music of ABBA, featuring all the classic hits that made the Swedish pop group a global sensation. Get ready to sing along and dance the night away at this unforgettable musical experience. […]

Dive into summer this weekend with live music, fun activities, food, beer, and more at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Weekend at Resurgence at Canalside! Local vendors will get you ready for anything you may need this season on or off the water. Enjoy plenty of fun for all ages on Saturday, May 31st! Click here to […]

Big Ditch Brewing Company is turning 10 and they're throwing the biggest anniversary party they’ve ever done on Saturday, May 31st! Big Ditch is shutting down East Huron Street in front of the tap room and transforming it into an all-day block party featuring live music on an outdoor stage, 4 classic throwback beers making […]

The Buffalo Naval Park is proud to host a special screening of Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale, which tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion on Saturday, May 31st.  Immediately before the screening, Representative Tim Kennedy will present the Congressional Gold Medal to Janice Martin, daughter of Six Triple Eight member […]

See the Buffalo Bisons take on the Charlotte Knights at Sahlen Field on Saturday, May 31st! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Buffalo Music Awards are back for the third year, taking place the night before the Buffalo Pride Parade, on Saturday, May 31st at Electric City! This year’s theme is “A Tribute to Pop Music” hosted by Mister Mocktail and Willa DeWhisp of the Cheers to THAT! podcast. Come as you are or in your […]

On Saturday, May 31st, Don Jovi: The Best of Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute will rock the stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre! This high-energy tribute concert brings together the greatest hits from two of rock’s most iconic bands, delivering an unforgettable night of anthems, nostalgia, and powerhouse performances. Click here to purchase tickets.

Coop’s Nightmare is a riveting tribute band that pays homage to the legendary shock rock pioneer, Alice Cooper. With an electrifying stage presence and a commitment to authenticity, the band captures the essence of Alice Cooper’s iconic performances, thrilling audiences with their high-energy renditions of classic hits and deep cuts. Embodying the theatricality and raw […]