This Week in Buffalo, NY
Sun Mar 22nd – Sat Mar 28th
Sotto Voce Presents CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Heralded as "the area's most innovative new opera organization" (Buffalo Spree, Best of WNY 2025), Sotto Voce, Buffalo's newest opera company, will stage Pietro Mascagni’s one‑act verismo classic CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA (Rustic Chivalry). This timeless tale of passion, betrayal, and heartbreak will be… >>
Sunday Concerts @ Central: Kody & Herren
Kody & Herren will perform live at the Central Library! Inspired by roots and folk music, Nick Kody and Lydia Herren are multi-instrumentalists, performing on guitar, violin, harmonica, mandolin, and more to create dynamic harmonies. Free and open to the public in the Ring of Knowledge.
Drop-In Journaling Workshop
Join us for a special activity during Unwind Wednesday! Practice various journaling techniques and build your mental health toolkit through hands-on group and individual activities. Write, reflect, and chat with a Community Wellness Specialist and find your serenity in the Botanical Gardens! With activities… >>
The Erie Canal: Commerce. Community. Change
A 19th-century engineering marvel that opened the West, fueled trade, transformed Buffalo – and carried powerful social movements across New York State. Join Erie County Historian, Douglas Kohler to explore its creation and lasting impact. This program will be at the Waterway of Change Exhibit located… >>
Cut Flower Gardening Class at the Botanical Gardens
Learn how to grow your own beautiful, blooming cut flower garden in this fun and informative class! We’ll walk you through everything from choosing the perfect garden spot and prepping your soil, to picking the right plants and designing a layout that fits your space and style. You’ll learn how to start… >>
Scholars@Hallwalls: Becky Brown
A monthly lecture series featuring the UB Humanities Institute’s Faculty Fellows for the current academic year, hosted at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 4:00pm | Mingling 4:15pm | Introductions and featured talk followed by Q + A We hope you'll join us in-person for the good camraderie and conversation,… >>
Live on Five Free Exhibition Preview
Buffalo Arts Studio invites you to the Live On Five Free Exhibition Preview on Friday, March 27, from 5–8 pm, part of M&T Fourth Fridays. Building on the success of the past, Live on Five 2026—the big auction of small works—returns to Buffalo Arts Studio. For its fifth anniversary, this highly anticipated… >>
Orchid Sale at the Botanical Gardens
Take home a piece of our beautiful Orchid Exhibit by purchasing your very own orchid from the show at an extremely discounted rate. Orchids will sell fast, so be sure to plan ahead to get to the sale. Orchids will be available in a range of colors, sizes, and varieties and are ready to go to their new… >>
The Life of a Buffalo Showgirl Tour
Step into the spotlight and meet the women who showed Buffalo a thing or two. From real-life showgirls lighting up the Canal District to bold trailblazers determined to show the world what they could do, this tour celebrates the city’s most fascinating female performers and powerhouses. As you move… >>
Easter Vendor Market
For our 9th season, we will be bringing our Easter Vendor Market to a new location! Gratwick Banquet Hall110 Ward rd.North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Free AdmissionDoors open from 11:00 - 3:00
Mad Dash
A spontaneous short play festival where writers, actors and directors team up to invent and present short plays inspired by a common prompt within one day. Experience a whirlwind celebration of theater on the Torn Space stage!
ChoreoLab
ChoreoLab Directed by Jenna Zavrel Choreographers TBA Mar. 26 - 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Mar. 28 - 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=choreolab+ub+center+for+the+arts $25 Adults | $20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees $15 Students/Children… >>
Botanical Bunny Days at the Botanical Gardens
Take in the sights and smells of our gorgeous blooming bulbs and say hello to the Botanical Bunny! All visitors on this day are welcome to take photos with our fuzzy friend. Also included with admission on Botanical Bunny Days is a scavenger hunt for seasonal items hidden throughout the conservatory!… >>