If you’re like us, then you’re just itching to get outside for some warm weather events. Luckily, May is like a breath of fresh air and is filled from start to finish with fun events happening all around town. We kick off this month with Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day festivities and then round it out with Memorial Day weekend. In between all that, you’ll find live music, comedy shows, markets and more! Without further ado, let’s get into Step Out Buffalo’s curated list of exciting events happening this May in WNY, as chosen by our editors.
Disclaimer: At the time this guide was published, all of these events are scheduled to happen, however with things changing rapidly and cancellations possible, please be sure to check with each organization before going to any event for the most recent updates possible.
Did one of these events get canceled, rescheduled, or postponed? Send us a note!
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29th Annual Affaire of the Heart
Fri, May 20
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
$125
Kevin Guest House
782 Ellicott St Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
Our 29th Annual Signature Event benefiting the work of Kevin Guest House returns to the historic Buffalo Club this year, in addition to offering take home …
The Oregon Trail At Alleyway Theatre
Fri, May 20 +more dates
7:30 pm – 3:00 pm
$30
Alleyway Theatre
One Curtain Up Alley Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
Finishing a critically acclaimed season, including productions like WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT and BERSERKER, Buffalo’s home for new plays closes out its …
Hamburg Music Festival
Sat, May 21
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$15
MEMORIAL PARK Main Stage
Corner of Lake St & Union St Hamburg, NY 14075
South Towns
In order to attend the music festival, you will need to purchase a wristband. A wristband enables you to enter the venues, ride on the “Music Bus”, …
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Paul Cauthen
Tue, May 17
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$35
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
Paul Cauthen comes to Buffalo, NY on May 17 to play Buffalo Iron Works! ...
NEEDTOBREATHE: INTO THE MYSTERY ACOUSTIC TOUR
Wed, May 18
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$34
Artpark
450 S. Fourth St. Lewiston , 14092
Niagara County
Live music ...
Charlie Berens
Wed, May 18
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
$25.00
Helium Comedy Club
30 Mississippi Street Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
Charlie Berens is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the "Manitowoc Minute." The Wisconsin native has been featured on Fox, CBS, Funny ...
Iceage w/ Wiki
Thu, May 19
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$20
Rec Room
79 W Chippewa St Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
After Dark Presents Iceage with special guests Wiki TICKETS & INFO | https://aftr.dk/3LjJaIv Tickets are available without online fees at After ...
Brad Williams
Thu, May 19 +more dates
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$24
Helium Comedy Club
30 Mississippi Street Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
Known For: "The Degenerates" & Co-host of "About Last Night" Described by Robin Williams as "Prozac with a head," Brad Williams is a dynamo on the ...
16th Annual Charitable Auction To Benefit CEPA Gallery
Fri, May 20
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$125
Forbes Theater
500 Pearl Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
The Center for Exploratory & Perceptual Arts is excited to invite the Greater Buffalo community to join their 16th Charitable Auction on Friday, May ...
Buffalo Wing a Ding Ding Festival
Sat, May 21
11:30 am - 6:00 pm
$15
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson St Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
THE ORIGINAL WING A DING DING FESTIVAL It’s here Buffalo – The Original Wing a Ding Ding Festival! More than just Wings – We’re Bringin’ ...
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Porchfest 2022
Sat, May 21
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village Buffalo, 14222
Buffalo
Started in 2013, Buffalo Porchfest has quickly grown to be a community favorite! Buffalo Porchfest 2022 is set for a return on Saturday, May 21. Get ready ...
Full Circle Festival 2022 by 42 North Brewing
Sat, May 21
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$45
Knox Farm State Park
211 Knox Rd. East Aurora, 14052
South Towns
About this event: 42 North will host its 5th installment of Full Circle Festival. This year’s festival will move to the historic Stables at Knox Farm ...
TACOS & TEQUILA FESTIVAL
Sat, May 21
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$25
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel
8315 Park Avenue Batavia, 14020
Genesee County
Get $7 OFF each ticket purchased when using the code STEPOUT at checkout! We are excited to announce our new Tacos & Tequila event at Batavia Downs ...
Triminia: An Art Party For Our Times
Sat, May 21
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$25
Buffalo Arts Studio
2495 Main St. Suite 500 Buffalo, 14214
North Buffalo
As a pillar of the Western New York arts community for 30 years now, Buffalo Arts Studio is moving and morphing along with the times. After two mega-successful ...
Johnny Nobody / Bearhunter / Bryan Dubay
Sat, May 21
9:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$7
Nietzsche’s
248 Allen Street Buffalo, 14201
Buffalo
Saturday, May 21st @ 9pm, $7 21+ Johnny Nobody Bearhunter Bryan Dubay ...
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
Sun, May 22
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$39
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
646 Main Street Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver ...
Demetri Martin
Sun, May 22
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$42.75
Asbury Hall at Babeville
341 Delaware Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, writer, and director. Demetri won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh for his ...
Pink Mountaintops
Tue, May 24
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$15
Mohawk Place
47 East Mohawk Street Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
After Dark Presents Pink Mountaintops with special guests Ashley Shadow ...
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Modest Mouse
Fri, May 27
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$49.50
Artpark
450 S. Fourth St. Lewiston , 14092
Niagara County
Modest Mouse with special guest The Cribs Friday, May 27, 2022 Artpark | Lewiston, NY Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative PCR test (taken within ...
Michael Colyar
Fri, May 27 +more dates
7:30 pm - 3:00 pm
$22
Helium Comedy Club
30 Mississippi Street Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
Michael Colyar is a multi-talented, actor, comedian, and author. Michael is no stranger to work as he is still packing out shows in major cities night ...
The Head And The Heart – Every Shade of Blue Tour 2022
Sat, May 28
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$29
Artpark
450 S. Fourth St. Lewiston , 14092
Niagara County
Live Music ...
Terry Fator
Sat, May 28
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
310 4th St Niagara Falls, 14303
Niagara County
Terry Fator, famed ventriloquist and comic, launched his impressive career after winning Season 2 of America’s Got Talent. He’s enjoyed a record-breaking ...
Buffalo Marathon Weekend
Sun, May 29
6:30 am - 8:00 am
$25
Buffalo, NY
Other
The course is relatively flat and fast with great volunteer support and a scenic view of downtown’s waterfront and its major landmarks. The course ...
Seneca Casinos Outer Harbor Concert Series featuring T-Pain
Sun, May 29
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$24
Buffalo Waterfront - Lakeside Event Lawn presented by Honda
825 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY 14203
Buffalo
Grammy Award winning recording artist T-Pain takes the Buffalo Waterfront stage, kicking off the inagural season of the Seneca Casinos Outer Harbor Concert ...
Lake Street Dive
Sun, May 29
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$49.50
Artpark
450 S. Fourth St. Lewiston , 14092
Niagara County
Lake Street Dive With Special Guest ...
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