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Band Together Buffalo
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
A large coalition of music industry professionals has teamed up for a multi-week, free virtual event showcasing the local talent across Western New York over Winter
Sausage Fest 2021 At Rusty Nickel Brewing
Sat, January 30 • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
4350 Seneca St
West Seneca 14224
Rusty Nickel's 6th Annual Sausage Fest returns Saturday, January 30th, 2021!!
An event *STUFFED* with competition, music, games, grilling, food, drinks, outdoor
Band Together Buffalo
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
A large coalition of music industry professionals has teamed up for a multi-week, free virtual event showcasing the local talent across Western New York over Winter
Sausage Fest 2021 At Rusty Nickel Brewing
Sat, January 30 • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
4350 Seneca St
West Seneca 14224
Rusty Nickel's 6th Annual Sausage Fest returns Saturday, January 30th, 2021!! An event *STUFFED* with competition, music, games, grilling, food, drinks, outdoor
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CEPA Gallery’s Annual Members’ Show
Wed, January 27 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
617 Main St
Buffalo 14203
Each year, CEPA Gallery invites its members to participate in the Annual Members' Exhibit, on display now in the Underground Gallery. This cherished annual event
Brandon Giessmann: Raw Water
Wed, January 27 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
617 Main St
Buffalo 14203
There is something precious and horrifying about the way mourning unites people. Inheriting a legacy laden with grief lacks the same clarity. Expressions of remembrance
Kari Achatz: A Conversation with Unfolding Transformations
Wed, January 27 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
617 Main St
Buffalo 14203
Cut. To make an opening or incision with a sharp-edged tool. To cut is to remove from something larger. The ability to slice through and let the light in. This work
Felipe Shibuya, Black Cherry
Wed, January 27 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
2495 Main St, Ste 500
Buffalo 14214
The Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a robust tree, native to the forests of North America. It supports diverse populations of insects, birds, and mammals. Considered
Justina Dziama, A Millimeter of Space
Wed, January 27 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
2495 Main St, Ste 500
Buffalo 14214
Justina Dziama is the 2020 Activism in the Arts Artist-in-Residence at Buffalo Arts Studio where she is preparing a new body of work, A Millimeter of Space, to be
Evan Hawkins: Re-Entry
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
341 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo 14202
For their first offering of the 2021 season, Hallwalls presents Re-Entry, a multi-faceted exhibition of new work by WNY artist Evan Hawkins. This series of altered
Felipe Shibuya, Black Cherry
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
2495 Main St
Buffalo 14214
The Black Cherry (prunus serotina) is a robust tree, native to the forests of North America. It supports diverse populations of insects, birds, and mammals. This
Salvatore’s 1/2 Price Wine Wednesday
Wed, January 27 • 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Free
6461 Transit Rd
Bowmansville 14043
All bottles on our current wine list $99 and under are 1/2 off. - Mix it and pair a bottle (or two) from our award winning wine list!
Available at ITALIAN | PRIME
Buffalo In Space Exhibit
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
1020 Humboldt Pkwy
Buffalo 14211
The Buffalo Museum of Science's newest and perhaps most anticipated science studio will be unveiled this August! Buffalo In Space is the eighth and final exhibit
CEPA Gallery’s Annual Members’ Show
Wed, January 27 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
617 Main St
Buffalo 14203
Each year, CEPA Gallery invites its members to participate in the Annual Members' Exhibit, on display now in the Underground Gallery. This cherished annual event
Brandon Giessmann: Raw Water
Wed, January 27 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
617 Main St
Buffalo 14203
There is something precious and horrifying about the way mourning unites people. Inheriting a legacy laden with grief lacks the same clarity. Expressions of remembrance
Kari Achatz: A Conversation with Unfolding Transformations
Wed, January 27 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
617 Main St
Buffalo 14203
Cut. To make an opening or incision with a sharp-edged tool. To cut is to remove from something larger. The ability to slice through and let the light in. This work
Felipe Shibuya, Black Cherry
Wed, January 27 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
2495 Main St, Ste 500
Buffalo 14214
The Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a robust tree, native to the forests of North America. It supports diverse populations of insects, birds, and mammals. Considered
Justina Dziama, A Millimeter of Space
Wed, January 27 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
2495 Main St, Ste 500
Buffalo 14214
Justina Dziama is the 2020 Activism in the Arts Artist-in-Residence at Buffalo Arts Studio where she is preparing a new body of work, A Millimeter of Space, to be
Evan Hawkins: Re-Entry
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
341 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo 14202
For their first offering of the 2021 season, Hallwalls presents Re-Entry, a multi-faceted exhibition of new work by WNY artist Evan Hawkins. This series of altered
Felipe Shibuya, Black Cherry
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
2495 Main St
Buffalo 14214
The Black Cherry (prunus serotina) is a robust tree, native to the forests of North America. It supports diverse populations of insects, birds, and mammals. This
Salvatore’s 1/2 Price Wine Wednesday
Wed, January 27 • 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Free
6461 Transit Rd
Bowmansville 14043
All bottles on our current wine list $99 and under are 1/2 off. - Mix it and pair a bottle (or two) from our award winning wine list! Available at ITALIAN | PRIME
Buffalo In Space Exhibit
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
1020 Humboldt Pkwy
Buffalo 14211
The Buffalo Museum of Science's newest and perhaps most anticipated science studio will be unveiled this August! Buffalo In Space is the eighth and final exhibit
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Neighbors: The People of Erie County
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
One Museum Court
Buffalo 14216
Neighbors: The People of Erie County
Exploring the region's rich ethnic and cultural heritage through the traditions and stories of immigrant Germans, Poles, Italians,
THE SPIRIT OF THE CITY
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
459 Forest Ave
Buffalo 14213
Spirit of the City: Imagining the Pan-American Exposition
Spirit of the City, the History Museum's 3000 square foot feature exhibit showcasing the Pan-American
Gardens After Dark: Enchanted Winter Escape
Thu, January 28 • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$13
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
Thursdays-Sundays and Winter Break week from School
January 21-24, 28-31
February 4-6, 11-21, 25-28
5:30-9:00pm
Adults - $13.50
Member Adult - $11.50
Senior
Home School Program
Fri, January 29 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
$17
130 Main St
Buffalo 14202
A two hour long weekly program to compliment your home school academia, focused on STEM.
This class is designed for ages 6-8, grades 1 and 2.
Siblings will not
Veteran Social Club Events with CompeerCORPS
Fri, January 29 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Buffalo 14201
If you are serving or have served in the military, and would benefit from social support, please join us!
At CompeerCORPS, we provide a safe space to hang out,
Super Sampler Saturday At The JCC
Sat, January 30 • All Day
Free
787 Delaware Ave
Buffalo 14209
Throughout the morning of Saturday, January 30th we will be offering 10 different virtual group fitness classes to give you an opportunity to try a new class (or
Winter Weekends with Locust Street Art
Sat, January 30 • 12:00 pm
Free
What are Winter Weekends you say? Winter Weekends take place in between our Fall and Spring session. They’re special workshops and lectures given by our instructors
Chandler Street Winter Market
Sat, January 30 • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
27 Chandler St
Buffalo 14207
SHOP LOCAL, SHOP SMALL, SHOP FRESH! Join us on Saturday mornings, December through April, for a unique outdoor winter market experience! We have a variety of food
S’mores Weekends
Sat, January 30 • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
7373 Rochester Rd
Lockport 14094
Every weekend this Winter Spring Lake Winery has you covered. Sip wine (or whiskey), smoke a cigar, warm yourself by the fire and make a few S'mores. Reserve your
Neighbors: The People of Erie County
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
One Museum Court
Buffalo 14216
Neighbors: The People of Erie County Exploring the region's rich ethnic and cultural heritage through the traditions and stories of immigrant Germans, Poles, Italians,
THE SPIRIT OF THE CITY
Wed, January 27 • All Day
Free
459 Forest Ave
Buffalo 14213
Spirit of the City: Imagining the Pan-American Exposition Spirit of the City, the History Museum's 3000 square foot feature exhibit showcasing the Pan-American
Gardens After Dark: Enchanted Winter Escape
Thu, January 28 • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$13
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
Thursdays-Sundays and Winter Break week from School January 21-24, 28-31 February 4-6, 11-21, 25-28 5:30-9:00pm Adults - $13.50 Member Adult - $11.50 Senior
Home School Program
Fri, January 29 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
$17
130 Main St
Buffalo 14202
A two hour long weekly program to compliment your home school academia, focused on STEM. This class is designed for ages 6-8, grades 1 and 2. Siblings will not
Veteran Social Club Events with CompeerCORPS
Fri, January 29 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Buffalo 14201
If you are serving or have served in the military, and would benefit from social support, please join us! At CompeerCORPS, we provide a safe space to hang out,
Super Sampler Saturday At The JCC
Sat, January 30 • All Day
Free
787 Delaware Ave
Buffalo 14209
Throughout the morning of Saturday, January 30th we will be offering 10 different virtual group fitness classes to give you an opportunity to try a new class (or
Winter Weekends with Locust Street Art
Sat, January 30 • 12:00 pm
Free
What are Winter Weekends you say? Winter Weekends take place in between our Fall and Spring session. They’re special workshops and lectures given by our instructors
Chandler Street Winter Market
Sat, January 30 • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
27 Chandler St
Buffalo 14207
SHOP LOCAL, SHOP SMALL, SHOP FRESH! Join us on Saturday mornings, December through April, for a unique outdoor winter market experience! We have a variety of food
S’mores Weekends
Sat, January 30 • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
7373 Rochester Rd
Lockport 14094
Every weekend this Winter Spring Lake Winery has you covered. Sip wine (or whiskey), smoke a cigar, warm yourself by the fire and make a few S'mores. Reserve your
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Nature Sunday Experiences
Sun, January 31 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$5
1410 Flint Hill Rd
Mumford 14511
Starting January 3, 2021 the Nature Center building and trails will be open on Sundays ONLY for a $5 suggested donation. The Genesee Country Nature Center is an
Wild Weekend Web Shows
Sun, January 31 • 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$15
Online
Buffalo 14202
Would you love some great face time with some of the Zoo's favorite animal ambassadors?Then, join us for one of our NEW, fun filled web shows! Our educators will
Nature Play: Weekend Camps!
Sat, February 6 • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$90
1410 Flint Hill Rd
Mumford 14511
Nature Play is one of our most popular summer camp offerings so...We are bringing to you ALL YEAR!
During this free-play nature program, campers, age 7 to 11,
Love Week at the Botanical Gardens
Mon, February 8 • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
$13
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
February 8-14
Looking for something different to surprise your Valentine, a loved one, a front-line worker or a friend? The Botanical Gardens has several ideas
Watercolor I: Foundations- Online
Tue, February 9 • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
$78
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
Watercolor I - Foundations-ONLINE
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
General Public - $78 per series
Garden Members - $70.20 per series
An approachable series of classes
Say I’m Dead Book Talk with E. Dolores Johnson
Wed, February 10 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Join us as we welcome Buffalo born author E. Dolores Johnson for a virtual book talk on her new memoir - Say I’m Dead, A Family Memoir of Race, Secrets and Love.
Say
BOGO Day/Night at the Botanical Gardens
Thu, February 11 • All Day
$14
Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Admission
Sponsored by: National Grid
Show your love for a frontline worker, family member, co-worker, friend, date, or loved one during
Terrarium Workshop- Online
Thu, February 11 • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$35
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
Terrarium Workshop- ONLINE
Take-it, Make-it Workshop
6:30-7:30pm
GM $31.50, GP $35
Bring a bit of the Botanical Gardens indoors with this fun a popular class!
Virtual Wine Seminar Fundraiser
Fri, February 12 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$50
Enjoy Wine and Chocolate while helping raise funds for homeless cats and dogs from the comfort of your own home. Sommelier, Jim Curry, will guide during this fun,
Homeschool Programs At The Buffalo Zoo
Fri, February 12 • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$12
Online
Buffalo 14202
The Buffalo Zoo offers unique monthly homeschool classes for the whole family to experience the world of animals like a real naturalist! Classes will focus on a
Wild Workshops At The Buffalo Zoo
Sat, February 13 • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$25
On Line
Buffalo 14202
Each of our virtual workshops feature a wide variety of activities involving exclusive opportunities, hands-on activities, and live animal experiences. All you need
Medieval to Metal
Sat, February 13 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$13
1020 Humboldt Pkwy
Buffalo 14211
Opening to the public February 13, 2021! Tickets on sale now! We are excited to announce the Buffalo Museum of Science will welcome a new traveling exhibition on
Nature Sunday Experiences
Sun, January 31 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$5
1410 Flint Hill Rd
Mumford 14511
Starting January 3, 2021 the Nature Center building and trails will be open on Sundays ONLY for a $5 suggested donation. The Genesee Country Nature Center is an
Wild Weekend Web Shows
Sun, January 31 • 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
$15
Online
Buffalo 14202
Would you love some great face time with some of the Zoo's favorite animal ambassadors?Then, join us for one of our NEW, fun filled web shows! Our educators will
Nature Play: Weekend Camps!
Sat, February 6 • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$90
1410 Flint Hill Rd
Mumford 14511
Nature Play is one of our most popular summer camp offerings so...We are bringing to you ALL YEAR! During this free-play nature program, campers, age 7 to 11,
Love Week at the Botanical Gardens
Mon, February 8 • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
$13
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
February 8-14 Looking for something different to surprise your Valentine, a loved one, a front-line worker or a friend? The Botanical Gardens has several ideas
Watercolor I: Foundations- Online
Tue, February 9 • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
$78
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
Watercolor I - Foundations-ONLINE Tuesdays, Wednesdays General Public - $78 per series Garden Members - $70.20 per series An approachable series of classes
Say I’m Dead Book Talk with E. Dolores Johnson
Wed, February 10 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Join us as we welcome Buffalo born author E. Dolores Johnson for a virtual book talk on her new memoir - Say I’m Dead, A Family Memoir of Race, Secrets and Love. Say
BOGO Day/Night at the Botanical Gardens
Thu, February 11 • All Day
$14
Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Admission Sponsored by: National Grid Show your love for a frontline worker, family member, co-worker, friend, date, or loved one during
Terrarium Workshop- Online
Thu, February 11 • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$35
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo 14218
Terrarium Workshop- ONLINE Take-it, Make-it Workshop 6:30-7:30pm GM $31.50, GP $35 Bring a bit of the Botanical Gardens indoors with this fun a popular class!
Virtual Wine Seminar Fundraiser
Fri, February 12 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$50
Enjoy Wine and Chocolate while helping raise funds for homeless cats and dogs from the comfort of your own home. Sommelier, Jim Curry, will guide during this fun,
Homeschool Programs At The Buffalo Zoo
Fri, February 12 • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$12
Online
Buffalo 14202
The Buffalo Zoo offers unique monthly homeschool classes for the whole family to experience the world of animals like a real naturalist! Classes will focus on a
Wild Workshops At The Buffalo Zoo
Sat, February 13 • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$25
On Line
Buffalo 14202
Each of our virtual workshops feature a wide variety of activities involving exclusive opportunities, hands-on activities, and live animal experiences. All you need
Medieval to Metal
Sat, February 13 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$13
1020 Humboldt Pkwy
Buffalo 14211
Opening to the public February 13, 2021! Tickets on sale now! We are excited to announce the Buffalo Museum of Science will welcome a new traveling exhibition on
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