Textile Curiosities
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Textile Curiosities
Step into a world where art and nature converge in a display of faux-taxidermy moth and butterfly sculptures. Aleah Ford, known as “Moth On The Wall,” invites you to experience the enchanting realm of these ephemeral creatures through her meticulously crafted works. In this exhibition, Aleah’s sculptures come to life using textiles, wire, faux fur, clay, and flocking. The sculptures are presented within shadow boxes, reminiscent of Victorian curiosity cabinets, inviting viewers to step back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. Each box offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of the Lepidoptera.

The Evil Buffalo Experience
2024-09-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Bufffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson St., Buffalo, 14203, United States
The Evil Buffalo Experience
Buffalo’s Horrific History

We’ve collected Buffalo’s 7 most notorious examples of murder, mystery and mayhem for you to enjoy this Halloween season. These eight amazing stories are brought to life on a lantern-lit tour inside an abandoned grain silo. Each story is graphically depicted in a huge chalk mural inside the silo.
The Evil Stories

Costumed guides will bring to life the deadly and amazing stories spanning more than 350 years of local history during this 50 minute indoor walking tour. The stories are graphically depicted by giant chalk hand drawn murals created by a local artist exclusively for this event.
Stories include:
-A local Jack the Ripper Suspect
-When Buffalo was burned to the ground
-A Ouija Board love-triangle topless model murder
Plus many others!
Tours

Tours are offered at the massive abandoned grain silo located at RiverWorks on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in late September and throughout October at various times. Tours are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance on line as capacity is limited!
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Gameday Viewing Party VIP Suites - Buffalo at Baltimore
2024-09-29 19:30 - 23:30 | Bufffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson St., Buffalo, 14203, United States
Gameday Viewing Party VIP Suites – Buffalo at Baltimore
Reserve Your Suite!

September 29 @ 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
$119.00

Want to turn your football party up a notch?
How about your own VIP roped off section on our balcony, with the best view of all the action?
Book one of our NEW VIP BALCONY SUITES! Each suite includes seating for up to 8 people, full service food & beverage brought right to your suite AND direct view of our
BRAND NEW SUPER HIGH-DEF LED VIDEO WALL!
Suites are a $119 deposit to book, the $119 will be applied to the VIP SUITE PARTY PACKAGE and credited to your final food & beverage bill, each suite will receive:

1 Large Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
1 Double (20) Order of Medium Chicken Wings
1 Nacho Platter
Assorted Deli Sub Tray

Our GAME DAY MENU will be available for any additional food orders.
MORE THAN 8 IN YOUR PARTY? IF YOU HURRY, YOU CAN BOOK 2 SIDE BY SIDE SUITES & MAKE THEM 1 HUGE SUITE!
DON’T WAIT, ONLY 10 SUITES AVAILABLE, BOOK YOURS TODAY!!!
We are also accepting PRIVATE PARTY reservations for Game Day Parties, birthdays, corporate outings, bachelor(ette) parties, and more! For private parties or other questions please email us!
Matt Chase: mchase@buffaloriverworks.com
18% gratuity will be added to all food & beverage bills. Sorry NO REFUNDS for cancellations. Tables will only be held for 30 minutes after kickoff. NO REFUNDS for no shows, cancellations or being late. Please select your SUITE, then click the order button.

Bikini Trill w/ Hip Monarch
2024-09-29 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Bikini Trill w/ Hip Monarch
Bikini Trill
Bikini Trill is a vibrant surf-pop trio based in Los Angeles, California, celebrated for their unique blend of genres and captivating live performances. Founded in 2017, the band features the talents of vocalist Lauren ‘LJ’ Johnson, guitarist Tony Barker Stern, and bassist Kourosh ‘Roach’ Poursalehi.
Their eclectic sound, which skillfully merges electronic, hip-hop drums, skank island guitars, and entrancing vocal melodies, has drawn comparisons to notable acts like Santigold, Sublime, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In the spring of 2017, Bikini Trill made their live performance debut at the famed SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. They quickly gained momentum, embarking on their first nationwide tour in the fall of 2018, opening for New Politics and The Score. This was promptly followed by another nationwide tour in support of Reel Big Fish.
2019 marked a significant year for the band as they collaborated with Jared Watson of ‘Dirty Heads’ on their single, ‘Lost Boy’. The song premiered on 96.5FM The Buzz and gained further recognition by making it onto Spotify’s Fresh Picks Playlist. That same year, Bikini Trill embarked on their first nationwide amphitheater tour alongside 311, TheDirty Heads, Interrupters, and Dreamers. Their captivating performances at renowned
venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater, Austin 360 Amphitheater, and Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion were met with sold-out crowds.
In addition to their impressive touring record, Bikini Trill has also graced the stages of various esteemed music festivals. Their festival performances include Wonderfront Festival, One Love, Cali Vibes Fest, Bay Fest, Reggae Rise Up Maryland & Las Vegas, Everwild, and Summer Roots Fest.
Presently, Bikini Trill is basking in the success of their latest EP release, “Hello, Welcome!” They are also preparing for a series of summer shows on the East Coast, supporting Dirty Heads, Lupe Fiasco, and Yelawolf. Their recent single, “What’s The Rush?!” has received notable recognition, earning a spot on KROQ 106.7’s Top 15 of 2022.

Free Community Nights
2024-10-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Free Community Nights
Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday evening of each month in 2024. Each date will feature a different theme, activities, and local partnership celebrations from 5-8pm. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the Botanical Gardens, fun scavenger hunts and experience activities, information tables, programs, performances and more from local partners.
Help us celebrate our community with special themes and partners each month! See what’s happening below! Interested in being a partner? Contact us at connect@buffalogardens.com!
Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.

Upcoming Events

October 2, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
November 6, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 4, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Moontricks w/ Will Evans
2024-10-02 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Moontricks w/ Will Evans
Moontricks
Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements.
There’s a kind of technicolor campfire quality to their uniquely hybrid sound: Each track is steeped in tradition and polished with a futuristic sheen, mixing organic folk, roots rock, and old-time blues with modern electronic production. Since its initial release, the band’s breakout hit “Home” has reached over 10 million streams, and their original tracks have been licensed for a wide range of television networks, including Netflix and Fox Sports.
With the release of their debut full-length album Currents via Westwood Recordings, the duo reveals an ever-evolving, cohesive blend of introspective writing, soulful, gritty blues, boot-stomping basslines, and intricate electronic arrangements. Vast, intimate, and dazzling, Currents is an album about settling into feeling comfortably lost, and being okay with not knowing it all. It’s about finding joy and inspiration in the act of seeking.

$10 Thursdays
2024-09-19 10:00 - 20:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
$10 Thursdays
For a limited time, we’re keeping our doors open late with an exciting discount! Every Thursday from September 19 to November 14, the Botanical Gardens will be open from 10am-8pm for only $10. Bring your friends and family and explore our conservatory all day long.
In addition to discounted admission, you can sign up for a special evening installment of Feed the Fish on select $10 Thursdays! Attendance at Feed the Fish is available at a separate cost, click here for a full list of dates.

Upcoming Events

September 19, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
September 26, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 3, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 10, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 17, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 24, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 31, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
November 7, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
November 14, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Feed the Fish
2024-09-06 09:30 - 2024-09-07 10:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Feed the Fish
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends!

9:30 am – 10:00 am
Cost: $22/ticket | $16/child 3-12

Adults & Students ages 13 and up – $22.00 Admission is included!
Kids ages 3-12 – $16.00 Admission is included!
Kids 2 and under free but must have a ticket
Member discount does not apply for this special event
Regular admission for the day is included, so you can explore the conservatory after the feeding! This special encounter is limited to 15 people per experience. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Every person must have a ticket!
Our family of koi fish and the Feed the Fish program are proudly cared for in partnership with Masterson’s Garden Center.

Natural Garden Medicine Workshop
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Natural Garden Medicine Workshop

October 3, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cost: $45/ticket | $40.50/member

There is medicine growing all around us! From the beginning of time, humans have relied on nature to keep us healthy, but somewhere along the way we lost touch with the medicine that plants can provide. From herbal teas to salves and tinctures, there are a variety of ways that we can harness the power of plants to create herbal remedies right at home. In this hands-on session, we’ll use easy-to-grow medicinal herbs and combine them with honey and beeswax to create simple natural remedies. Each participant will leave with the remedies they create in class, and a feeling of empowerment to grow and create their own apothecary items at home. Registration closes on September 30.

Meet your instructor, Erin Masterson Holko!

Erin is a Buffalo area native. She grew up in East Aurora, working in the family garden center alongside her
dad and brothers. After attending Mount Mercy Academy in South Buffalo, she studied something
completely non-garden related at the University of Rochester. After graduating, she moved to San Diego,
CA where she did use her degree in Russian language for several years. After realizing that she much
preferred being outdoors and playing with plants and animals, Erin found herself back in the nursery
industry. Her city home garden grew to include not just fruits and vegetables, but chickens and eventually
honeybees. The more she learned about honeybees, the more the love for them grew. This passion turned
into a retail beekeeping supply store in San DIego where Erin taught others about urban beekeeping.
In 2016, Erin moved back to the Buffalo area, along with her husband and two sons. Today she lives in
West Falls with her family, a pack of golden retrievers, alpacas, donkeys, goats, chickens, and of course
honeybees. She works with her dad and her brother at Masterson’s Garden Center in East Aurora, where
she oversees green goods operations as well as many other areas of the business. In addition, she owns
and operates Beekeeper’s Garden Apothecary, growing and creating herbal remedies utilizing plants and
products sourced from the beehive

Coral Moons w/ Tuesday Nite
2024-10-03 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Coral Moons w/ Tuesday Nite
Coral Moons
Coral Moons is an indie pop band that formed on the shores of Boston and recently relocated to the woods of Upstate New York. If they’re not tending to their gardens, taking film photos with vintage cameras, or drinking homemade wine by the fire, they’re touring nationally and hitting up major music festivals on the way.
The solitude and stillness of the cabin has had an immersive impact on lead singer and songwriter, Carly Kraft (she/her). She describes a week at their home studio in the woods, caring for her chickens, as a healing experience. Seeking refuge to heal old wounds, moving to the countryside has forced her to slow down and reclaim what was always hers — her songs.

Classical Mystery Tour
2024-10-04 10:30 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Classical Mystery Tour
Martin Herman, conductor
Jim Owen, rhythm guitar, piano, vocals
Tony Kishman, bass guitar, piano, vocals
Tom Teeley, lead guitar, vocals
Chris Camilleri, drums, vocals
The Classical Mystery Tour offers an unparalleled tribute to The Beatles, taking audiences on a magical musical journey from the mop-top hits of Liverpool to the creative zenith of Abbey Road. Featuring four musicians who embody the spirit, skill, and heart of the original Fab Four, this show is a must-see for Beatles fans of all ages. Under the baton of Martin Herman, relive classics that defined a generation, performed with a perfection that’s as close as you can get to seeing The Beatles live. From “Hey Jude” to “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” prepare to sing along to your favorite tunes as this exceptional portrayal promises an unforgettable night with the BPO.

Jimkata & Big Something w/ Fernway at Asbury Hall
2024-10-04 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Twenty6 Productions Presents: Jimkata & Big Something w/ Fernway at Asbury Hall
Jimkata
Four years after going on hiatus, Jimkata is back with a renewed sense of purpose and an extraordinary new album. Recorded in Syracuse with producer Jason Randall, Bonfires finds the trio digging deep and stretching their boundaries with bold, intoxicating arrangements fueled by swirling synthesizers and anthemic hooks. The songs here are at once modern and classic, blurring the lines between the organic and the electronic as they reckon with doubt, struggle, and perseverance in a search for truth and meaning. Like much of Jimkata’s catalog, Bonfires delivers transcendence in tight, dancefloor-ready packages, but there’s a sense of freedom at play that pushes the trios performances to new emotional heights, a kind of liberation that can only come from learning to let go of expectation and embrace the moment.
“I think the time away brought us all more maturity, more patience, an ability to see the bigger picture,” says singer/guitarist Evan Friedell. *We all gained a lot of perspective on life and the value of being in a band together.”
Indeed, the heart and soul of Jimkata has always been the enduring bonds between Friedell and his longtime bandmates, guitarist/keyboardist Aaron Gorsch and drummer Packy Lunn. Pals since middle school, the three launched Jimkata in 2005 while attending Ithaca College, where they quickly found an audience for their relentlessly feel-good performances, which grew from local house parties to club, theater, and festival dates on the strength of a series of critically acclaimed albums. Popdose hailed the band’s “bubbly sweetness,” while American Songwriter praised their “organic chemistry,” and Relix raved that the trios sound “proves that rock-based music still has a place in the world of four-on-the-floor beats.”

Big Something
Hailing from the North Carolina countryside, or “The Middle of Nowhere,” as it’s proudlydubbed on their debut album, the 6 headed musical monster known as ‘Big Something hassteadily become one of the most unique and exciting rock bands to emerge from the Southeast.Their musical alchemy is deeply rooted in the strong bond of its members-Nick MacDaniels[lead vocals, guitar], Jesse Hensley [lead guitar, vocals), Casey Cranford [saxophone, EW..”Electronic Wind Instrument*], Ben Vinograd [drums), Josh Kagel (keys, trumpet), and MattLaird [bass].
After over a decade of touring together with 7 full-length studio albums produced by GRAMMY-nominee John Custer and even their own Summer music festival The Big What?, Big Somethinghas emerged as a grassroots phenomenon in the live music community.

Fernway
Fernway was created in 2017 by 5 unique musical minds looking to redefine the sonic landscape of traditional rock. The band’s sound pulls from a wide pallet that blends elements of pop rock and alternative emo, with rudiments of jazz harmony tucked underneath, resulting in a conglomerate that is equally refreshing and unpredictable. The band’s latest releases can be heard on all major music platforms.

Salsa Gala
2024-10-04 20:00 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
Salsa Gala
A Dressed Up Evening of Latin Dance & Live Music
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & the rich culture of the Latin Caribbean right here in Buffalo, N.Y.!

Tickets and registration information coming soon!
Come join us for a fun, celebratory evening that will start with a beginners salsa dance lesson with Salsa Sarah & Jerome Williams, no partner needed, followed by live Latin music by Sol Y Sombra, with DJ sets in between. All this in one of the most beautiful and acoustically sound locations to dance in W.N.Y., Kleinhans Music Hall.

Bio:
Founder of Salsa for the Soul, now a part of Love Is Real LLC, since 2008, Sarah Haykel helps people create more harmony and joy in their relationships through partner dancing, art, and life coaching. Haykel performs The History of Latin Dance and Music presentation to schools, universities, businesses, elder care facilities, and more, in addition to team building workshops. As an artist, singer-songwriter, life coach, yoga instructor and speaker, Haykel inspires, empowers, and motivates her clients with her creative, mind-body-soul techniques and philosophies. Guided by certifications as a Life Coach, in 2012, and a 200hr yoga certification, in 2014, Haykel has over two decades of experience instructing Latin partner dancing. For more on Haykel, go to SarahHaykel.com

AVA x AKG Sip 'n' Shop
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
AVA x AKG Sip ‘n’ Shop

Saturday, October 5, 2024
10 am – 4 pm EDT
FREE
Wilson Town Square, Knox Building
Join us for a Sip ‘n’ Shop event in collaboration with AVA Collective in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Town Square. Local vendors will gather under Common Sky with their handmade jewelry, home decor, and more. Enjoy light refreshments from Cornelia as you shop!
Internationally touring Composer/Multi-instrumentalist Paul Kozlowski will perform from 12 to 4 pm. Kozlowski is an internationally acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist specializing in the modern world fusion genre.

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
2024-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Canalside, 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
Join us on October 5th from 10am – 2pm for the 2024 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk as we return to Canalside!
We will be back at Canalside with more food trucks, games, fun, a warm up with Fitness Ability and music by Strictly Hip!
You can register for the event here.

Fall Floral Arrangement
2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14218-1526, United States
Fall Floral Arrangement

October 5, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: $65/ticket | $58.50/member

Create a beautiful autumnal arrangement to celebrate the highlights of the season during this floral design workshop. Fresh materials and design vase are provided. Bring hand clippers and a box for transporting your arrangement. This onsite class will be held on the Botanical Gardens campus. Flowers will be based on seasonal availability. Registration closes on October 2.

Meet your instructor, Andrea!

Andrea is a Horticulturist and Collections Manager here at the Botanical Gardens. After growing up locally in East Aurora, NY, Andrea went on to continue her education at Finger Lakes Community College and graduated with an Associates in Applied Science in Fish and Wildlife Technology. After that, Andrea transferred to the University at Buffalo, SUNY and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. Prior to her position here, she worked as a landscaper and groundskeeper for a private venue for 5 years. Andrea has a strong passion for gardening, specifically with perennial and cut flower gardens, and likes to spend her free time with her husband, two dogs and two donkeys.

Knocked Loose
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:30 | Bufffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson St., Buffalo, 14203, United States
Knocked Loose
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October 5 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
After Dark & Live Nation Present
Knocked Loose

Support from: The Garden, Drain
October 5, 2024
Buffalo RiverWorks
Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00pm
Age Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Parent or Legal Guardian / No One Under 12 Admitted
Price: See Ticket Link | ONSALE: Friday, August 16th @ 10am EST
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End Of The Line – Allman Brothers Tribute Band
2024-10-05 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
End Of The Line – Allman Brothers Tribute Band

End Of The Line
End Of The Line is the premiere Allman Brothers tribute band. Having carved up the southeast with sold out shows in Georgia & Tennessee, End Of The Line is making a name for themselves with a sound as classic & heavy as the original Brothers themselves.
From the authentic, raspy vocal approach of Justin Smith to the chugging drum/percussion train of Ryan McClanahan & Dave Czuba, the band both pays homage while pushing the boundaries of the timeless & extensive catalog. Carrying the electric weight of Duane Allman is Dustin McCook & his counterpart Dickey is Adam Gorman, both Maconites. Last, but certainly not least, the low end duties are vastly covered by Casey Conway, who is a perfect bottom end sandwich of Berry, Allen, and Oteil.

With endorsements from the official Allman Brothers Museum, The Big House, End Of The Line carries on the legacy of The Allman Brothers with poise & power. Come experience the soul, the guitarmony, the jam, and the ramblin’ spirit that still lives on through each note hit.
