Ellen Rutt is a Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist known for her vibrant, abstract installations that engage with themes of place, identity, and the environment. Her work often incorporates elements of performance, as she creates "Place Paintings" by interacting with various environments, using materials like milk paint, sand, and dirt. These works explore the complex intersections of […]
Collections Live: The Amazing, Awesome Arthropoda is an engaging and educational experience that brings visitors face-to-face with one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet—arthropods. From vibrant butterflies and beetles to mysterious scorpions and ancient trilobites, this live event showcases the incredible variety and adaptability of these joint-legged creatures. Museum experts share […]
The museum's Thursday Night Live series presents Smac!, a dynamic Buffalo-based supergroup known for their jazzy, soulful, and powerful sound. Directed by singer-songwriter Maegan Jones and multi-instrumentalist Oscar Woodrich, Smac! blends elements of funk, jazz, and friendship to create a musical experience driven by love and art. The group is joined by fellow master musicians […]
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Buffalo Iron Works will host The Garcia Project, a nationally touring tribute band dedicated to recreating full, classic Jerry Garcia Band setlists from 1976 to 1995. Celebrating 15 years of musical excellence, the band offers an authentic experience for fans of Jerry Garcia's beloved side project. Unlike typical Grateful Dead […]
Buffalo Stories: Bill & Ted’s Great Adventures One Night Only! Friday May 30, 2025 Tickets On-Sale Date Coming Soon! Stay Tuned for Tickets! Your Buffalo Stories: Bill & Ted’s Great Adventures will include: pre-show reception at 7:00 p.m. (cocktails and hors d’oeuvres) 8:00 p.m. performance post-show reception Can’t make Buffalo Stories: Bill & Ted’s Great […]
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is excited to present Drop-In Artmaking: Lo-Vis, a collaborative artmaking session in partnership with the Burchfield Penney Art Center, on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in Studio A of the Knox Building. This free, all-ages event invites participants to explore the theme of "Lo-Vis" through creative […]
Join us for a fun and creative evening at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum's Tipsy Crafts series. On May 30, participants will have the opportunity to create personalized painted rocks, perfect for adding a decorative touch to your garden or indoor space. This event is designed for adults aged 21 and over and provides all […]
Masterclass with Tim McAllister, saxophone The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classics Series. We make many of these masters available to the community in our Masterclass series. These artists will work one-on-one with talented local students in front of a live audience. All events are FREE with a required […]
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten […]
Crocodile Fever is a darkly comic and fiercely captivating play by Meghan Tyler, set in rural Camlough, South Armagh, Northern Ireland, in August 1989. The story follows the reunion of two estranged sisters, Alannah and Fianna Devlin, who return to their family home after the death of their tyrannical father. As they confront their shared […]
Celebrate 150 years of wildlife wonder at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us for a fun-filled day featuring special animal encounters, birthday treats, historical exhibits, and family-friendly activities—all included with admission. Don’t miss this milestone celebration!
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten […]