Events and Activities

Here is a list of events and activities presented by arts and cultural organizations in Western New York in alphabetical order. This list includes both virtual and in-person activities. If you would like your event listed here for Arts Access pass-holders to find, contact Cameryn at artsaccess@asiwny.org.

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  • Alleyway Theatre: 

    • 2021-2022 Season 

      • Passholders, reserve tickets by calling 716-852-2600 ext. 0​​

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  • Aquarium of Niagara:

    • Operating at reduced capacity. Reserve time before visiting by calling 716-285-3575.

    • At-home activities for children and parents. Click here.​​​

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  • Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens:

    • Operating at reduced capacity; E-tickets are required before visit. To reserve E-ticket, click here or by calling 716-827-1584 ext. 2655  

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  • Buffalo Chamber Players: 

    • 2021-2022 Calendar available here.   ​

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  • Buffalo Museum of Science: ​

    • Pre-Registration required for non-members of the museum. Click here for reservation or call 716-896-5200. ​

    • Virtual science fair activities.

    • Public Tours every Friday, view calendar. 

    • Conversations in Science: May 18th, 6:00-8:00pm. Virtual event, registration needed.

    • Solar Saturdays: Begins May 7th (reoccurring event) 12:00-3:00pm. 

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  • Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra:

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  • Cepa Gallery: 

    • Find current events and exhibitions here.​ ​  

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  • Explore and More- The Ralph C. Wilson Children's Museum:

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  • Explore Buffalo: ​​

    • Children's activities about Buffalo architecture and history. Click here

    • View this month's calendar here. 

    • Review Covid-19 Policies here. 

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  • Frank Lloyd Wright Darwin Martin House:

    • Children and family virtual tours and educational resources. Click here.

    • YouTube tours and exploration. Click here.

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  • Friends of Vienna: 

    • 2021-2022 Concert schedule announced. Click here. ​​

      • passholders, reserve tickets by calling 716-838-3730​

    • The Artemis String Quartet: May 15th, 3:30pm​​

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  • Graycliff Conservancy: 

    • Operating at limited capacity, pre-reservations required. View tour calendar here.  

      • Passholders, reserve tour by contacting 716-947-9217​

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  • Jewish Repertory Theater:  

    • 2021-2022 Season 

      • Passholders can reserve tickets through the box office: 716-650-7626​

    • Modern Orthodox May 5th, 6th, and 7th performances postponed. 

      • anyone who reserved tickets will be contacted for rescheduling ​

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  • Just Buffalo Literary Center: ​​ 

    • Youth Writing Workshops. Click here.

    • Resources for Local Writers. Click here.  

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  • Locust Street Art: 

    • FREE Studio Art Classes for youth 4+, teens, adults & seniors. In-person & virtual classes.

      • Spring Session begins March 12th through June 11th. Ongoing enrollment, register here. ​

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  • Music is Art:

    • Video submissions being accepted to be featured on MiA YouTube channel. Click here.

    • Apply to New "Camp", Coaching & Mentoring Program here.

    • Instrument Program, Donations & Placement. Click here for more details.

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  • MusicalFare Theatre: ​

    • ​Active YouTube channel with recordings of previous performance clips. Click here.

    • Active Facebook page with resources and opportunities. Click here.​​

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  • Neglia Ballet Artists:

    • Active YouTube channel. Click here.

    • Spring Gala: May 21st, 7:30pm 

      • Passholders, reserve your tickets here. Maximum of 2 tickets per member, please. For ages 21+​

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  • Niagara Falls Arts & Cultural Center: ​​

    • Sonic 2nd Sundays: Open Mic event: Mar. 13th, 2:00pm. Learn more. 

    • Alternating Currents Exhibition: on view now through May 31st. 

    • Open Mic: May 8th, 2pm-4pm. 

      • Performers: please arrive at 2pm to sign-up for a 10min time slot (first come first serve) and bring your own acoustic instrument. Performance will be recorded and debut on NACC's social media. ​

      • Audience: There will be a no-camera zone available if you do not wish to be recorded. 

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  • Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center: ​

    • Story Time sessions on YouTube channel. Click here.

    • Active Facebook page with resources and opportunities. Click here.

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  • Peach Mag:

    • Active website and Facebook page with literary content and educational resources. Click here.   

    • Active blog featuring interviews, book recommendations, and more happenings in the literary world. 

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  • Road Less Traveled Productions:

    • Podcast with community art members, hosted by Peter Palmisano. Click here.​​ 

    • 2021-2022 Season announced here 

      • Arts Access Pass reservations for Previews only. Reservation must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling 716-629-3069 or email. ​

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  • The Big Easy in Buffalo:

    • Active Facebook page with videos. Click here.

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  • Theater of Youth: 

    • Virtual family activities available here. 

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  • Trinity Episcopal Church:

    • Fresh Voices Speaker Series: Past speaker videos. Click here.

    • Online Worship Schedule & Resources. Click here.  

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  • UB Arts Collaboratory: Space Between Gallery

    • Working artist lab video archive. Click here. 

    • Buffalo Arts Calendar. Click here. 

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  • Ujima Company:

    • Dunbar Project for theatre education. Click here.

    • #ArtThatHeals project available for submissions and viewing. Click here.

    • 2021-2022 Season announced , view Covid-19 policy here. 

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  • Young Audiences of WNY:

    • Extensive resources page. Click here.

    • Active Facebook Page, click here. ​​

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  • Willie Hutch Jones Education and Sports Programming:

    • Free afterschool virtual programming for children ages 8-16. Click here to register. ​

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  • Community Health Center of Niagara:

    • Active Facebook page with educational resources.  Click here.

    • Health and Wellness services. Click here. 

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  • Delavan Grider Community Center aka Metro Community Development Corp.:

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  • Matt Urban Hope Center:

    • COVID-19 and Matt Urban services of WNY updates. Click here.

    • Youth and Family Resources, click here.

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  • Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market:

    • Mobile Farmers market. Click here for calendar and locations. ​

    • Community Event Calendar: Click here.  

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  • Town of Cheektowaga, Senior Center:

    • Senior assistance and outreach online services. Click here.

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  • Food Bank of WNY:

    • ​Food assistance and pantry locator. Click here.

    • Upcoming events available here. 

    • Nutrition Education courses, click here. 

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  • Niagara Falls Public Library:

    • Virtual art and music resources. Click here.

    • ​Digital library downloads. Click here.

    • Curbside library pickup program. Click here.

    • Racial Justice and Anti-Racism resources available here. 

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