Community Calendar

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
On view now until January 15, 2026

Ring of Knowledge
Central Library in Downtown Buffalo
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy, a new exhibition exploring the rich history of our city's social and economic growth as the Western terminus of the Erie Canal. Discover the work, travel, trade, and development of our region's local waterways and in canalside neighborhoods dating back from the early 19th through the early 21st century.

Join us on June 5 from 6:00pm–7:15pm for the exhibition opening, featuring a live musical performance by Buffalo-based folk duo Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell.

Join our fun community oriented dance classes and get moving! We will demonstrate and practice basic Balinese dance skills and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Balinese dance is beautiful movement art that uses the whole body and is incredibly expressive.

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Join the Nurturing Fathers Class Starting October 7th! The Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative is offering a FREE parenting class designed just for fathers and father figures. Learn valuable skills to strengthen your family and connect with other dads in the community. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8PM starting October 7th running for 6.5 weeks. Call Mike McKnight at (313) 268-6924 to register!

Want to get over your public speaking nerves to give dynamic presentations?
Need to network with local Buffalo professionals?
Interested in becoming a public speaker in a friendly environment?
Downtown Toastmasters of Buffalo is currently meeting at 7:30 AM each Friday. Meetings are held at Buffalo State, Caudell Hall, Room 110. arking is available in front of the building.

Members and guests are encouraged to come 10-15 minutes early to set up the room and mingle. When you enter the building, look for the Toastmasters banner. Room 110 is in the foyer of the Russell J. Salvatore Demonstration Kitchen and Culinary Theatre. Come early to meet members and get your guest packet before the meeting starts.

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
On view now until January 15, 2026

Ring of Knowledge
Central Library in Downtown Buffalo
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy, a new exhibition exploring the rich history of our city's social and economic growth as the Western terminus of the Erie Canal. Discover the work, travel, trade, and development of our region's local waterways and in canalside neighborhoods dating back from the early 19th through the early 21st century.

Join us on June 5 from 6:00pm–7:15pm for the exhibition opening, featuring a live musical performance by Buffalo-based folk duo Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell.

❄️ The snowflakes will soon be flying, and the holidays are right around the corner! ❄️ Get ready for Rustic Buffalo’s Annual HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP — a 3-day fundraising extravaganza you won’t want to miss, just in time for all your holiday shopping needs!
ALL proceeds support the mission of THE KENAN CENTER.
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Location:
The Kenan Center 433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094
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Event Dates & Times:
Friday, November 14th – 10AM to 7PM Saturday, November 15th – 10AM to 7PM * Sunday, November 16th – 10AM to 5PM
SIP & SHOP all day long!
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What to Expect:
✔️ Over 170 Crafters & Artisans from the Rustic Buffalo Network ✔️ Live Music ✔️ Beer, Wine, Mimosas & Specialty Drinks ✔️ Hot Food Vendors & Food Tastings ✔️ 50/50 Raffle Jackpot ✔️ 50+ Themed Basket Raffles ✔️ Liquor Giveaway valued over $500
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️ Admission:
$5.00 at the door (includes a $5 coupon toward purchases over $25!) Children under 5: FREE * Buy Online & skip the line! Online ticket holders receive a FREE Mystery Gift from Rustic Buffalo + VIP Entry (no physical ticket needed). Please do not choose to have your tickets mailed as, your name will be on our VIP list the date in which you picked to Sip & Shop!

Gilbert and Sullivan’s operatic political satire, Iolanthe, or the Peer and the Peri skewers the British Parliamentary system by bringing the House of Lords into conflict with a band of magical fairies. When the Lord Chancellor (Michael Warner) insults the Queen of the Fairies (Mariami Bekauri), she takes revenge by installing the shepherd Strephon (Andy Gonlag) as leader of the House of Commons. Strephon is half a fairy (down to the waist) but has been hiding this fact from his fiancée Phyllis (Liz Klimek). Phyllis mistakes Strephon’s fairy mother Iolanthe (Ashley Rummings) for a rival, breaks their engagement, and offers instead to marry the peers Lord Mountararat (Paul Berglund) and Lord Tolloller (Alfonzo Tyson). Only Iolanthe can restore order--but at the cost of her life! The fully staged production will be accompanied by a live orchestra.

The Hamburg Farmers Market has been a Southtowns staple since 1977. Attendees are free to explore a variety of agricultural products from local farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and culinarians.

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
On view now until January 15, 2026

Ring of Knowledge
Central Library in Downtown Buffalo
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy, a new exhibition exploring the rich history of our city's social and economic growth as the Western terminus of the Erie Canal. Discover the work, travel, trade, and development of our region's local waterways and in canalside neighborhoods dating back from the early 19th through the early 21st century.

Join us on June 5 from 6:00pm–7:15pm for the exhibition opening, featuring a live musical performance by Buffalo-based folk duo Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell.

Celebrate recycling and helping the environment with STEM activities at HCFM! These programs will be included with general admission.