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John Papa Gros Band (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent - Government Issued ID Required)
Fri, Jun 5, 11:00 PM · Town Ballroom · Buffalo
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This weekend
Things to do near Canisius University this weekend
Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.
We found 28 student-friendly happenings near Canisius University — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
What's happening near Canisius University this week
We found 28 student-friendly happenings near Canisius University — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
Sports
Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.
- Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets · Sports
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- Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets · Sports
- Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets · Sports
Concerts & local entertainment
Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.
- Suffs (Touring) · Concerts
- Caligula Blushed · Concerts
- Eugenia's Dance Studio: Better Together · Festivals
- Suffs (Touring) · Concerts
Student life
Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.
- John Papa Gros Band (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent - Government Issued ID Required) · Social
- Buffalo Gore Fest · Social
- Wine & Wheels · Social
- Wine & Wheels · Social
Wellness & social
Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.
- John Papa Gros Band (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent - Government Issued ID Required) · Social
- Buffalo Gore Fest · Social
- Wine & Wheels · Social
- Wine & Wheels · Social
Food & festivals
Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.
- John Papa Gros Band (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent - Government Issued ID Required) · Social
- Eugenia's Dance Studio: Better Together · Festivals
- Buffalo Gore Fest · Social
- Wine & Wheels · Social
Student picks
- Best for first-year studentsJohn Papa Gros Band (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent - Government Issued ID Required)
- Good weekend activityCaligula Blushed
- Good weekend activityEugenia's Dance Studio: Better Together
- Good weekend activitySuffs (Touring)
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Suffs (Touring)
Fri, Jun 5, 11:30 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
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Caligula Blushed
Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 AM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Eugenia's Dance Studio: Better Together
Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 PM · UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Suffs (Touring)
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
Social
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Buffalo Gore Fest
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
Sports
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Tue, Jun 9, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
Sports
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Wed, Jun 10, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
Sports
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Thu, Jun 11, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Fri, Jun 12, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
Concerts & entertainment
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Suffs (Touring)
Fri, Jun 5, 11:30 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
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Caligula Blushed
Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 AM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
Festivals
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Eugenia's Dance Studio: Better Together
Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 PM · UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Suffs (Touring)
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Trousdale
Sat, Jun 6, 11:30 PM · Rec Room · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Suffs (Touring)
Sun, Jun 7, 5:00 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
Wellness & social
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John Papa Gros Band (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent - Government Issued ID Required)
Fri, Jun 5, 11:00 PM · Town Ballroom · Buffalo
Best for first-year students
Social
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Buffalo Gore Fest
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Wine & Wheels
Mon, Jun 8, 9:00 PM · Artpark Clay Studio · Lewiston
Best for first-year students
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Wine & Wheels
Tue, Jun 9, 9:00 PM · Artpark Clay Studio · Lewiston
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Wine & Wheels
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00 PM · Artpark Clay Studio · Lewiston
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Rug Burn (18+)
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00 PM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
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John Papa Gros Band (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent - Government Issued ID Required)
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Fri, Jun 5, 11:00 PM · Town Ballroom · Buffalo
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Suffs (Touring)
Arts & Theatre · Theatre
Fri, Jun 5, 11:30 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
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Caligula Blushed
Music · Other
Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 AM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Eugenia's Dance Studio: Better Together
Arts & Theatre · Dance
Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 PM · UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Suffs (Touring)
Arts & Theatre · Theatre
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Buffalo Gore Fest
Undefined
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
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Trousdale
Music · Other
Sat, Jun 6, 11:30 PM · Rec Room · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Suffs (Touring)
Arts & Theatre · Theatre
Sun, Jun 7, 5:00 PM · Shea's Performing Arts Center · Buffalo
Good weekend activity
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Creed Fisher (18 and Over)
Music · Country
Mon, Jun 8, 12:00 AM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
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Wine & Wheels
Miscellaneous · Food & Drink
Mon, Jun 8, 9:00 PM · Artpark Clay Studio · Lewiston
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Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour
Music · Pop
Mon, Jun 8, 11:00 PM · KeyBank Center · Buffalo
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Wine & Wheels
Miscellaneous · Food & Drink
Tue, Jun 9, 9:00 PM · Artpark Clay Studio · Lewiston
Best for first-year students
Sports
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Sports · Baseball
Tue, Jun 9, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
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Gregory Porter
Music · Blues
Tue, Jun 9, 11:00 PM · Kleinhans Music Hall · Buffalo
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Shwayze w/ Beach Fly (18+)
Music · Other
Tue, Jun 9, 11:00 PM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
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Wine & Wheels
Miscellaneous · Food & Drink
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00 PM · Artpark Clay Studio · Lewiston
Best for first-year students
Sports
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Sports · Baseball
Wed, Jun 10, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
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JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)
Music · Rock
Wed, Jun 10, 11:30 PM · KeyBank Center · Buffalo
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Tyler Childers - Snipe Hunt
Music · Country
Wed, Jun 10, 11:30 PM · Darien Lake Amphitheater · Darien Center
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Arts Fishing Club (18 and Over)
Music · Other
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00 AM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
Sports
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Sports · Baseball
Thu, Jun 11, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
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Coheed and Cambria
Music · Rock
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM · Buffalo RiverWorks · Buffalo
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A Few Good Men
Arts & Theatre · Theatre
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30 PM · Shea's 710 Theatre · Buffalo
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The Vindys w/ Jessie Elizabeth (18+)
Music · Other
Fri, Jun 12, 12:00 AM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
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SM Dance presents 2026 Children's Recital Showcase
Arts & Theatre · Dance
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 PM · UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre · Buffalo
Sports
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse Mets
Sports · Baseball
Fri, Jun 12, 10:35 PM · Sahlen Field · Buffalo
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Rug Burn (18+)
Undefined
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00 PM · Buffalo Iron Works · Buffalo
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SM Dance presents 2026 Showcase I
Arts & Theatre · Dance
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00 PM · UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre · Buffalo
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