M&T Second Friday

About M&T Second Fridays
The second Friday of each month, thanks to the generous support of M&T Bank, we stay open late, and admission is free! Immerse yourself in artistic experiences, from captivating exhibition premieres to engaging all-ages art-making sessions, curated screenings, and special programs. Explore the galleries, shop The Museum Store, and enjoy live music. Stop by Roux Soup Bar & Café, serving up a delicious array of soups, sandwiches, and salads.

What's on for April M&T Second Friday 2026

Celebrate the opening of Valeria Cray: Surface Tension from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The evening will also feature live jazz by Alex McArthur & Grace Lougen, as well as Poetically Speaking—a film screening and panel discussion with Buffalo Poet Laureate Aitina Fareed-Cooke—held in the Tower Auditorium. The exhibition will remain on view in the Wendt & Doolittle Galleries through September 27, 2026.

Live Music 

Alex McArthur & Grace Lougen 

Friday, April 10th | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reception Space 

Alexandra McArthur is a dynamic vocalist, storyteller, and educator based in Buffalo, New York. Known for her warm, soulful tone and emotionally resonant performances, she brings a deeply expressive and genre-spanning approach to her work, moving fluidly between jazz, classical, and musical theatre traditions.

A four-time winner of the JazzBuffalo Poll for Female Vocalist of the Year (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023), McArthur has been a vibrant presence in Western New York’s music scene for over a decade. She has performed at leading venues and cultural institutions throughout the region and is a frequent presence at major festivals including the Lewiston Jazz Festival and Ellicottville Jazz & Blues Festival.

Grace Lougen is an accomplished and sought-after guitarist and songwriter from Buffalo, NY. She plays intense, tasteful solos that take listeners on journeys to special places where they never want to leave. Lougen has won multiple awards for her songwriting and guitar playing from many organizations including Buffalo Night-Life Magazine, Best of WNY Music, and Sportsmen's Americana Music Foundation.