Become a member of The Buffalo Hive!

Become a member of The Buffalo Hive!
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You may already be a fan of The Buffalo Hive — a mighty beacon of arts, culture and community for all of Western New York — but today, we’re inviting you to take your love for The Hive to astonishing new heights!

Introducing… THE BUFFALO HIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM!

Picture this: You, one of our inaugural members, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us in our mission to eliminate the dreaded scourge of “Why Didn’t I Know About That?” syndrome! Other local media may overlook arts and culture, but The Buffalo Hive is here to shine the spotlight where it belongs—with an unmatched events calendar and dazzling coverage of everything that makes WNY spectacular!

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How many times have you said, “Why didn’t I know about that?” If you’re in Buffalo and WNY, you know you need ONE place where you can find out about everything that’s happening in arts and culture, from an inclusive calendar to smart, independent stories to let you know aboutwhat cool stuff is happening. Luckily, The Buffalo Hive is on the way! Buffalo, WNY, arts, culture, music, theatre, film, literature, visualartsdance

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But every Hive needs a little pollen. While we’re a nonprofit, it takes resources to fuel this high-flying operation. From paying our talented freelance writers to covering technology costs, every bit of support keeps our mission soaring.

That’s where YOU come in! By joining The Buffalo Hive Membership Program, you’re not just a reader; you’re part of the team making it all happen!

What’s in it for you, you ask? Only some AMAZING perks! Check it out:

Show your active card in person at these businesses and you can receive these discounts:

  • BestCellar Book Bar: 10% all purchases
    9560 Main St. Suite 3, Clarence, NY 14031
  • BriarBrothers Brewing Company: $6 for your first pint (15-25% savings)
    50 Elk St., Buffalo, NY 14210
  • Buffalo Comedy Collective: 15% discount for tickets to any BCC show (ComedySportz & late night) when showing your card at the coor.
  • Buffalo Iron Works: 10% off food (order at the bar) and show tickets (at the door)
    49 Illinois St., Buffalo, NY 14203
  • Campus Wheelworks: 10% off any bike tuneup
    1330 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213
  • The Caz: 25% discount on tickets for their show of the month. Use the codes below and show your membership card at the door. (Their current shows of the month are Cold Stares w/ GROSH on Sunday, July 20, and the Georgia Thunderbolts with Fuzzy & the Rustbelts on Sunday, Aug. 10). For Cold Stares/GROSH, the promo code is BHIVE0720. For the Georgia Thunderbolts/Fuzzy & the Rustbelts, the promo code is BHIVE0810.
  • Fitz Books and Waffles: 10% off on all purchases
    1462 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14209
  • Gutter Pop Comics and More: 10% off final purchase
    1421 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
  • Harborside CrossFit: $60 referral fee waived for you AND a friend.
    340 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY, 14204
  • Jewish Repertory Theater Company: 10% off theater tickets 
    The Maxine & Robert Seller Theatre, 2640 North Forest Rd., Getzville, NY 14068
  • North Park Theatre: Anyone who shows their Buffalo Hive membership card will pay the matinee admission price for their ticket rather than the adult evening price for any movie starting after 6 p.m. (Currently, an adult evening admission ticket is $12.50. The matinee admission price is $10.50. So this would provide a savings of $2.)
    1428 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
  • Queen City Books: 20% off graphic novels, 10% off comic books
    3184 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 
  • You’ll also get half off admission to any Buffalo Hive fundraising events!

And here’s the best part: Every time you visit thebuffalohive.com, you’ll know YOU are the driving force behind our mission! Your membership fuels our work every single day — your support is the honey that keeps The Hive buzzing!

So, what are you waiting for? Join The Buffalo Hive Membership Program today and become a real-life champion of arts and culture in Western New York!

Here are our membership levels: 

Charter Individual Membership: $28 a year

Charter Family Membership: $48 a year

Charter Corporate Membership: $125 a year (half-price entry to Hive events for up to six people)


If you have any questions, email Editor-in-Chief Elmer Ploetz at editor@thebuffalohive.com.