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Jul 09
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Crowd at a recent Refugees of comedy show

Refugees of Comedy 2026 on Wednesday, October 14!

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A fundraiser for the International Institute of Buffalo Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buffalo Toronto Public Media 140 Lower Terrace St., Buffalo, NY 14202 Enjoy an evening of laughs from internationally touring comedians Thom Tran & Francisco Ramos! Live music by fusion sitar player Naryan Padmanabha! Afghan art showcase Open bar with beer, wine, and soft…
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May 26
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Japanese flag

Taste of Japan with IIB!

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Free Parking    Tickets General Admission: $45 Good Neighbor Society Member: $35 Kids 6-12: $15 Kids 5 and Under: Free Enjoy a wonderfully festive night of Japanese culture featuring: A presentation by Honorary Consul to Japan Joe Koessler Japanese Tea Ceremony…
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May 04
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2026 Community World Trivia Results: The Bird Brains Defend Title of “Buffalo’s Most Globally Smart!”

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It was another rollicking night of trivia, as 14 teams battled it out to compete for the title of "Buffalo's Most Globally Smart," and results are officially in! Our 21st consecutive year of hosting, Roswell Park's Gaylord Cary Conference Room was the venue for teams from across the region to once again test their knowledge, show their enthusiasm, and enjoy…
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Apr 21
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Indian girl in traditional dress

Celebrate the Culture of India with IIB!

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Free Parking    Tickets General Admission: $45 Good Neighbor Society Member: $35 Kids 6-12: $15 Kids 5 and Under: Free Enjoy a wonderfully festive night of Indian culture featuring: Traditional Indian music and dancers from the Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society…
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Feb 25
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Vadym Kolesnik: Celebrating Team USA, Immigrant Athlete’s Imprint on Olympic Games

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As the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan recently came to a close, we’ll  highlight our last world-class immigrant athlete who competed for Team USA in Italy. Today, we spotlight Ukrainian American skater Vadym Kolesnik. Born in Ukraine in 2001, Vadym Kolesnik was three years old when his grandmother first laced up his skates. As a teenager, he immigrated to Detroit,…
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Feb 20
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Christina Carreira: Celebrating Team USA, Immigrant Athlete’s Imprint on Olympic Games

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In the spirit of the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, we’re highlighting world-class immigrant athletes who are currently or have competed for the U.S. National Team. Today, we spotlight Canadian American Christina Carreira, one of the team's premier ice dancers. Christina Carreira was born in Montreal, Canada, in 2000. She began ice skating by the time she was three, inspired…
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Feb 13
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Team USA immigrant Olympic athlete Kaillie Humphries

Kaillie Humphries: Celebrating Team USA, Immigrant Athlete’s Imprint on Olympic Games

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Photo Credit: Associated Press As the 2026 Winter continue, we are recognizing world-class immigrant athletes who are or have competed for the U.S. National Team. Today, we spotlight the most decorated women’s bobsledder in history, Kaillie Humphries. Born September 4, 1985, Kaillie Humphries grew up in Alberta, Canada. Her passion for sports started early, initially focused on the slopes with…
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Feb 06
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Campbell Wright: Celebrating Team USA, Immigrant Athlete’s Imprint on Olympic Games

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In the spirit of the 2026 Olympics Games in Milan, we’re highlighting world-class immigrant athletes who are currently or have competed for the U.S. National Team. Today, we spotlight Campbell Wright, a rising star in international biathlon competition. Campbell Wright was born to American parents who emigrated from the U.S. to New Zealand, granting him dual citizenship. Wright is recognized…
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