March is Women’s History Month and the theme for 2018 is “Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination against Women.”

Around Western New York there are several organizations dedicated to celebrating and advocating for women every day:

Events around Western New York for Women’s History Month:

O’Connell & Company
DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women!
(716) 848-0800

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:30pm
The Park School, 4625 Harlem Road, Amherst

Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 6:00pm
Buffalo History Museum
One Museum Court, Buffalo, New York 14216

March is DIVA month and O’Connell & Company is celebrating by performing the show American Patriot…A Woman’s Journey across WNY!

“This Suffragist DIVA show marks the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York State a Century after the ratification of the 19th Amendment. This wonderful and timely tribute show version of DIVA by DIVA is brimming with songs, readings, humor and quotes by, which reflect this special part of our HERstory.”

Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
For Women: Knowledge is Financial Power by Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo
(716)-858-8900

Thuursday, March 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Radical Women’s Night Out
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
(716 )270-8292

Friday, March 16, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.
Women’s Ways Peace Ways Series presented by WNY Peace Center
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo
(716) 931-3520

Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Teddy Bear Story Hour featuring Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors? 
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
(716) 884-0095

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
Ignite 2018 Awards Luncheon
Women’s Business Center at Canisius College
Canisius College Science Hall
1901 Main Street, Buffalo
(716) 888-8280

Thursday, March 29, 2018 12:00 pm
Clever Women: Innovators of Buffalo’s Golden Age
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo
(716) 858-8900