Bengals After Dark Programming

Bengals After Dark is a series of free late-night programs offered to all Buffalo State students! These events are a great way to meet other students and learn about other engagement opportunities on campus. Some of our past events include Laser Tag, Hypnotists, Trivia nights, Open Mic Nights, crafts, and much more!

Find the upcoming event schedule for the academic year below! This schedule will be updated regularly.

Bengals After Dark Calendar

 Event

 Date

 Start  Time 

 End Time 

 Location

 Description 
 Week of Welcome  First Week of  Classes  N/A  N/A   Various Locations  View our Week of Welcome website to see what is happening the first week of  classes!
 Valentine's Day: Build-a-  Bengal, Feed A Bengal   2/13/2026   4:00pm  6:00pm  CSU Fireside Lounge   Come join SLE, USG, and the Food Pantry for a Valentine's Day event! Come stuff  a Benji to take home! Every Benji will equal one donation to the Buffalo State  Food Pantry!
 Celebration of Black  History Month  2/19/2026  6:00pm  9:00pm  CSU Social Hall  Come join SLE, USG, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and other student organizations  in a night full of celebration and education for Black History Month!
 Union Bash: Glow Up the  Night!  2/25/2026  6:00pm  10:00pm  Campbell Student  Union (CSU)    Union Bash is an annual event where students take over the Union (U) in a  night  full of fun! We will have laser tag, glow-in-the-dark roller skating, mini  golf, and  much more!
 Pride Week: Drag Bingo  4/22/2026  6:00pm  8:00pm  CSU Social Hall   Come join SLE and USG to play Drag Bingo! Queen's from the local area will be  leading Bingo and USG is offering prizes for students to win!
 Pride Week: Drag Show  4/24/2026  6:00pm  10:00pm  CSU Social Hall  Come join SLE, USG, and other departments in our annual Pride Week Drag  Show! We will have Queen's performing from the local area!
 Senior Pictures and Grad  Cap Decorating  5/13/2026  2:00pm  6:00pm  CSU Social Hall  If you are a graduating student, bring your friends and family to take photos  and decorate your graduation cap in preparation for Commencement!

We're dreaming up some fun events -- check back later!