Today in Local Music and Community: Friday April 18, 2025
Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.
Book Arts Classes for Children and Families at Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library. Hands-on classes in bookmaking and printmaking. Geared toward ages 6+, younger children welcome with adult supervision. Seating can be limited, RSVP recommended. 4 – 6pm
Screening of “John & Yoko: One to One” at North Park Theatre. Showing at 430 and 7pm
Flashback at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10
Opening Reception for “Body of Work” at Hunt Art Gallery. Kickoff to new residencies for artists Helen Beckley-Forest, Camille Buscemi, Akasya Crosier, Laike Palermo, Soda, Sky Vance, and Emeka Ward. 5 – 9pm
Bryan Williams at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm
Dave Stayner at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm
“The Band” Happy Hour at Nietzsche’s featuring Shaky Stage, Ed Croft, Jim Whitford, and Jeremy Keyes. 530 – 830pm
Jamie Holka at The River Pub. 6pm
Jony James Band at Central Park Grill. 6pm
Hip Monarch at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
An Evening of Art and Conversation with artist Jalen Law at The Buffalo History Museum. 6 – 8pm – $5
Mike Zogaria Music at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm
DuelingPianos716 at Rec Rom Buffalo. Doors at 630pm
Matthew Blue and Liv Zientek at 42N At The Flats. 7pm
The Funkensteins at Hamburg Gaming. 7pm
Hello Molly Band Duo at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm
Poetry Open Mic at Carnegie Art Center. 7 – 9pm
Lauren Clifford and Evan Laedke Music at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 9pm
The Hot Club of Buffalo at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 930pm
Simon Fletcher Jazz Trio at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm
meet the Bacons at Fat Bob’s Smokehouse. 7 – 10pm
Mizfit Toyz at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm
The Strangers – Buffalo at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm
Matinee Dogs at Days Park Tavern. 7 – 10pm
The Ganna Culture Commection at Luna Lounge featuring Shogun Wiz, Lion Records, and TheReelDeez. 7 – 11pm
CD Release for Philippe Lemm Trio at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm
Awaken: The Music of Yes at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm
Dan Harper with Magic Show at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 730 – 10pm
Screening of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Directed by Normal Jewison. Showing at 730pm – $7
Joe Bellanti’s Best Day Ever Vol 3.0 in The 9th Ward at Babeville. The keybordist of Organ Fairchild celebrating his birthday featuring Genesis tunes and a story told in 4 parts. Music at 730pm – $15
Disorder – A Goth Night at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery featuring DJ sets by Osiris, Melpirebat, and Chvck. Doors at 8pm
CYNZ at The Cave. 8pm – $10
BARELY ALIVE, Syzy, 4D, and Pitlord at Town Ballroom. 8pm
Mike Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $25
Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Abbey Square. 8 – 11pm
The Unheard at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 8 – 11pm
Grace Stumberg at Taltys Tavern. 8 – 11pm
Schill Solak Slimko at Prohibition 2020. Music at 8pm
Fuzzy & The Rustbelts and Claudia Hoyser at The Caz. Music at 8pm
The Impurity and Silver Proof at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 8pm – $10
Hit N Run at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830pm
Welcome Distraction at Niagara Hotel. 9pm
ECHO 23 at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 9pm
Bloodline Band at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm
The Jimmy Farace Quintet at BLACK DOTS. Music at 9pm – $5
Motion Sick, Stratosphere, Milo Duhn, and Vanity Club at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $15
The Dave Viterna Group at Wagon Wheel. 930pm
Grosh and TRUSS at Jack Rabbit. 10pm – $5
DJ_Cuervo716 at The Ship Bar & Grill. 10pm
The After Party at Luna Lounge featuring Nothing X Hurts, Scafetta, Voidverg, Goblyn, Effex, Pvcket Change, and BonkRz. 11
