Today in Local Music and Community: Friday January 30, 2026
Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.
Buffalo Auto Show at the Buffalo Convention Center, day 2 of 4. 1pm – 9pm
Holy Waters – a Week-Long Celebration of John Waters at North Park Theatre. Screening of “Hairspray” at 430, “Polyester” in Odarama at 7, and “Female Troubles” at 915pm
Mason Laboski at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 5 – 7pm
Reset To Vinyl at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm – $10
Opening Reception and Gallery Exhibition for Cindy Suffoletto at Book Arts. 5 – 8pm
The Girls of Grosh at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm
Solo Accordionist Hank Kozlowski at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm
Suspicious Mimes at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6pm
Doug Yeomans Music and Jim Brucato at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at _theshipwny. 6 – 9pm
Tasting & Tunes with Platter’s Chocolate Factory at The Wurlitzer Building. Music by Beach Whistles. Proceeds benefit Olivia’s Bears. 6 – 9pm
Invisible Touch – 80s Cover Band at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm
Donna the Buffalo at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm
JJ Swing at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm – $10
Ray Barry at BATCH. 7pm
Jay/Sharptet at Revolver Records Inc. 7pm
Hearts Don’t Lie at GFY Bar & Grill. 7pm
Jony James Band with special guest Greg Leech at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm
DARK HORSE RUN BAND at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7pm
Alexander Butler Duo at 42N at The Flats. 7pm
Nico Zarcone at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 9pm
Jimmy Buffett Night #22 with Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm
Ed Wyner – Music at Fattey Beer Co Lancaster. 7 – 9pm
Boss Sauce Duo at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm
Samuel Tambe Band at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm
The Autonomous Vehicles at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm
Michael Hund Live at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm
Exhibition Openings and Magazine Launch at The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art. Opening for “The Language of Color” by Jova Lynne and “Under Observation” by Nick Mass. Launch of Cornelia Magazine Issue 20. 7 – 10pm
Nashville North at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7 – 10pm
Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm
Broken Locker, Pure Heel, Maniacal Device, Mala Dangre, and Be Damned at Area 54 at Caffe at Amy’s. Music at 7pm
Crankdat presents Crank On Ice with special guests Level Up, Zen Selekta, and St. Mary at Buffalo RiverWorks. Music at 7pm
Debut Performance of “Eternity – A Vampire Metal Opera” by Vincent James Mastrantonio of The Vincent James Explosion at The Caz. Show at 7pm
The Music of Journey at Kleinhans Music Hall performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with a full rock band, Juan Del Castillo, vocals, and Bradley Thachuk, conductor. 730pm
Fleetwood Mac Mania at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730 – 930pm
“FLIPSIDE” at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $5
Steelhorse at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm
Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at The West End Inn. 8 – 11pm
eberwine at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10
Blackest Red Band at Rock n Roll Heaven. 8 – 1130pm
Flow Bros at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm
The Seven Wonders at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25
The Scales – A Tribute to Phish at The Cave. Music at 8pm – $15
DJ Andre the Giant Redhead and DJ Pipez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 9pm
Bear the Bronze downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm
Dave Viterna Group at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm
Bills Elvis & the Tailgators at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm
Bad Kitty at Wagon Wheel. 930pm
Deb. the band and Animal Sounds at Jack Rabbit. 10pm
