Today in Local Music and Community: Friday June 5, 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 Greek Fest at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, day 1 of 3. Greek food, historic displays, and music. 11am – 11pm
First Annual Youth Art Show at The Intersection Cafe. Featuring different types of art of local kids of all ages. 4 – 730pm
Dee’s Grand Isle Opry at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10
Too Yacht To Handle at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 5 – 8pm
Dave Thurman & Friends at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm
Jay MacDonnell at River Grill. 530 – 830pm
Timbre at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
Five To One with guest guitarist Matt Bonner at Central Park Grill. 6 – 8pm
Yank The Cover at American Legion 567 Orchard Park. 6 – 9pm
Boomerang at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm
Rico and The Stickman at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 6 – 930pm
5s Are Wild at Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events. 6 – 930pm
Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 10pm
OBOM OMOB at Up in the Lab. 6 – 11pm – $50
The Big Sauce Trio at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 630 – 930pm
Grace Lougen and Sue Kincaid at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm
John Papa Gros and The Brass Machine at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm
Book Release for “I Cannot Submit to Injustices: The Collected Works of Martin Sostre” with Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin and Garrett Felber at Burning Books. 7pm
SuperCharger at Yings Restaurnat and Bar. 7pm
That 80’s Hair Band at Mickey Rats Beach Club. 7pm
Danny Lynn Wilson – SOLO at House Of Charm. 7 – 930pm
Rob Montone Music and Jordan Rose Acoustic Duo at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm
Vinnie DeRosa Music at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm
DJ Night – Gentlemen’s Record Club at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm
Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm
AppleJack Band at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. 7 – 10pm
Kody & Herren and Colin O’Donnell at 42 North Brewing Company. 7 – 10pm
Henry’s Summer Kitchen with guests Eric Weinholtz and Rob Swift at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm
Boogie Monsters at The Ship Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm
Innocent Bystander Rocks Buffalo at Ice House Revival. 7 – 11pm
River Dogs at The Cyclone Bar at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm
Son Borikua at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. Music 7 – 10pm, salsa dance lesson with Sara from Salsa from the Soul 8 – 830pm – $5
Kung Fu Grip – The Music of Sublime at The Caz. Music at 7pm
The Hot Club of Buffalo at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm
Randle and the Late Night Scandals at Buffalo Olde Brewery. Music at 7pm
Tapestry – the Carole King Songbook at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm
Open Stage at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm
Second Hand News at Papi Grande’s. Music at 730pm
Wasn’t A Phase and Zarbo upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm
CB at The Cave. 8pm – $10
Lithium at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8pm
2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm
Nickel City Blues Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5
NERDS GONE WILD at Bishop Timon Fest. 8 – 11pm – $5
Little Liar Duo at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 8pm
The Uptown Groove at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. Music at 8pm
Caligula Blushed – Tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $15
One Exit Down, Not Normal, and Tri State Area at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Music at 8pm – $10
Jony James Band with Joe Coats on organ at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm
BEU with special guest Jeff McCleod (formerly of Lazlo Hollyfeld) at McGarret’s. 830 – 1130pm – $5
Kurt Allen Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10
Stunt Double at Jack Rabbit. 9pm
Tom From Myspace at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 9pm
Blackroot at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm
DJ Rich Luv June B-Day Bash at Foleys. Celebrating all June birthdays and other special occasions. 9pm
The Release at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm
Pride at Milkie’s on Elmwood. featuring The Foxy Thrills Burlesque and music by The Spit Sisters, Kill Uncle, and adelaide. Show at 9pm- $10
Dave Thurman’s Songwriters Showcase at Wagon Wheel. 930pm
DJ A-Rock at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm
The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche’s. 11pm
