Today in Local Music and Community: Friday June 5, 2026
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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

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