Today in Local Music and Community: Friday October 17, 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.
Screening of “Waltzing With Brando” directed by Bill Fishman at North Park Theatre. Showing at 2 and 430pm
Opening Reception for “Autumn in Bloom” by Gretchen Weinder at GWFA Gallery. 3 – 7pm
Dee’s Grand Isle Opry at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10
Motown & Soul Review Fundraising Concert at James E. Carter Community Center. Fundraising for Dumas RISE Providers, Inc. and Dumas RISE, LLC. 5pm
akloh. at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 5 – 7pm
Fall Community Wellness Fair at Life is Succulent. Local vendors, not-for-profits, social justice organizations, holistic service providers, and community clubs. Pet friendly. 5 – 8pm
Geno McManus at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm
A Latina Mosaic: Stories of Culture and Strength at The Buffa o History Museum. Celebrate Hispanic and Latina achievements and culture in our city. Enjoy guest speakers, themed activities, and crafts for kids. Support local Latina-owned businesses and artists by shopping and perusing their wares and creations. 6 – 8pm
Jeff Didion at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm
Greg Klyma Plays “The Red Headed Stranger” with Jim Whitford, Rob Lynch, John Weber, and Nathan Montague at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
Sue Kincaid and Grace Lougen at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
DJ Bingo at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 8pm
Mickey Kal at Wagon Wheel. 6 – 830pm
Jony James Band at Central Park Grill. 6 – 9pm
Wacko Fest Acoustic at The Irishman Pub and Eatery. 6 – 9pm
6th Annual Big Big Bash at Riff City. Fundraiser to help prepare for the grand re-opening of Big Big Tablethis fall. Games, raffles, music and meeting new staff members. 6 – 9pm
The Lao Tizer Band at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Music at 6pm – $35
SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Ken-Ton Elks Lodge 1942. 630 – 930pm
The Sword: Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour with Moon Destroys and Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol. Doors at 7pm
Jon Hasz at 42N At The Flats. 7pm
The Major 3rds at Prohibition 2020. 7pm
The Bob Smith Quartet at Prominent Coffee Co. 7pm
R&B Ain’t Dead: An R&B Showcase Series at 1048 Niagara St, 14213. Featuring music by Sauce The Artist and Kelz Kilher. 7pm
Davey O. at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm
Back to the Frights! A Flower House Halloween Celebration at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s featuring Lat Night Songs, Gathering Ground, Among Legends, and On The Cinder. Costume contest with cash prize. Music at 7pm – PWYC with a costume, $12 without a costume
4K Restoration Screening of “Trick ‘R’ Treat” directed by Michael Dougherty at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730pm – $10
Tommy Z Solo Acoustic at 67 West. 730pm
Choral Masterpieces: A Celebration of History’s Best Choral Music performed by Buffalo Choral Arts Society at Sweet Home High School Auditorium. 730pm
Romeo Delight America’s Top Van Halen Experience at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm
Katie Martin at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm – $5
Mike Zogaria Music at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730 – 1030pm
The Griff Kaz Quartet at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 7pm – $10
SuperCharger at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7pm
Good Neighbors at Buffalo Improv House. An improv comedy show inspired by real stories with guest storyteller Seamus Gallivan. Proceeds benefit Partnership for the Public Good. 7pm
DJ NiTELiTE at Tap That Tap Room. 7pm
Simon Fletcher Jazz Trio at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7pm
Handsome Jack in The Taylor Theatre at Kenan Center. 7pm
Screening of “A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant” at North Park Theatre. Q+A with a guest from the film. 7 – 9pm
Bernard Kunz at Caffe Aroma. 7 – 9pm
Off The Grid Acoustic Duo at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm
Owl Lounge at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm
DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Music at 7pm
Album Release for Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm
The Uptown Groove at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm
Laugh Out Loud XXV featuring Carl Anthony Payne II in The 9th Ward at Babeville. 2 sets, show at 7pm and 930pm – $35
The Funkensteins at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $10
Emo Night – Buffalo: OFF the WALL with Derek Gregoire of Creating A Sinner at Nietzsche’s. Doors at 8pm – $20
2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm
The Vincent James Explosion wsg Critt, sax and keys, at The Cave. 8pm – $10
Gwen Laster’s New MUSE Trio at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 8 – 10pm
Fall Fest at Town Tavern. Music by NERDS GONE WILD. 8 – 11pm – $20
Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Hawley’s Grove. 8 – 11pm
Dead Alliance Buffalo at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10
Dustin Kines at Johnson’s Landing. 8 – 11pm
Michael DeLano at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm
Album Release for Grub with U-Lock at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20
Inertia metal ny, Gelatin Skeleton, and Shepherd of Rot at Milkie’s on Elmwood.. Music at 8pm – $10
Rocket-Tribute to Def Leppard and RockManinov at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 830pm
FOMRBand at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm
JB Aaron at Foleys. 9pm
Blackroot at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm
Tiny Music at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm
FluffDead at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10
DJ Jay Lyfe at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 9pm
Contrøller, Crux ov Torment, and Arcana.Buffalo at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 9pm – $13
Prestige Worldwide Band WNY at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm
TJ Zindle & The Sure Things with Kevin Sampson and The Night Shift at Jack Rabbit. 10pm
