Today in Local Music and Community: Monday May 11, 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.
Drum Circle Family Engagement with Ade Jembe Fola at Lafayette High School. Open to families, youth, and community. Final event before the culminating performance in June. 530 – 630pm
Frank Grizanti of The Frank Grizanti Band and Geno McManus at Remington Tavern and Seafood Exchange. 6pm
Plant Water at Nietzsche’s. 6 -8pm
Blue Monday at The Charter Place featuring Rockin’ Robin joining house band T-PAC Jack and the Underground. 6 – 9pm
John Bacon Music Quartet at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 6pm
Dozo My Lady with Carolyn Lansom Music at Tappo Restaurant. 630 – 830pm
Red Gray at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm
Ladies First Jazz at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $15
Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Eric Weinholtz at 8pm, followed by Buffalo’s Longest Running Open Mic with Peter Latona music at 9pm at Nietzsche’s.
Bucket Draw Comedy at Tudor Lounge hosted by Don Johnson. 9pm
