Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday January 17, 2026
4 mins read

Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday January 17, 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 Mafia Divisonal Round Playoff Pop-Up Market at Greenhouse Events Center, day 6 of 6. Original Bills-themed apparel, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind Buffalo gear. 10am – 6pm

Screening of “The Choral” starring Ralph Fiennes and directed by Nicholas Hytner at North Park Theatre. Showing at 1130am, 2, 430, 7, and 930pm

Jony James Band at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1230 – 330pm

Wayback at Fattey Beer Co Amherst. 1 – 4pm

Jon Lehning Music, saxophone, Katie Weissman, cello, and Harry Graser, piano, at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Mickey Kal at Foleys. 2pm

Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Evil Forebodings Dance Night v. 38.0 at The Merry Shelley. Music by DJ Servo. 6pm

Essence Unplugged at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Badlands – the Music of Bruce Springsteen at The Caz. Music at 6pm

Pat Harrington Trio at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Two Of Us at Pendleton Creek Pub. Music at 630pm

Jacobo Vega-Albela Trio at Shakti Yoga Lounge. 7 – 9pm

A Billy Joel Tribute by Howard LaPiano at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

RNSM Duo at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

The Donnellys Band at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 10pm

Halfstride and Karma Queen at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 7 – 10pm – $10

Samba and Bossa Nova Night with Moisés Borges at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

50th Anniversary Screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730pm – $8

Black Leather Jacket at EJs Bar & Grill. 730pm

Mozart Festival at Kleinhan’s Music Hall. Performace of “Prague” Symphony No. 38 and “Great” Mass in C minor by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus with Natalia Sandaliz, soprano, Carmen Isabel, soprano, John Tiranno, tenor, Lester Lynch, baritone, and Maximiano Valdez, conductor. 730 – 930pm

Performance of “Blood on Linoleum, or Retail Horror” in the Lorna C. Hill Theater at Ujima. 730 – 930pm

Nuthin’ But Time at Marvin’s Bar and Grill. 739 – 1030pm

EP Release for Scafetta with T1D, Pitlord, Bonkrz, Azl, J3lly, and Darkcore at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 730pm – $20

Bills Post-Game After-Party or Pity-Party with Yellow Jack at Buffalo Irish Center. 750pm

Dan Regan’s Ham n Eggs Americana Half Assed Bluegrass Extravaganza at Jokers Bar. 8pm

Maria Aurigema Band at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Wood N Steel at BATCH. 8pm

Waildogs at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Cami Clune at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 8 – 11pm

Midnight Recovery Band at Gratwick Hose Fireside Pub. 8 – 11pm

Kevin McCarthy Shows at Nickel City BrewZ. 8 – 11pm

Throwback Jack at Prohibition 2020. 8 – 11pm

Brian Berhalter at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Jessyca’s Birthday Party at Hawley’s Grove. Music by The Bummers. 8 – 11pm

Bone Machine, Bug Day Band, Tiny The Dream, and Relentless Moisture at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm – $10 –CANCELLED–

Back To The Bars at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Music at 8pm – $5

PUNK 716 at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 8pm

Blackened and Bloody Sabbath at Rockin Buffalo. Music at 8pm

Eric Weinholtz Band at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

That Comedy Show at Babeville presents Dungeon Master Steve Wrigley with special guest Doogie Horner in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Hosted by Jacob Morrison. Show at 8pm – $25

DW Soul and Soul Cool at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Shock Therapy at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 9pm

A Night of Sad Songs performed by Michael DeLano and Harry Graser at BLACK DOTS. 9pm – $10

Boom Room Dance Party at Buffalo Distilling Co. featuring DJs John Ceglia, 3PO, and Mutualism. 9pm

Welcome Distraction at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

EP Release for The Dolly Sods with The Spit Sisters, Lower Pony, Peace Debt, and Wylie Something at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

North of Normal at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

EERIE, LAKE FX, Alexx., Dave Sif, and Brian Louis at TheGypsyParlor. 10pm – $5-$10 based on capacity

DJ Kage and Pat Harrington & Owen Eichensehr Roots Music Duo on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

SKORTS at Jack Rabbit. Music at 10pm – $5

Night Owls, Soundstolen, and V.I.A Band upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 10pm – $10

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *