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
