Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday March 22, 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.
DinoFEST at Buffalo Museum of Science. All ages. 10am – 4pm
Learn to Draw Luminous Sea Creatures with Zebra Products at Hyatt’s All Things Creative with staff member Seth Brauchler. Suitable for ages 6-12. Materials provided. 1030am – 230pm – $35
Hand Carved Block Printing on Fabric Class at Book Arts with teaching artist Talia Ryan. Suitiable for all ages and experience levels, materials provided. 11am – 1pm – $65
Intuitive Art Class for Neurodivergent Adults at Realistic Health & Wellness WNY with therapist Patty McCalister and artist Sophie Michaud. 11am – 1pm
Rosie the Riveter Tribute Day at Steel Plant Museum of Western New York featuring presentations, costume contest, and a range of Rosie-themed activities. 12 – 2pm
The Eras of Buffalo Tour at The Buffalo History Museum. Learn about some amazing women in Buffalo’s history. 1 – 2pm – $20
frac/tured Quintets and Minuets & Minuets: Chamber Music at Duende. Featuring Isabel Ong & Even Courtin, violins, Bob Donowick, viola, and Andry Borkowski & Katie Weissman, cellos. 1 – 2pm
The Erie County Music Educators Association ECMEA 2025 Senior High Festival at University at Buffalo Slee Hall featuring 10th-12th grade student performers from schools throughout WNY. Three seperate concerts: Chorus at 130pm, Band at 245pm, and Symphony Orchestra at 345pm
Mickey Kal at Foleys. 2pm
The Informers at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm – $10
Dave Viterna Group at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm
La Marimba Buffalo at Duende at Silo City. 3 – 5pm
Maria Aurigema Band, Blue Rocket Trio, Lower Town Trio, and Patrick Flynn at Buffalo Distilling Go. 3 – 6pm
Tyler Westcott Music Trio at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm
Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm
Lizzie: A Rock Concert Musical on Tour at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Lizzie explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder of Andrew Borden and his wife, Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges, and the creation of a new American myth. 5 – 730pm – $25
Drummers Only – Annual Showcase of Local and Regional Drummers at Evening Star Concert Hall featuring: Doug Griffith Jr of Inertia, Burial at Ornanas, and UltraViolet Band; Vince Mayer of Grizzly Run; Luke Farley of Orange Grove and The Red October; Ricky Leornard of Loveboxx and session drummer; and Peter Myhalenko of Crown Conscious, Vertigo Child, Alterist, and Murder. Doors at 6pm – $15
2nd Annual Lebowski Fest at Historic Palace Theatre Lockport. Fundraiser for Lockport Community Market. Lebowski trivia and comedy from Nicky Spin & Friends, costume contest, movie screening, and bowling at Allie Brandt Lanes. Doors at 6 with trivia and comedy, screening at 715, bowling afterward at 10pm
Losers Club, Call Me Disaster, The Weather Might Say Otherwise, and Amateur Hockey Club at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm
Tough Old Bird wsg Tori Dykstra at Duende at Silo City. Music at 6pm
Invisible Touch at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm
St. Patrick’s Party at Luna Lounge. Music by Wook, McThuggin, Sour, Denali, Rick Ryatt, Mr. Fink, Gvtor, Mort, Dub’l Forte, Pitlord, J Victor, Gabrl, Effex, Melee, Kincize, and BoBo. Leprechaun costume contest. Doors at 7pm – $20
Brothers Of Invention at South City Tavern. 7pm
SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 10pm
Mike Zogaria Music at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7 – 10pm
Little Mountain Band Acoustic Duo at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 7 – 10pm
The Committed at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm
Under Arrest Duo at Partners Tavern North Tonawanda. 7 – 10pm
The Nitetones at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm
Kulpability at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm
Vitamin D at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria at Salvatore’s. Music at 7pm
The McCartney Years at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm
Box of Wine at Lion and Eagle Pub. 730pm
Nuthin’ But Time at The Original Warehouse. 730 – 1030pm
Second Hand News at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and PUb. 730 – 1030pm – $10
Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm
Comedy at The Caz featuring Allie Brady, James Camacho, and Louie Gee. Show at 730pm
HOT STUFF and DJ Looney Tunes at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Doors at 8pm – $10
Dirtwire and Honeycomb at Town Ballroom. 8pm
McCarthyizm at Molly Maguires. 8pm
Growlers Blues Band at Abbey Square. 8pm
Stoneflower Buffalo Celebrates David Bowie at The Cave. 8pm – $20
Finnegan’s Punch at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8pm
“55 Main” at The Village Inn. 8pm
Blackroot at Rock n Roll Heaven. 8pm
“No Rain, No Flowers” at MusicalFare Theatre. Using storytelling through song, Alex McArthur Music presents the heartache and hope that defines Spring’s transformation. With Harry Graser, piano, and Stephen Parisi, brass. 8pm
Kyle Gustafson at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm
Crikwater at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm
Christian Kramer and Joey Lewis of Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival at Sto Lat Bar. 8 – 11pm
30 For 30 at Days Park Tavern. Celebrating comedians Max Kaczor and Jake Piskor turning 30 with a co-headling set featuring special guests. Hosted by Bennett Solowski. Show at 8pm – $20
Hit N Run at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 8pm – $10
Eric Carlin’s Half-Dead at Sportsmens Tavern. Night 3 of their “60 for 60” concert series celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. Music at 8pm – $15
Matt Waters, Watch Your Step, Mookie, and Meadow vixcuso at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 8pm – $10
YAM YAM at Buffalo Iron Wroks. Music at 8pm – $22
Tomchess, Will McEvoy, and Ravi Padmanabha Trio at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Music at 8pm – $20
Screening of “Purple Rain” directed by Albert Magnoli with sing-a-long performance by The Francis Bacon Experiment at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Show at 8pm – $15
Dakota at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm
Back To The Bars at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm
Taka Music at Garage Bar & Restaurant. 9pm
Sector 7G in the 716 a Mr. Goodbar. 9pm – $7
AppleJack Band at Kettles. 9pm
Bloodline Band at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm
Grungebox at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 9pm
Bear the Bronze at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm
Bad Habit at Wagon Wheel. 930pm
Greg Zeis at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm
Rodeo Disco at Jack Rabbit. Music by DJ Lil Gabby, Nor.th Star, and Lydvicious. 10pm –
