Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday May 30, 2026
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Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday May 30, 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.


Make & Take Day at CEPA Gallery. Create something unique, leave it behind for someone else to enjoy, and take home a handmade piece created by another participant. All materials provided. Activities include: collage, drawing, painting, and cyanotype. 10am – 5pm

Really Really Free Market at Elaine M. Panty Branch Library. Bring what you don’t want, take what you need, stay until the end to clean up your donations. 1030am – 1230pm

Hamburg Music Festival, day 2 of 2. Performances at Hamburg Nursery School: School of Rock at 12pm; The Brass Machine at 2pm; Cami Clune & the Fringe at 3pm; Young Buffalo at 4pm; Rock Angel at 5pm; Ten Cent Howl at 6pm; PA LINE at 7pm; and The Strictly Hip at 830pm. Todd Mertens Musician at 12pm and Cami Clune at 430pm at Black Smoke Bourbon Bar. Performances at The West End Inn: Old Hippie Reunion at 1pm; Tiny Music at 330pm; and Billy Drew at 7pm. 5 to 1 at The Pour House at 3pm. IOT at 4pm and The Dawgs at 7pm at Mammoser’s Tavern & Restaurant. Allykat at 5pm and The Arcade at 8pm at Alchemy Wine & Beer. 3rd Wheel Trio at 6 – 9pm at The Blue Eyed Baker. Barnstorm at 6 – 9pm at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery. South City at 7 – 10pm at The Pour House.

Weekly Protest with Northtowns Rise Up at the corner of Brighton Rd and Niagara Falls Blvd. 12 – 2pm

Silk Screams Presents The Buffalo Horror Garage Sale at Buffalo Marriott Niagara Hotel. 12 – 5pm

Michael McNeill, piano, at Mimosas & Minuets: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Tiny Trinket Jar Craft Party at Liberated Wellness Center. Open to all ages that are old enough to handle tiny trinkets. Supplies and snacks provided. 1 – 4pm

12 Pack Jack at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

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

The Soul Street Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 3 – 6pm

JJ White & Moho Sauce at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 3 – 6pm

Powerhosue at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Falk Marziale Band at River Grill. 3 – 6pm

Samuel Tambe and Mike Brzyski of Samuel Tambe Band at Clarence Center Cafe. 4pm

UB Guitar Club at West Side Bazaar. Acoustic open mic, open to all ages and skill levels. 4pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

“55 Main” at Old Man River. 4 – 7pm

Renovation Blues Band at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 430pm

B.O.O.M.R. Band at Buffalo Distilling Co. 5 – 8pm

POP! Art Party at Hunt Art Gallery. Live art challenge with Resident and Mentor artists creating together in real time. Music by JazzBuffalo and DJ J Victor. Proceeds support Hunt Residencies. 5 – 9pm

The Raft Residency Launch Party & Film Premiere at TENfold Gallery. The Raft Residency is an initiative created by Art Resource in partnership with Mirabo Press rooted in the belief that art has the power to connect, transform, and carry us forward. Conversation featuring DJ Carr, David Pernan, and Nate Perracini. Premier of documentary film by Perracini connect to the exhibition “Monument & Memory” on view at the gallery. 530 – 8pm

Home By 10: A Throwback Dance Party for Grown-Ups at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Transmission Dance Party presents “The House That Witches Built” at The Merry Shelley. Doors at 6, music at 8pm

Jeez Louise at Talty’s Tavern. 6pm

Michael Hund Live at Riley Street Station. 6pm

Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Nuthin’ But Time at Strohs Angola. 6 – 9pm

45 RPM British Invasion Band at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Central Groove at Fraternal Order of Eagles. Fundraiser for Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey. 630pm – $25

Lula’s Gun at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 630 – 930pm

Cold Beer Creek at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Kaley Lynch Music at Pendleton Creek Pub. Music at 630pm

Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents Ode to the Icons in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Doors at 7pm

Back to the 80s Bash with NERDS GONE WILD at Johnson’s Landing. Doors at 7pm

DJ Boobie Riot and VonSchmals present BéBé It’s Burlesque at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. A Schitt’s Creek-inspired burlesque and drag tribute where Moira Rose is finally writing her memoir and the whole town has been summoned. Doors at 7pm, show at 9pm

The Bleeding Hearts at Mickey Rats Beach Club. 7pm

Big Eyed Phish – Dave Matthews Tribute Band at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm

The Resilient at West Falls Center for the Arts. Scarlett Schultz of Bello Voice Studio opens the show. 7pm

Leroy Townes & The Blue Velvet Band at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Will Holton at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Steelhorse at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7 – 10pm

Vibrant Strings at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Nashville North at Buffalo Irish Center. 7 – 10pm

Brother James at The Cyclone Bar at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

Bob Meier and The The Hitmen Horns at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Brazilian Choro at Pausa Art House. Stephen Guerra, guitar, Ken Luk, Brazilian bandolim, and Penn Watson, guitar. Music at 7pm

Mid Life Crisis at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $5

Like Combs – Tribute to Luke Combs at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Kevin McCarthy Shows at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730pm

The Hitz at Marvin’s Bar and Grill. 730pm

Carmina Burana at Kleinhans Music Hall. Orff’s “Carmina Burana” and Hindemith’s “Symphonic Dances” performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, Sara LeMesh, soprano, Kameron Lopreore, tenor, Joshua Conyers, baritone, and JoAnn Falletta, conductor. 730 – 930pm

Bear the Bronze at Papi Grande’s. 730 – 1030pm

Greg Zeis at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Kevin Sampson and The Night Shift, Dirty Smile, and More Than Me Band at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 730pm – $20

Cami Clune & The Fringe and Addisyn Logan upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm – $10

RUSTY NICKEL at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

FAR at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

CODA Buffalo at The Cave. 8pm – $12

Stein / Smith / Shead Trio with Steve Baczkowksi at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Jason Stein, bass clarinet, Damon Smith, double bass, Adam Shead, drums and percussion, and guest Steve Baczkowski, saxophone and winds. 8pm – $20

90 WEST at Foleys. 8pm

AJ Savior, Xiphoid Process, DJ B Kaos, and Beneath The Wayside at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 8pm – $10

The Trend at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

2 Year Anniversary for Legacy Sport Bar & Papa’s Pizza Oven with music by The Buffalo Thrills. 8 – 11pm

Bifurcate, GAOH, and Wandering Oak at duende at Silo City. 8 – 11pm – $10 or pay what you can

The Floyd Concept LLC at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. 8 – 11pm – $15

Three Parts Whiskey at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm

Sara Elizabeth at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Girlypop 2 at Nietzsche’s. Music by DJs LinkInTheBioBitch, Maxxie.1120, and Claire Voyant. Drag show hosted by Selma Body featuring The Xolei Experience, The KBod, and Ricky Moralless. Show at 8pm – $15

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

Punk Pride Eve Eve at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Music by All Maine Points, Muddle, and Bitemark. Music at 8pm

Tiny Music at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 9pm

Hello Molly Band at Wagon Wheel. 9pm

The Sideways at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Bird Soup Podcast presents Late Night Live at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Hosted by Connor Mink and Brody Walsh. Featuring comedy from Nate English, Kat Von Doom, Conor McCann, and Jake Samson. Music by The Bird Soup House Band and Passed Out. Show at 9pm – $20

Grungebox at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

Armageddon Party, Elmwood Opera, and AprésSynth at TheGypsyParlor. 10pm – $10

DJ Andre the Giant Redhead at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

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