Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday August 17, 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.
Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project Premiere Screenings – Group B at North Park Theatre. Premiering 40 short films written, shot, and edited in 48 hours. Doors at 10am, screenings 11am – 2pm
Jack Flatau at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am – 2pm
Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am – 230pm
3rd Annual Carnegie Art Spree Festival, day 2 of 2. Taking place on both sides of the Tonawandas: Webster Street, the Renaissance Bridge, and Canal Street with the Downtown Merchants hosting their Arts & Eats event along Webster Street at Gateway Harbor-North Tonawanda. 10am – 4pm
Kevin Mikula Solo at The Ridge West Seneca. 1130am – 230pm
Hot Club Express at The Terrace at Delaware Park. 1130am – 230pm
Oliver Street Merchants Association Cleanup and the corner of Oliver St and Center Ave in North Tonawanda. Bring gloves, rakes, yard tools, and a weed wacker if you have one. Trash bags, water, and snacks provided. 12 – 1pm
Griffis Sculpture Park & The Essex Arts Center Summer Festival in the Mill Valley Rd section of the park. Vendor village, kids craft area, and music by Smilo & the Ghost, Olmsted Dub System, JGB Shibuki Japanese Drum Group, JGB 和太鼓しぶき, Tsavo Highway, Benjamin Perrello, and Paticia Griffis. Bring a chair. Coolers allowed. A shuttle will be provided for transport to the concert site. Proceeds benefit the Ashford Hollow Foundtion, which owns and operates the sculpture park. 12 – 6pm
2nd Annual Nevin Royer Memorial Fish Fry at Wagon Wheel. 1pm
Bridget’s Batle Jam XII at Banchetti by Rizzo’s. Prize raffles, 50/50 split clubs, doors prizes, family fun, and music by RUSTY NICKEL, Midnight Kings, PowerHouse, Band 39, and Steelhorse. Proceeds benefit the Angel Fund at Roswell Park. Music at 1pm – $10
Buffalo Ecstatic Dance and Talking Circles at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. Doors at 2pm, opening circle at 230, dance 245-415, closing circle ends by 5pm. Family friendly. $5-$10 suggested donation or pay what you can
Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm
Mo Porter at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery. 2 – 5pm
Evan Anstey & The Old Ways at Hawley’s Grove. 2 – 5pm
Tunes For Ty at Hamburg Brewing Company. Basket raffles, 50/50, info from local mental health organizations and services, and pro jam open mic open to new and seasoned musicians alike. Proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 2 – 6pm
Jony James Band at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 3 – 6pm
Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at Sorrentino’s. 3 – 6pm
After Affect at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 3 – 6pm
Cami Clune at Transit Lanes Keglers. 3 – 6pm
The Buffalo Touch at The Cowboy on The Lake. 3 – 6pm
Kickstart Rumble at The Ship Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm
Rico and The Stickman at Dwyer’s Irish Pub. 3 – 7pm
Eagleztribute and Bello Voice Studio at The Caz. Music at 3pm
Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 330 – 630pm
Brownedog at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 330 – 630pm
Innocent Bystander Rocks Buffalo at Turtle Joes Sandbar. 4pm
Impact at Rockin Buffalo. 4pm
Chris Duarte at Sportsmens Tavern. 4pm – $20
Diaper The Band at Fitz Books. 4 – 5pm
90 WEST at Krisitin’s: Bar and Grill. 4 – 7pm
Blackest Red Band at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 4 – 7pm
Aged In Oak at 200 Main. 4 – 7pm
Old Time String Jam hosted by The Brothers Blue at 42 North Brewing Company. Open jam for those who want to play old time fiddle music. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, or other stringed instrument. 4 – 7pm
Queen City Lights Band at Shores Waterfront Restaurant & Marina. 4 – 7pm
Josh Johnson at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. Shows at 4pm and 7pm
Michael Hund Live at Prohibition 2020. 5pm
Sunset Sundays at Buffalo RiverWorks. Music by DJ MANDY, Nor.th Star, Ruth Taylor, and DJ Panda. Doors at 530pm
Magician Sunny James & Comedic Hypnotist Elijah Edwards at Cheektoaga Town Park. 530pm
Over The Edge at Strohs Tavern. 6pm
Ann Philippone Musician at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
meet the Bacons at Niawanda Park Band Shell. 7 – 9pm
On The Cinder, War On Women, BOOF, The Spit Sisters, and Faith 2 Fear at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. Music at 7pm – $15 or pay what you can
Back & Forth – The Foo Fighters Tribute at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 7pm – $15
Jazz Cache at Nietzsche’s. 830pm
