Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday August 3, 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 Infringment Festival Day 11. Full schedule available at bif.25.infringebuffalo.org/schedule/
Megafringe at Nickel City Housing Cooperative: Ol’ Wondermoth. Featuring performances by Expressive Bro, Lark and The Night Owl, Silver Rein, The Tale of Ricky Magnifico: A Chihuahua Story, Galactic Waste, Red Huffy, Bobby Angel Buffalo, and My Rap Name is Alex. Music at 12pm
Closing Ceremonies at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Festivities begin with Mini Marching Band leading a parade from Ol’ Wondermoth to Milkies at 730pm. Performances by Silver Rein, Danielle A., The Bloodthirsty Vegans, Slylar Forester, Nuspeak, Mechanical Advantage, and Rookie Nights. Reading and presentation of The Iffy Awards. Music at 9pm – $10
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Chris Squier at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am – 2pm
Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar. 10am – 230pm
Oddities & Curiosities Expo at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, day 2 of 2. 10am – 4pm
The Caffiene Collective at Hartman’s Distilling Co. Coffee tastings, vendors, voting for Buffalo’s Best Roast, and music by Stephen Babcock. 11am – 3pm
Sue Kincaid and Doug Yeomans Music at The Terrace at Delaware Park. 1130am – 230pm
Buffalo Irish Festival at Buffalo RiverFest Park, day 2 of 2. Presentation on Irish Language, speaker Tim Bohen, and Tim Herzog. Music by South Buffalo School of Music, Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell, and Tim Quinn: Clancy Brothers Songs. Performance by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) & The Innisfree Dancers on the Cutural Pavilion Stage. Performances by Rory Makem, Harris-Greico Academy of Irish Dance, McCarthyizm, Rince Na Tiarna School of Irish Dance, Crikwater, The Henry Girls, and Gavin Barry’s Rebel Banjo Circus on the Main stage. Event begins at 12pm
Mike Zogaria Music at Buffalo Creek Bar & Grill. 1 – 4pm
John Bacon Music Quartet at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 1 – 4pm
10th Anniversary for Lovin’ LaSalle Music Festival at American Legion Post 1142. Music by Stomp Boxes, Junkyard Dogs, Myopic Void, Major Dudes, and The Fabulous USA Band. Collecting donations of new toothbrushes and toothpaste or other personal hygiene items to donate to local schools and shelters. 1 – 9pm
Shock Therapy at Sole Sand Bar. 2pm
Friends of Harmony Barbershop Chorus and Quartets at Lighthouse Point, 1 Fuhrmann Blvd. 2 – 330pm – $5 or $10 for families
David Kayne, Jay Bianchi, Gary Keller, Cameron Kayne, and Dan Hull at The Lipsey Sumer Jazz Series on the Lincoln Stairs overlooking Hoyt Lake at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. 2 – 4pm
Kickstart Rumble at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 2 – 5pm
Key West Fest at Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill featuring Too Yacht To Handle, Key West Express, and Ignite. 2 – 6pm – $25
Pete’s Pet Food Pantry at 96 Jewett Pkwy, 14214. Free pet food for families in need. 18+, bring reusable bags. 3 – 4pm
The Garage Doors at The Cave. 3pm – $10
Michael Bly at The Cowboy on The Lake. 3 – 6pm
Cami Clune & Mason Laboski at Transit Lanes Keglers. 3 – 6pm
Steelhorse at The Ship Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm
Rusty Fisher at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 3 – 6pm
Benefit for Chris Benbenek – Day 1 at The Tudor Lounge. 2 day, 2 venue to raise money for Chris and his family while he gets cancer treatment. 50/50, basket raffle, and silent auction. Music by AJ Saviour of Under The Black, If Paige Wins, Catspurr, WOOD, Freek, Hip Monarch, and Not Normal. Music at 3pm – $25 or $45 for both shows.
RUSTY NICKEL at The Griffon Gastropub. 330 – 630pm
Redd Volkaert Sings with The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 4pm – $10
Stealin’ at Rockin Buffalo. 4pm
Back To The Bars at River Grill. 4 – 8pm
One For The Road at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 4 – 8pm
Vinyl Cocktails at The Shores Waterfront. 5 – 8pm
Cryss Marie at Allen Street Hardware Cafe. 5 – 9pm
CARNEVAL at Buffalo RiverWorks. Music by Miosi, Danny Delta, and Kyle Moody. 530 – 11pm
Birthday Celebration for and Sunday Piano Party with Ann Philippone Musician at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Foleys. 6 – 9pm
Europa ROC: A Tribute to Carlos Santana at The Caz. Music at 6pm
Flotsam River Circus at Buffalo Waterfront Wilkeson Pointe. 7 – 830pm
George Carver, Jim Whitford, and John Bacon at Marty Boratin and Susan Tanner’s House, 7341 Nelson Dr, Hamburg, 14075. Doors at 5 for potluck and socializing, music at 7pm – $10-$20 suggested donation
Jazz Cache at Nietzsche’s. 830pm
