Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday January 18, 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.
John Hoy at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am – 2pm
Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am – 230pm
Screening of “The Choral” starring Ralph Fiennes and directed by Nicholas Hytner at North Park Theatre. Showing at 1130am, 2, 430, 7, and 930pm
Power Of Community Workshop with Amanda Bridges at Englewood Meditation Center and Gardens. Open discussion, creative writing, and guided mediation fostering authenic connection and community collaboration. Meet at 1, workshop 130 – 3pm – $30 or pay what you can
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
The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm
Performance of “Blood on Linoleum, or Retail Horror” in the Lorna C. Hill Theater at Ujima. 2 – 4pm
Jony James Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 3pm
Old Time String Jam with The Brothers Blue at 42 North Brewing Company. Open to players of all skill levels who want to play old time fiddle music. Bring a stringed instrument to join the jam. 4 – 7pm
A Night of Blues and R&B by John Riggi Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 4pm – $10
Willy Jacks and The Visitors at The Cave. Willie Jacks features Greg Klyma, vocals and guitar, Ian Dansey, pedal steel, Jamie Sunshine, drums and vocals, and Matthew Blue, Bass. The Visitors features Maria Sebastian, vocals and guitar, Greg Klyma, vocals and guitar, Don Vincent, vocals and bass, and Jeff Schaller, drums. Music at 4pm – $10
Michael Hund Live at Prohibition 2020. 5pm
Jacob Nicholson at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
Badlands Buffalo at The Caz. Music at 6pm
2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25
Jazz Cache at Nietzsche’s. 830pm
