Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday August 28, 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.
Summer Thursdays at Beebe’s at the Gallery in partnership with Residencies at Hunt Art Gallery. Artist market and live mural painting with Hunt Residencies, and trivia with The Ghost Room. Market at 4, trivia at 6pm
DoubleShot and XOXO Pop Band at Hamburg Gaming. Music at 4pm
Sheri at Healing by the Water at Freedom Park at the foot of Ferry. 5pm
Lauren Clifford of Taka Music at Nietzsche’s. 5 – 630pm
Angel Sun Duo Maureen Gambino & Leslie Zagotti at Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor. 5 – 8pm
West of the Mark at Buffalo Irish Center. 5 – 930pm
Music Mash Up at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery featuring Michael Skowronski, Roger & Annie, and Amanda Panek. Music at 5pm
Davey O. at Alchemy Wine & Beer. 530 – 830pm
Noah Koningisor at Big Ditch Brewing Company. 530 – 830pm
LFG: Lotempio, Falk, and George at River Grill. 530 – 830pm
Captain Jack Buffalo at Rizzo’s Casa di Italia on Transit. 6pm
Ron LoCurto at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10
Todd Mertens Musician at Dandelions Restaurant and Bar. 6 – 9pm
Season Finale for Music on Main along Main St in Williamsville. Performances at 12 venues including: OFF the WALL at The Irishman Pub & Eatery, NERDS GONE WILD Trio at RationAles, Mo’ Porter at Sorrentinos, Cami Clune at Acropolis, and Samantha Coleman at One-Eyed Cat Brewing. 6 – 9pm
Steve Padin at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm
Poetry Open Mic Night at Kenmore Village Improvement Society. 630 – 8pm
Open Mic at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 630 – 930pm
4K Restoration Screening of “Paris, Texas” directed by Wim Wenders at North Park Theatre. 645 – 845pm
Talk & Sip Part 3 at Milkie’s on Elmwood. presented by Vibeside Studios Official. Stand up comedy, special guests, and live music. 7pm – $10
Mr. Conrad’s Rock N Roll Dance Party at The Cave. 7pm
Mike Faltyn at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 9pm
In The Shop Sessions with Dee Adams, Performing SongwriterAdams and David Michael Miller at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 930pm
Joe Mancini of Sleeper WNY ROCK BAND at Rockin Buffalo. 7 – 10pm
Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm
Darksoft, Elemantra, and Previous Love at Nietzsche’s. Doors at 730pm – $10
femmes, thems, & friends in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Singer-songwriter fundraising showcase for Sonny & Spencer Performances by The Snake Oil Serenaders, Erica the Ice Dragon, Jazz, FARROW, Spuddington, and Christina Stock Music. Music at 730pm – $10
Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka: The Brothers of Invention at The River Pub. 8pm
Tyler & Jim at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm
Comedy at The Caz featuring Laura High, Dave Coumbo, Chelsea Mae, and Cindy Arena. Show at 8pm
Open Mic with Chuck Derose and Mike Casinelli at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 110pm
