Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday June 18, 2026
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Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday June 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.


Buffalo Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Chris Panfil at Talty’s Tavern. 5pm

The Soul Rebels with Honey Island Swamp Band at Thursday & Main. 5 – 8pm

Lithium at Bike Night at Twin Cities Elks Lodge 860. 530pm

Author Talk at Larkin Square inside the Exchange Building. Author Mark Goldman discussing his book “Incredible Journeys: Treasured Works of the Buffalo AKG Museum & Their Paths to Buffalo.” 530 -630pm

Al Monte and Mike Lakey at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Music in the Park at Cazenovia Park featuring Grosh and Johnny Hart and the Mess. 5 – 930pm

Adriano Sica at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Intermediate Marbling Techniques Workshop with teaching artist Tami Fuller of Bluebird Studio at Book Arts. Intended for building more advanced paper marbling techniques but also welcome to beginners. All materials provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 7pm – $75

The Knight Crew at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Music on Main along Main St in Williamsville. Performances at 13 venues, including: Mayday Buffalo at RationAles; The Junkman’s Choir at Cabernet’s; Essence Unplugged at The Moor Pat; The RiG at The Irishman Pub & Eatery; and Mike and Mandy Music at D’Avolio. 6 – 9pm

Brian Berhalter at Town Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Brian Beaudry- Music at Dandelions Restaurant and Bar. 6 – 9pm

Tim Britt Live at Park Country Club Williamsville. 6 – 9pm

African Dance Drop-In Class with Eric Ansuade, African Drum and Dance Class for Adults, and Adult Drop-In Hand Drumming Class at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Dance drop-in and African drum and dance class at 6, drop-in hand drumming at 7pm – $20 per session

Josh V., Mimeo, and Wylie Something at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . 7pm

Big Dog Daddy at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm

Mr. Conrad’s Rock n Roll Dance Party at The Cave. 7pm

eberwine at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

Flashback at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7pm

Chris Webby, Spose, and Quake Matthews at Town Ballroom. 7pm

Stoneflower Buffalo plays the music of David Bowie at the Music Matters Summer Concert Series at Sully’s at Harbor Walk. 7pm – $10

Way Back Band at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. 7pm

Crash Cadillac at Raymond Klimek Veterans Park. 7 – 830pm

Cami Clune and The Fringe at the Summer Concert Series at Depew Veterans Park Gazebo. 7 – 9pm

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

10 Delaware at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nichols present “Floyd Mercantile” at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Show at 7pm – $30

The Waildogs and Bud Redding at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 7pm – $10 or pay what you can

Elliot Sneider’s Merciful TRVLR Ensemble presents Sojourn to the Big Easy & A Rendition of Rhapsody in Blue at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Open Mic at Central Park Grill. Hosted by TJ Cutajar. All forms of performance welcome, backline provided. 8pm

The Peter Mayer Group at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm – $25

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Foleys. 8pm

The Bones of J.R. Jones and John Hollier of John Hollier and The Rêverie in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $25

Eric Hutchinson at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm- $30

Aisle Seat, Whelp, and Pocket Thread at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $10

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. June showcase featuring performances by Clayton Williams, Cassie Puccia, Nate English and Katarina Valentine. Show at 8pm – $5

Justin Rizzo at Creekview Restaurant. 830 – 1130pm

Open Mic with Chuck Derose at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm

Ed Wyner – Music at RationAles. 9pm

Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Sign up at 830, music at 9pm

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