Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 -

By Monica Power

(Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page)

Thursday, September 5 ~ Today in Local Music and Community:

The Buffalo Bluegrass All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Screening of “SING SING” directed by Greg Kwedar at North Park Theatre. A true story of the transformative power of art. Showing at 2, 430, 7, and 930pm

Thursday Classes at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. After School African Drumming for Kids at 4pm at the Buffalo location. Level 1 Rhythm Study and Percussion Ensemble at 5pm, Level 2 at 6pm, and Adult Rhythm Study at 7pm at the East Aurora location.

John Bacon Music Quintet at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Wilson Town Square, Knox Building. 530 – 730pm

Tina Williams at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Righteous Villains at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen Sweetface Kitchenette at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Stonehouse at Sorrentino’s. 6 – 9pm

Leroy Townes at RationAles. 6 – 9pm

Christopher Squier – Acoustic Rock at The Eagle House Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Brian Hanna & Friends at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Encore Screenings of all the films for the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Also award nominations. 2 screening blocks, Group A 6 – 745 pm, Group B 8 – 10pm. Limited capacity, advance tickets suggested. 6 – 10pm

The BlackRock Beatles at the Music Matters Summer Concert Series Finale at Harbor Walk. 630pm

Welks Mice at Art’s Cafe – Springville, NY. 630pm

McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

Comedy Showcase with Chelsea Mae at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7pm – $10

Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, the Final Tour at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 7pm

Miller and The Other Sinners North End Bar & Grill. 7pm

The inFront Duo at Mason’s Grille. 7 – 930pm

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

Stu & Avery Weissman Duo at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Birthday Show for Jenuine Cello with special guests MYQ F and Alex Cousins in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 7pm – $20

Open Mic at Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. 8pm

Open Jams with Chuck Derose and Mike Casinelli at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm