Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 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)
The Joe Baudo Quintet with DeeAnn DiMeo at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm
Screening of “My Penguin Friend” directed by David Schurmann at North Park Theatre. Showing at 115 and 330pm
Lazlo Hollyfeld and Stoneflower Buffalo Do Springsteen at Larkin Square. 5 – 8pm
4th Annual Rock The Block at West Side Community Services. Foam party, inflatable obstacle course, pop-up mini golf, street hockey, balloon art, face painting, crafts, activities, raffles, giveaways, and music by DJ Tru Journey. 5 – 8pm
Tim Britt Live at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 5 – 8pm
Donny Frauenhofer Music at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 5 – 8pm
Ed Wyner – Music at Sto Lat Bar. 530 – 830pm
Mike Zogaria Music at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm
The Dillon-Whitford Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10
“FLIPSIDE” at Buffalo River Fest Park. 6pm
King’s Madness at Old Man River. 6pm
Dave Constantino and Hair Nation at Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor. 6pm
Will Holton at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6pm
Sara Elizabeth at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
16mm Plant Cinema Workshop with Kathryn Ramey at Silo City. One-time workshop showing how to expose and process 16mm film with plants soaked in Vitamin C and sodium carbonate as the subject. 6 – 8pm – $10
Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm
Screening of “Basquiat” and “Downtown 81” at Hunt Art Gallery. Bring a pillow or cushion for getting comfy. 6 – 9pm
meet the Bacons at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm
Jared Roswwell Hill at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm
Music in the Hollow along Main Street in Clarence. Performances at 4 venues, including: Bryan Levan at Shalooby Loofer Brewing; Sonny Mayo at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant; Wood ‘N Steel at This Little Pig; and Civiletto Sings Sinatra with April Mazzone at Morluski’s. 6 – 9pm
Bloodline Band at Cruise Night at Rockin Buffalo. Music at 6pm
Midlife Crisis Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm
The Strictly Hip at Groovin at the Grove at Banchetti by Rizzo’s. Music at 630pm
Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm
Kickstart Rumble at Hamburg Memorial Park. Bring a lawn chair. 7pm
Birkby at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm
Open Mic at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm
Open Mic with Michael Hund Live at Transit Music Lounge. Full backline provided. 7 – 10pm
Ace Frehley at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm
Open Mic Nights with The Todd at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Full backline provided. 8pm
Open Mic with MYQ F at TheGypsyParlor. 8 – 11pm
DJ Charles Masters at Days Park Tavern. 9pm
Sonny Baker at McGarret’s. 9pm
Guabaza Afro-Cuban Ensemble at Nietzsche’s featuring Alex McArthur Music, Harry Graser, Damone A-Miracale Jackson, and Michael DeLano. 9pm – $5
Flow Bros at Jack Rabbit. 10pm
