Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024 -

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 Farm Shares Food Giveaway at CAO Rafi Green Jr. Masten Resource Center. Community Action Organization of Western New York in collaboration with the Buffalo Farm Shares program giving away free food bags while supples last. 12 – 2pm

Baudo Jazz Quintet at Sportsmen’s Tavern. 12pm

The Bobs at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Sto Lat Bar. 530 – 830pm

Ben Quad, summerbruise, Ashford BFLO, and Amateur Hockey Club at Mohawk Place. Doors at 6pm

Crown Magnetar, Extermination Dismemberment, Extortionist, and Lacena Rose at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Buffalo String Works Winter Community Concert in Asbury Hall at Babeville. 6pm

Custode and Parisi at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

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

Todd Mertens Musician at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo Roast Battle at Helium Comedy Club – Buffalo featuring comedians Jake Samson, Josh Pryong, Don Johnson, Andrew Joslyn, Andy Ticco, Shawn Lutz, Katie Scanlon, Paul Herberger, Clayton Williams, Bennet Solowski, Kyle Turner, and Jesse Winterhalter. Hosted by Jacob Morrison and Ryan Henry. 630pm

Screening of “Unheard Voices: The Tonawanda Senecas Fight for Their Way of Life” at Burning Books with Nekanęhsakt: Friends of Ękwehęwę. Learn about the Nation’s struggle to stop the WNY STAMP mega-industrial site and how you can take action in solidarity. 630pm

Eric Weinholtz at Gigi’s Cucina Povera. 630 – 9pm

“FLIPSIDE” at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630 – 930pm – $5

Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 645 – 9pm

Buffalo Dead All Stars Acoustic Christmas at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

Open Mic with Terry Ohrum at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” directed by Frank Capra at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 7pm

Prestige Worldwide Band WNY at Bloomfield’s Pub. Collecting donation of new & packaged underwear, socks, small toiletries, and/or diapers for WNY Drummers For Homeless People. 7pm

Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

Tyler Westcott Music at Nietzsche’s. 7 – 9pm

Open Mic at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm

Sonny Baker at McGarret’s. 8pm

Open Mic Nights with The Todd at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Full backline provided. 8pm