Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday February 25, 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.
Joe Baudo Jazz Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm
Jay McDonnell at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm
Dave Stayner at Big Ditch Brewing Company. 5 – 8pm
Annual meeting at Clean Air Coalition of WNY. Update on work for the past year, celebrating 2025 wins, and voting on board members. 530 – 7pm
Open Jam with Matt McDonald at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6pm
Tyler Westcott Music and Dr. Jazz of Dr. Jazz & the Jazzbugs at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
“Muses & Mirrors” at Allen Street Art. First ever exhbition for artist Andy Pariso. 6 – 9pm
Olivia Amorian at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm
Ade Adu at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm
Jamie Holka, Shannon Street, David Thurman, and Paul Yates at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 6pm – $10
Jazz for a Cause at Pausa Art House. Fundraiser for the Buffalo Sunrise Rotary Club. Silent auction, wine wall, gift baskets, and gift certificates. Music by The Cousins Trio. Music at 6pm – $30
The Bleeding Hearts at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm
Tim Britt Live at Johnson’s Landing. 630 – 830pm
The Wood Brothers and Elizabeth Moen at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm
Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm
Fuzzy Thurston of Fuzzy & The Rustbelts at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm
Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 7 – 845pm
Open Mic with Aaron Ziolkowski Music at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm
A Mid Winter’s Draw at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Two 45 minute live drawing sessions and online auction. Music by mr. aio. Doors at 7, drawing begins at 715 and 815 – $15
Open Mic at THE TUDOR LOUNGE Hosted by Lackawanna Ray and RachZilla. Open to all types of performances. Backline provided. Signup at 7, open mic at 8pm
One For The Road at The Cowboy. 8pm
Open Mic with MYQ F at TheGypsyParlor. 8 – 11pm
The Autonomous Vehicles at Nietzsche’s. 9pm
Milkies Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm
