Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday July 8, 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

The Bobs at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Dirty Work: A Tribute to Steely Dan at Larkin Square. 5 – 8pm

Cami Clune at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 5 – 8pm

Ole School Pic Nic with DJ Paparazzi at Buffalo Distilling Co. 5 – 9pm

Lancaster High School Band at Frosty’s Ice Cream. 530 – 830pm

Groovin’ in the Grove at Banchetti by Rizzo’s featuring FOMRBand. 530 – 930pm – $5

Open Jam with Matt McDonald at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6pm

Central Groove at Pendleton Creek Pub. 6pm

Cruise Night at Rockin Buffalo featuring The Release. 6pm

Tyler Westcott Music, Mark Harris, and Dr. Jazz at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Live on the Lawn Series at Carnegie Art Center featuring EarthBand. 6 – 8pm – $10

Ade Adu at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Screaming Pineapples at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Hello Molly Band at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Party in the Pavilion at Kloc’s Grove featuring South City. 6 – 9pm

Left of the Dial: 1980s College Radio Happy Hour with DJ Dr. Wisz at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 9pm

45 RPM British Invasion Band and The Yachtfathers at Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor. Music at 6pm

Community Reception for Wellness Through Art: The Portrait Project at Monabaur Heights Art Gallery at The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus. 12 local artists were paired with 12 Brothers of Mercy residents to create artwork that honors their spirit and presence. Meet the residents and artists. 630 – 830pm

Lancaster Town Park Summer Concert Series at Richard E. Pascucci Memorial Bandshell featuring Nashville North. 630 – 830pm

Boys of Summer Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630 – 930pm

Back To The Bars at Buffalo River Fest Park. 630 – 10pm

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

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

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

Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 7 – 845pm

Kickoff for the Village of Angola Concert Series at Centennial Park featuring The Funkensteins. 7 – 9pm

REFLECTOЯ at Hamburg Memorial Park. 7 – 9pm

Open Mic at Penny Lane – Clarence. Hosted by Aaron Ziolkowski Music. 7 – 10pm

Stephen Babcock at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 7 – 10pm

The BlackRock Beatles at River Grill. 7 – 11pm