Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday June 17, 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
Maria Sebastian at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm
Bonerama and Buffalo Bully Brass at Larkin Square. 5 – 8pm
Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Solé Sand Bar. 530pm
Open Jam with Matt McDonald at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6pm
Summer Concert Series at Big Ditch Brewing Company featuring Flannel Mafia. 6pm
Doug Yeomans Music at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm
Linocut Block Printing Class with teaching artist Laurissa Widrick at Book Arts. Learn the basics of linocut block printing by carving and printing your own 3×4” print. 2 part class, participants must attend both both parts. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 8pm – $80
Screen Print Basics Class with teaching atist Nathan Deganis-Librera at Book Arts. Learn the ins and outs of printing one layer designs. 2 part class, participants must attend both both parts. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 830pm – $155
Reset To Vinyl at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm
Left of the Dial: 1980s College Radio Happy Hour with DJ Dr. Wisz at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 9pm
Tequila Sunrise – Eagles Tribute Band at Groovin’ in the Grove at Banchetti by Rizzo’s. 6 – 9pm – $5
Dan Regan’s Ham n Eggs Americana Half Assed Bluegrass Experience at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm
Kick Off for the Gateway Harbor Concert Series featuring Patti Parks and The Funkensteins at Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor. Music at 6pm
Bit Brigade performs “Mega Man X” with Super Guitar Bros at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm
Mo Porter at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm
Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm
Screening of “Greg Allman: The Music of My Soul” at North Park Theatre. Directed by James Keach. 7pm
“The Traveler: One Man’s Quest for Humanity from the South Seas to Revolutionary Paris” Science Buff Lecture with Author Andrea Wulf at Buffalo Museum of Science. 7 – 830pm
Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 7 – 845pm
Fritz The Cat at Shalooby Loofer Brewing. 7 – 930pm
Dave Viterna Band at River Grill. 7 – 10pm
Open Mic at Penny Lane – Clarence. Hosted by Aaron Ziolkowski Music. 7 – 10pm
The SoapGirls at The Cave. Music at 7pm – $20
Oolong, Lobsterfight, Robbery Club, Paxton, and Super Flea at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Music at 7pm – $15 or pay what you can
Dave N Cyn at The Caz. Music at 7pm
Open Mic at TheGypsyParlor. Hosted by MYQ F. 8 – 11pm
Geordie Greep in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $30
Open Mic at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Hosted by Nate Murray. Open to all types of performances. Backline provided. Signup at 8, open mic at 9pm
Poetry Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Hosted by Brigid Hannon and Ashley M. Hardy. Signup at 830, open mic at 9pm
East Coast Dave Trio at Nietzsche’s. 9pm
Milkies Comedy Open Mic. Hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm
