Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday September 2, 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 at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm
Sidewalk Food Club at 1989 Niagara St. otating food vendors along with featured food trucks offering Asian fusion, Thai, American, and Purerto Rican cuisine. Music by Jenuine Cello. Music 5 – 8pm, food available until 9pm
Open Jam at Roaming Bison Tavern. Hosted by Matt McDonald. 6pm
Falk Marziale Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10
Tom Robert at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm
That 80s Hair Band at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm
Bryan Berhalter at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm
Hit ‘N Run at Buffalo River Fest Park. 630 – 10pm
Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm
Sierra Ferrell at Artpark. 7pm – $40
Mason Laboski and Mike O’Connor at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm
Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 7 – 845pm
Full Band Open Mic at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm
Maria Sebastian at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 7 – 10pm
Back To The Bars at River Grill. 7 – 10pm
Spitballin’ Jazz Jam at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7 – 11pm
Line Dancing with DJ Justin at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 730pm
Open Mic at TheGypsyParlor. Hosted by MYQ F. 8 – 11pm
The Mid-Week Vibe Part XLVII in The 0th Ward at Babeville. Music by DJ Hansen, acoustic performance by Labrina, and featured artist Terry Mason. Show at 8pm – $30
Les Greene & The Swayzees with Pine Fever at Nietzsche’s. Music at 830pm – $20
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, readings at 9pm
Milkies Comedy Open Mic. Hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm
