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 Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Junk Journaling Club at Isaías González-Soto Branch Library. Junk journaling is a form of art journaling using found materials, which are often considered to be discarded or unwanted, in the creation of the journal.

The launch of Peach Mag co-founder Matthew Bookin’s second story collection New Dark will be part of Shabby Doll House Press Tour stop this Friday night at Actual Books in Kenmore. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.: Evening House Books presents readings by poets Axel B. Kolcow, Jazz De Nero, and Edie Roberts. 523 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Free and open to the public.

Reviewer Bella Poynton says that Irish Classical’ Theatre' "Emma" could be seen as a homage to the phenomenon of Bridgerton, but it was actually much funnier than that. Check out her review.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Pete Howard at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Mike and Mandy Music at D'Avolio. Music at 530pm Mastodon, Deafheaven, and Alcest at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors at 6pm Screening of "West Side Familia" at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center…

Folkfaces Fest provides a fitting end to the festival season this weekend with an eclectic array of Americana and world music performers. Robert J. McLennan has the preview.

The Goos will play the Town Ballroom on November 20 and 21, to benefit FeedMore WNY. Learn more from Jeff Miers of Miers on Music.

Andrew Galarneau highlights the halal Mexican-Indian delicacies of SpiceBite on Bailey Ave. in this week's Four Bites Sunday News.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Jenuine Cello at Casa Azul. 5 - 8pm Season Finale for Concerts at Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events Center featuring The Committed. 5 - 830pm Public Hearong on a 12 Month Moatorium on Data Centers at West Seneca Town Hall.

We've got new releases from Roger Bryan & the Orphans, Urge Surfers, Letter to Elise and Anthony Casuccio in our newest Music Box roundup from Dylan Howard.

This week on the NCS podcast, Mark and Chris interviewed musician Eric Van Rysdam, also known as EVR, who has been involved in many local groups over the years.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Custode and Parisi at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 9am - 230pm Davey O. at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 10am Stephanie Butterfield at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am - 1pm Greg Zeis at Ellicottille Distillery.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Embroidery 101: Basic Techniques and Stitches Class at Stitch Buffalo. 10am - 1pm - $50 Fall Fest at Canalside. Family friendly, a kids pass for $5 includes a pumpkin, pumpkin decorating, bubbles, and more. 10am - 4pm…

This week in the Flamingo Lounge, Rockabilly Greg hosted Jeff Miers and student Xeni to discuss 'Borderland Band Camp,' a four-day music program centered around the festival.

Fanboys beware: Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' promises an original story within the hit-or-miss franchise. Matthew Turner has the review.

On this episode of BMP, Ben and Max hosted local artist rapper Moneii Mikey, who will perform live on TikTok and YouTube on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm - $10 The Hiker Music Series at Roosevelt Plaza featuring Kevin Sampson of Kevin Sampson and The Night Shift. 5 - 7pm Opening Reception for "Trascender: Leaving a Mark" by…

There are several local comedy shows happening around WNY this week. Plus, Arnez J takes over Helium. Read more in Jason Pomietlasz's The Comedy Buzz.

On this episode of BMP, Ben and Max hosted local artist Christy Francis, who will display her work at Revolution Gallery on Friday, Sept. 25.

"You Had to Be There" and more films are opening in theaters this weekend. M. Faust's Film Focus is your guide to what's showing and where.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. The Lunch Bunch at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Old Hippie Reunion at Talty's Tavern. 5pm Aren't We Amphibians, Dear Maryanne, and We Were Blank at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm Ron LoCurto at Sportsmens Tavern…

Baseball. Film. Music. They're all in the starting lineup for the Buffalo Improv House when it hosts "The Old Ball Game" Friday night. Elmer Ploetz has the preview.

From the moment he arrived in Buffalo, Chris Avery made a positive impression on theater managers, directors, and audiences alike. He sat down with Peter Palmisano on the latest installment of the 'Off Road' podcast.

On this episode of BMP, Ben and Max hosted Michele Agosto of Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo, a group dedicated to art within the Latino community.

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 Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Jay McDonnell at Talty's Tavern. 4pm September General Meeting at Clean Air Coalition of WNY. Updates to current campaigns and the Kairos Witness to Injustice Exercise presented by our partners at Buffalo Nekenehsakt,Friends of Ekweheijwij, Kairos, and Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON).

BREAKING NEWS, the 2026 Buffalo Humanities Festival takes place on this Friday and Saturday at the Buffalo & Erie County Central Library. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m.: Fitz Books and Waffles presents an evening with Virginia Eubanks, author of the recently published A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving: Lessons on Love, Care, and Survival, A Memoir (MacMillan Publishers, 2026), in conversation with author and University at Buffalo professor Laura Marris.

Car shows meet cold brews at Buffalo Cars and Coffee, a monthly event in Williamsville that serves as more than just a car show.

As summer ends, Joe Genco takes a look back at one of the festival highlights of the past season - the Better Off Read event in Lewiston.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Falk, LoTempio, and Terrie George at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Party For The People at duende at Silo City. Fundraiser for Friends of Night People featuring auctions, 50/50 raffle, and music by PastMasters: Celebrating the Music of The Beatles…

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Poor Man's Happy Hour at Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events Center. 5 - 930pm Shaky Stage at Nietzsche's. 6 - 8pm Blue Monday at The Charter Place featuring Pete Wardon joining house band T-PAC Jack and the Underground.

Andrew Galarneau shares simple recipes that give each of the "three sisters" a chance to shine. All this and more in this week's Four Bites: Sunday News.

This week on the NCS podcast, Mark and Chris interviewed James Drescher (a.k.a. Jimmy G), singer for the band Murphy's Law. Drescher speaks about the band, growing up in Queens and more.

What do you do when the editor accidentally OKs two reviews of the same film? Well, take your pick. Here's the second, from M. Faust.

What do you do when the editor accidentally OKs two reviews of the same film? Well, take your pick. Here's the first, from Matt Turner.

Musicalfare is bringing the flower power-ful classic, Hair, to life Sept. 17- Oct. 4. Nathan Andrew Miller has the review.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 9am - 230pm Grace Lougen at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am - 1pm Borderland Music + Arts Festival at Knox Farm State Park, day 3 of 3. Music on two stages.

There is tons of live comedy happening in Buffalo this weekend. Jason Pomietlasz has the ultimate guide to comedy this weekend in The Comedy Buzz.

Relationships - cringeful and complicated - are at the heart of "Becky Shaw" at the Alleyway Theatre. Lona LaChiusa has the review.

This week in the Flamingo Lounge, Rockabilly Greg hosted the musically talented Robin Grandin and Jackie Volp, both of whom are inductees into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Free Market at Area 54 at caffe at Amy's. Shop the donations that were collected during the clothing swap on Friday. 8am - 8pm Borderland Music + Arts Festival at Knox Farm State Park, day 2 of 3.

M. Faust's Film Focus has new films and movies currently playing in theaters, including a new "Shaun The Sheep" film.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. "Long Way Home: 40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls" at The Buffalo History Museum. Museum hours 10am - 5pm Borderland Music + Arts Festival at Knox Farm State Park, day 1 of 3.

Seamus Gallivan has big updates and tons of community events in the latest edition of The Buffalodown.

Borderland 2026, Misty City Music Festival, Spend “A Night with Janis,” BIG concert announcements and show picks By Jeff Miers(Art by Ben Dunkle) (REMINDER: these listings are curated and definitely not intended to list ALL the live music out there! If you have a cool concert or interesting event, email info and links to jeffmiersmusic@gmail.com to be considered for inclusion in…

Buffalo Theater: WNY's stages light up beyond Main Street (Image above: Adapted from fair use photograph by With the Curtain Up! spotlight on the offerings by the bigger and brighter neon theater companies, the Buffalo dramatic arts scene has an "Off-Main Street" theater scene that provides diverse, lesser-known plays and works from local playwrights for those seeking something outside the box.

The Buffalo Hive is a Non-Profit Partner of the Borderland Music & Arts Festival at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora this weekend, and we hope you'll stop by and stay hi this weekend. Meanwhile, here is a playlist featuring the performers who you'll be able to choose from on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was compiled by intern Charlie Bergeron.

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 Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Michael Dupes at Milkie's on Elmwood. 430pm - $5 Chris Joel at Talty's Tavern. 5pm The Bouncing Souls, The Suicide Machines, Strike Anywhere - Official !

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 Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Maria Sebastian at Talty's Tavern. 4pm Sidewalk Food Club at 1989 Niagara St. Rotating food vendors along with featured food trucks offering Asian fusion, Thai, American, and Puerto Rican cuisine.

A gay beach musical from the 1970s? Buffalo United Artists brings it back to life! Melinda Miller has the review.

On this episode of BMP, Ben and Max hosted young photographer Isa, a lifelong Buffalonian who uses her talents to capture the beauty of Western New York.

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’s Big Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Dare to Repair Cafe at North Tonawanda Senior Center. Volunteers from The Tool Library will attempt to teach you how to fix your small electronics, small appliances, vacuums, textiles, furniture, PCs & laptops, power tools and bicycles.