Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday April 22, 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. WNY Trash Mob and Community Canvases Earth Day Cleanup Challenge, day 1 of 4. Register as an organization or group of 10+, clean up an area of your choice, take photos and upload them to be entered to win local prizes.

Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday April 22, 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. WNY Trash Mob and Community Canvases Earth Day Cleanup Challenge, day 1 of 4. Register as an…

Core Values: War Bond’s releases debut album, ‘An Act of Treason’ War Bond will be headlining an all-star lineup of Buffalo hardcore bands on Friday night at Area 54. The band is releasing its first full-length album, "An Act of Treason." Benjamin Joe has details.

Core Values: War Bond’s releases debut album, ‘An Act of Treason’

War Bond will be headlining an all-star lineup of Buffalo hardcore bands on Friday night at Area 54. The band is releasing its first full-length album, "An Act of Treason." Benjamin Joe has details.

Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (April 20 to April 26) Imani Perry speaks in Just Buffalo's BABEL Series, Marcus Jackson reads at Canisius, and Pure Ink Poetry presents Lyric + Verse. All that and more this week. Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m.: The Canisius College Contemporary Writers Series will present a reading by and question-and-answer session with Marcus Jackson in the Grupp Fireside Lounge of the Richard E. Winter Student Center, 80 Hughes Avenue Buffalo, NY 14208.

Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (April 20 to April 26)

Imani Perry speaks in Just Buffalo's BABEL Series, Marcus Jackson reads at Canisius, and Pure Ink Poetry presents Lyric + Verse. All that and more this week. Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m.: The Canisius College Contemporary Writers Series…

Film Review: ‘Normal’ M. Faust reviews the new film "Normal" starring Bob Odenkirk.

Film Review: ‘Normal’

M. Faust reviews the new film "Normal" starring Bob Odenkirk.

Today in Local Music and Community: Tuesday April 21, 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’s Big Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors at 530pm Ideas From Art - An Interactive Workshop with Anthony Billoni at…

Today in Local Music and Community: Tuesday April 21, 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’s Big Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and…

FOUR BITES SUNDAY NEWS: Alibaba Kebab adds 4th on Transit Road, Amherst Serial entrepreneur Anand Kattu rolled the dice on his first restaurant at 900 Williams St., at Fillmore, with the Buffalo Central Terminal on the horizon. That was 2017. when Alibaba Kebab launched. Now its on to location No. 4 at ... well, Andrew Galarneau has the details in his Four Bites news column.

FOUR BITES SUNDAY NEWS: Alibaba Kebab adds 4th on Transit Road, Amherst

Serial entrepreneur Anand Kattu rolled the dice on his first restaurant at 900 Williams St., at Fillmore, with the Buffalo Central Terminal on the horizon. That was 2017. when Alibaba Kebab launched. Now its on to location No.…

Today in Local Music and Community: Monday April 20, 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. Mini Art Festival Submissions at Boston Free Library. Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the month of April and paint your masterpiece. Return it to the library by May 1st to be entered into a mini art festival.

Today in Local Music and Community: Monday April 20, 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. Mini Art Festival Submissions at Boston Free Library. Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the…

WNY Craft: New York Beer Project a Hazy IPA standout in New York State Craft Beer Competition A Western New York craft brewing powerhouse has emerged as one of the top hazy IPA beermakers in New York State, but – at least at this point – you need to visit one of its four locations to enjoy the award-winning beverages. Scott Scanlon has the details.

WNY Craft: New York Beer Project a Hazy IPA standout in New York State Craft Beer Competition

A Western New York craft brewing powerhouse has emerged as one of the top hazy IPA beermakers in New York State, but – at least at this point – you need to visit one of its four locations to enjoy the…

Podcast: The Local Spin joins our lineup The Buffalo Hive is happy to add The Local Spin to our podcast mix. On this Episode No. 6, the latest episode of The Local Spin, Lew welcomes Jimmy Moses, also known as The Stage Door Medium.

Podcast: The Local Spin joins our lineup

The Buffalo Hive is happy to add The Local Spin to our podcast mix. On this Episode No. 6, the latest episode of The Local Spin, Lew welcomes Jimmy Moses, also known as The Stage Door Medium.

Buffalo Music: Nickel City Soundtrack – Fear the Panic (Scott Vogel) This week on Nickel City Soundtrack, Mark and Chris talked to Scott Vogel of the band Terror, who is releasing a new album at the end of the week titled "Still Suffer."

Buffalo Music: Nickel City Soundtrack – Fear the Panic (Scott Vogel)

This week on Nickel City Soundtrack, Mark and Chris talked to Scott Vogel of the band Terror, who is releasing a new album at the end of the week titled "Still Suffer."

Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday April 19, 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. WNY48 Buffalo Startup In A Weekend at Cultivator - UBuffalo, day 3 of 3. Beginner-friendly 48-hour event where designers, developers, students, creatives, and aspiring entrepreneurs come together to pitch ideas, form teams, and build real products or prototypes with expert mentorship and support.

Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday April 19, 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. WNY48 Buffalo Startup In A Weekend at Cultivator - UBuffalo, day 3 of 3. Beginner-friendly 48-hour event…

Podcast: Phil Machemer joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge This week’s episode falls on Record Store Day, and we are celebrating in the best way possible by having Phil Machemer stop by the Flamingo Lounge.

Podcast: Phil Machemer joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge

This week’s episode falls on Record Store Day, and we are celebrating in the best way possible by having Phil Machemer stop by the Flamingo Lounge.

Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday April 18, 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. Record Store Day at independent stores across WNY. Annual celebration of independent record stores with RSD exclusive records and deals at Hi-Fi Hits, Soul Stop Records, Record Vault NT, and BLACK DOTS. Music by Grosh…

Today in Local Music and Community: Saturday April 18, 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. Record Store Day at independent stores across WNY. Annual celebration of independent record stores with…

Podcast: Phil Machemer joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge This week’s episode falls on Record Store Day, and we are celebrating in the best way possible by having Phil Machemer stop by the Flamingo Lounge.

Podcast: Phil Machemer joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge

This week’s episode falls on Record Store Day, and we are celebrating in the best way possible by having Phil Machemer stop by the Flamingo Lounge.

Today in Local Music and Community: Friday April 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. Amherst Quilter's Guild Quilt Show at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, day 1 of 3. Baskey raffle, vendors, and boutique featuring items made by members. 10am - 4pm - $7 or $10 with basket raffle tickets…

Today in Local Music and Community: Friday April 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. Amherst Quilter's Guild Quilt Show at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, day 1 of 3. Baskey raffle, vendors,…

‘Buffalo Bills Chef’ rises to ‘Next Level’ repping Buffalo, Jamaica Darian Bryan has already made a name for himself in Buffalo. Already known as the chef who cooks for Buffalo Bills players and as owner of two restaurants, he is taking it to the screen, advancing toward the final rounds of Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef" competition. Janet Gramza has a great read looking at the road that got him there.

‘Buffalo Bills Chef’ rises to ‘Next Level’ repping Buffalo, Jamaica

Darian Bryan has already made a name for himself in Buffalo. Already known as the chef who cooks for Buffalo Bills players and as owner of two restaurants, he is taking it to the screen, advancing toward the final rounds of Gordon…

The Comedy Buzz: Fiona Cauley, Tony Rock and more comedians take over Buffalo this weekend Fiona Cauley, Tony Rock and more comedians take over Buffalo this weekend. Read more in Jason Pomietlasz's "The Comedy Buzz."

The Comedy Buzz: Fiona Cauley, Tony Rock and more comedians take over Buffalo this weekend

Fiona Cauley, Tony Rock and more comedians take over Buffalo this weekend. Read more in Jason Pomietlasz's "The Comedy Buzz."

Film Focus: Movies from Japan, Ireland, Egypt, Canada, France, India and Greece in area theaters this weekend A variety of movies from different cultures hit local theaters this weekend. M. Faust has what they are and where to see them in his "Film Focus."

Film Focus: Movies from Japan, Ireland, Egypt, Canada, France, India and Greece in area theaters this weekend

A variety of movies from different cultures hit local theaters this weekend. M. Faust has what they are and where to see them in his "Film Focus."

Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday April 16, 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. Buffalo Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Ron LoCurto at Talty's Tavern. 5pm Queen City Forward Listening Session #6 at Canisius University Science Hall Commons, 1901 Main St, 14208. The NYSDOT and Queen City Forward are reimagining the 33 Expressway Project and want the public as a partner in these efforts.

Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday April 16, 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. Buffalo Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Ron LoCurto at Talty's Tavern. 5pm Queen City…

Miers on Music: Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert News Record Store Day '26, SOMBR, Coheed and Cambria are all in focus in Jeff Miers' Where the Bands Are wrap-up of events and concerts.

Miers on Music: Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert News

Record Store Day '26, SOMBR, Coheed and Cambria are all in focus in Jeff Miers' Where the Bands Are wrap-up of events and concerts.

Review: ‘The Dutchman’ returns on streaming platforms If you missed The Dutchman at the recent tribute to Stephen McKinley Henderson at the Buffalo International Film Festival or at its brief theatrical run, it is now available for streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV and other services. M. Faust has the review.

Review: ‘The Dutchman’ returns on streaming platforms

If you missed The Dutchman at the recent tribute to Stephen McKinley Henderson at the Buffalo International Film Festival or at its brief theatrical run, it is now available for streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV and other services. M. Faust…

Deadline nears for next round of public art works Erie County is looking for art and up to $75,000 to spend on each of two pieces of public work. Now it needs applicants to go through the selection process. Mike Desmond has the story.

Deadline nears for next round of public art works

Erie County is looking for art and up to $75,000 to spend on each of two pieces of public work. Now it needs applicants to go through the selection process. Mike Desmond has the story.

Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday April 15, 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 Maria Sebastian at Talty's Tavern. 4pm Independent Health Foundation Good For The Neighborhood at Westminster Community Charter School. Giveaways including produce bag with recipe, healthy options snack, hygiene bags, and raffles and prizes.

Today in Local Music and Community: Wednesday April 15, 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 Maria Sebastian at Talty's Tavern. 4pm Independent Health…

Miers on Music: Celebrating spontaneous composition, Buffalo-style Music writer Jeff Miers has added another gig to the list: Off-Script Sundays. Here are the details.

Miers on Music: Celebrating spontaneous composition, Buffalo-style

Music writer Jeff Miers has added another gig to the list: Off-Script Sundays. Here are the details.

Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (April 13 to April 19) Wednesday Night Live, a reading at The Buffalo AKG Art Museum by former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, and Mark Nowak's Buffalo book launch for ...AGAIN are among the events this week. Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Reading & Discussion: Ross Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude with poet Joshua Thermidor. Join Just Buffalo Literary Center for an evening dedicated to “serious noticing.” As part of our city-wide In Gratitude project, poet and teaching artist Joshua Thermidor will lead a discussion into Ross Gay’s National Book Critics Circle Award-winning collection, …

Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (April 13 to April 19)

Wednesday Night Live, a reading at The Buffalo AKG Art Museum by former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, and Mark Nowak's Buffalo book launch for ...AGAIN are among the events this week. Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm:…

Today in Local Music and Community: Tuesday April 14, 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. Mini Art Festival Submissions at Boston Free Library. Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the month of April and paint your masterpiece. Return it to the library by May 1st to be entered into a mini art festival.

Today in Local Music and Community: Tuesday April 14, 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. Mini Art Festival Submissions at Boston Free Library. Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the…

Review: At BUA, Harry Potter Blows Up the Canon Buffalo Theater: 'Laughing Troll' is as much about Rowling as the books' characters By Melinda Miller(L-R, Sandra Roberts, Samuel Fesmire and Sabrina Kahwaty Garcia. Photo by Jay Rosado)  “The Laughing Troll Café,” being presented through April 25 by Buffalo United Artists, is and isn’t a play about Harry Potter.  In this comic/drama by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola, the grownup Harry and his friends have left Hogwarts far behind; years later, they are meeting in a cozy coffee shop in modern-day London.

Review: At BUA, Harry Potter Blows Up the Canon

Buffalo Theater: 'Laughing Troll' is as much about Rowling as the books' characters By Melinda Miller(L-R, Sandra Roberts, Samuel Fesmire and Sabrina Kahwaty Garcia. Photo by Jay Rosado)  “The Laughing Troll Café,” being presented through April 25 by…

Four Bites: Café Gezellig, a thinking person’s Buffalo bar, coming in May Community Beer Works vet Ethan Cox is aiming to establish a purely Buffalo hangout that encourages thinking as much as drinking. Learn more about the new venture coming in June in this week's Four Bites Sunday News by Andrew Galarneau.

Community Beer Works vet Ethan Cox is aiming to establish a purely Buffalo hangout that encourages thinking as much as drinking. Learn more about the new venture coming in June in this week's Four Bites Sunday News by Andrew Galarneau.

WNY Outdoors: Best Birdwatching Spots in WNY Grab your binoculars! Birdwatching season is in full swing, and Catie Keller has all the best recommendations around WNY.

Grab your binoculars! Birdwatching season is in full swing, and Catie Keller has all the best recommendations around WNY.

Can AI be a partner instead of a predator in video games? Is there any hope for a games industry married to AI technology? Game developer Tomo Kihara thinks ethics and Artificial Intelligence can co-exist. Edward Brydalski has the story.

Can AI be a partner instead of a predator in video games?

Is there any hope for a games industry married to AI technology? Game developer Tomo Kihara thinks ethics and Artificial Intelligence can co-exist. Edward Brydalski has the story.