What’s Good – March 28-April 3, 2024
Our weekly guide to what’s going on around Buffalo and in the world of pop culture.
Thursday, 3/28
Ellen Pieroni and the Encyclopedia of Soul (Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE)
Saxophonist Pieroni performs as part of the museum’s Thursday Night Live series.
A Tribute to Nat ‘King’ Cole (PAUSA Art House, 19 Wadsworth St, 6:30pm, $23)
The Bryan Eng Trio performs some of the King’s beloved standards, plus some originals from their new album.
Jupiter Trolley (Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St, 7pm, $7)
with Fowls, TTTT, Alex Northrup.
Kai Wachi (Town Ballroom, 681 S. Main St, 8pm, $29.50, 18+)
Wachi’s new Morphosia Tour introduces a new stage design known as The Cage.
Sara Elizabeth (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 6-8pm)
Indie singer/songwriter Elizabeth has been playing guitar since age 9, and followed a UB music degree with three albums and two EPs in the last few years.
ekoustic Hookah (Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, 7pm, $20adv/$25)
This jam band spells their name with a backwards “e,” but we don’t know how to make WordPress do that. With Creamery Station.
Poetry Open Mic & Game Night (26 Allen St, 6pm)
Co-hosted by Sara Ali and Meg Specksgoor
Karaoke Night (Milkie’s, 522 Elmwood Ave, 9pm)
Friday, 3/29
Jackson Stokes (Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, 6pm, $15adv/$20)
Last year, guitarist Stokes broke a record by playing shows in 50 states in 49 days with the Devon Allman Project, and he’s still on the road. With Miller & the Other Sinners, Jim Crean.
Paul Hage & Mirage (PAUSA Art House, 19 Wadsworth St, 6:30pm, $15)
Upbeat Mediterranean-inspired jazz.
EmoDesu (Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St, 6pm, $10 adv/$15)
with Bighorn Sheep, Theory of Rock, Noah Gokey, Asalone.
Jazz Meets Gospel (Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, 341 Delaware Ave, 7-10pm, $34)
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a concert featuring Danielle A. Johnson & the Diyené Band, Kimera Lattimore, and Janice Mitchell & the Jim Beishline Trio.
Sam Marabella (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 8-10pm)
Roots country, jazz, and blues.
Drop-In Artmaking (Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave, 4-7:30pm, FREE)
Aspiring artists of all ages are invited to join and create something special. Art supplies provided.
The Taylor Party (Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, 6pm, $15)
It feels like there’s a different Taylor Swift dance party every weekend. Here’s this weekend’s.
Live Band Karaoke (Rec Room, 79 W. Chippewa St, 10pm, $8)
Belt out the classics in front of a live band.
New Movies This Week
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (in wide release)
Hollywood’s two biggest stars team up in this sequel to 2022’s Godzilla vs. Kong.
Asphalt City (Transit Center, 6707 Transit Rd, Williamsville)
Med student Tye Sheridan joins veteran paramedic Sean Penn for a ride-along through New York City.
The Listener (not playing in Buffalo!)
Steve Buscemi hasn’t directed a film since 2007’s Interview, which is a shame because his occasional forays behind the camera are always terrific. Tessa Thompson is the only actor on screen, as she manages a help line and takes calls from the likes of Margaret Cho, Blue del Barrio, Rebecca Hall, Alia Shawkat, and Casey Wilson.
A Fragile Flower (Walden Galleria)
A singer (director/star Mai Thu Huyen) lives a glamorous lifestyle, which has a dark side. In Vietnamese with subtitles.
Aadujeevitham (Elmwood Center, 2001 Elmwood Ave)
A migrant worker goes to Saudi Arabia hoping to make money to send home, but finds himself trapped in the desert herding goats. In Telugu with subtitles.
Crew (Elmwood Center, Walden Galleria)
Three airline employees are forced into a life of crime in Rajesh Krishnan’s heist comedy. In Hindi with subtitles.
Mai (Walden Galleria)
A woman and her neighbor develop feelings for each other. In Vietnamese with subtitles.
Tillu Square (Elmwood Center, Transit Center)
Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran star in this crime romcom. In Telugu with subtitles.
Saturday 3/30
The Midnight Feature (Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St, 6:30pm, $12adv/$15)
with Aye Karou, DaisyChain, Power Creep.
Too Many Zooz (Asbury Hall, 341 Delaware Ave, 7pm, $23adv/$25)
This “Brass House” trio comes to town on their Retail Therapy Tour. With Michael Wilbur.
A Tribute to Legends (PAUSA Art House, 19 Wadsworth St, 6:30pm, $13)
Lindsay Holland, Harry Graser, and special guest Alec Dube pay tribute to jazz legends Fred Hersch, Gary Burton, and Norma Winstone, and their renowned album Songs and Lullabies.
Tamia & Joe (Shea’s Buffalo, 650 Main St, 6:30pm, $84-143)
A night of soul and R&B.
Storytime Workshop (Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave, 10:30am-noon, $15)
Listen to a story, make an art project, and explore the museum. $15 for child and adult; $5 per additional.
Tom Sahl and the Dangerfields (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 5-7pm)
Local folk rock group
Doug Yeomans & Sue Kincaid (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 7-9pm)
This duo plays blues, bluegrass, country, jazz, and rockabilly.
Hockey Night in Scottsdale (Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, 4:30-6:30pm, $15)
with The Heatdaddy and Jordan Schmaltz.
The Most Electrifying 80s Party (Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, 8:30pm, $10, 18+)
Music videos from MTV’s heyday, and decade-wide tribute band M80.
Celtic Sessions (Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St, 4:40pm, FREE)
Sunday 3/31
The Disco Biscuits (Town Ballroom, 681 S. Main St, Sat/Sun 7pm, $45, 12+)
The popular jam band are here for two nights on their Why We Dance Tour. Saturday’s already sold out, so get Sunday tickets while you can!
Monday 4/1
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me (Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, 7pm, $25adv/$30, 16+)
IDKHow is here on their Gloomtown Tour. With Benches.
Morning in May (Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St)
with Creating a Sinner, Heart For Sale, akloh.
Tuesday 4/2
Life on Thin Ice (Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, 7pm, $17-$37)
As part of the National Geographic Live series, Kiliii Yüyan talks about the people and animals that thrive in the Arctic.
Brown Bag Concert (Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall, 12:05pm, FREE)
An informal 45-minute performance by UB students and faculty where patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch.
Jeff Rosenstock (Asbury Hall, 341 Delaware Ave, 7pm, $25adv/$30)
Punk rocker Rosenstock is best known for writing the music for Craig of the Creek. With Sidney Gish, Gladie.
David Morris (Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, 7pm, $15adv/$20)
Country/hip-hop artist Morris combines trap beats and slide guitar.
Open Mic (Cucina @ Hotel Richardson, 444 Forest Ave, 6-8pm)
This weekly open mic features music, poetry, and comedy. Register at jkonze@douglasdev.com.
The Steam Donkeys (Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St, 6-8:30pm)
Rustbelt Comedy Showcase (Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St, 9pm, FREE)
Open Mic Night (Milkie’s, 522 Elmwood Ave, 6-9pm)
Dragula Viewing Party & Drag Show (Milkie’s, 522 Elmwood Ave, 9pm; $10)
Wednesday 4/3
The Mid-Week Vibe (9th Ward, 341 Delaware Ave, 7pm, $30, 16+)
This month’s Vibe includes comedy by Izzy, featured artist Kissena, and an acoustic performance by Tru Journey, plus free pizza and wings from Bozzy’s while supplies last.
Dave Hause (Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St)
with Drew Thomson.
Comedy Open Mic (Milkie’s, 522 Elmwood Ave, 9pm)
