What’s Good – June 27-July 3, 2024
Our weekly guide to what’s going on around Buffalo and in the world of pop culture.
Thursday, 6/27
Casey Rocket (Helium, 33 Mississippi St, 7:15pm, $33)
This Austin-based comic has perofrmed at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership, SXSW, the Boston Comedy Festival, and more.
Griff Kaz Quartet (PAUSA Art House, 19 Wadsworth St, 7pm, $15-$19)
An adventurous night of original compositions and reimagined standards.
Previous Love (Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk St, 7pm, $15)
w/West Ferry, Amateur Hockey Club, Chores.
Adelitas Way (Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, 7pm, $34, 16+)
w/Loveboxx, DramaScream, Little Liar.
Chris Panfli (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 6pm)
Original Americana and old country chestnuts.
Stress Dolls (Albright-Knox Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave, 5:30pm, FREE)
Improv Mixer (Amy’s Place, 3234 Main St, 7:30pm, $5 suggested)
Buffalo Improv House hosts this informal meetup, where everyone’s invited to join in the performance alongside veteran improv comics.
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)
The Bear (FX/Hulu)
Everyone’s favorite cooking show returns for a third season.
Friday, 6/28
Akaash Singh (Helium, 33 Mississippi St, 9:15pm, Sat 7pm/9:15pm, $34)
Singh co-hosts the podcast Flagrant, has appeared on Guy Code, Wild’n Out, Brown Nation, and The Leftovers, and is the lead in Netflix’s upcoming animated series Conquest.
Jake’s Comedy Jukebox Goes Punk (Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk St, 8pm, $10)
A night of punk-rock-themed stand-up, complete with performances of classic punk tunes.
American Pie (Riff CIty, 166 Chandler St, 6:30pm, $35-$45)
A 25th-anniversary screening of the film, a Q&A with Thomas Ian Nichols (who played Kevin), and live performances of music from the soundtrack.
Sonja Morgan (Town Ballroom, 681 S Main St, 8pm, $35-$45, 18+)
The former Real Housewife sits down for an unfiltered conversation and answers your burning questions.
Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties (Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, 6pm, $25, 16+)
w/Future Teens, Maura Weaver
Jeanie (Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, 8:30pm, $15adv/$20, 18+)
The Into the Dark tour. w/Brainrack
Eric Johanson (The Cave, 71 Military Rd, 8pm, $24)
Modern blues artist named one of 25 Best New Blue Guitarists by Guitar Player.
Divi Romē Band (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 7pm)
Afrobeats, reggae, and afri-jazz.
Manuel Valera Trio (PAUSA Art House, 19 Wadsworth St, 6:30pm, $18-$25)
Live Band Karaoke (Rec Room, 79 W. Chippewa St, 10pm, $8)
Belt out your favorites in front of a live band.
New Movies This Week
Daddio (Transit Center, 6707 Transit Rd, Williamsville)
A young woman (Dakota Johnson) and her cab driver (Sean Penn) have an unexpectedly frank conversation on a long ride back from the airport in this indie drama.
A Quiet Place: Day One (in wide release)
Lupita Nyong’o, Djimon Hounsou, and Alex Wolff star in this prequel.
Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1 (in wide release)
Kevin Costner can’t stay away from Westerns, as he co-wrote, directed, and stars in this one, alongside Sienne Miller Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Michael Rookcer, Danny Huston, and Luke Wilson.
A Sacrifice (Transit Center, 6707 Transit Rd, Williamsville)
A psychiatrist (Eric Bana) must save his daughter (Sadie Sink) from a cult after she falls in love with the cult leader’s son.
A Family Affair (Netflix)
A celebrity’s personal assistant (Joey King) discovers her self-absorbed boss (Zac Efron) is having an affair with her mother (Nicole Kidman).
Blue Lock the Movie: Episode Nagi (Elmwood Center, Walden Galleria)
A high school soccer player gets invited to join the mysterious Blue Lock project. Animated, based on the award-winning manga. in Japanese with subtitles.
Jatt & Juliet 3 (Elmwood Center, 2001 Elmwood Ave)
Two Punjabi police officers travel to Canada on a mission that becomes more complicated than they thought. in Punjabi with subtitles.
Kalki 2898 AD (Elmwood Center, Walden Galleria)
A modern avatar of Vishno decends to Earth to protect the world from evil. in Telugu with subtitles.
Saturday 6/29
Hip Hop Is Revolution (Riff CIty, 166 Chandler St, 8pm, $15, 18+)
Chuckie Campbell, Dave Stewy, Iesha Green, Kins Franklin, Captivated C, Mic Excel, and Boggi Blu, all backed by a live band.
Banglafest (Island Park, 5577 Main St, Williamsville, noon-8pm, FREE)
An outdoor celebration of Bangladeshi culture, featuring performers, vendors, family activities, food, and live music.
BookFest 2024 (WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington St, 11am-3pm, FREE)
A variety of family-friendly art making activities, steamroller printing, an artist market and more. Workshops in letterpress printing, antique bookmaking, and screen printing t-shirts and totes.
Improv Student Showcase (Buffalo Improv House, 255 Great Arrow Ave, 6pm, $8adv/$10)
Come watch improv from students in BIH’s level three classes.
You Should Smile More (Buffalo Improv House, 255 Great Arrow Ave, 7:30pm, $15adv/$20)
All-female and gender nonconforming improve show, featuring BIH performers, students, faculty, and special guests.
Tediyra Barton Harris (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 1pm)
The soprano performs a wide range of songs spotlighting African-American composers.
Flatfoot 56 (Allen Street Hardware, 245 Allen St, 7pm, $15)
with Lenny Lashley, Just Platinum Criminal Kids, DJ @melpirebat, Doc Marten Soundsystem
Pure Ink Poetry Slam (Bidwell Park, Bidwell & Elmwood Ave, 4pm, $5 to participate, FREE to watch)
A monthly open mike spoken word competition, without specific themes or requirements beyond the general rules of a poetry slam. Cash prize for the winner.
Kiefer Sutherland (Electric City, 433 Pearl St, 7:30pm, $30-$35)
The 24 star plays guitar with his band.
Arrows in Action (Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, 7pm, $24, 16+)
w/Booke Alexx, Elliott Lee
Thomas Mariano Quartet (PAUSA Art House, 19 Wadsworth St, 6:30pm, $17-$29)
Mariano has played the sax in every corner of Buffalo.
The Brokes (Town Ballroom, 681 S Main St, 7pm, $25, 16+)
Strokes tribute band. w/The Smiths Etc.
Celtic Sessions (Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St, 4pm, FREE)
Sunday 6/30
I Was On a Sitcom (Helium, 30 Mississippi St, 7pm, $38)
The one-woman show of Eden Sher, who starred on The Middle for nine seasons, talking about her experiences juggling acting, fame, and raising twins.
Margo Cilker (Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, 7pm, $18adv/$22)
Cilker just released her sophomore album, Valley of Heart’s Delight, recorded with studio players from The Decembrists, Band of Horses, and Beirut. w/Jeremy Ferrera
It Dies Today (Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, 7pm, $30, 16+)
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Caitiff Choir. w/XrhinocerousX, Bungler, Fatal Visions
Archers (Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk St)
w/Hollow Front, If Not For Me
John Bacon Jazz (Duende, 85 Silo City Row, 4pm)
Monday 7/1
Eidola (Rec Room, 79 W Chippewa St, 7pm, $30, 16+)
w/Royal Coda, Wolf & Bear, Sani Bronco
Tuesday 7/2
Arise & Go (9th Ward, 341 Delaware Ave, 7pm, $20)
Celtic trio that draws from the music of Ireland, Scotland, and eastern Canada. w/Crickwater
Glasslands (Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk St)
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 7/3
The Mid-Week Vibe (9th Ward, 341 Delaware Ave, 7pm, $30, 16+)
This months’ vibe includes comedy by Julian “The Mayor” Russell, an acoustic performance by Victor Johnson, and featured artist Chelsea & Bakari, plus a cash bar and free pizza & wings while supplies last.
Buffalo’s Funniest (Helium, 30 Mississippi St, 7pm, $15, 18+)
The opening round of an annual tournament to find the funniest person in town. Your votes will send winners to the semifinals at the end of July.
Comedy Open Mic (Milkie’s, 522 Elmwood Ave, 9pm)