Jason Pomietlasz has this week's comedy, including David Lucas, John "Dr. Dirty" Valby and Scott Seiss all coming to Buffalo this week.

Seamus Gallivan's newest edition of The Buffalodown is here, with community events and happenings galore!

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Wednesday, November 26 ~ Today in Local Music and Community: Joe Baudo Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Jay McDonnell at Talty's Tavern. 4pm Grace Stumberg at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery. 4 - 9pm…

But the building at 248 Allen Street, known as Nietzsche’s since 1982, has been a mainstay on the Allen Street strip for nearly a century. And right about now, it’s going through its most significant transition in over 40 years. The Buffalo Hive's Robert J. McLennan looked into the history of the building and spoke with the new owners for our Within These Walls series.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Tuesday, November 25 ~ Today in Local Music and Community: The Frizz at Sportsmens Tavern. 12 - 2pm Dying Wish, Static Dress, Gouge Away, Orthodox, and Boltcutter at Rec Room Buffalo…

Wednesday Night Live with Bianca L. McGraw is one highlight of this week's events in the Buffalo literary community. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Tuesday Night Open Mic Series at the Em Tea Coffeecup Café. All are welcome whether new to poetry or a long-time member of the community. 80 Oakgrove Ave., Buffalo, NY. Free and open to the public.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Monday, November 24 ~ Today in Local Music and Community: Haven House Donation Drive at Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch. New, unused, and unwrapped items of highest priority are laundry detergent, hair conditioner, underwear (esp women's medium sizes), black leggings, slippers, …

Mark Pogodzinski's NFB Publishing (short for No Frills Buffalo) has published close to a hundred books from dozens of authors. P.A. Kane spoke to him about the publishing business in Buffalo.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Sunday, November 23 ~ Today in Local Music and Community: Greg Zeis at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am - 2pm Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am - 230pm Step Out Buffalo Fall Makers + Shakers Boozy Artisan Market at…

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Farm Winter Market at 5 Loaves Farm, day 2 of 2. Fresh farm-made goods, dried flower creations, and pottery. 9am - 12pm Thankful for Crafts Show & Basket Raffle at Sikora Post. 10am - 3pm…

Jeff Miers reviews the recent Goo Goo Doll shows at Town Ballroom, which raised over $150,000 for FeedMore WNY.

ECHO 23 joined Rockabilly Greg In the Flamingo Lounge on Oct. 16. ECHO 23 is an attitude-fueled alternative rock band channeling the best of the '90s and '00s. Check out what they have to say.

It's a weekend for movies big and small, from "Baristas VS. Billionaires" returning for a limited run to part 2 of the "Wicked" saga. M. Faust has where all of the movies are showing, with trailers of those opening this week.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Friday, November 21 ~ Today in Local Music and Community: Step Out Buffalo Fall Makers + Shakers Boozy Artisan Market at The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park, day 1 of 3. 125 local vendors. Toy Drvie to benefit Cornerstone Manor and Oishei Children's…

First Look Buffalo's New Play Reading Festival offers theater fans a first look at nine new plays this year ... with an opportunity to give feedback before the plays go on to their fully staged versions. It kicks off on Friday night (Nov. 21).

Seamus Gallivan talks community events and other happenings around WNY this week in The Buffalodown.

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 as Creek Bend at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Pop In With Possum at Allen Street Art. Drop in and learn about the techniques and benefits of creating neruographic abstract art. Material privided. 1 - 3pm - pay what you can…

The Just Buffalo Literary BABEL Author Series event featuring Hernan Diaz headlines this week in the Buffalo literary community's events. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.: The Screening Room Reading Series, hosted by Ida Goekel and Kevin Koch, recognizes the posthumous launch of George Grace’s chapbook The Cry of the Wounded Harpy with a celebration of George’s life and poetry. The writing group George was a part of, LitGarden Writers, will read George’s poetry, both from the new book and his other works.

Janeane Garofalo, "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show" and Erica Rhodes are all coming to WNY this week. Check out more in comedy from Jason Pomietlasz.

It’s “Newcomer November” here on Off Road, with recent Niagara University graduate, Lauren Farrow and Camilla Maxwell…straight from Sydney, Australia by way of New York City! Both are in Road Less Traveled Productions' "Mr. Wolf" . Currently playing the role of Theresa in RLTP’s ongoing show Mr. Wolf, this delightful young lady tells the story of how she arrived at this, her first professional show. Not to be outdone, she is followed by an equally fun and revealing interview with an equally important actor from the same show who is also new to the Buffalo theater scene, albeit a bit more experienced: Camilla Maxwell…straight from Sydney, Australia by way of New York City!

Jeff Miers returns with "Where The Bands Are" with fresh new shows and events happening this weekend, including the Goo Goo Dolls benefit concert for FeedMore WNY.

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 Joe Baudo Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm Maria Sebastian at Talty's Tavern. 4pm The Haudenosaunee & the Erie Canal: Dispossession and Displacement at Niagara History Center. Discover the untold story of how this monumental engineering feat transformed Indigenous lands and lives.

Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY has long been one of Buffalo’s most reliable producers of intimate, idea-driven drama, and Conscience by Joe DiPietro is no exception, writes reviewer Bella Poynton.

Andrew Galarneau has tons of local dishes from Buffalo bakers, cooks and ice cream makers that you can add to your Thanksgiving table, plus more in this week's Four Bites.

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 Todd Mertens Musician at D'Avolio. 530 - 830pm The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche's. 6 - 830pm Michael Hund Live at Pierce Ave Bar & Grill. 6 - 9pm…