Scholars

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo

Presentation of “The Communal Hypothesis,” the current book project by Brian Whitener. Doors at 4 p.m.; featured talk and Q&A at 4:15 p.m.

Brother James

The Great Pumpkin Farm

Brother James performs at The Great Pumpkin Farm, 4–7 p.m.

Little Mountain Band

Sportsmens Tavern 326 Amherst Street, Buffalo

Fri. 10/30 Little Mountain Band 5pm $10 SPORTSMENSListed on the official Sportsmens & The Cave monthly calendar. End time is estimated; check with the venue for current details.

$10

Haunted Market

Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market

Family-friendly haunted market with 80+ artisans, music, games, trick-or-treating, oddities, and creators of haunted goods. 5–9 p.m.

Halloween Jam-Boo-Ree

Occasions by Osteria

Performances by The Thriller Dancers and music by DJ Nicholas Picholas. Includes a 50/50 raffle and costume contest. Proceeds benefit Grand Island Junior Vikings Football & Cheerleading and the Grand […]

Remembrance Table

Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, Inc. Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, Inc.

Guests may bring framed photos to add to the Remembrance Table and join in a toast. Photos may be taken home that evening or left on the table through November.

Mickey Kal

Wagon Wheel 7201 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls

Mickey Kal performs at Wagon Wheel, 6–8:30 p.m.

The Slashing

Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub

The Slashing performs at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub.

The Fredtown Stompers

PAUSA art house 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo

A Halloween Celebration with Hot Jazz swing with a New Orleans Traditional Jazz vibe. STAGE AREA - MUSICIAN’S VIEW: $22.5 BAR AREA - TV VIEW: $20

Season Closing Party and Recovery Celebration

Groff’s Cafe on the Green

Recovery celebration for Maggie, Sheila, and Rick, with music by Welcome Distraction. Doors at 4 p.m.; music 7–10 p.m. Basket raffle, games, and costume contest.

U.S. Army Concert Band

Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus perform. The groups are components of The U.S. Army Field Band.

Wilson Curry & Friends

West Falls Center for the Arts West Falls Center for the Arts

Wilson Curry & Friends perform; Coralyn Comerford of Bello Voice Studio opens the show.

Gary Quatrani

The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s

Gary Quatrani performs at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s, 7–10 p.m.

The Autonomous Vehicles

Buffalo Distilling Co. 860 Seneca St, Buffalo

The Autonomous Vehicles perform at Buffalo Distilling Co., 7–10 p.m.

Samuel Tambe Band

The Roycroft Inn

Samuel Tambe Band performs at The Roycroft Inn, 7–10 p.m.

Stephen Babcock

The Banshee Irish Pub 257 Franklin Street, Buffalo

Stephen Babcock performs at The Banshee Irish Pub, 7–10 p.m.

Deathfest 23

Hen House

Birthday bash for Emcee M.D., with performances by Mental Anguish, PotusXxX, After The Blast, Jonny Schnite, Aaron Schnite, Jurassic Clark, and Three Green. All ages. 7–10 p.m.; $5 with costume, […]

Halloween Open Mic

GFY Bar & Grill GFY Bar & Grill

Halloween Open Mic at GFY Bar & Grill, 7–10 p.m.

Romeo Delight: America’s Van Halen Experience

Riviera Theatre 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda

Romeo Delight is an award-winning Van Halen experience like no other, world-renowned and recognized by everyone from Howard Stern to Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, to Diamond David Lee Roth himself for selecting Romeo Delight’s video for his Podcast “The Roth Show,” along with being featured…

$20

Soul Committee

Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub 255 Sonwil Drive by the Buffalo Airport, Cheektowaga

Soul Committee performs at 7:30 p.m. Admission $10.

Dames at Sea

Kenan Center

Performance of “Dames at Sea,” with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. 7:30–9:30 p.m.

The RiG

Papi Grande’s Lancaster

The RiG performs as part of the Lancaster Village Merchants Association Halloween Crawl. Music at 7:30 p.m.; $5.

Krewella

Electric City 433 Pearl St., Buffalo

Krewella at Electric City in Buffalo.DOORS: 7:00pm · SHOW: 8:00pm · All AgesSee the official event page for current details and age restrictions. End time is estimated.

Blazed & Confused w/GROSH

The Cave 71 Military Road, Buffalo

Fri. 10/30 Blazed & Confused w/GROSH 8pm THE CAVEListed on the official Sportsmens & The Cave monthly calendar. End time is estimated; check with the venue for current details.

Blade Rave

Town Ballroom 681 Main St, Buffalo

Blade Rave at Town Ballroom. Doors at 8 p.m.

2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer

The Gin Mill, Ellicottville

2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer perform at The Gin Mill in Ellicottville at 8 p.m.

The Salt Road Trio

Penny Lane – Clarence 10255 Main St, Clarence

The Salt Road Trio perform at Penny Lane – Clarence at 8 p.m.; $5.

Annual Halloween Party

Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill

Annual Halloween Party with music by FLIPSIDE and a costume contest. 8–11 p.m.; $10.

DJ Spooky Stephen

Wayland Brewing

DJ Spooky Stephen performs at Wayland Brewing, 8–11 p.m. Costume contest.

Tiny Music

The Ship Bar & Grill

Tiny Music performs at The Ship Bar & Grill, 8–11 p.m.

Halloween Covers Show

Milkie’s on Elmwood

Halloween Covers Show featuring tunes by Queen, Nirvana, The Dead Kennedys, Jonathan Richmond & the Modern Lovers, and Bangers & Mash-Ups. Costumes encouraged. Music at 8 p.m.; $15.

Punk and Disorderly

Hot Mama’s Canteen

Punk and Disorderly with music by The Heavy Eddys, Cowboy Vampires, and The Painkillers. Music at 8 p.m.; $10.

The Funk Knights

Molly Maguires 834 Abbott Road, Buffalo

The Funk Knights perform at Molly Maguires at 8 p.m.

Jay McDonnell Trio

Talty’s Tavern

Jay McDonnell Trio performs at Talty’s Tavern at 8:30 p.m.

MNM Presents: Halloweekend Night 1: Sodown w/ Chozen

Buffalo Iron Works 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo

MNM Presents Halloween: Night 1 SoDown w/ Chozen, more Friday October 30 Iron Works 49 Illinois St. Buffalo NY Doors 8pm 18+ $15+ SoDown sodown.com The sun begins to fall...n

Ellen Pieroni Encyclopedia of Soul

Sportsmens Tavern 326 Amherst Street, Buffalo

Fri. 10/30 Ellen Pieroni Encyclopedia of Soul 9pm SPORTSMENSListed on the official Sportsmens & The Cave monthly calendar. End time is estimated; check with the venue for current details.

Funktional Flow

Jack Rabbit Jack Rabbit, Buffalo

Funktional Flow performs at Jack Rabbit at 9 p.m.

Dave Viterna Group

Transit Music Lounge

Dave Viterna Group performs at Transit Music Lounge at 9 p.m.

Travis & His Western Band

Attitudes Bar And Grill

Travis & His Western Band perform at Attitudes Bar And Grill at 9 p.m.

DJ Luv

Foleys

DJ Luv performs at Foleys at 9 p.m.

Chef Dan & the Croutons

Wagon Wheel 7201 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls

Chef Dan & the Croutons perform at Wagon Wheel at 9:30 p.m.

Irving Klaws Halloween

Nietzsche's 248 Allen St, Buffalo

The Iconic Nietzsche’s Irving Klaws Halloween Show is BACK! More details TBD.Doors @ 9pmMusic @ 10pm

Wasn’t A Phase

Mr. Goodbar 1110 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo

Wasn’t A Phase performs downstairs at Mr. Goodbar at 10 p.m.

Honey Halloween

Rec Room Buffalo 79 W. Chippewa St, Buffalo

Honey Halloween with music by Ryan Dils, Adr3lo, and DJ Jett at 11 p.m.