Good morning, Buffalo.

Army Master Sergeant Justin Chernogorec — a veteran who returned home after a year in the Middle East — received a proclamation Saturday for his service, marking his local honor.

Friends of Harmony Barbershop Chorus presented an a cappella performance in Hamburg today featuring classic rock songs from the '60s and '70s and humorous moments that delighted local fans.

Barry Manilow’s concert at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, originally set for April 22, will now take place on June 30; ticket holders for the original date will have their tickets honored for the rescheduled show.

Residents in Buffalo and North Tonawanda began Earth Day celebrations today by joining cleanup + planting projects that help care for the local environment.

Erie County will host free hazardous waste drop-off events in May (Saturday, May 9 in Williamsville for paint and batteries; Saturday, May 30 in Buffalo for household hazardous waste) that require registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

Residents may also use the year-round HHW Voucher Drop-off Program offered in Tonawanda.

The NWS confirmed an EF‑0 tornado touched down at 8:16 p.m. Wednesday in Farmersville and moved for 0.23 miles, uprooting trees and hitting a structure before ending two minutes later.

Wyatt Russell fulfilled his promise by drinking a beer and plunging into Lake Erie at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Blasdell on Saturday when Buffalo clinched a playoff berth, marking the Sabres' first postseason appearance since 2011.

The NFTA will run four-car Metro Rail trains and skip Church Street station during Sabres playoff crowds today — a step aimed at easing intersection congestion for fans.

The Sabres are in the playoffs as local icon Rip Simonick is inducted into another hall of fame for his career, which includes Georgetown Cup wins — a nod to a controversial forged record that kept him from a third Stanley Cup.

Field Medic Concert

8-11 p.m. — Babeville — $ — Experience the freak folk sounds of Field Medic with special guest Euphoria Again.

King Falcon Concert

7-10 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $10 entry — Experience the hard rock sounds of Little Liar inspired by legendary bands.

Lloyd Cole Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+, ID required — Experience the melodic sounds of Lloyd Cole live in concert.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 2026 Tour

6-9 p.m. — Town Ballroom — VIP Packages available — Experience the high-energy sounds of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and special guests live in Buffalo.

Peter Case Live

8-11 p.m. — Babeville — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening with American singer-songwriter Peter Case from Buffalo with special guest Zack Keim.

John Pizzarelli Trio Performance

3-6 p.m. — Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra — Tickets available — Experience Grammy Award-winning John Pizzarelli as he reinvigorates the Great American Songbook with warmth and wit.

Hippie Sabotage Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Ticket prices range from $65 to $204 — Experience an electrifying night with Hippie Sabotage in Buffalo.

The Jazz Lounge at The Rendezvous Room

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Statler Buffalo — $20 — Experience live jazz with crafted cocktails in a sophisticated, vintage setting.

ATLiens Live Performance

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Experience the mysterious electronic duo ATLiens with immersive visuals and storytelling.

Lily Rose Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — VIP Add-Ons available — Experience the I Know What I Want Tour 2026 with Lily Rose.