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Buffalo
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greenhouse Event Center in North Tonawanda hosts a Spring and Garden Show that runs through today, offering live plants, clothing, and baked goods to support local vendors; it will also feature a blue+gold Sabres event next weekend. WGRZ
- ➤ Firefighters from across WNY participated in a two-day rapid intervention training course in Getzville where they practiced rescue techniques, sharpening their emergency response skills. WGRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo State teacher candidates are helping first-graders at South Buffalo Charter school learn phonics as part of their undergraduate training (boosting early reading skills) to support the students’ progress. The Buffalo News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UB's Department of Psychiatry received a $200K grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health to support WNY's Afghan community. The funds will train community mental health workers + develop healing circles and therapeutic tools from May through September. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and players Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson discussed the team’s Game 1 win against Boston on Sunday night — they credited strong teamwork and promising play for the success. WGRZ
- ➤ The Sabres are set to face the Bruins in their first playoff game as local fans buzz with excitement for the team's legendary return to the Stanley Cup playoffs. WGRZ
- ➤ Sabres fans in Buffalo were abuzz Sunday as they geared up for a playoff game against the Bruins after 14 years without postseason action. WGRZ
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Field Medic Concert
8-11 p.m. — Babeville — $ — Experience the freak folk sounds of Field Medic with special guest Euphoria Again.
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King Falcon Concert
7-10 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $10 entry — Experience the hard rock sounds of Little Liar inspired by legendary bands.
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Lloyd Cole Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+, ID required — Experience the melodic sounds of Lloyd Cole live in concert.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ATLiens Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Experience the mysterious electronic duo ATLiens with immersive visuals and storytelling.
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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.
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