Good morning, Buffalo.

Lancaster man Anthony Szewcyk reawakens video store memories with a Little Free Blockbuster on Como Park Boulevard, where families can pick a DVD and trade devices for free.

The nonprofit box features weekly staff picks (inspired by classic Blockbuster) and aims to spread kindness across the area.

Canal Fest is taking place at Gratwick Riverside Park for its 43rd celebration featuring rides, food vendors and live music while leaders review the move from the Erie Canal.

Reactions are mixed as some residents praise the extra space (with room for more vendors) while others miss the canal setting.

Rita Auerbach’s painting of the USS Little Rock was unveiled on July 23 at the Naval Park aboard the cruiser; her daughter Carrie said the display honors her mother’s art and her father’s Navy service.

Italian Fest will take over Hertel this weekend as Festival President Judy Porto-Fiorella leads a celebration of Italian culture, food, and music & community fun for local residents.

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum has named co-directors for the first time in its 164-year history.

Chief Curator Cathleen Chaffee will serve as artistic director and Deputy Director Jillian Jones will assume executive director duties starting November 1 (succeeding Janne Siren).

Researchers at UB won three DOE Genesis Mission grants to fund studies using AI & quantum tech for advances in catalysis, microbiomes, and quantum-scale materials.

Their efforts aim to boost local scientific innovation.

An 800-foot passage costing $13.4M was installed at Freedom Park to help emerald shiners swim upstream in the Niagara River.

Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) said the project helped restore the ecosystem by drawing key wildlife back.

At Artpark’s Memory Cafe, people with dementia and their caregivers felt connected when John Denver’s song Take Me Home, Country Roads played in the lower park area, creating a comforting space for community members.

The American Red Cross warns that local blood supplies are near critical as summer donor shortages and campus breaks limit donations — volunteers in Buffalo are urged to use the app to find nearby drives and support local hospitals.

More than 200 Kaleida Health workers will soon receive produce prescriptions and nutrition education as part of a new initiative to fight food insecurity in Western New York (WNY).

Officials will evaluate the program’s impact as a potential model for future efforts in the community.

The Planning Board will vote Monday on a $50 million project to transform Broadway Market into a vibrant year-round food and shopping hub (if approved, the renovation will reorganize the building layout).

An East Side church and its community development nonprofit (projected cost: $5.8 million) seek city approval Monday to build 15 affordable single-family homes along one block.

Buffalo Speed Dating for Ages 30s/40s

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fattey Beer Co. — Check event page for ticket info — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Sunny Sweeney Concert

5-10 p.m. — Sportsmen's Tavern — $25 — Enjoy the heartfelt sounds of country music from Sunny Sweeney and Kayla Ray at this intimate live show.

Loe Shimmy Concert

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Electric City — $75 — Experience the fresh R&B and pop sound of rising star LOE SHIMMY in an intimate setting.

Rust Belt Rampage II

5-8 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+ — Experience a night of diverse local music featuring Exham Priory, Greywash, and more.

Sunday Social Photo Scavenger Hunt

5:15-6:15 p.m. — Canalside — Free entry — Explore the waterfront while snapping cool shots with fellow photography enthusiasts.

Emily Ann Roberts Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — VIP Meet & Greet available — Enjoy an intimate evening with Emily Ann Roberts and special guest SJ McDonald.

Jammy Buffet: Lakes Below The Mountains Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of music with Jammy Buffet during their Lakes Below The Mountains Tour.

Daniel Donato Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Tickets from $52 — Experience an electrifying evening with Daniel Donato live in Buffalo.

WWE Monday Night Raw

7:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Experience live matches and thrilling storyline segments from WWE's flagship show.