Joe’s Picks: June 27-29

The Bisons close out a seven game homestand against the Columbus Clippers with a Friday Night Bash tonight at Coca-Cola Field. Be sure to stick aroudn after the game as the Bisons light up downtown Buffalo with an amazing fireworks display. The Herd is back in town next week, check out Bisons.com for a full schedule of games and events.

Buffalo's West Side is re-emerging as a hot spot of culture and night life - check out the Taste of Diversity this Saturday on Grant St. near Lafayette and enjoy food, music and dance.

Mickey Rats hosts their annual Wounded Warrior Project Benefit from 4-9 on Saturday with live music from The Diva Show, Dave Constantino, Hair Nation and Disco Duck.

City of Night returns to Silo City on Saturday for the premier party of the year! Last years party drew over 12,000 people! Featuring live bands, DJs, Buffalo's best artists, light displays on the silos and of course, great cold beer from Flying Bison! This is an amazing opportunity to explore the silos and look into Buffalo's past and see where we are headed. The party kicks off at 4pm and rolls on until 1am.

We return to the sandy shores of Lake Erie for Sunday Funday at Mickey Rats / Captain Kidd's. Join us and the Bud Light girls on WNY's largest patio to soak up some rays and win great prizes including concert tickets, Signal's gas cards and some sweet Bud Light swag. Enjoy live music from Ultra Violet and stick around for the sunset - it's free every night!!