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Noir at the Bar coming back for another night of crime fiction and community

Oct 10, 2025 | Events

Noir at the Bar events have been popping up all over the country and in cities around the world.

The wildly popular literary event Noir at the Bar comes back to Buffalo this October at Charlie’s Boatyard, located at 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd. This event, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, brings together crime fiction fans and authors for an unforgettable evening of live readings, cocktails and conversation.

Hosted by Jim Creahan and Tom McDonnell, this installment of Noir at the Bar Buffalo—Halloween Edition will feature celebrated authors reading short excerpts from their work, including Gary Earl Ross, Jessica Topper, Sandra Block, Stephen G. Eoannou, Timothy Bohen, A.M. Loweecey, John Schreier, Lissa Marie Redmond, Jeff Schober, Mark Hannon, Michael Parzymieso, and poets Kate McGreevy and Timothy Joyce.

Noir at the Bar events have been popping up all over the country and in cities around the world. It’s a night for authors and readers to connect over good stories, signature cocktails and all things mysterious. After the overwhelming success of the first Noir at the Bar in May, organizers have decided to bring it around again with a spooky, ghostly Halloween twist!

Noir at the Bar events are free to attend and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for optimal seating. Doors open at 6 p.m. Charlie’s Boatyard has ample free parking.

New to this event are featured writers Jessica Topper (Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year author), local historian Tim Bohen spinning true ghastly tales from Buffalo’s past, and crime writer Mark Hannon.

Join in for an unforgettable night of gripping storytelling, craft cocktails and community celebration at one of Buffalo’s most beloved waterfront venues!

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