By Monica Power

(Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page)

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Drop-In Artmaking at Buffalo AKG Art Museum in Studio A, Knox Building. Activities inspired by a current exhibiton, theme, or artwork. Supplies provided. 4 – 730pm

The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Opening Reception for “The Dragons in Our Lives” by Sarah Jane Barry at Buffalo Arts Studio. 5 – 8pm

Open Galleries at MUNDO IMAGES,LLC inside the Tri-Main Center. Collecting back packs for Journey’s End to benefit teenagers in need. 5 – 8pm

Buffalo Funk Fest 20th Anniversary, day 1 of 3. Jefferson Ave Block Party. 5 – 10pm

The Bomb and The Patti Parks Band and Soulfulicious at Old Falls Street USA. Music at 5pm

Michael Nowak at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery. 530pm

Grace Stumberg at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Geno McManus at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 530 – 830pm

Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston on Center and 4th Streets, day 1 of 2. Music by Comienzos, Pete Malinverni Trio, Matt’s Music Vocal Performance Team, Rick Strauss, Simon Fletcher Duo, Will Holton, Anderson Big Band, and Anais Reno with Pete Malinverni Trio wsg Peter Bernstein. Music at 530pm

Chicago Jack & The Outfit at Old Man River. 6pm

Artist Talk at Raft of Sanity. Meet the artists for the current exhibiton “Dear Artemis.” 6 – 8pm

Tree Fundraiser at Eugene V. Debs Hall. Help the hall reach the goal of plainting 15 shade trees in the Frank X. Schwab Square across the street. Admission includes feast by Chef Steve. 6 – 8pm – $40

The Mustn’ts at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Nickel City Pimp Choir at Templeton Landing Restaurant & Special Events. 6 – 9pm

Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Vinnie DeRosa Music at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

Maria Sebastian at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

Sue Kincaid and Mark Winsick at Buffalo RiverWorks. 6 – 9pm

Maui Jim 716 at Liberty Hound. 6 – 10pm

South Buffalo Irish Festival Culture Circle at Buffalo Irish Center. Kickoff to the festival with Irish dance workshop for beginners and Rince Na Tiarna Adult Irish Dance showcase, Ceili, Triovia, and traditional Irish music session. Workshop begins at 6pm

Rhyme for Remission at Luna Lounge. Showcase and Roswell Cancer Institute Benefit featuring TheREALDeeZ, The Kevin Bennett, Nicky Trakks, L-Biz, Vocero Omar, and A.R.I. Doors at 630pm – $25

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm – $10

Business Time at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Cheese & Slackers with special guest Defiant Monkey Improv at Rohall’s Corner. Doors at 7pm – $10

Wood ‘N Steel at BATCH. 7pm

Hello Molly Band Duo at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

RNSM at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7pm

AJ & The Woods at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Jeremy Keyes Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

Skinny G and the Meatballs at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Jony James Band Trio at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Vinyl Cocktails at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 10pm

Roxley, King’s Madness, Bad Kitty, and Shock Therapy at Rockin Buffalo. Music at 7pm

The Nitetones at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm

The A-List Band at Papi Grande’s. 730pm

Ten02 Music, Swayzar, and Tortoise Hardy at Nietzsche’s. 8pm

Only Humen at Transit Music Lounge. 8pm

2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Terry Savastano at Ebenezer Ale House. 8pm

Exit Rebooted at River Grill. 8pm

Orange Zest Band at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm

Lynn Drury Music Band with Randle and the Late Night Scandals at The Cave. Music at 8pm – $15

Owen with Jeremy Boyle in the 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $20

Ken Ryan and The Professionals at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

The Strangers at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

The Rainlamps with special guests Talya and Alex Raia upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $10

Taka Music, 3QD, Division Rivals, and Goodbye Metro at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

The Funk Knights at Sportsmens Tavern. 930pm – $10

Junkyard Dogs at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Pat Harrington Trio at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

Samantha Taylor at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm