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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Buffalo Infringement Festival Day 8. Full schedule available at bif.25.infringebuffalo.org/schedule/

Dick Picks After Dark at Scoop Shop. Make your own unique interpretation of Richard or Dick or a dick, dealer’s choice. We’ll provide paper, some supplies, and inspiration. Come for the art, stay for the vibes. 6 – 9pm

Infringement OG’s in the Hall at Eugene V. Debs Hall. Performances by Prattletales, Yes, I Am Staring At Your Boobs – The Next Generation, Velvet Bologna, and MC Vendetta. Show at 6pm

First Friday Allentown Infringement Open Mic at 169 Allen Street – Outdoor Allentown Association Community Lot. Set by host Bobby Angel Buffalo followed by open mic. Music at 6, open mic 7 – 9pm

Sonorous Sacraments at Trinity Church featuring music by Shan, Amanda Bridges, and auxcab. Music at 6pm

Pool Party at Beautiful City, 108 Tennyson Ave. Music by Two Actually Nice Flautists, Cellosion, Glorian, and Red Huffy. Music at 630pm

Sweet Superb Sounds at Grace Community Church. Music by Lefty and Carl, Angie Lucie, and Peter Latona. Music at 7pm

Infringement Variety Pack at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Performances by inSINcere, The Delegates, Christian Lief, Dead Musicans Society, Bobby Angel Buffalo, Burlesque Dance with Macy Butterfly, and Lark and The Night Owl. Show at 7pm

Super Loopers and Chronic Electronic at The Mothership. Performances by Danielle A., Earl, My Rap Name is Alex, Leafytrees, YAWNi, and The Toxically Brawn. Show at 7pm

Bluegrass, Boobies, and Beer on International Beer Day at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Performances by Bristol Wharf, Danny and the Planets, The Foxy Thrills Burlesque, and Galactic Waste. Show at 9pm

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Cat Video Fest at North Park Theatre. Seeking videos or photos of cat content for the pre-show. Proceeds partially benefit Second Chance Sheltering Network. Showing until August 7. 130 – 330pm

McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Bello Voice Studio at Spot Coffee Hamburg. 5 – 7pm

Opening Reception for Art by Kyle Keifman at The Intersection Cafe. 5 – 730pm

Sunset at the Stables at Knox Farm State Park featuring AJ & The Woods. 5 – 9pm

B-Squared Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530pm

Geno McManus and Frank Grizanti at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Hank Kozlowski Solo Accordionist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm

Sequins The Band at Sole Sand Bar. 530 – 830pm

DABFEST at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. Music by Maria Konter Krawczyk & Brian Senefelder and Dead Alliance Buffalo. Music at 530pm

Country Music Night at Lock 34 Bar & Grill featuring Landon John and 90 WEST. Music at 530pm

Hyperview, Cobraz, Oscar’s Cash, and Silverproof at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Wacko Fest at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6pm

Last Shot at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 6pm

The Mood Swingers at duende at Silo City. 6pm

Maui Jim 716 at Liberty Hound. 6pm

Davey O. at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Chet Gary, Musician at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

Gallery of Words Opening and Awards Ceremony at Allen Street Art. Showing pieces of writing along side Super Mortal’s artworks that were used as prompts. 1st and 2nd place poetry readings. Music by DJ chango4sight. 6 – 9pm

River Dogs at Old Man River. 6 – 9

Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 10pm

Queen City Gallery presents Art Under the Stars at 62 College Street. 6 – 11pm

Tom Keefer And Celtic Cross at Wide Waters Grill. Music at 6pm

Cocktails in the Courtyard at Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo feauturing Dave Schiavone Jazz Duo. Music at 6pm

The Moods Three at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. Special guest performances by Cailee Cinquino and Evan Bozek. 630pm

“55 Main” at The Ship Bar & Grill. 630 – 930pm

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at the Music Matters Summer Concert Series at Sully’s at Harbor Walk. 7pm – $15

Flotsam River Circus at Buffalo Waterfront Wilkeson Pointe. Bring a chair. 7 – 830pm – $10-$25 suggested donation

Smoke-Buffalo at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Party Of Nine at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $10

Mo Porter at Papi Grande’s. 730 – 1030pm

The Music of Sade with Blaise Mercedes and Saranaide at The Cave. 8pm – $15

Retro Rewind – Night Music for Night People at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 8pm – $5

“FLIPSIDE” at The Shores Waterfront Restaurant. 8pm

Bloodline Band at Transit Music Lounge. 8pm

Tom From Myspace at Prohibition 2020. 8pm

Waildogs at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Eric Weinholtz at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

Star People: The Legacy of Jazz at Pausa Art House. Music at 8pm

The Boys of Summer Band at Sunset Bay Beach Club. Music at 830pm

Witty Tarbox at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

Dave Thurman’s Songwriter Showcase at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Hartwell Hospice Band at Nietzsche’s. 10pm

The Sideways at Jack Rabbit. 10pm