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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1st Annual Afro-Sankofa Festival at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Afro-Caribbean drum & dance, art exhibitions, panels, workshops, and guest speakers including Chey Winston, Emmanuel Kulu, Jr., and Doretha Williams. Special guest Chef Darian Bryan. Live art by Julia Bottoms. Music by DJ Mr. Illmatic, Henri Star Muhammad, Womb Africa, David Jonathan & The Inner City Bedlam, Ekua, Vibrant Srings, Big Kulu, Macnz Marvellous, and Novas Groove. Hosted by Shanelle Patton and Fifi Ohemmaa. Family friendly, all ages. Free, but registration is required. Visit Ancient African Antiquities Research Institute of America to register. 10am – 9pm

62nd Annual Eden Corn Festival, day 2 of 4. Music by Turbulence at 5pm and Uncle Ben’s Remedy at 8pm. Festival 10am – 10pm

CatVideoFest 2026 at North Park Theatre. 75-minute-reel of cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Proceeds benefit Second Chance Sheltering Network Inc. Screening Aug 7 – 13th at 130, 330, 530, and 730pm

Album Release for FAR at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm

Jay McDonnell at River Grill. 5 – 8pm

Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street USA featuring The Bomb and Hit N Run. Music at 5pm

OsbornNash at The West End Inn. 530 – 830pm

Maria Aurigema at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 530 – 830pm

Valkyrie International Film Festival at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, day 1 of 5. Screening 11 movies in two blocks. Showing at 6 and 830pm

Silverstein and Story of the Year at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. 6pm

BOOMR Band at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 6pm

Rico & the Stickman at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 6pm

District Live Concert Series on Ellicott Street outside Tappo Restaurant featuring The Strictly Hip. 6 – 9pm

Captain Jack at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

King’s Madness at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

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

Opening Reception for “All I Know” at Mothership 571. Group art show with works by Chris Chambers, Phillip Mayo, Lauren Bauer, Roderick Walker, and Shanti Morrisey. Featuring special guest and emerging artist Grey Reddin. All ages, alcohol-free space. 6 – 10pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

The Other Band WNY at Stockman’s Tavern and Grove. 630 – 930pm

Seismic Urge at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Dire Wolves and Phamily Dog at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Music at 630pm

Music in the Gardens at Kenan Center featuring Handsome Jack. 7pm

Just Good Business – JGB Tribute Band at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 7pm

Jewelry Is Resistance with K Steinbroner at Burning Books. Learn about how jewelry has been a tool of self-expression historically, hear some modern examples, and make your own piece of jewelry. 7 – 9pm

Tough Old Bird at duende at Silo City. 7 – 9pm

Justin Rizzo at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Kevin Hall at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Rob Montone and Jordan Rose at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Jamie Holka & Friends at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

Kenny Hawkins Revue Band featuring Tonya Diona at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Girls Don’t Cray, Architrave, dolly sods, STCLVR, and chango4 at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7 – 11pm

Elliot Scozzaro Quintet plays the music of Cannonball Adderley at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

All Revved Up – The Ultimate Meatloaf Tribute at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

The West Ends at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. Music at 730pm

Johnny & the Man Kids upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm

Y2K Night at Town Tavern featuring XOXO Pop Band. 8pm

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

The Salt Road Trio at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Dead End Highway at Prohibition 2020. 8 – 11pm

RUSTY NICKEL at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8 – 1130pm

Anxious Cricket, Paper Tigers, Cowboy Vampires, and THE NIGH at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm – $10

TV Sleep, Bombvest, Void Dogs, and Sleep Lost at Hen House. Music at 8pm – $10

007 at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Hunks of Funk at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Dizgo and Pocketship at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 9pm

The Foxy Thrills Burlesqe Monthly Residency at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Featuring musical performances by Danielle A and Genecist. Show at 9pm – $10

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

We Love You, Spud: A Fundraiser for Our Favorite Tater at Nietzsche’s. Music by The Mookies, Jazz, Sasha Fleet, and Spuddingtonz Budz. Burlesque by SugaTush, Miss J Kiss, Gendy Neutch, Sonny rocket, Yanna Lulu, Sexy Sadie, Daddy I$$ues, and Kerry Fey. 10pm – $10

DJ Kage and DJ KT Stylez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm