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. Led by a Learning & Creativity Department member, each session is inspired by an exhbition or theme. Supplies provided, open to all ages. This week’s theme is Decorate a Bowl for Empty Bowls. 4 – 730pm

Stay Gold – Community Art Party at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Art installations curated by the Burchfield Visionaries Steering Committee including “Back 2 Skool” by Alison Cortes, “Elephant Ears II” by Emma Stanton, “One Foot Forward” by Emeka Wajed, Electric Oil and Light, and Starlight Studio & Art Gallery. Music by Zak Ward Music & the Million Dollar Question, Dr. Ooo, Matches Laces, and Adelaide. All ages drop-in artmaking throughout the galleries. 430 – 11pm

The Vincent James Explosion at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm – $10

Geno McManus at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Eric Weinholtz at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Record Release for Gentlemen of Age – GOA and CD Release for Hold Out with On The Cinder and Bile Study at Mohawk Place. Doors at 6pm – $15 or pay what you can

DJ Grimetime at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6pm

The Skiffle Minstrels at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Neville Francis Band at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

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

Tim Britt Live at The Eagle House Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

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

Kevin Mikula Music at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 6 – 9pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Olivia Amorian at Taquito Lindo-Williamsville. 630 – 930pm

Vinny and The Mudflaps at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Chet Gary, Musician at The Ridge West Senca. 7pm

Lo Blu Flame at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Stone Soup at Voodoo child bar & grill. 7 – 9pm

Shaky Stage at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 930pm

meet the Bacons at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew NY. 7 – 10pm

Todd Mertens Musician at Symposium Wine Bar. 7 – 10pm

Hello Molly Band at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm

Nolan Curtis of Stationwagon at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at Fat Bob’s Smokehouse. 7 – 10pm

Raedwald Howland-Bolton at 42N At The Flats. 7 – 10pm

Dozo My Lady featuring Carolyn Lansom Music at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Setanta Irish Trio at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 10pm

Galbo & King Duo at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

The Blue Velvet Band at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Dante Digiulio Music at Days Park Tavern. Music at 7pm

Beatlemagic – A Tribute to The Beatles at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

The Bleeding Hearts at Bobby J’s Italian American Grille. 730pm

Boogie Monsters at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm

Tiny Music at The Wurlitzer Building. 8pm

Live & Kickin’ at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

The Major 3rds at Hamburg Township VFW Post 1419. 8 – 11pm

Silent Legacy Band at The Cave. Music at 8pm – $10

Eric Carlin’s Half-Dead at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

Ground and Sky Poetry presents Poetry Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Hosted by Joel and Josh. Signup at 8, poetry starts at 830pm

NERDS GONE WILD at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830 – 1130pm – $10

Uncharted Territory: Past & Present at BLACK DOTS. Ben Weiner, saxophone, Christian Medina, trumpet, Harry Graser, piano, Nate Reiser, bass, and Joey Porth, drums. Music at 830pm – $10

PUNK 716 at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Talty’s Tavern. 9pm

Smells Like Dave Grohl at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

LS Daniel, Hereboy, HITGRL, and Twin Affairs at Hot Mama’s Canteen. 9pm

Nickel City Jazz upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $17

Slow Animals at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $5

Grave Glamour presents Emo Night: A Draglesque Experience at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Performances by Anatomy, Morphea Dreamz, Eevee Es’Tetaz, Maddi Moon, and Annika Stark. Show at 9pm – $10

Jamie Holka & Friends at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Tiger Chung Lee at Jack Rabbit. 10pm