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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*I am on vacation. Posts were created in advance. Please check with the venue for cancellations or changes*

Niagara County Italian Festival at Academy Park, day 1 of 3. Performances by Music of Italy, Stella Crispo Italian Singer, Jack Civiletto & April Mazzone, and Diver Down (Tribute to Van Halen). Festival 12 – 10pm, music at 12pm

BOYD & Wailer at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 430pm – $5

Baker/Eppolito/Wachowiak Trio at McGarret’s. 5pm

B-Squared Acoustic on the Floating Barge Stage at Buffalo RiverWorks. 5 – 8pm

Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street USA featuring 45 RPM – British Invasion Band and Back to the Bars. Music at 5pm

Williamsville Old Home Days at Island Park, day 4 of 4. Performance by Hot Country Line Dancers 5 – 7pm and “FLIPSIDE” 7 – 11pm. Non-perishable food drive to benefit Williamsville Central School District Food Pantry. Fundraiser for The Jolly Boys, proceeds benefit local youth organizations and charities in Williamsville and Amherst. Midway open 12 – 9pm, music at 5pm

Rock-N-Roll Camp at Hogarosa Campgrounds, day 2 of 3. Music by Midlife Crisis, JJAK’D, Edge Of Sundown, Dirty Vernon , Kings Madness, and Blackroot. Music at 5pm

Depew Founders Day Celebration in Veterans Park, day 2 of 3. Opening ceremony with the Erie County Sheriff’s Color Guard and Mounted Division and the Depew High School Alumni Band at 5pm. Village of Depew Recognition Awards at 6pm. Performance by NERDS GONE WILD 7 – 11pm. Gates and craft vendor booths open at 4, music at 5pm

Jay McDonnell at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Common Love at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 6pm

Timbre at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

The Charlie Coughlin Trio at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Greg Zeis at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Mickey Kal at Wagon Wheel. 6 – 830pm

Tappo Summer Concert Series on Ellicott Street featuring Boys of Summer Band. 6 – 9pm- $10

The Committed at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Paul LaDuca Trio at The Humbert House. 6 – 9pm

Dave Viterna Group at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Mo Porter at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

52nd Annual Members Exhibition at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Music by Matias Homar, Lala Buckstar, and Joel Brenden. 6 – 10pm

Sunset at The Stables at Knox Farm State Park featuring AJ & The Woods. Music at 6pm

Kody & Herren at Still on the Hill Winery & Spirits. 630 – 830pm

Robby Vegas at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 630 – 930pm

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

The Chillbillys at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Golden Pleasures Cocktail Rock at Buffalo Distilling Co. 630 – 830pm

Miller and the Other Sinners at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 7pm

Michael Hund Live and the Classic Rock All Stars at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

Will Holton at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

1980 Something at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 10pm

Doug Yeomans and Lo Blu Flame at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Gerry Dixon at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

Michael Hund and the Classic Rock Allstars at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm

Billy Joel Tribute at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

Smells Like Dave Grohl Duo at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

The Trend at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Decades on the Dance Floor at The Buffalo History Museum. 7 – 10pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

Rafael Zaldivar Revisits Buena Vista Social Club at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Silent Legacy Band at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Music in the Gardens on the lawn at Kenan Center featuring Tyler Westcott Music & Friends. Music at 7pm

West of the Mark at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Line dancing lessons with Jillian Lillian at 7, music at 730pm – $10

The Gambler Returns – the Ultimate Kenny Rodgers Tribute at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

The RiG at The Eagle House Restaurant. 730 – 1030pm

The Music of the Grateful Dead with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Crazy Fingers at Kleinhans Music Hall. Bradley Thachuk, conductor. Shakedown Street Market in the Mary Seaton Room and The Cheesy Chick food truck in the parking lot. Market 3 – 6pm, music at 730pm

UltraViolet Band at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. Music at 730pm

Dev & Co, Logan McGranaghan, and Spiria upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm – $6

Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Darrell Scott at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $40

Light Sensitive Temperature Neutral at Jack Rabbit. 8pm

Punk Etc at BLACK DOTS featuring DJs Minus Matt and Killer Kaleb. 8pm

The JT Baker Band at Shores Waterfront Rest- Marina. 8pm

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

Little Liar at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 8pm

Jeremy Keyes Band at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Golden Era Rave at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 830pm – $32

Tiny Music at Wagon Wheel. 9pm

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

DJ Pipez and DJ A-Rock on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

The Glam Vamps Present: Night of A Thousand Jim Carreys at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Performances by SugaTush, Sonny Rocket, Bettie Dagger, and Lookie Lou, along with special guests G.U.Y. F.U.X.X.X., Naughty Auntie Nati, Yanna Lulu, and Bram Stroker. Show at 10pm – $20