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 2 of 11*

Galbani Italian Heritage Festival on Hertel Ave between Delaware and Lovering, day 1 of 3. Performances by Sounds of Italy, Custode and Parisi, Elio Scaccio, and Allegro Band. Music at 11am, opening ceremony at 645pm

Disability Pride Festival “Art of Access” at Buffalo RiverWorks. Artist alley, resource tables. children’s activities, and Unity Walk & Roll. 2 – 7pm

Canalfest of the Tonawandas at Gratwick Park, day 6 of 8. Performances by Jim Wynne Band, Tiny Music, and West of the Mark. Music at 4pm

*BIF* Opening Reception for The House Show at Locust Street Art. Highlighting themes of independence, going against the grain, and anything punk. Featuring work from over 20 local artists in a variety of mediums. Music by RomCom Victims. Exhibit on display until Aug 2. Reception 5 – 8pm

Stephen Babcock on the Floating Barge Stage at Buffalo RiverWorks. 5 – 8pm

The A-List Band and IOT on Old Falls Street USA. Music at 5pm

46th Annual Polish American Arts Festival in Cheektowaga Town Park, day 1 of 3. Polish food & beverage, music, crafts, dance groups, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations and more. Performances by Krakowiacy Folk Dance Group, Góra and The Górale, and New Direction. Opening ceremony at 5pm, music at 530pm

Hatebreed, Incantation, Snuffed On Sight, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and Face Yourself at Town Ballroom. Doors at 530pm

Geno McManus at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Sevagoth, The Impurity, Under The Black, After The World, and Tri State Area at Evening Star Concert Hall. Doors at 6pm

The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Bike Night at The Hilltop Inn and Grove featuring High Horse Rock Band. 6pm

Gregg Sansone at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 6pm

The Fibs at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Tom Mullen at Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Banquet Facility. 6 – 8pm

District Live Concert Series on Ellicott Street featuring JB Aaron and Blood Money. 6 – 9pm

Skyline Duo at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Boomerang at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Every Other Monday at Lock 34 Bar and Grill. 6 – 9pm

Sunset at the Stables at Knox Farm State Park featuring Leroy Townes. 6 – 9pm

Steelhorse at Wide Waters Grill. 6 – 9pm

Prestige Worldwide Band WNY at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 6 – 9pm

FOMRBand at Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events Center. 6 – 930pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Slightly Stoopid, The Elovaters, and Bumpin Uglies at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. 630pm

Jony James Band at Stockman’s Tavern and Grove. 630 – 930pm

The Madison Crawl at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Chatterbox at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7pm

Mid Life Crisis at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 7pm

Talking Dead Heads at Sully’s at Harbor Walk. 7pm

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Academy Park Lewiston. 7pm

JON PAYNE MUSIC at The V’Randa. 7pm

Music in the Gardens at Kenan Center featuring Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble. 7pm

Cold Shot Trio playing as a duo at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Randle and the Late Night Scandals at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Becca and Justin Kocent at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Dan Ross & Matt Valeria at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Almost Seamus Irish Music at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

Generation Gap Band at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

Kickstart Rumble at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7 – 10pm

Christopher Squier – Acoustic Rock at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Jamboree in the Woods at Hogarosa Campground, day 3 of 4. Music by Cold Beer Creek, Nashville North, and JC Thompson. 7 – 10pm

Meet the Bacons at The Yard at Perry. 7 – 10pm

The Alligators with Little Mountain Band Acoustic Duo at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 11pm – $10

The Bomb at The Cyclone Bar inside Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

Stolen Moments with Vanessa Vacanti and Jack Kreuzer at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Saints Peter and Paul School Lawn Fete featuring NERDS GONE WILD. Music at 7pm

Alex Cousins Strings Unbound: Sunset to Midnight at The Caz. Music at 7pm

*BIF* All Ages Infringement Festival Rock Night at Mothership 571. Music by Astronot Junkie, Department 9, and Reflect. Music at 7pm – $10

In The Air Tonight – The Music of Phil Collins and Genesis at West Herr Riviera Theatre, night 1 of 2. 730 – 930pm

National Tequila Day Y2K Party at Papi Grande’s Lancaster featuring Cory Klawon and UnCovered. Music at 730pm

Speedy Parker Blues Band at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Summer Nights: House Music at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Featuring music by LUNA, Silver Shamrock, Pvcket Change, and PITLORD’s new alias MATARESE. 8pm – $10

Bad Kitty at Prohibition 2020. 8 – 11pm

Blood Money at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8 – 11pm

Turn To Stone: A Tribute to ELO at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $30

Jessie Elizabeth in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $20

Dan Harper and his band at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $10

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Aces & Eights at Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill. 830pm

Tryptic at BLACK DOTS. Griff Kazmierczak, trumpet and violin, Harry Graser, keyboard and synthesizer, and John Bacon Music , drums and percussion. Music at 830pm – $10

Dolly Sods, Ant Hill Kids, Manic Spring, and Fear of Sleep at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

DJ Andre the Giant Redhead and DJ Pipez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

Armageddon Party, Nudedrugs, Drop D, K Rog, and N3wttron at duende at Silo City. 10pm – $10