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. Full schedule available at bif25.infringebuffalo.org/schedule/

Feast of St. James Danceathon at Scoop Shop Consignment. Music by Jimyn the Singing Mime. 12 – 2pm

Keys and Candles at Trinity Church. Music by auxcab, liminal girl, and R&R (Rizzo & Reinhardt). 6 – 9pm

Opening Reception for “Mickey + Jordan 4Ever at The Good Stuff Gallery and Gift. Showing works by both Jordan and Mickey as well local artworks created in memory of them. The Buffalo-Niagara LGBTQ History Project will be around to record your favorite Jordan and Mickey stories and memories. 6 – 9pm

Infringement Festival LGBTQ Showcase at Twentysixallen. Performances by Erica the Ice Dragon, Bobby Angel Buffalo, Sasha Fleet, and DJ Dirtywifi. Music at 7pm

Estelle Getty’s 102nd Birthday Party and Lookalike Contest at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music by Greg Hill, echolocator, Turf ‘n Turf, Kash Flow, and Mookie. Music at 9pm – $10

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50th Anniversary for Galbani Italian Heritage Festival on Hertel Ave between Lovering and Delaware Avenues, day 1 of 3. Music by Sounds of July, Buffalo Jazz & Swing Band, Forumla Band, and Blaise The Italian Sensation. Music throughout the day with opening ceremonies at 630pm. Music and gates at 11am

The Grandfathers Orchestra at Orchard Park Senior Center. 1230pm

Greg Zeis at Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World at Fantasy Island. 445 – 745pm

The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Maui Jim 716 at Sully’s at Harbor Walk. 5pm

Opening Reception for “Into Madness” by Frank Evedon at Tri-Main Center. 5 – 8pm

Smilo & The Ghost at Sunset at The Stables at Knox Farm State Park. 5 – 9pm

Cheektowaga Polish American Arts Festival in Cheektowaga Town Park, day 1 of 3. Performances and music by Krakowiacy Dancers, Special Delivery, and Forgotten Buffalo Orchestra. 5 – 10pm

NERDS GONE WILD and Chet Gary, Musician at Saints Peter & Paul School Lawn Fete, day 2 of 4. Music at 5pm

Nearly Departed Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

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

The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum Presents Drew’s Crew at The Buffalo History Museum. 6pm – $25

The Hick-Ups at Burdick Blueberries. 6 – 730pm

Shaky Stage at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Jungle Steve at West Falls Center for the Arts. 6 – 8pm

meet the Bacons at BrairBrothers Brewing Company. 6 – 9pm

Knockout Pop-Rock Band at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at Buffalo RiverWorks. 6 – 9pm

Mike and Mandy Music at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 6 – 9pm

Tiny Music at Bike Night at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 6pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Yellow Jack at on the Boardwalk at Canalside. Canawler music and canal songs as part of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial celebrations. 630 – 830pm

Innocent Bystander Rocks Buffalo at The Sound Ground At Chick’s. Bring a chair. 7pm

Crossroads at Foleys. 7pm

UnCovered at the Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 7pm

Marty Peters at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 9pm

Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Worth A Shot at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. 7 – 10pm

Dead Alliance Buffalo at The Outer Harbor at Terminal B. 7 – 10pm

Samuel Tambe Band at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Urban Renewal at River Grill. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at Brick House Tavern + Tap. 7 – 1030pm

Halfway to Xmas Vaca Party at Sto Lat Bar. Music by Boys of Summer Band Trio with special guests Gary Styn and Brad Moser of Captain Jack. 7 – 11pm

Ground & Sky Poetry Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Hosted by Joel Lesses. Readings at 7pm

Trick Police – A Tribute to Cheap Trick at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Strealin’ at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $5

4K Restoration Screening of “American Graffiti” directed by Francis Ford Coppola at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730 – 930pm – $7

Back To The Bars at Papi Grande’s. 730 – 1030pm

Last R&B and Hip-Hop Pride at Allen Street Hardware Cafe. Music by yashagrace, Ren S. Dior, Lionel, Careem, Qween Mother, Phigon, Charlie Bae, Divine the Rapper, Kash Flow, nuspeak, MYQ Farrow, Jay Aquarious, Wax Mice, and DJ IYKYK. Hosted by Aqueira Oshun. Doors at 8pm – $20

The Funk Knights at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

Stephen Babcock, Addisyn Logan, and Johnny & the Man Kids at Nietzsche’s. 8pm

Dr. Dirty John Valby at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8pm

CrushCrushCrush at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8pm

Lazlo Hollyfeld at McGarret’s. 8pm – $5

Maria Sebastian at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

Sector 7G in the 716 at The River Pub. 8 – 11pm

Rafael Zaldivar, piano Cubano, Lazara Martinez, violin, and Ben Levitt, upright bass, at Pausa Art House. Music at 8pm

Smac and Jill McCracken in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm

The Joey González Collective featuring vocalist Jessy Diaz at The Caz. Music at 8pm

The Knight Crew at Sunset Bay Beach Club. 830pm

BEX at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 9pm

Tom From Myspace at Transit Music Lounge. Celebrating Anthony Musior’s 35th Birthday. Music at 9pm

Debut Show for Chris Smeal Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm