By Monica Power

(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. See the full schedule at infringebuffalo.org* The full schedule is also here on The Buffalo Hive events calendar!

Galbani Italian Heritage Festival, day 1 of 3 on Hertel Ave between Delaware St and Virgil Ave. 45 vendors, cooking stage with demonstrations, and music by DJ Andrew, Buffalo Swing & Jazz Band, Christina Custode, Formula Band, and Freestyle Friday featuring Cynthia, Angelo Venuto, and DJ Anthony Mangini. Music at 11am, opening ceremony at 630pm

Mickey Kal at Foleys. 12pm

Niagara Falls Italian Festival at Hyde Park Bocce Courts. Music by Heenan Brothers, USA Band, and The American Doors. Music at 12pm

Swift Kick, Black Widow, at Old Falls Steet USA. Music at 12pm

Opening Reception for “Tales from the Porch IV” by Aitina Fareed-Cook and Get Fokus’d Productions at Buffalo Arts Studio. Exploration of visual, performing and literary arts through a documentary film, multimedia arts exhibition, and live performance series. 5pm

The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Exhibit Opening for “New Light” by Olivia Long at Book Arts. 5 – 7pm

Cheektowaga Polish American Arts Festival in Cheektowaga Town Park, day 1 of 3. Performances by Krakowiacy Dancers, The Buffalo Touch, and Dave Gawronski. Music at 5pm, opening ceremonies at 530pm

GLDN, Hyperview, March Lions, Full Circle, Wasted Reject, and Nurse Joyful at Mohawk Place. Doors at 6pm

Chicago Jack and The Outfit at Old Man River. 6pm

Dan Regan and John Hoy at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

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

*BIF* Carl Jung Collective Conscious Night at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Performances by Dead Musicians Society, Green Schwinn, Different Planets, The Raw Style Collective, The Midnight Feature, Makeout Tactics, Orange Dog Club, and Pretty Good State University. Doors at 630, show at 7pm – $10

BLANKY, Yellow Thumper, and Wylie Something at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $10

Ann Philippone Musician and John Brady at 42N at The Flats. 7pm

Interstate Daydream at Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo. 7pm

Jennifer Rose Music at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Little Liar Acoustic at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer Building. 7pm

Marsha McWilson: The Motown Experience at Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. 7pm

Central Groove at The Grill at The Dome. 7pm

Jessie Elizabeth Music at Rise of WNY Rise Coffeehouse. 7 – 9pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 10pm

Wood N Steel at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

Michael Nanula and Gary Quatrani at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. Music at 7pm

Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 730  – 1030

*BIF* The World Tofu Day Celebration at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Performances by MC Vendetta slam poetry, Karma Queen, Alex Northrup & The Darlingtones, and The Foxy Thrills burlesque. Doors at 8, show at 830 – $10

Open Mic with Andy Swift at Hawley’s Grove. 8pm

Songs by Soph at Caffe Aroma. 8pm

Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

The Treacles at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $5

Scarlet Begonias at The Cave. Music at 8pm

The Last Reign, Armcannon, Diceros, and Brian Platter at Rockin Buffalo for Bryce’s Birthday Bash. Music at 8pm – $15

Bruce Wojick and The Struggle in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $25

Jason Wilhelm at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

FOMRBand at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

Johnny Wheels at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm

*BIF* Mick Jagger’s Birthday Party at Nietzsche’s. Performances by Bobby Angel Buffalo, Esther Fitz, Mike Criscione, Sonic Wranglers, No Bingo, and YAWNi. Music at 9pm – $10