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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Independence Day Carnival at The Great Pumpkin Farm. Music by Screaming Pineapples. Carnival 4 – 9pm, music at 5pm

Independence Day Carnival in Lancaster between W Main St and Cayuga Creek Park, day 2 of 3. Music by Carnival Kids Street Orchestra and NERDS GONE WILD. Carnival 4 – 10pm, music at 4pm

The World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Canalside, day 1 of 3. Free Play Friday with special duck programming, duck face painting and sidewalk chalk artists, and Golden Duck hunt. 10am – 7pm

Independence Day Weekend Festival on Old Falls Street USA, day 1 of 3. Music by John Hoy Trio, Ron LoCurto Duo, and Falconeers. Music at 12pm

Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley Ski Resort, day 1 of 3. Music by Mr. Brightside and Hair Nation. 3pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Stroh’s Angola. 3 – 6pm

McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Maize Piper Drum Trio at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 5 – 7pm – $5

Opening Reception for “I NY” by Emma Stanton at The Intersection Cafe. 5 – 730pm

Two Of Us on the River Barge Stage at Buffalo RiverWorks. 5 – 8pm

Geno McManus at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Whitford Klyma Band at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Grateful Dans at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Dan Regan’s Ham N Eggs Americana Half Assed Bluegrass Extravaganza at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Summer Street Concert Series outside Tappo Restaurant featuring Queen City – Tribute to Queen. 6 – 9pm – $10

Lithium at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Flashback at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 6 – 9pm

‘Sound & Sky’ at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. Orchestral celebration of America 250 featuring Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with special guest Cami Clune. Gates at 630pm, music at 7pm, fireworks after the show

Kaley Lynch Music at The V’Randa. 630 – 930pm

Ten Cent Howl at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

JJ SWING at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm – $10

Jeez Louise at Burrata Rooftop Bar. 7pm

Echolocator at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Marc Cousins, upright bass, & Marcy Zicari, vocals & piano, at Rise of WNY. 7 – 10pm

Grace Lougen at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Jamie Holka & Friends at Griffon Brewery & Gastropub Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

Mystery Machine at Tin Pan Alley. 7 – 10pm

The Uptown Groove at The Yard at Perry. 7 – 10pm

Every Other Monday Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Spiria, The Ant Hill Kids, and Harepin Turns at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . 7 – 11pm

Party of Nine at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $10

The Hitz at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 8pm

Vinyl Cocktails at Shores Waterfront Rest- Marina. 8 – 11pm

Monster Mash – An Alternative Pride Party at duende at Silo City. Hosted by Vageena George and Alley Gorey. Drag performances by Alexis Mills, Ava Lucian, Eden Alive, Romeo Mirage, and special guest Gatorr Gorr. Music at 8pm – $20

DW Soul & Soul Cool Band at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

The Foxy Thrills Burlesque at Milkie’s on Elmwood. With special musical guests Expert Witness and Passion Tax (formerly Goodbye Metro). Music at 9pm – $10

Mini Marching Machine, Cowboy Vampires, Green Schwinn, and Different Planets at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Taiste The Band, Mike Prince, and Pharaoh Simba upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $15

Dave Thurman’s Songwriter Showcase at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Bob Lee and DJ Kage on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

DJ Spooky Stephen at Jack Rabbit. 10pm