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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Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Freedom Park with Friends Of Broderick Park. Music, vendors, food, and history. Presentation by Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of Western New York. Special Juneteenth message from Dr. Lillian Williams, author and UB Professor. Music by Sehréa N’dayu. 12 – 6pm

Christian Medina Group at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 430pm

The John Buffalo Project at Checkers, 1856 Hertel Ave. 5 – 8pm

The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm – $10

Kick Off Summer Carnival on Old Falls Street USA, day 1 of 3. 5 – 10pm

Friday Night Concerts on Old Falls Street USA featuring Boys of Summer Band and NERDS GONE WILD. Music at 5pm

Summer Bash at Ellwood Fire Department, day 1 of 2. Music by RUSTY NICKEL and 90 WEST. Music at 5pm

Nearly Departed Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Speedy Parker at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Eagleztribute at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. Doors at 6pm

Dark Star Orchestra at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. 6pm

FOMRBand at Wide Waters Grill. 6pm

Jony James Band at Central Park Grill. 6pm

The Mood Swingers at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Meet the Bacons at Back Alley Bar & Grill – Lockport, NY. 6 – 9pm

Todd Mertens Musician at Dandelions Restaurant and Bar. 6 – 9pm

WNY Author Salon & Soiree at Knights Events Center. Authors giving presentations about their books and meeting with attendees for conversations/discussions about writing. 6 – 9pm

Queen City Radio at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 6 – 9pm

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

Mike and Mandy Music at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

The 716 Poetry Mix at Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. 6 – 9pm

Ceci Taylor at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 6 – 930pm

Big Blitz at Nietzsche’s. Music at 6pm – $10

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

Silver Rein, Chvck, and Passion Tax at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $10

Travis Richards & His Western Band at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 7pm

Matt & LIv at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

JON PAYNE MUSIC at The V’Randa. 7pm

Central Groove at The Grill at The Dome. 7pm

Paul Enderle of The Enderle Experience at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Cock Robin Band‘s Tribute to the 70s at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. 7 – 10pm – $10

Brownedog at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Tim Britt Live at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

The Woodroes at Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen. 7 – 10pm

Jeff Lindner’s: Whollatta Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Civiletto Sings Sinatra at Willowbrook Golf Course & Restaurant. 7 – 10pm

Captain Tom & The Hooligans at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7 – 10pm

Never Ben at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

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

Golden Pleasures Cocktail Rock at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Beatlemagic: The Ultimate Beatles Experience at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm

Jon Lehning Music presents The Music of Horace Silver featuring Dave Schiavone at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

How To Be An Artist with Patrick Gallo and George Caldwell at The Caz. Music at 7pm

6th Annual Performing With A Purpose Juneteenth Celebration at Buffalo Iron Works. Local vendors, brand, art, fashion, food, and community experiences. Special guest performances by Mark2, Sauce The Artist, 14Mafia, Woah Wildout, and Robin Barker. Music by DJ JReal. Hosted by Chrissy & Schondra. Doors at 730pm

Land of Ozz at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Dirty Shirley at Papi Grande’s. 730pm

Edie Allen at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730 – 1030pm

The Funkensteins at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm

Horsegirl, Nine Perfect Lives, and Hundred Plus Club at Nietzsche’s. Doors at 8pm

The Alumni, Crossing Out, and Beatnik Picnic upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm

SuperCharger at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8pm

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

Almost Seamus Irish Music at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8pm

Slow Animals at BLACK DOTS. 8pm – $10

12 Pack Jack at Foleys. 8pm

WUBZ for Charity 2 at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Performances by Gnox, Idiom, Adr3lo, and Hula Hoopin’ A$$ho3. Proceeds benefit the Pride Center of WNY. 8pm – $10

DJ Universal at No Fun Lo-Fi Bar. 8pm

Deja Blu at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 8 – 11pm

“55 Main” at Shores Waterfront Rest- Marina. 8 – 11pm

Nashville North at The Ridge West Seneca. Line Dance lessons with Diana at 7, music at 8pm

Jeremy Keyes Band at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

The Boyd Parker Ambush at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

High Horse Rock Band at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Dave Viterna Group at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

OFF the WALL at Jack Rabbit. Music at 9pm – $5

Sqwerv at The Cave. Music at 9pm – $20

HYTS at Wagon Wheel. Jamie Holka, Paul Yates, David Thurman, and Shannon Street. 930pm

DJ Andre the Giant Redhead at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm