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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WYRK Taste Of Country Tailgate at Buffalo Iron Works. Music by Noah Lee & The Stetsons. Music at 130pm – $10

Step Out Buffalo Artisans & Flea at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B, day 1 of 3. 3 – 9pm – $6, free admission for kids 5 and under

25th Anniversary for Taste of Country Buffalo at Sahlen Field. Performances by Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, LoCash, Corey Kent, and Preston Cooper. 4pm

Rebellion in the Round at Rohalls Corner. Open session for sharing social justice music. Hosted by Sallyanndra and Mark Warford. 5pm

Fourth Friday Opening Reception for “Propagation and Endurance” by Deborah Stewart at Buffalo Arts Studio. 5 – 8pm

Summer Concert Series on the RiverBarge Stage at Buffalo Riverworks featuring The Dreadbeats. 5 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “Sites of Encounter” by Gabriel Martinez at Rivalry Projects. 5 – 9pm

The Committed and Cold Beer Creek on Old Falls Street USA. Music at 5pm

Spuddington at Nietzsche’s. 530 – 730pm

Geno McManus at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Jeff Tracy’s Retirement Palooza-Fest-Stock at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. Music by The Brass Machine and Northend Revival. Music at 530pm

Standard Of Living, The Common Kings, The Airview, The Mixtape, and Dan Erickson at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Mo Porter at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 6pm

Blood Money at Turtle Joes Sandbar. 6pm

Paul Todaro & The Standards at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Rabbit Jaw on the patio at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 830pm

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at The Ship Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

After Affect at Buffalo River Grove Picnics & events. 6 – 9pm

Mike and Mandy Music at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 6 – 9pm

South City at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at Buffalos Best Grill. 6 – 9pm

Stephen Babcock at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

RNSM Duo at The Humbert House. 6 – 9pm

West Side Community Days at 1300 Union Rd, 14224. Music by NERDS GONE WILD. 6 – 10pm

New Orleans Swing Dance Night at Peppers Buffalo. Swing Dance lesson with Swing Buffalo and music by Banjo Juice Jazz Band. 6 – 10pm

Midlife Crisis at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 630pm

Cami Clune at The V’Randa. 630 – 930pm

Dueling Pianos at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. 7pm

Music Matters Summer Concert Series at Sully’s at Harbor Walk featuring Captain Trips Plays The Grateful Dead. 7pm – $10

Alexander Butler Duo at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

2nd Annual Midsommar Party at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. Performances by Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY and Captain Tom & The Hooligans. Birthday celebration for Captain Tom. 7pm – $5

Table Dan and The Chairs, Fritzlechats, lil Twiggy and the Green Aardvark Mafia, and Detems/Entemps at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7pm

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

Encore Screenings of “Greg Allman: The Music of My Soul” directed by James Keach at North Park Theatre. 7 – 9pm

Line Dance Night with DJ Slim716 at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 7 – 10pm

The Autonomous Vehicles at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Dan Ross & the Boss Sauce Duo at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Samuel Tambe Band with special guest Spiria at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Soul Committee at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Kenmore Days at Mang Park. Music by Reset To Vinyl. 7 – 10pm

Nashville North at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7 – 10pm

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

James McMurtry & The Martial Law Review with special guest BettySoo at Sportsmen’s Park. Outdoor rain or shine show, bring a chair. Music at 7pm – $30

Elliot Scozzaro Quintet Plays the Music of Blue Note Records at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

UltraViolet Band at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm – $5

The Life and Death of Dishonored, Pure Bliss, Hostile Makeover, PissGuzzler, and Bus Stop Aborito at Hen House. Music at 7pm – $15

CrushCrushCrush at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730pm

Edge of Sundown: A Tribute to Southern Rock at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $10

Season Finale for PeopleArt featuring City Fiddle – Phil and Jean Dickson. 730 – 915pm – $5

Ladies First Jazz presents Let Freedom Swing at Niagara Regional Theatre Guild. 730 – 10pm

Redd & the Paper Flowers, The Beard and the Bird, Danny and the Planets, and Cameron Markott at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 730pm – $10

“FLIPSIDE” at Town Tavern. 8pm

IOT at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8pm

Disorder – Goth Night at Revolution Gallery Lounge. DJ sets by Chvck and Osiris. 8pm

Powerhouse at The Shores Waterfront Rest- Marina. 8 – 11pm

The Donnellys Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Grub and Sophistafunk at Buffalo Iron Works. Debut show for the new bassist for Grub. Music at 8pm – $20

of Montreal and CorMae in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $30

Little Mountain Band presents The Grateful Dead at Dead on the Farm Concert Series at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. Music at 8pm – $15

Hells Bells – The AC/DC Tribute Show at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Talty’s Tavern. 830 – 1130pm

John Snell Three at BLACK DOTS. Music at 830pm – $10

Public Water Supply at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Flannel Mafia at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

The Quentet with R&R at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

Music Video Shoot for Pocketship with High Pines at Nietzsche’s. Video shoot at 9pm, music at 930pm

Crossroads at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Caddy Jones at Tin Pan Alley. 10pm

DJ Kage at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

Official Taste of Country After Party at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo featuring Hintz of Thunder. Proceeds benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. 11pm