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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Main Street Crafters Pop Up along Main St in Tonawanda. Pop up shops from Craftopia716, Black Sheep Market, and Kittys Corner. 11am – 7pm

Grand Opening for Buffalo Creative Workshop. A collaborative environment offering access to professional-grade tools, industry insights, and mentorship opportunities tailored to the unique challenges faced by under-represented creators. 2pm

Nickel City Con at Buffalo Convention Center, day 1 of 3. 3 – 8pm

Pints in the Park at Cazenovia Park. Face painting for kids, vendors, strolling magician Ron Tebo, and music by Nico Zarcone. Gates at 3, music at 4pm

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Kenan Civic Arena at Kenan Center. 4pm

The Strictly Hip and Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival at Kenmore Summer Concerts on The Green. 430pm

Opening Reception for “Photo/Works” at Cepa Gallery. Showcasing the work of CEPA’s Photography Works students. 5 – 8pm

Hank Kozlowski Solo Accordionist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 5 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “Recollect” works by David Buck at Buffalo Arts Studio. 5 – 8pm

The A-List Band and NERDS GONE WILD at Old Falls Street USA. Music at 5pm

B-Squared Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530pm

JC Thompson Band at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Parkside Brass at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm

The Kensingtons at The Cave. 6pm – $10

meet the Bacons at The Blueberry Treehouse farm. 6 – 8pm

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

Evan Anstey at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Dave Viterna Group at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 6 – 9pm

Love Underground at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

DJ Osiris on the patio followed by Disorder – A Goth Night inside at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Art pop-up b Macabre Muse Arts. Music by DJs Osirus, Melpirebatt, and Chvck. Music at 6pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

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

Boys of Summer Band at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Pat Harrington and Owen Eichensehr Roots Music at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Analog Kids and Grungebox at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. 7pm

Central Groove at The Grill at The Dome. 7pm

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

Grace Stumberg at Bottle Rocket Beer Reserve. 7 – 10pm

JB Aaron at The Ship Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Mike and Mandy Music at Mickey Rats Beach Club. 7 – 10pm

Sequins The Band at Seva Kitchen & Bar. 7 – 10pm

Michael Nanula and Gary Quatrani at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

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

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Groffs Cafe on the Green at Niagara County Golf Course. 7 – 10pm

Skyway Robbery at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm

Sinatra & Streisand Tribute featuring Robbie Howard and Sharon Owens at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Zach Gerken Band at Papi Grande’s. 730pm

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

Live & Kickin’ at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Lithium at Garage Bar & Restaurant. 8pm

“FLIPSIDE” at The Shores Waterfront Restaurant. 8pm

Sun Junkies, Johnny & the Man Kids, and Robbery Club at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 8pm – $15

Talking Dead Heads at Sportsmens Tavern, show 1 of 2. 8pm – $20

Robby Vegas at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

Anybody Out There – The Pink Floyd Experience at The Caz. Music at 8pm

Elliot Scozzaro Quintet at Pausa Art House. Music at 8pm

DoubleShot at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

Bear the Bronze at Foleys. 9pm

Tim Stoll Breakout Band at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 9pm

Hearts Don’t Lie at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Sleaze Ball Buffalo: Queens of Indie Sleaze at Nietzsche’s featuring drag performances by Claire Voyant, Bleu Darlin, Electra Lightz, Maxxi Padd, and P’Trish U’Wish. DJ sets by LydVicious, Elmwood Opera, and William Paul. Pop up shop by The Dirty Locker. Music at 9pm – $20

The Frank Grizanti Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

4K Restoration Screening of “Withnail and I” at North Park Theatre. 950pm