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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Opening Reception for “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Presented by The Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York, Inc. Featuring performances by Hispanic Heritage Music Academy, Fanny Salsa Dance, Raices Theatre Company, Victoria Perez Maggiolo, Mariana Rivera, and Yesenia Ameztiza, Amor and Heritage, Los Artistas del Barrio, Queen City Cuban Dance, Gabriel Rodriguez Post 1928, El Barrio Caribe, and DJ AJ. 4 – 8pm

The Junkman’s Choir at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm – $10

Opening Reception for Art by Cecelia Beavers at The Intersection Cafe. 5 – 730pm

Opening Reception for “A Breathing Solitude” at Rivalry Projects. Group exhibition featuring artwork by Jake Berthot, Hayley Carrow, Megan Greene, Eva Lundsager, Peter Stephens, and Rodney Taylor. 5 – 9pm

Dave Thurman & Friends at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Buffalo’s Band Named Suo at Nietzsche’s. 530 – 9pm

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of “Rotting Pinata” album by Sponge at Evening Star Concert Hall. Performances by Sponge, Fooled By Eve, March Lions, Blissen, and Mike Zogaria Music. Doors at 6pm

Five To One at Central Park Grill. 6 – 8pm

Todd Mertens Musician at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Beach Whistles at Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards. 6 – 9pm

52nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Kickoff Hooley with Amherst Gaelic League at Buffalo Irish Center. Fundraiser benefitting the AGL. Music by The RiG performing as The JiG. 6 – 9pm – $65

Hip Monarch at The Knights Event Center. 6 – 10pm

Kevin McCarthy Shows at Stooges. Music at 6pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

East Coast Eclipse at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. Doors at 7pm

Solo Accordionist Hank Kozlowski at Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, Inc. 7pm

Tina Williams and Ed Croft at 42N At The Flats. 7pm

Poor Man’s Dead at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

The Girls of Grosh and Garden Party at Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort. 7 – 9pm

Davey O. at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 10pm

Lower Town Trio at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Vinnie DeRosa Music at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm

Rob Montone Music and Jordan Rose at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

The Uptown Groove at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 11pm – $10

Buffalo’s Battle Of The Bands at South City Tavern. Evergreen Echoes vs Watch Your Step. Music at 7pm

The Petty Project at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Elliot Scozzaro Quintet with special guest Carmen Intorre, Jr. at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Outlaw State of Mind – Tribute to Chris Stapleton at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Ed Hart and Mike Strobel at PeopleArt Coffeehouse. 730 – 915pm – $5

NERDS GONE WILD at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $10

Dueling Pianos inside Twigs Lounge at M Hotel Buffalo. Music at 730pm

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

The Formalities at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Tiger Chung Lee at Jack Rabbit. 8pm

Dick / Haluska / Ilgenfritz Trio at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Robert Dick, flute, Stephen Haluska, harp, and James Ilgenfritz, contrabass. 8pm – $25

Rapture – New Wave + Punk Club Vinyl with DJ Dr. Wisz at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 8pm

Bear the Bronze at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm

The Soul Street Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

New Hollow and The Band Light at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

PUNK 716 at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 8pm – $5

Gates of Steel at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

The Strictly Hip in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $25

Mike Skowronski at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Country Hank at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

AppleJack Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

A Night of Sad Songs with Michael DeLano at BLACK DOTS. 9 – 11pm – $10

The Alumni Band and Gimme Gimme upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $10

7th Heaven Rocks at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

Country Honk at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 9pm – $10

UltraViolet Band at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

A Night Dedicated to Mickey Harmon & Jordan Celotto – Screening of “She Late!” at North Park Theatre. Starring Mickey Harmon, Max Darling, and Vidalia May. Film by Pierce McClearly, presented by She Lives. Proceeds from ticket and merch sales will be donated to a non-profit grant foundation supporting cultural and queer communities in WNY. 930pm

The Foxy Thrills Burlesque with music by Bitchin’ Hour and Anthropic at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 930pm – $10

11th Lou Reed Tribute at Nietzsche’s. Performances by The Irving Klaws, Tremendo, Cobra Patrol, Wickermen, Red Huffy, Beatnik Picnic, Nervous Dynamite, Stationwagon, Chuck Kritz, Jim Reddin, and Tyler Westcott Music. Music at 930pm – $10

Ryan Dils and imEvan at Rec Room Buffalo. 10pm

DJ AZ at TheGypsyParlor. 10pm