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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First Friday Gallery Walk at Queen City Gallery. 12 – 4pm

Art-O-Rama! for the Video Archive Project at Kenan Center. 141 pieces of art from Buffalo Society of Artists Members and donations from estates and private collections. Complimentary food and beverage. Raffles with prizes from Vern Stein Art & Frame and Hyatt’s All Things Creative. Art-O-Rama is the offical launch party for “A Legacy of Prominence and Promise: the First 130 Years,” a comprehensive history of 130 years of the BSA, and a fundraiser supporting the Video Archive Project. Music by Mark Valkwitch and GRC of Buffalo, and Emcee Mary Beth Wrobel of 7 News WKBW. Doors at 5pm

Opening Reception for Villa Maria College BFA Thesis Exhibition “Curdle & Glow” at El Museo – Buffalo, NY. Featuring the work of 4 BFA students graduating from Villa Maria College. 5pm

Open Mic with Nick Lucido at Misty Guild Cafe. 5pm

Architecture + Education Gallery Reception at CEPA Gallery. Featuring works by students of The Architecture + Education Program at Buffalo Architecture Foundation. 5 – 7pm

Opening Reption for “Art by Dahlia” at The Intersection Cafe. 5 – 730pm

Opening Reception for Three New Exhibits at CEPA Gallery: “Main Street” by Diane Bush, “Applepear” by UB MFA graduate Helen Lin, and “Are You Bored Yet?” by Buffalo State MFA graduate Hayley Martinez. 5 – 8pm

McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “Kyla Kegler: The Last Whole Earth at Rivalry Projects. 5 – 9pm

Nearly Departed Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

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

Michael Bly at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 6pm

“FLIPSIDE” at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 6pm

Major Dudes at Foleys. 6 – 8pm

Mark Winsick at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Opening Exhibition for “Catastrophe & Diagram” at Museum of Cold. Featuring works by 11 local artists. 6 – 9pm

Kaley Lynch Music at VUE Rooftop Lounge. 6 – 9pm

Hal Yeah at The Humbert House. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 10pm

A National Tuba Day Celebration at BTPM Classical featuring Connor Swaenepoel, tuba, and Ivan Docenko, piano. Doors at 630pm

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

Cold Beer Creek at The Ship Bar & Grill. 7pm

Alexander Butler Duo at 42N at The Flats. 7pm

Richie English, Classical Masterworks at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

Buffalo Friends of Folk Music presents Tommy Sands and John Shipley at Meeting House Events. 7pm – $20 or $10 for students

Olivia Amorian at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 9pm

Derrick Fontenau at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Ghost: The Musical at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

The A Team at Peppers Buffalo. 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 with Jordan Rose at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

The Matt Michaud Trio Meets Marley – A Jazz Look at a Reggae Legend at Pausa Art House. Matt Michaud, guitar, Kevin Urso, keyboards, and Deshawn Jackson, drums. Music at 7pm

20th Anniversary for Kurts Back, the band at The Caz. Music at 7pm

The Funkensteins at Papi Grande’s. Music at 7pm

The Music of The Tragically Hip at Kleinhans Music Hall. Performed by The Strictly Hip and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Bradley Thachuk, conductor. 730pm

Material Girls at West Herr Riviera Theatre. Tribute to the ladies who topped the pop charts with number-one hit songs, including Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Adele. 730pm

Dave Viterna Group at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $5

Chuck Abell, Bernie Heveron, and Jamie Kubala at PeopleArt. 730 – 9pm – $5

Aaqil Ali and Friends at Up in the Lab. Featuring Per Diem, Genecist, YNX 716, Jamal Gasol, Audi 3K, and Jon Red Eye. Hosted by Aaqil Himself and LeaThe Teacha. Doors at 8pm

ATLiens and Benda at Town Ballroom. Doors at 8pm

Alan Doyle and Bandits On The Run at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. 8pm

Rapture at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. New wave and punk rock records with DJ Dr. Wisz. 8pm

Aperture / Afterimage at Torn Space Theater. Original audiovisual installation experience curated by Buffalo-based artist collective Groupwork and part of the in.sight series. 8 – 930pm

Shaky Stage at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

Little Mountain Band at The Cave. 8 – 11pm

Mo Lowda & the Humble and Lost Mary at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $30

Mike Skowronski at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

John Aaron Troy Group at House Of Charm. Featuring a rotating organ trio of WNY jazz musicians. 830 – 11pm

Evan Anstey & The Old Ways at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

ECHO 23 at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 9pm

The Foxy Thrills Burlesque Monthly Residency at Milkie’s on Elmwood. with special guests Mini Marching Machine, Romeo Spikes, and Bastard. Music at 9pm – $10

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

Stone Cold at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

The Release at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Matt Incontro Sextet at BLACK DOTS. Music at 9pm – $10

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

ChrisLa (upstairs), Miles Brown, Zeb, and EERIE (downstairs) at Rec Room Buffalo. Music at 10 upstairs, 1030pm downstairs

Grosh at Jack Rabbit. Music at 10pm – $5