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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Rabbit Jaw at Nietzsche’s. 5 – 630pm

Exhibition Opening for “Don’t Look Far: Color and the Everyday” by Chris Charles in the main gallery at Book Arts. 5 – 8pm

Chris O’Malley – Music Page at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery. 5 – 8pm

The Unlikely Candidates, Slo/tide, and Cobraz at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

The Release at The Original Warehouse 6pm

DJ Melpirebat – Noise from Light to Night at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6pm

The 11 Day Power Play Fundraiser at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $25

Grand Opening Celebration for F5StreetPhoto & Gallery with photography exhibit by Brian McMillen. 6 – 8pm

The Copier and Beyond Workshop with Laura Chenault in the Eat Off Art Studio inside the Tri-Main Center. Learn photocopy transfer, stencil making, and how to carve rubber stamps. 6 – 8pm

Falk / Marziale Band at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Mickey Kal at Wagon Wheel. 6 – 830pm

Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at Buffalo Creek Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Buffalo Irish Center. 6 – 9pm

Midnight Kings on the floating River Barge stage at Buffalo RiverWorks. 6 – 9pm

Davey O. at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

Mike and Mandy Music at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 6 – 9pm

Opening Reception for “Soft Cuts” by Karle Norman at Hunt Art Gallery. 6 – 9pm

High Horse Rock Band at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Chet Gary, Musician at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Kickoff to the Buffalo Pride Party at The Banshee Irish Pub. Music by Sylus DiCoach and drag Performances by Damsel ’N Disdress, Willa DeWhisp, Freddie Hercury, Cella Rhee, and Logan Betty. All proceeds benefit the Harm Reduction Center at Evergreen Health. 6 – 11pm

Yellow Jack on the Boardwalk at Canalside. 630 – 830pm

Lithium at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7pm

Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

The Frank Grizanti Band at The Buff Social Club. 7 – 10pm

Genkin Philharmonic at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, night 1 of 2. 7pm – $10-$20 suggested donation

Dan Erickson at Bella Dulce Cafe. 7 – 9pm

Battle of the Bands at South City Tavern featuring Henry’s Summer Kitchen, Thunderbird, and Patsy Silver. 7 – 9pm

Buffett Night #15 – Spring Swan Song at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse featuring Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset. 7 – 9pm

Trever Stribing of PA LINE at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 10pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Foleys. 7 – 10pm

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

Todd Mertens Musician at Symposium Wine Bar. 7 – 10pm

Dan Reagan’s Ham n Eggs Americana Half Assed Bluegrass Extravaganza at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

Welcome Distraction at The Ship Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Dave Viterna Group at Transit Music Lounge. 7 – 10pm

Deja Blue at The Grill at The Dome. 7 – 10pm

The People’s DJ at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Boomerang at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

The Ohlson Family Roadshow at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pmn and 9pm

Danceteria Buffalo Freak Show at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. Music by Cemetery Echo, Eve Claret, Lillirot, Marys Silence, and DJ Cainite. Music at 7pm – $10

Dance Party featuring DJ Cochise at The Caz. Doors at 730pm

Edie Allen at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm – $5

Queen Nation – A Tribute to the Music of Queen at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730 – 930pm

Performance of “Women Laughing Alone With Salad” at Alleyway Theatre. 730 – 10pm

DoubleShot at Papi Grande’s. 730 – 1030pm

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

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

Tina Williams at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

The Smiths etc – Tribute to The Smiths, Disintegration, and Murmur – A Tribute to REM at Town Ballroom. Music at 8pm

Wasn’t A Phase at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Jess & The Mess at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

Bills Elvis & The Tailgaters at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

The Love Supreme School of Music Faculty Band, Adam Bronstein & ABtrio, and Aircraft at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

The Vandals Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Bear the Bronze at Mr. Goodbar. 10pm

Frisky Friday at TheGypsyParlor. Burlesque by The Miss Demeanors and Cece Bombay and Strap-on Jaxxx from Pretty Kitties Burlesque. 10pm