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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Screening of “Reas” at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Hybrid musical documentary from Lola Arias. Introduction from Loren Pilcher and post film discussion with Jess Whatcott. 4pm

Opening Reception for “Face Off: Avatars and Embodiments in Digital Media” at Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center. Brief remarks by artists Jenson Leonard and Maggie Hazen and curator Ekrem Serdar at 7pm. Reception 5 – 8pm

Second Friday at Burchfield Penney Art Center. 6 exhibits on view, including “Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield.” All-ages art-making activity of creating collage picture frames inspired by the works in the exhibition “Under the Same Sky” by Luanne Redeye. Pop-Up Art Auction with pieces on view in the lobby. Music by Ann Philippone Musician. 530 – 8pm

Billy Hickey at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Saosin, Like Moths to Flames, and SAVE US at Town Ballroom. Doors at 6pm

Flatbed at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

The Skiffle Minstrels at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Polish Independence Day Celebration at Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, Inc.. Updates on the current state of Poland’s affairs and an exhibit of Independence Day memorabilia. Music by DJ Konrad. 630pm – $5

The Zoar Losers at Still on the Hill Winery & Spirits. 630 – 830pm

11th Annual Art Off The Wall at Carnegie Art Center. Unique opportunity to purchase original 5″x7” pieces of artwork for only $25 each. Silent auction featuring over 20 local artists with paintings, prints, photography, and ceramics. Proceeds benefit continued operations at Carnegie Art Center. 630 – 9pm

Hall of Fame and Masters Series at Mohawk Place. An Evening of Music and Stories with Rob Stoner. Q+A and live performance. Doors at 7pm – $40

Little cake Jazz Duo at 42N at The Flats. Ana Vafai, vocals, and Harry Graser, piano. 7pm

Pat Harrington Trio at Kenan Center. 7pm

Barfly at GFY Bar & Grill. 7pm

The Music of Willie Nelson at West Falls Center for the Arts. Featuring Mark, Chris, & Scott Panfil, and Katie & Jayson Clark. Bristol Sprague of Bello Voice Studio opens the show. 7pm

Slip Madigan at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Line Dance Night with DJ Slim716 at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 7 – 9pm

John Prine Night with Joe Brady at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Dozo My Lady at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Never Ben at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

RNSM at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Terry Savastano at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at Brick House Tavern + Tap. 7 – 1030pm

The Buffalo Thrills at The Cyclone Bar inside Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

The Uptown Groove at The Cove: Event Center. 7 – 11pm – $10

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Music at 7pm

“A Night at the Movies” – Classical Movie Music Reimagined Through Jazz at Pausa Art House. Performance by Griff Kaszmierzak, trumpet/violin, Elliot Scozzaro, alto sax/flute, Matt Incontro, tenor sax, John Hasselback, trombone, Nick Weiser, piano, Joe Goehle, bass, and John Bacon Music, drums. Music at 7pm

Hotel California at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Music of The Rolling Stones at Kleinhans Music Hall. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with MiG Ayesa, vocals, and Bradley Thachuk, conductor. 730pm

Emerging Choreographers Showcase at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo Black Box Theatre. 730pm – $25 adults, $20 seniors/veterans/UB employees, $15 students/children, $10 UB students

Rob Sowyrda at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm

Seventhsignwny at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm

TBA – The Baker Act in The Woodbox Theatre at Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. Music at 730pm – $5

Draglesque at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Drag and burlesque performances by Top Heavy Spinderella, Fat Chance, Yanna Lulu, Princess Drool, and Little Blue Ghoul. Hosted by Vageena George. Doors at 8pm – $10

Not Normal, March Lions, and John Richter upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm

Hurricane ROCKS you like the Scorpions with Hot For Teacher at The Cave. 8pm – $20

Evergreen Echoes at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8pm – $5

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

Psychic House at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Disco & House music, tarot reading and good vibes with DJ sets by DJ Rag/Bag, GNOX, Kristine Marie, and ADR3LO. 8pm – $10

Zuffalo at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $15

Albumb Release Show for Science Man with Judy and the Jerks, Bad Anxiety, War Band, and Cherrie Pickers at duende at Silo City. 8pm – $10

Reset To Vinyl at Kettles. 8 – 11pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm

TOO MANY ZOOZ and The Brass Machine in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $31

Winyah and Foxtide at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm

Toronzo Cannon and The Chicago Way LLC at The Caz. Music at 8pm

TJ Zindle, Noon Fifteen, and The Girls of Grosh at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

Second Hand News at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 815pm

Dave Hill Trio at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Nineties by Nature at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830 – 1130pm

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

West of the Mark at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

All Night Boogie Band at Jack Rabbit. 9pm – $5

Boys of Summer Band with Torri at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 9pm – $10

Bad Kitty at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Slow Animals downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

UNTZ is DEAD featuring Allen Aucoin at Nietzsche’s, night 1 of 2. Music at 9pm – $20 for one night, $35 for both

The Street Light Kids at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Honey at Rec Room Buffalo. 2 floors of dance music featuring DJ sets by britt. Nor.th Star, Zeb, Harr, and SYNC. 10pm

DJ Andre the Giant Redhead and DJ A-Rock on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm