By Monica Power

(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 at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Tours, classes, live music, talks, and hands-on activities. Many of the activities and tours are free. 10am – 8pm

Screening of “SING SING” directed by Greg Kwedar at North Park Theatre. A true story of the transformative power of art. Showing at 2, 430, 7, and 930pm

Geno McManus at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

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

Em&mE at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 530 – 830pm

Inverity, Set For Tomorrow, and Tim The Truth at Mohawk Place. Doors at 6pm

RNSM Duo at Sto Lat Bar. 6pm

Five to One at Central Park Grill. 6pm

Dan Regan and John Hoy at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

All In at Starlight Studio and Art Gallery. Teaching artist show featuring the current teaching artists of SSAG and the AKG WOW program. 6 – 8pm

Vinyl Cocktails at Transit Lanes Keglers. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 9pm

Allentown First Friday Gallery Walk. Opening/closing receptions and special exhibits at galleries and art spaces across Allentown and Greater Buffalo. Visit September 2024 First Friday Gallery Walk for a full list of participating venues. Art Under the Stars presented by Queen City Gallery at 62 College St, 6 – 11pm. “Zubaz So Xanadu: New Work by Julia Dzwonkoski” at Pine Apple Gallery, 6 – 9pm. American Art Exhibit with Alan Jamieson at Trinity Church, 6 – 9pm

Maui Jim 716 at Liberty Hound. 6 – 10pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

FOMRBand at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 630pm

3 Of A Kind at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Blackbird, The Band and The Strictly Hip at Kenan Center. Moved indoors due forecasted rain. Family friendly. Music at 630pm

The Mood Swingers at Duende at Silo City. 7pm

Collie Buddz, Yaadcore, and DJ Universal at Town Ballroom. 7pm

John Brady and Antje Duvekot at Meeting House Events. 7pm

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

Birkby at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band with Miller and The Other Sinners at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $25

The Committed at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Jamie Holka at Foleys. 7 – 9pm

Willie May Blues Band at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 10pm

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

Cryss Marie at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at Brickhouse Tavern + Tap. 7 – 11pm

Elliot Scozzaro Quintet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

The Patti Parks Band & Soulfulicious Dance Party at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm

Screening of “The Birds” directed by Alfred Hitchcock at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730 – 930pm – $7

Hotel California at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730 – 930pm

Midnight Recovery Band at Papi Grande’s. 730 – 1030pm

Buffalo Improv House Opening Weekend at their new location. Castles and Creatures: An Improvised Quest at 7pm, and The Faculty Presents: Confessions at 830pm.

Sunshine & Co present an Evening of Bonnie Rait and the Blues at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Prairie Pavement at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $5

Mizfit Toyz at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm

The Brass Machine at Molly Maguires. 8 – 11pm

Jennifer Rose Music at Ebenzer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

DoubleShot at River Grill. 8 – 1130pm

Bad Kitty at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 8pm outside or at 9pm inside in case of rain

Retro Rewind with DJ Dr. Wisz at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 9pm – $5

Black Leather Jacket at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Grungebox at Attitudes Bar and Grill. 9pm

Houses of the Holy – The True Zeppelin Experience at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 9pm – $20

2nd Annual Jammin’ Jamboree: A Tribute to Jesse Buckner at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music by Dante DiGiulio Music, Glow Stone, Rabbit Jaw, and Red Huffy. All proceeds will go to Roswell Park’s new solid tumor cancer research center. Music at 9pm – $10

A Funky Reggae After Party at Nietzsche’s featuring The Medicinals and DJ Rasta Spock. Doors at 930pm

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

Aircraft and Evil Things at Jack Rabbit. 10pm