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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20th Anniversary Party for Wagon Wheel. Limited-edition merch and giveaways. Music by Bob Lee Acousticness and Jamie Holka & Major Dudes. Doors at 4, music at 530pm

Borderland Music + Arts Festival, day 1 of 3. Craft vendors, sober space, installations, art garage & live art, and music by Roy G Biv, Dirty Work Steely Dan Tribute feat. members of Aqueous, The Soul Rebels, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Mt. Joy. Gates at 1, music at 3pm

Tommy Z at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 5pm

Bello Voice Studio at Spot Coffee Hamburg. 5 – 7pm

Oktoberfest Kickoff at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. Msuic by Hops & Schnapps 5 – 730pm and NERDS GONE WILD at 9pm – $10 after 8pm

Opening Reception for “rocki swiderski: scum of the earth” and “Julia Dzwonkoski: Judy’s Dorothy’s” at Rivalry Projects. 5 – 9pm

16th Annual Niagara Falls Blues Festival at Old Falls Street USA, day 1 of 2. Music by Bruce Wojick & The Struggle, The Shaelyn Band, and Spencer Mackenzie. Music at 5pm

Fix-A-Flat Demonstration with GObike at Bicycle Bottle Shop. 530 – 7pm

BBQ, Beers & Blues – A Night of Food, Music & Community for a Cause at Fireman’s Fire Department Grove, 1350 Military Rd, 14217. Annual fundraiser for Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels. Basket raffles, 50/50 raffles, and music by RiverDogs. Doors at 6pm – $25

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

Jack Flatau at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Vinyl Cocktails at Transit Lanes Keglers. 6 – 9pm

Back To The Bars at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

The Twang Gang with special guests Doug and Mark Panfil at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm – $10

Kaley Lynch Music at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Geno McManus at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

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

Songs I Built, Stories I’ve Lived – A Reflection on Five Years of Vertigo Child at Buffalo Iron Works with special guests akloh., Cheap Peach, and a new lineup for At The Helm. Music at 6pm – $26

Welcome Distraction at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Nashville Night at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Line dancing lessons with Jillian Lillian and music by West of the Mark. Dancing lessons at 630, music at 7pm – $10

Bob Mould Solo Electric: Here We Go Crazy with J.Robbins at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Bryan Dubay with special guests Alex Cousins, DJ Victor, and Tia Brown at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $10

DJ NiTELiTE at Tap That Tap Room. 7pm

Lithium at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7pm

90 WEST at The Ship Bar & Grill. 7pm

Michael Sheffield at Buffalo Wings & Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Vanessa Snowden at Prominent Coffee Co. 7 – 9pm

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

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

Ian Liedki Jazz Quartet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

The Vandals Band at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. Music at 7pm

Ground & Sky Poetry Open Mic hosted by Joel Lesses at Caffe Aroma. Readings at 7pm

Season Premier at PeopleArt featuring Tom Fenton. 730 – 915pm – $5

4k Restoration 50th Anniversary Screening of “JAWS” directed by Stephen Spielberg at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Film introduction by filmmaker/author Greg Lamberson. 730 – 930pm

DoubleShot at Papi Grande’s. 730 – 1030pm

Mick Hayes at The Cave. 8pm – $20

The Tricky D Experiment at Molly Maguires. 8pm

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

Dee’s Grand Isle Opry at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

Wide Awake – A U2 Experience at The Caz. Music at 8pm

Last Call at M Hotel Buffalo. Music at 8pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Talty’s Tavern. 830 – 1130pm

SuperCharger at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

45 RPM British Invasion Band at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Dirty Shirley at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Broken Locker, Cowboy Vampires, and PotusxXx at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

Concert For a Cause: Ozzy Osbourne Night at Nietzsche’s. Celebrating the life of the Prince of Darkness with 50% of proceeds benefitting The Parkinsons Foundation. Music by Sabotaged, Blizzard of Ozz, and Bloody Sabbath. Music at 9pm – $15 GA or $25 for preferred seating

Greg Zeis at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

XOXO Pop Band Back to School Party downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 10pm – $5

Devil’s Big Top Circus Dance Party at TheGypsyParlor. Show at 11pm – $5