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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The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

The Hiker Music Series at Roosevelt Plaza featuring Kevin Sampson of Kevin Sampson and The Night Shift. 5 – 7pm

Opening Reception for “Trascender: Leaving a Mark” by Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo at Buffalo Arts Studio. 5 – 8pm

Acoustic County Duo at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Downtown Boys, Hostile Makeover, and Cobraz at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

The Beard and the Bird at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Alison Pipitone at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Rabbit Jaw at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 830pm

Bob Marley & Bob Dylan Night with The Dredbeats and The Complete Uknowns at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 830pm

Kevin McCarthy Music at Steelbound Williamsville. 6 – 9pm

Teacher Appreciation Night at Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events Center featuring Harvest Ridge Way Band. Music at 6pm

Lyn Cala at The Humbert House. Music at 6pm

Kody & Herren at Still on the Hill Winery & Spirits. 630 – 830pm

LAKEVIEW at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Like Clockwork, Mountain of Woe, God of Gaps, and Burgundy Red at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . 7pm – $10 or pay what you can

Matt & Stacy Acoustic at BATCH. 7pm

BEX Power Trio at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 7pm

Tom Greier – Songs You Love … But Forgot at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 9pm

Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Generation Gap Band at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

The Soul Street Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $10

DJ Slim716 at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 7 – 10pm

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

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

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

Garrett Shea at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Michael DeLano at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 7 – 10pm

Milkfestockapalooza at Milkie’s on Elmwood., day 2 of 4. Performances by Disorderly House, Courtyard, 12/8 Path Band, Divi Romē, Jay Hawkins Friday Night Cypher, and itsjaydense. Music at 7pm – $25

Thomas Marinaro Quartet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Stealin’ at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $5

Hal Yeah at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. Music at 730pm

NUMA CREW, Basha, The Verdict, and DJ Universal at Mohawk Place. 8pm – $25

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

Workingman’s Dead at Buffalo Iron Works. 8pm – $20

Disorder at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. DJ sets by Osiris and Chvck. 8pm

Slip Madigan at Molly Maguires. 8pm

Satisfaction/International Rolling Stones Show at The Cove: Event Center. 8 – 11pm

The New Kids on the Block Comedy Showcase at Mothership 571 featuring Mike Shanks, Devin Hogan, Dion L, Grace Gavin, Nate English, and headliner Frank Corbiserie. Hosted by Katerina Valentine. 8 – 11pm – $10

Woodie Guthrie Singalaong at The Cave featuring Yellow Jack, Kathryn Koch Music, Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell Music, Chirs Joees, Captain Tom of Captain Tom & The Hooligans, Tyler Westcott Music, and Tony Petrocelli. Music at 8pm – $20

The Suitcase Junket in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm- $20

Anthony Gomes at The Caz. All ages. Music at 8pm – $44

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

Miles & Trane Centennial Theme at BLACK DOTS featuring performances by Jacob Jay, Alex Quinn, Dalton Sharp, Sabu Adeyola, Zeki Ozay, and Faith Quinn. Music at 830pm – $10

Album Release Party for Tyler Westcott Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

Nineties by Nature at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Armageddon Party, Space Junk, Boyd & Wailer, Shallow State, Condensed Matter, DJ Weight., DJ Keets, DJ J Victor and birthday set for N3wtTron at duende at Silo City. 9pm – $20

Sleaze Ball: Recession Pop at Nietzsche’s. Drag performances by Claire Voyant, Gendro1d, Hemayde Malik, Mary Jane Price, Romeo Mirage, and Willa DeWhisp. DJ sets by Maxxie, William Paul, and Elmwood Opera. Doors and music at 9pm – $20

The Release at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Dave Viterna Group at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Even Odds at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

DJ KT Stylez and DJ A-Rock on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

OFF the WALL downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 10pm – $5