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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UB Humanitites Institute and Hallwalls present Scholars at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center featuring Lacey Carpenter. Mingling at 4pm, featured talk followed by Q+A at 415pm

Inspired by Ragnar Kjartansson at First Friday at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Opening reception and celebration of “Ragnar Kjartansson: Politics of the Obsvious.” Paying homage to one of his works, “The Visitors,” musicians will be playing throughout the campus. Tyler Bagwell Music at 4pm in the Lyke Family Sculpture Court. Paul Kozlowski at 5pm in the Sculpture Bar. TJ Zindle at 5pm on the Patio. Jenuine Cello at 5pm at Wilson Town Square. Sallyanndra at 6pm at Sculpture Terrace. Captain Tom & The Hooligans at 7pm at Wilson Town Square

Grosh at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

The Covers at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery. 5 – 7pm

Classic Vinyl at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 5 – 8pm

B-Squared Acoustic at Buffalo RiverWorks. 5 – 8pm

Jimmy Buffett Day at Sully’s at Harbor Walk featuring Maui Jim 716. 5 – 8pm

Labor Day Weekend Festival on Old Falls Street USA, day 1 of 4. Music by RNSM Duo and Kickstart Rumble. Music at 5pm

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

15th Anniversary Weekend for Lock 34 Bar & Grill, day 2 of 3. Basket raffles and 50/50 benefiting Resolv Impact. Music by Nickel City Pimp Choir. 6pm

Mike Nowak at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 6pm

Terry Savastano at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 6pm

Jamie Holka & Friends at Foleys. 6pm

Todd Mertens Musician at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

LoTempio, Falk, and George at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

IOT at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Art Under The Stars at 62 College Street. Featuring works by Queen City Gallery Co-Op. 6 – 10pm

Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 10pm

Skyline Duo at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630pm

Last Shot at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 630 – 930pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Fattey Beer Co. Lancaster. 7pm

Doug Yeomans Music & Lo Blu Flame with special guest Kristen Brady at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Cold Shot Blues Duo at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Bob Meier and The Hitmen Horns at The Cove: Event Center. 7pm – $10

Jeff Lindner’s: Whollatta Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7pm – $5

Jason Wilhelm at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 7pm

Coughlin Trio with special guest Lori Nappo at duende at Silo City. 7 – 9pm

NERDS GONE WILD at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 7 – 10pm

Vinnie DeRosa Music at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Rob Montone at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Gingerwood Duo at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

Ray Barry Band at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

Kevin White Music at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Mo Porter at River Grill. 7 – 1030pm

Annual Labor Day Fair at Clarence Center Vol Fire Co, day 1 of 4. Midway open 5 – 10pm. Music by Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival 7 – 11pm. Fireworks at 10pm

DeeAnn Music Quartet at Pausa Art House featuring Harry Graser, piano, John Aaron Troy, saxes, Ed Croft, upright bass, and John Bacon Music , drums. Music at 7pm

An Evening with Livingston Taylor at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Michael Bly Duo at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730pm

The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

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

80’s Night at Mohawk Place featuring music by DJ Billie and Queen City Feminist. 8pm – $10

The Formalities at The Cave. 8pm – $10

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

I Remember Buffalo at Molly Maguires. 8pm

Throwback Fair Celebrating the Women of 90s Rock at Buffalo Iron Works featuring Unplugged – MTV Unplugged Tribute Band and Silent Legacy Band. Music at 8pm

A Midsummer Night’s Drag at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. A night of Shakespears and fairy-themed drag and burleque to celebrate the birthday of Vageena George. Featuring Maddy Valley, Little Mx Bunny, Miss Andrist, Maximilian Pleasures, and Leopard Laydee. Hosted by Vageena George and Mojo Hoejo. Show at 8pm – $10

Mike Skowronski at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

The Unfaithful Servants at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $15

Skyway Robbery at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm – $5

Silver downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm – $5

Jr. Stoll & the Union at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

DJ Luv at Foleys. 9pm

The Foxy Thrills Burlesque at Milkie’s on Elmwood with music by Jagged Little Bills and The Allfornauts. Show at 9pm – $10

Video Game Jazz by Masuda Method at BLACK DOTS. Music at 9pm – $10

Paper Tigers, Night Owls, and Sound Stolen upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $6

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

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

We Were Blank, Stratosphere, and Pipe Bomb at Nietzsche’s. Music at 1015pm – $10