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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Bills Mafia “Farewell to the Ralph” Season Vendor Show at Greenhouse Events Center, day 2 of 6. 10am – 6pm

4th Annual Mafia Boat Parade to Kickoff the 2025 Buffalo Bills Season, day 1 of 2. Pre-party at Resurgence Brewing Company with vedors, home opener ticket giveaway, prizes, merch giveaways, and music. 430 – 730pm

Nepali Cultural Night with Sanatan Dharmic Tatha Sanskritik Seva Samaj at Central Park United Methodist Church. Traditional and modern Nepali dances, local vendors and handicrafts, and authentic Nepali food and drinks. 430 – 830pm

Opening Reception for “WITLESS” by Daniel Bird Doctor at The Intersection Cafe. 5 – 730pm

PUNK 716 at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 5 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “Black Serenity” by Granville Carroll at CEPA Gallery. 5 – 8pm

Niagara County Peach Festival in Academy Park, Lewiston, day 2 of 4. Opening Ceremony, All-Star Cheerleading, and music by Queen City. Opening ceremony at 5pm, music at 8pm

100th Anniversary Party for Shea’s Performing Arts Center at Hartman’s Distilling Co. 530pm

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

Eric Weinholtz and Jason Moynihan at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “Day-Glo” by Gareth Lichty at Mirabo Press. 6 – 9pm

2nd Annual Lucky Wing Josh Allen Look Alike Contest at Buffalo RiverWorks. Featuring Bianca Falsetti of BB’s Bingo as Emcee and judges panel from Trainwreck Sports, Lucky Wing, Buffalo RiverWorks, and BB’s Bingo. 6 – 9pm

Tim Britt Live at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

Dana Manzella Music at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 930pm

Art Under the Stars at 62 College Street, 14201. Featuring artwork by the Queen City Gallery Artist Co-Op. 6 – 11pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Vinyl 6 at Ken-Ton Elks Lodge 1942. 630 – 930pm

Mike Zogaria Music and Hurricane: The Scorpions Tribute Band at Coyote Cafe-Hamburg. Music at 630pm – $15

Buffalo One Love Drum and Grosh at Kenan Center. Buffalo One Love Drum is an educational and interactive drum circle with drums provided for the first 20 guests. Additional shakers and percussion instruments also available. Family friendly. Bring lawn chairs, no coolers allowed. Music at 630pm

Lithium at Ice House Pub. 7pm

Ali Siddiq at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 7pm

DJ NiTELiTE at Tap That Tap Room. 7pm

Country Night in the Event Center at Sto Lat Bar. Line Dancing Lessons with Jillian Lillian and music by Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival. 7pm – $10

Tom Fenton at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Smoke at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

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

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

Cami and The Fringe at The Ridge West Seneca. 7 – 10pm

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

Blissen Band, Spirit 66, Fungits Band, and Prairie Pavement at Area 54 at cafe at Amy’s Place. Music at 7pm – $5

EnClave – Exploring Afro-Caribbean Music at Pausa Art House featuring Nelson Rivera, sax and percussion, Alec Dube, vibes and percussion, Lisa Hasselback, piano, Paul LaDuca, bass, and John Bacon Music , drums. Music at 7pm

Beer Through the Ages: A Modern Country x Buffalo Beer Experience at Buffalo Iron Works. Curated tasting pairing four standout Buffalo brews—each released in a different era of the city’s modern craft beer movement—with popular country songs from the same time period. Music by Dead End Highway. Show at 7pm – $15 without drink tickets, $45 with 4 drink tickets

Zeppelin Reimagined at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730 – 930pm

4K Restoration 50th Anniversary Screening for “JAWS” directed by Stephen Spielberg at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. The movie will be introduced by filmmaker and author Greg Lamberson. 730 – 930pm – $8

Urban Renewal Band Dance Party at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $5

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

Gaelic Storm at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. 8pm

Major Dudes at Foleys. 8pm

Kenny Parker Project at Molly Maguires. 8pm

“FLIPSIDE” at Papi Grande’s. 8 – 11pm

Randle and the Late Night Scandals at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm

Evan Laedke Music at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

Football Season Kickoff Party at The Caz featuring The Billievers and Mr. Brightside: The Ultimate Killers Experience. Music at 8pm

Comics Reading at Gutter Pop Comics featuring Dan Mazur discussing his graphic novel “Will Eisner: A Comics Biography.” Also readig will be local cartoonists Lex Squier and Heidi Stavresvki. Readings at 8pm

Karma Queen and The Jess Novak Band at The Cave. Music at 8pm – $7

Ole 60 and Rob Langdon in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $40

Hayley Jane Band at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 8pm

Mike Skowronski at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Tiger Chung Lee at Jack Rabbit. 830pm

Tiny Music at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Tried By Twelve at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

FFCC First Friday Comedy Corner at Rohall’s Corner. 9pm

DoubleShot at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

Bryan Dubay, Dead Orchids, and Night Owls upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $10

Hooked on Casiophonics, Mookie, Angie, and The Foxy Thrills Burlesque at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

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

The Water Dogs, MurderRose Cora Perry & The Truth Untold, and Little Liar at Nietzsches. Music at 10pm – $10

25th Birthday Party for DJ Bpro’s Mobile DJ Services at The Ship Bar & Grill. 10pm

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