Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.

CatVideoFest 2026 at North Park Theatre. 75-minute-reel of cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Proceeds benefit Second Chance Sheltering Network Inc. Screening through Aug 13th at 130, 330, 530, and 730pm

TNT Acoustic Duo at Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events. Music at 5pm – $5

Levitt Vibe Buffalo Music Series at Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy featuring Will Holton and Drea d’Nur. 5 – 8pm

Dave N Cyn at River Grill. 5 – 8pm

Sean Thruman at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 530 – 830pm

The Frank Grizanti Band and Geno McManus at Remington Tavern and Seafood Exchange. 6pm

Comienzos at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

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

Blue Monday at The Charter Place featuring Alfie Alessandra joining house band T-PAC Jack and the Underground. 6 – 9pm

Open Mic at Solé Sand Bar. Hosted by Michael Hund Live. 6 – 9pm

Valkyrie International Film Fest at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, day 4 of 5 . Screening 9 films in two blocks. Showings begin at 6pm – $25

Grace Guest House Ride with Slow Roll Buffalo. Meet at Grace Guest House at 6, ride at 630pm

The Bird Soup Comedy Open Mic at Hen House. Hosted by Brody Walsh and Connor Mink. Signups at 6pm, show 7 – 11pm

My Cousin Tone’ on the rooftop patio at Tappo Restaurant. 630 – 830pm

Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Meeting at Parkside Community Association. 7pm

Flow Jam at Hoyt Lake at Delaware Park featuring Whirly Wednesday. 7pm

Open Mic with Trever Stribing of PA LINE at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 7 – 10pm

Boots in the Sand Line Dance Night at Sunset Bay, USA with music by DJ HypeTrain and DJ Slim716. 7 – 11pm

Singer-Songwriter Showcase at 8pm, followed by Buffalo’s Longest Running Open Mic with Peter Latona music at 9pm at Nietzsche’s.

Bucket Draw Comedy at Tudor Lounge. Hosted by Don Johnson. 9pm