By Monica Power

(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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Big Book Sale at Fitz Books, day 2 of 3. More than 8,000 books in every conceivable category available for just $1 on Saturday and Sunday. 10am – 6pm

58th Annual Lewiston art Festival on Center St in Lewiston, day 1 of 2. Over 150 artists and fine crafters, Indigenous Market, ArtZone with hands-on activities, and Chalkwalk. 10am – 6pm

Muttonfest at Hogarosa Campgrounds, day 2 of 3. Full details at Muttonfest. com. Music at 10am

Open Studio at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Series of five hands-on art-making workshops that explore the intersection of art and science. This week’s theme is “Technology: Circuit Bugs.” No registration required, drop in between 1030am and 4pm

Sunflowers of Sanborn Craft Show Weekend, day 1 of 2. Over 50 crafters and artisans. 11am – 5pm

Jammin for John at The Ridge West Seneca. Music by SoleTurn. Proceeds benefit the Nayda family. 12 – 4pm

Taste of Ellicottville at the intersection of Washington and Monroe Streets in Ellicottville. 20 participating venues. Full menu and map available at ellicottvilleny. com. Music by LTM Trio at Silver Fox Restaurant & Steak House at 630pm; Reece at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub at 630pm; Jenuine Cello at Ellicottville Tap + Bottle & Taqueria at 7pm; and Bob Lee Acousticness at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub at 10pm. Taste festival 12 – 4pm.

Equinox String Quartet at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. featuring Jessica Anthony and David Spring, violins, Lissie Seward, viola, and Sam Godus, cello. 1 – 2pm

Jennifer Rose Music at Lion and Eagle Pub. 1 – 3pm

Hank Kozlowski, solo accordionist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 1 – 4pm

JGB Shibuki Japanese Drum Group, JGB 和太鼓しぶき at Summer Music Series at Buffalo and Erie County Library – Central Library. 2 – 3pm

meet the Bacons at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2 – 5pm

9 years of PYRAMID: The Reunion at SOL Buffalo featuring PYRAMID (Nate Howell, Chad Lock & Dave Sif), Kyle Moody, and Charlie Abbott. 2 – 10pm

Bad Kitty at Rockin Buffalo. 3pm

Argyle Street Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 3 – 6pm

Rage Fest V at Mohawk Place featuring Internal Bleeding, Stabbed, Atomic Witch, Intimidation Display, Sarcoughagus, Throne, Anthropic, Blood Desecration, and Morgue Terror. Music at 3pm – $30

Blaised And Confused, Strange Standard, Smac, and Sara Elizabeth at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. Doors at 4pm $20

Screening of “The Small Back Room” directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger at North Park Theatre. 4 – 6pm

James Donohue at Lion and Eagle Pub. 4 – 6pm

Kickstart Rumble at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Kaisertown Polka Band at Morluski’s. 5 – 8pm

Evan Anstey and His Band at Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards. 5 – 9pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Broadway Hotel. 5 – 8pm

House Concert in Hamburg featuring Stephen Clair with Jonathan Bobowicz of Whitetails at 7341 Nelson Dr, Hamburg, 14075. Potluck and socializing at 4pm, Music at 6pm – $10-$20 suggested donation

Samuel Tambe Band Trio at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

WNY Dead at RationAles. 6 – 9pm

Two Of Us at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630 – 930pm

Grosh Plays Zeppelin at Sportsmen’s Park. 7pm – $20

Wisdom, Sarcasm & Sass at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7pm

Triple Threat at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm

Shooktown Rounders at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Dance Alive at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. All-ages alcohol-free event featuring DJ Dave Gold. 7 – 10pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7 – 10pm

Terry Savastano at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Machine Dream at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

The Freshwater Four at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. Music at 7pm on the patio or at 8pm inside in case of rain.

90 WEST at Diamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub. 730pm – $5

Atlanta Rhythm Section with Walter Egan at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

UnCovered at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8pm

Seismic Urge at Niagara Hotel. 8pm

Mark Lee at Nietzsche’s. 8pm

Vitamin D at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 8 – 10pm

Taiste at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm

The Release at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 8pm on the patio or at 9pm inside in case of rain

The Knight Crew  with  special guest David Miller Jr at Dwyers Irish Pub. 9pm

The USA Band at Wagon Wheel. 9pm

akloh. at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Aaron Ziolkowski Music ar RationAles. 9 – 11pm

Wild Once, Northern Weather, and Passed Out upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $10

Thunder Station Dirtbag Coalition, RaceHearse, WULG, and My Last Day at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

Universal Phunk at Jack Rabbit. 10pm