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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Rhythms of the World – Dance Festival at The Elmwood Commons, day 3 of 3. Youth classes throughout the day including Hip Hop, ballet, Into to Irish Dance, Silk Fan, Latin dance, and African Dance. Teen and adult classes including Exploring Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Heels Dance, Ceili Irish Dance, modern dance, and African Dance. Dance performer showcase in the auditorium. Registration at 830am, classes begin at 915am, performer showcase at 7pm

Dare to Repair Cafe at Reinstein Nature Education Center at Reinstein Woods. Volunteers from The Tool Library will attempt to teach you how to fix your small electronics, small appliances, vacuums, textiles, furniture, PCs & laptops, power tools and bicycles. Walk-ins welcome but registration recommended so they know what sort of repairs to expect. RSVP at http://www.thetoollibrary .org/ daretorepair/. 10am – 1pm

Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project Premiere Screenings – Group A at North Park Theatre. 10am – 2pm

Carnegie Art Spree Festival on Canal Street in the City of Tonawanda, day 1 of 2. Juried arts festival with prizes. Music by Silver Lining Jazz in the Canal Street Bandshell 1230 – 3pm. Proceeds programming and operations at Carnegie Art Center. Family friendly. 11am – 5pm

Arts & Eats on Webster Street at Gateway Harbor-North Tonawanda, day 1 of 2. Family-freindly activities in the Kid Zone, The Art of Fitness including demonstrations and classes, and music by Tim Britt Live, Gerald Michael, Christina Custode, and Derrick Fontenau. 11am – 5pm

17th Annual A Stir of Artists in Bemus Point Park, day 1 of 2. All handcrafted fine arts and craft show. 11am – 5pm

Weekly Protest with Northtowns Rise Up at the corner of Brighton Rd and Niagara Falls Blvd. 12 – 2pm

Village of Lancaster PorchFest. 86+ performers on porches through out the village. Full schedule and map at lancasterporchfest.com. 12 – 5pm

24th Annual Puerto Rican & Hispanic Day Parade. Marching from Niagara Sq to Porter Ave at 12pm. Post-parade activities including food, entertainment, and music in Niagara Square. Parade at 12pm

Brownedog at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

The Committed at Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill. 1 – 4pm

The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm

Michael Bly at The Cove: Event Center. 2 – 5pm

Festival of India at Canalside. Traditional Indian performances, food, arts & crafts, and family-friendly activities. 2 – 8pm

Rock for the Cure 9 at Sportsmens Park. Music by The Trash Pandas 716, Flashback, Kurts Back, the band, The Kensingtons, and Matt Schofield Music. Proceeds benefit the Against The Storm Foundation. Gates at 3pm – $30

Fight Fest 2026 at Buffalo Iron Works. Music by Fight From Within, YUNG MOSH, Provenance Band, Iara, Allegiant716, Among The Outcast, Scvrecrvw, and Arcana.Buffalo. Doors at 3pm – $35

Steelhorse at The Ship Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Dave Constantino Band at River Grill. 3 – 630pm

Water Music New York at Gateway Harbor alongsde the Arts & Eats on Webster and Carnegie Art Spree festivals. Open rehersal for Albany Symphony followed by performances featuring Buffalo Suzuki Strings, Matt’s Music Jazz Band Camp, and Albany Symphony Concert. Part of the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebrations. Music at 3pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Skyway Robbery at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 4 – 7pm

Renovation Blues Band at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 430pm – $5

The Other Band WNY on Old Falls Street USA. 430 – 7pm

2nd Annual Women of Rock & Blues Festival at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Performances by Maureen Gambino of Rock Angel, Patti Parks, Dee Adams, Maria Sebastian & Michelle Ruffino of Jeez Louise, Casey Moyer of Back To The Bars, Andrea Simler of Sassafras, Molly Ann Hayden of Hello Molly Band, Andrea Zaccarella, Jessica Fitzpatrick of Busted in Eden, Leah Stitzer, Vicky Lehmann, Colleen Summerville, Victoria Mordaunt, Kate Kulniszewski Wedge of Bad Kitty, Katherine Ann Coster of Second Hand News, Chrissy Hallowell, Michelle Peterson, Caryn Gunderson, Lauren Clifford, and Tara Graves of Silent Legacy Band. Proceeds benefit the Family Justice Center. 5pm – $10

Michael Hund Live at Buffalo RiverWorks. 5 – 8pm

Smile Empty Soul, Revis, Static Affliction, Tokyo Monsters, City Divide, and Acoustic Distortion Disorder and Evening Star Concert Hall. Doors at 530pm

CrushCrushCrush at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 530 – 9pm

The Leo Bash Party at Arthur’s Pub. Hosted by LaDonna. Music by DJ Sir Toot. 6pm

Harrison Project at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Mr. Goodbar. 6 – 9pm

NERDS GONE WILD at Sunflowers of Sanborn, NY. 6 – 9pm

The 716ers at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

TJ Zindle at The Humbert House. 6 – 9pm

Arkells and The Maine at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. 7pm

NY to LA at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 7pm

Barrel Rider at duende at Silo City. 7 – 9pm

UltraViolet Band at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Chet Gary, Musician at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys at The Cove: Event Center. 7 – 10pm – $10

Nickel City Pimp Choir at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

Patti Parks Band at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Summer Bash at South Line Fire Co. featuring Mayday Buffalo. 7 – 11pm

Meet the Bacons at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. Music at 7pm

Earl/Thomas/Gray Piano Trio at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Dire Straits Legacy at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Under Arrest Duo at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 730 – 10pm

Fooled By Eve and Dead Orchids at Buffalo Distilling Co. 730 – 10pm

West at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Brazilian Choro Jam at duende at Silo City. 8 – 10pm

North of Normal at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8 – 11pm

Off Script Saturday with Jeff Miers at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

New York State of Ska at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s featuring The Abruptors, Girth Control, The Doomstompers, and Ben Basile. All ages. Music at 8pm – $20

DW Soul and The Soul Cool Band at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Aaron Ziolkowski Music at Creekview Restaurant. 830 – 1130pm

Preachers on the FM with Good Monster at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Blue Collar Shores at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Night Owls, One Foot Up, and Evergreen Echoes at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

MINKA at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $20

Brittle Minds with Slizzy’s Corner upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $10

Bad Kitty at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

DJ Kage and DJ Pipez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm