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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Bottomless Attic Pop Up Market on the lawn at St. John’s-Grace Episcopal Church. 9am – 3pm

6th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway at Buffalo Central Terminal. Get geared up for the new school year at this annual event, sponsored by Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski. 10am – 1pm

West Seneca Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Vendor Fair & Trade Show at West Seneca Community Center & Library. 30 vendors highlighting local businesses and organizations. 10am – 2pm

Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project Premiere Screenings – Group A at North Park Theatre. Premiering 40 short films written, shot, and edited in 48 hours. 10am – 2pm

Urban Farm Day. Self-guided tour of 18 urban farms. Walk, ride with Explore Bufflo’s bus tour, or ride with Slow Roll Buffalo’s Harvest Roll. Map at UrbanFarmDay.com. 10am – 3pm

3rd Annual Carnegie Art Spree Festival, day 1 of 2. Taking place on both sides of the Tonawandas: Webster Street, the Renaissance Bridge, and Canal Street with the Downtown Merchants hosting their Arts & Eats event along Webster Street. 10am – 4pm

Vendor Market on the second floor at Spiritually Rooted. 10am – 4pm

Summer Sip & Shop at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Local vendors under the Common Sky in the Wilson Town Square and music by Paul Kozlowski. 10am – 4pm

ZineFest at Book Arts. Over 40 local zinemakers, poets, and comic artists gathered to sell their self-created publications. Sponsored by Gutter Pop Comics. 11am – 4pm

Erie Canal Bi-Centennial Boat Parade. Boats will depart from the Buffalo Launch Club at 11:30 a.m. and will make their way down the river to the Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor, where the parade can be viewed on both sides of the canal at approximately noon. At Gateway Harbor, events include music, displays and information tables, presentations highlighting the history of the canal, and children’s activities. 1130am

23rd Annual Puerto Rican & Hispanic Day Parade of WNY. March from Niagara Sqare to Porter Ave, then return to Niagara Square for food, entertainment, and music. Family friendly. March steps off at 12pm

India Association of Buffalo presents Festival of India at Canalside. A vibrant celebration of Indian culture, music, dance, food, and community. 2 – 8pm

Buffalo Ska Fest at Buffalo Iron Works, day 2 of 2. Performances by Part-Time Genius, The Chemical Imbalance, The Best of the Worst, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, Do It With Malice, The Potato Pirates, Kill Lincoln, Working Class Stiffs, and Big D and the Kids Table. Doors at 3pm

Village of Lancaster PorchFest. Map of porches and performers available at lancasterporchfest.com. 12 – 5pm

Slow Roll Buffalo’s Harvest Roll. Meet at The Nickel Plate for a 15 mile squad-led route with 3-4 stops and returning to the start with an afterparty inside the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal. 1230pm – $50

Explore Buffalo Speaker Series: Life in the Original Larkinville in the Ring of Knowlege inside Buffalo & Erie County Public Libary – Central Library. Presentation by Christine Campbell on the Larkin Soap Company, a leader in changing the work place environment by placing an emphasis on the overall well-being of their employees. 1 – 2pm

Jacob Swanson at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. 2pm

Locust Street Art Park Residency at MLK Jr. Park. Meet next to the green playground and pavilion near the splash pad for outdoor art instruction with a rotation of instructors. Bring your own supplies and a chair. 2 – 4pm

PastMasters: Celebrating the Music of The Beatles at Sportsmens Tavern. 3 – 6pm – $10

Samuel Tambe Band Duo with Colin O’Donnell & special guests at Clarence Center Cafe. 3 – 6pm

Michael Bly Band at River Grill. 3 – 6pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Chris Squier at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Horizontal Stripes at Turning Bridge Tavern. 4 – 7pm

The Unity Band at Old Man River. 4 – 7pm

The Birthday of Rocknutz and Cat Glasgow at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Performances by Mookie, Goodbye Metro, and Different Planets. Featuring the burlesque debuts of Tha PrincessQueen and Huge Jackedman, followed by bonus karaoke. Doors at 5pm – $5

Every Other Monday Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 5 – 8pm

NERDS GONE WILD at Sunflowers Of Sanborn N.Y. Bring a chair. 5 – 8pm

VOLKMUSIK by Captain Tom of Captain Tom & The Hooligans at Kolsh Day at 42 North Brewing Company. Doors at 12, music 5 – 8pm

Big Neck Records Fest at duende at Silo City. Performances by Besta Quadrada, Sex Scenes, Fatal Figures, Vilent Lovers Club, Night Freak, and Cheater Slicks. Doors at 6pm – $15

Kiesza, Bonnie McKee, and Ben Alessi at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Jony James Band at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 6pm

Lefty and Carl at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

akloh. at Fattey Beer Co Lancaster. 6 – 8pm

Son Henry at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm

JJ SWING at Niagara County Golf Course & Driving Range. 6 – 9pm

UltraViolet Band at RationAles. 6 – 9pm

Chet Gary, Musician at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630pm

Everyday Singer Nick Spacone at The Giacomo Hotel Bar Lounge. 630 – 830pm

The Hot Club of Buffalo at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $10

Red Sky Night – Acoustic Rock at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm

Square One Band WNY at The Cowboy on The Lake. 7pm

“FLIPSIDE” at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 7pm

Buffalo Souljah Funk n’ Dub Show at Wilkeson Pointe featuring Critt‘s Juke Joint and Olmsted Dub System. 7 – 9pm

Nolan Curtis at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

Will Holton at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

The Frizz at The Public House on the Lake. 7 – 10pm

Midnight Recovery Band at The Ridge West Seneca. 7 – 10pm

The Strictly Hip at Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen. 7 – 11pm

The Artificial Hip at Strohs Angola. 7 – 11pm

The Alison Pipitone Band at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. Music at 7pm

DoubleShot and Jess & The Mess at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. Music at 7pm

Wild Rewind at Papi Grande’s. 730pm

FireHouse with special guest TRIXTER at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Beethoven Festival Concert #2 at Avanti Music. Performances of Egmont Overture, Symphony No. 8 in F Major, and Mass in C. 730pm

Legacy of Buffalo, NY at Turtle Joes Sandbar. 730 – 11pm

Molly Conrad and Bryan Dubay at The Caz. Music at 730pm

Ten Cent Howl at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

West at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

REVEAL at Torn Space Theater. Two-weekend immersive performance and art party celebrating the grand unveiling of its newly transformed space. Featuring internationally acclaimed ambient techno pioneer Mike Parker. Costumes encouraged – wear red and black. 8 – 10pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Knockout Pop-Rock Band at The Shores Waterfront Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Queen City Revival at Kettles. 8 – 1130pm

Guabaza Latin Roots Music at Pausa Art House. Music at 8pm

The A-List Band at Sunset Bay Beach Club. 830pm

The Songs Remain at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Letter to Elise Acoustic at RationAles. 9 – 11pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 9 – 11pm

The Vandals Band at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. Music at 9pm

Chef Dan & The Croutons at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Handsome Jack at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

Only Odd Performances Vol 4 at Nietzsche’s. Drag performances by Clairy Voyant, Ruby George, Fawna, Marjorie Logan Price, Mx. Carnal Desire, and Nelah Slay with music by DJ Little Mx. Bunny. Show at 10pm – $15