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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Artisan & Farmers Market at Academy Park in Lewiston. 9am – 1pm

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

12th Annual Studio Ghibli Chalk Contest at North Park Theatre, day 1 of 2. Combination Ghibli and Godzilla theme. Screening “Castle in the Sky” at 1130am. Chalking starts at 9am

Art Festival on Center Street in Lewiston, day 1 of 2. Over 200 artists, dancers, and musicians, Chalk Walk Competition, and the Trail of Treaties and Indigenous Market. 10am – 5pm

Craft Show Weekend at Sunflowers of Sanborn N.Y, day 1 of 2. Over 50 crafters and artisans. 10am – 4pm

Summer Maker’s 1st Market at Life Is Succulent, day 1 of 2. Dedicated to showcasing makers in business for under a year and seasoned artists at their first vending experience. 11am – 4pm

Ladies First Jazz Quartet at Williamsville Lehigh Valley Depot and Museum Part II. 1pm

Chicgo Jack & the Outfit at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm

Argyle Street Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm – $10

KelseyFest at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 2nd annual Kelsey Lynn Memorial Party with rock painting, tie dying, and music by Forgotten Dreams. Bring a pre-washed cotton shirt if you want to make a tie dye. Admission includes food and doors prize. 3pm – $10

Falk & Marziale at River Grill. 3 – 6pm

Sentinel Band at The Draft Room. 4pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Midnight Recovery Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 4 – 7pm

The Wayback Band at The Broadway Hotel. 4 – 7pm

Everyday Singer Nick Spacone at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Prestige Worldwide Band WNY at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 430pm

Jazz Concert and Mass at Saint Adalbert Basilica with The Brass Machine featuring Cole Webster. Music at 5pm

Cooper Alan at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. Gates at 6pm

Snowbelt, Idiots Of Idealism, Incident Commander, Toothless, Vacation Bryce, and Zeni at Evening Star Concert Hall. Doors at 6pm – $20

Night Rider and A Sense of Purpose at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Jack Flatau at The Blueberry Treeouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Evan Anstey & the Old Ways at The Lock Tender. 6 – 830pm

CoverShotlockport at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6 – 9pm

Kickstart Rumble at RationAles. 6 – 9pm

90 PROOF at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630pm

Innocent Bystander at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at Duke’s Tavern. 7pm

West of the Mark at Tin Pan Alley. 7pm

A River Like Sunday at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Vibrant Strings at The Candelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Essence Unplugged at The Grill at The Dome. 7 – 10pm

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen. 7 – 10pm

Runaway Train and Automatic Overdrive at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. Music at 7pm

McCarthizm at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. Music at 7pm outside or 8pm inside in case of rain

Beethoven Festival with Avanti Music at 1317 Eggert Rd, 14226. Selections from Creatures of Prometheus and Symphony No. 7 in A major. 730pm

Urban Renewal at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $10

Davey O. at Amherst Pizza and Ale House. 730 – 1030pm

Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $25

Live & Kickin’ at The Gin Milll, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Amy Jay and Ian McCuen at The Cave. 8pm – $15

Legends Rise Roc and Blackened – WNY Premier Metallica Tribute at Rockin Buffalo. 8pm

Back to The Bars at The Shores Waterfont Restaurant. 8pm

OsbornNash at The West End Inn. 8 – 11pm

Wild Rewind at Prohibition 2020. 8 – 11pm

Bad Kitty at Transit Music Lounge. 8 – 11pm

Groove at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

The Cowslingers (aka “almost” a Whiskey Daredevils show) and Lower Town Trio at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $10

Richard LaRouech Quintet at Pausa Art House. Music at 8pm

Silver Extreme at Sunset Bay USA. 830pm

Darkwave Video Dance Party at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Featuring videos from the 90’s, VJ’s Leah and oldkool, and DJ Cryptek. Music videos start at 830pm

B Squared Acoustic at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Dwyer’s Irish Pub. 9pm

Hal Yeal at RationAles. 9 – 11pm

Jack Fire at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. Music at 9pm

Ernie and the Band, Loaded and Gorgeous, Calabash, and 17 Mile Creek at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm

Sequins The Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Hunks Of Funk at Jack Rabbit. 10pm