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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Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival at Buffalo RiverWorks. 8am – 4pm

Buffalo Really Really Free Market at BRRAlliance – Black Rock Riverside Alliance. Bring what you don’t want, take what you need, stay to the end to pick up your unclaimed donations or help clean up the site. Set up at 930 for those donating, market 10am – 12pm

Buffalo Juneteenth Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Park Greenhouse, day 1 of 2. 10am – 5pm

26th Annual Allen West Art Festival, day 1 of 2. On Allen St between Elmwood Ave and Wadsworth St. Music by Meet the Bacons at 435 Delaware Ave, 2 – 4pm. Festival 10am – 6pm

Letterpress Tarot Card Printing Class with teaching artist Jameson Alea at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for teens+, all materials provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 1030am – 1pm – $80

Lockport Pride at Kenan Center. Performances by Willa DeWhisp, Nelah Slay, Lookie Lou, music by DJ Paul Izard Energy Radio, and Emcee Andy Krumm. 11am – 5pm

Artists Vendor Market at Canterra. 11am – 5pm

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

Niagara Falls Juneteenth Festival at Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. Parade at 12pm from Niagara Falls City Market to NACC Grounds. Live performances by local artists, dance & cheer groups, and choirs. Activities for kids and families. Vendor market. Festivities 12 – 6pm

Allen West Art Fest at Nietzsche’s. Music by Sara Elizabeth, Tom Stahl of Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields, Buffalo’s Band Named Sue, Kathryn Koch Music, The Autonomous Vehicles, Evan Laedke Music Trio, and Celtic Sessions. Music at 12pm

Bills Alumni Music Festival at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music by Beatlesroc, Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Letter to Elise, Maria Aurigema Band, Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation Blues Band, Tequila Sunrise, Bonnie Raitt Tribute Band, The Songs Remain, Cordell Winter with Billy Sheehan, JIM Crean & Friends, and Mick Hayes Music & The All-Star Band. Special guests Bobby Lebel, Patti Parks, Jessie Galante, and Sue Kincaid. Music on 2 stages, starting at 12pm inside and 1pm outside

Neko and the Twiggets at Mimosas & Minuets: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

Country Jamboree at Sunset Bay, USA, day 1 of 2. Music by Jack Fire, Wasted Whiskey, Everett Lee & Underground Stampede, Cold Beer Creek, and Hicktown. 1 – 10pm

The Heart of Music Festival in East Aurora. Performances at Teh Bar at Main & Hamlin, Mister’s Bar and Lanes, Riley Street Station, Blue Eyed Baker, Classic Rink – East Aurora, The Bank Shot, Rookies Sports Bar and Grill, Wallenwein’s Hotel, 42 North Brewing Company, The Deli, and The General Riley House. Proceeds benefit local East Aurora charities such as Little Loop, Lothlorien, Hawk Creek, The Rink, Aurora Adult Day, and ITAC. Performers include Tina Williams & Ed Croft, The Funkensteins, Uncle Ben’s Remedy, Olmsted Dub System, Dellwood and the Nightshades, Mike Zogaria Music, Tommy Z, Kickstart Rumble, and Johnny Hart and the Mess. Visit www.heartofmusicfestival.com/lineup for full details. Music 1 – 10pm

26th Annual The Blues Cruise at Tonawanda Firemans Park. Music by The Release and Maria Aurigema. Music at 130pm – $10

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

Community Mending Circle at Stitch Buffalo. Stitch Buffalo staff and volunteers on hand to offer tips, demonstrations, and encouragement as you repair, refresh, or personalize your clothing. Participants will have access to a mending materials buffet, general sewing tools, and books on mending and repair. 2 – 4pm

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

New York State Craft Brewers Festival at Canalside Buffalo. Music by Flannel Mafia. 3 – 6pm

Tom Keefer And Celtic Cross at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery. 3 – 6pm

JJ White & Mojo Sauce at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 3 – 6pm

Skyway Robbery at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 3 – 7pm

The Agnes Youth and Family Center Presents The AYFC Charity Concert at TheGypsyParlor. Music by IMperfect The Band, Don’t Watch TV, and Primal Division. 4 – 7pm

Queen City Cuban Dance presents: ¡A Gozar al Bazar! – A free afternoon Cuban dance social at West Side Bazzaar. Music by DJ E Son. 4 – 8pm

The Strictly Hip and Darryl Tonemah at Academy Park in Lewiston. 5 – 11pm

New Orleans Jazz Mass at Saint Aldabert Basilica featuring The Brass Machine. 445 – 6pm

Dana Manzella at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 6pm

The Fibs at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

East Coast Dave Duo at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

InnerCity Minds Poetry Slam at Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. 6 – 8pm

The Gripers 4 at Groffs Cafe on the Green. 6 – 9pm

Kickoff To Summer at BriarBrothers Brewing Company. Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and music by Ransom Road. 6 – 10pm

The Nitetones at The Cyclone Bar inside Hamburg Gaming. 6 – 10pm

Lockport Pride After Party at Kenan Center Arena. 18+ Event by Divas Who. Drag performances by Jayme Coxx, Logan Betty, Eevee Es’Tetaz, Vagenna George, and Mojo Hoejo. Admission includes a drink and raffle tickets. Show at 6pm – $20

Essence Unplugged at Pendelton Creek Pub. Music at 630pm

Alex Cousins presents Strings Unbound: Solo at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $20

Evan Laedke Music at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7pm

La Casita Experience by Borinquen Dance Theatre at Town Ballroom. 7pm

DAKOTA at Marvin’s Bar and Grill. 7pm

Red Sky Night – Acoustic Rock Trio at Buffalos Best Grill. 7pm

Candlelit Opera Concert by NICKEL CITY OPERA at Canterbury Woods Williamsville. 7 – 9pm

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

Vitamin D at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Reset To Vinyl‘s Tribute to Journey at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. 7 – 10pm

Cami and The Fringe at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7 – 10pm

Cameron Markott at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 7 – 10pm

Steelhorse at Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen. 7 – 10pm

UltraViolet Band at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Midnight Recovery Band at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 7 – 10pm

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

Bear the Bronze at Coyote Cafe-Hamburg. 7 – 10pm

A Celebration of the Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim with Cheryl Ferris at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Ian McCuen, Agony Grotto, Wren Cove, and Chris Dlugosz at Mothership 571. Music at 7pm – $10

Singer Songwriter Night at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Derrick Fontenau at 7pm and The Junkman’s Choir at 8pm

Kevin McCarthy at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730pm

Rock Angel at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $5

Linger The Cranberries Tribute at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Kurts Back, the band at Papi Grande’s. 730pm

The Funk Knights at The Cave. 8pm – $10

The Knight Crew at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

20th Anniversary Show for The Gavin Petrie Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $20

Freaky Styley at Prohibition 2020. 8pm

One For The Road at EJs Bar & Grill. 8pm

East Hill Garage at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Boomerang at Dwyers Irish Pub. 8 – 1130pm

Ghost Note, BiteMark, The Rogues, and DJ Suzy at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Music at 8pm

Debut Show for Sweet Pea – Band with Isomorphist, RatKind, and Overgrowth at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $10

YYNOT at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

Add It Up, Cowboy Vampires Band, and Rob Walleye & the Heavy Eddys at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Music at 8pm – $10

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Junkyard Dogs at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm

Darkwave Video Dance Party at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music by vjs oldskool and Leah. Show at 830pm

Buffalo Funk Brigade, Gunfya, The Alumni, and One Foot Up at Nietzsche’s. Music at 830pm – $15

FeedMore WNY Benefit Show at BLACK DOTS featuring Romcom Victims, Karma Queen, and Hairpin Turn. Music at 830pm – $10

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Foleys. 9pm

ECHO 23 at Kttles. 9pm

SuperCharger at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Welcome Distraction at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

The Allen Degenerates at Jack Rabbit. 10pm