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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Dare to Repair Cafe at Village of Williamsville’s Earth Day Extravaganza at Island Park, Williamsville NY. 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

Welcome the Weavers at Stitch Buffalo. Launch of a weaving collection created by 5 women from Burma/Myanmar, Eritrea, and Ivory Coast. 10am – 1pm

100 American Craftsmen: Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Show at Kenan Center, day 1 of 2. 10am – 5pm

Buffalo Clothing & Textile Repair Clinic with Ms. Lola’s Bazaar at Bicycle Bottle Shop. Ms. Lola will do repairs on site or teach techniques and tips to add to your skills. Tools and materials provided. Lessons and supplies are pay what you can. 11am – 3pm

Art & Health Community Fair wtih Niagara Beautification Commission and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center at Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. Free health screenings, music, yoga, local art, and hands-on STEM activities for kids. Presentation by Friends of the Niagara Turtle present Social Benefits of a ReAwakened Turtle at 145pm. Screening of “Ripples of Plastic” at 215pm. 11am – 3pm

15th Annual BookFest at Book Arts. Hands-on celebration of book arts, printmaking, and creative curiosity. Handcrafted creations in a pop-up artisan maket, hands-on outdoor/indoor printmaking and workshops for all ages, and steamroller printmaking. Opening reception for 18th Annual Book Arts Members’ Show “Good Impressions.” 11am – 4pm

Buffalo Greek Fest at Annunication Greek Orthodox Church – Buffalo NY, day 2 of 3. Greek food, historic displays, and music. 11am – 8pm

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

15th Anniversary Celebration for BRRAlliance – Black Rock Riverside Alliance at Market Square Park at the corner of Niagara & Amherst Streets. 12 – 3pm

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

The Hastings Duo at Foleys. 2pm

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

11th Anniversary Party for Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. Music by Todd Mertens Musician, Wacko Fest, and UnderCover – Buffalo, NY. Doors at 1, music at 2pm

Buffalo GoreFest 2026 at Buffalo Iron Works featuring Morgue Terror, Marvel of Decay, Abated Mass of Flesh, Scab Hag, Orbital Gate, Throne, LacerateBuffalo, Mental Anguish Grindcore, Accursed, Slamology, and Coronary Thrombosis band. Music at 2pm – $40

Ron Davis Combo with Sue Kincaid at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm – $10

Agents of Change at duende at Silo City. Presented by Torn Space Theatre. 3 – 6pm

Rabbit Jaw at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 3 – 6pm

Blackest Red Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Jony James Band with special guest Willie Haddath at River Grill. 3 – 630pm

Political Prisoner Letter Writing at the Sostre-Pointer Liberation Garden at 1412 Jefferson Ave. All materials and info provided. No experience necessary. Event will move to Frank E. Merriweather Library in the event of rain. 4pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Benefit for Cliff “Turtle” Gregg at Frontier Volunteer Fire Company. Music by Backlash. 5 – 9pm

Sunshine Daydream 2026 at the Coconut Grove Pavilion at Main-Transit Fire Department. Music by Little Mountain Band Acoustic Trio and Wild Knights. Bring your own food and beverages, food trucks available. Doors at 3, music at 5pm – $40

One For The Road and Mayday Buffalo with The Hitmen Horns at Bishop Timon Fest. Music at 5pm

Informational Flyering at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Clean Air Coalition of WNY will be distributing flyers informing the community of the connctions between Ontario Specialty Contracting, the main spoonsor of Rockin’ at the AKG, and data center development in WNY. 530 – 830pm

Devo, Soul Coughing, and Shilpa Ray at Rockin’ at The AKG. Gates at 6pm

If Music Be Summertime Soiree Series at Trinity Church Chapel, 371 Delaware Ave 14202. The Scopes singer Anandhi George and pianist Michael Serio present the timeless songcraft of Joni Mitchell and Billy Joel. Proceeds support renovations at IMB’s historic storefront on Pennsylvania St and efforts to make it universally accessibly for all audience members and artists. 3 concert series tickets avialable. 6 – 7pm – $20 or $45 for a whole family

The Divi Romē Band at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Tom Stahl of Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Cami Clune at Nine is Fine Pub. 6 – 9pm

The Salt Road Trio at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Trousdale and verygently at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

IOT at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Powerslave WNY Tribute to Iron Maiden and BatterY “The Masters of MetallicA” Tribute Band at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7pm

Every Other Monday Band at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7pm

“O Sing!” Season Finale Concert for Buffalo Master Chorale at Calvary episcopal Church – Williamsville, NY. 7pm

The Clapton Tribute Band at West Falls Center for the Arts featuring Pete Holguin, Steve Sadoff, Jim Beishline, and Doug Yeomans Music. WFCA Kids Band led by Doug Yeomans, Matt Felski, and Jim Brucato opens the show. 7pm

Aria Nouveau in the Taylor Theatre at Kenan Center featuring Laura Auer, soprano, and John Riesen, tenor. 7pm

Niagara Frontier Chord Authority Presents “Let The Music In” at Trinity Sheridan Lutheran Church. 7pm – $10

Poor Man’s Dead at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 10pm

The Fisher Cats at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

FAR at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

CrushCrushCrush at RationAles. 7 – 10pm

Todd Mertens Musician at Duke’s Tavern. 7 – 10pm

Boys of Summer Band featuring Amy at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7 – 10pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7 – 10pm

Debut Show for Afterglow – The Music of Genesis at The Sound Ground at Chick’s. 7 – 10pm

B.O.O.M.R. at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 7 – 10pm

Goth is SO GAY! – A Queer Goth Dance Party with DJ Canite at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 7 – 11pm

Thomas Marinaro Quartet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Brave Strangers a Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band at Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl. Music at 7pm

The Vandals Band at Kristen’s: Bar and Grill. Music at 7pm

Thomas Marinaro Quartet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

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

The Release at Marvin’s Bar and Grill. 730pm

South City at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730pm

Awaken YES tribute at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Hit N Run at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $10

Wain and One Foot Up at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Innocent Bystander at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

The West Ends at Prohibition 2020. 8pm

Soul Spectrum at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

DJ TyMovez and DJ Kendal at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8pm

Jack Flateau at The West End Inn. 8 – 11pm

West of the Mark at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm

Hip Monarch at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Reset To Vinyl at The Village Inn. 8 – 11pm

Comedy at Hallwalls featuring Jonathan Ziegel, Michelle Rose Hall, Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks, Anthony Sundquist, and headliner Jamal Harrington. Hosted by Terre King. Show at 8pm – $20

Chris Smither in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $35

Second Anniversary for Town Tavern. Music by The Funkensteins and DJ Dirty Verdi. Music at 8pm

Evergreen Echoes, Astronot Junkies, After The World, and One Foot Up at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Music at 8pm – $10

Album Release for UNNAME with Canticle Fade, Lihuen, Sirvent, TE-Y, and Steve Flato at BLACK DOTS. Music at 8pm- $10

Sleaze Ball: Myspace vs Tumblr 4 at Nietzsche’s. Drag performances, special guest performers, pop-ups, and music by DJ William Paul and Elmwood Opera. Show at 8pm – $20

Dave Hill Trio at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Grace Lougen at Creekview Restaurant. 830 – 1130pm

Silver at Foleys. 9pm

The Strictly Hip at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 9pm

Nickel City Blues Band at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

Get Capone and Suspicious Mimes upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $7

Pride at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Day #2 featuring Ian McCuen, Christina Stock Music, Jazz, and debut show for LéMonsters. Music at 9pm – $10

Jess & The Mess, Not Normal, and BD2 at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Music at 9pm – $10

DJ Pipez at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

Buddy Buddy Pride at duende at Silo City featuring DJ Minx and Jason Kendig. 10pm

KTBKIND at Jack Rabbit. 11pm