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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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Old First Ward. Meet on South Park bween Smith and Lee Streets. Arrive at 9, parade starts at 11am

Buffalo Geological Society’s 54th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show at Erie County Fairgrounds, day 1 of 2. 9am – 5pm

Community Conversation about the Humboldt Parkway at Scajaquada Corridor Coaliton at Metro CDC Delavan-Grider Community Center. 930am – 1145am

Buffalo Record Riot at Kights of Columbus. 10am – 5pm – $5 or early bird admission at 9am – $15

4th Annual Fill A Bag Sale at Timeless Babez. Fill a bag with preloved slow fashion. Special pop-up shops by the Wandering Wonder Bus and Scoop Shop Consignment. Bag provided. 10am – 5pm – $25

Handcrafted Sketchbooks: Intro to Long Stitch Binding at Hyatt’s All Things Creative with Hyatt’s staff member Seth Brauchler. Learn how to transform a simple sketchpad into a hardcover sketchbook. No experience necessary, materials provided. 1030am – 1230pm

Davey O. and the Lockport Community Farmers Market. 11am – 1pm

Ebru Paper Marbling Class at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for ages teen+, materials provided. 11am – 130pm – $68

B.I.G. – Buffalo Innovators Gathering at The Buffalo History Museum featuring women entrepreneurs. Network with fellow innovators. Panel discussion led by Tesha Parker, founder of Rooted in Love, with her Sheconnectshub co-founders Tina Anderson, Juweria Dahir, and Dotty Mayle. 1130am – 1230pm

St. Patricks Weekend at Buffalo Irish Center. Music in the Pub by Kevin McCarthy 12 – 3pm. The Blarney Bunch 330 – 630pm. Almost Seamus Irish Music 7 – 10pm. Music in the Emerald room by Gerry Dixon 1 – 3pm. Harris-Greico Dancers 3 – 330pm. The Highwaymen 330 – 630pm. Rince Na Tiarna Adult Irish Dance 630 – 7pm. The Irish Tweeds 7 – 10pm – $10

The Erie County Music Educators Association ECMEA 2025 Elementary Festival at Kleinhans Music Hall. Featuring talented 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from schools throughout Western New York. Two separate concerts – Band and 1230 Blue Chorus at 1230pm. String Orchestra and Red Chorus at 3pm

The Erie Coutny Music Educators Association ECMEA 2025 Jazz Festival at Cheektowaga Central School District. Talented 7th-12th graders from schools throughout Western New York. Two seperate concerts – Junior High Jazz Band & High School Vocal Jazz Choir at 1pm. High School Jazz Band A & B at 3pm

Parent & Child Painting Party with Artsy Languages at Hyatt’s All Things Creative. Theme for the March event: Turn Your Frown Upside Down: Managing Uncomfortable Feelings and Focusing on Your Benefits and Blessings. 1 – 4pm – $20 for the first 2 participants, $15 per each additional participant

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

St. Patrick’s Day Music Fest at Ebenezer Ale House and Rusty Nickel Brewing. Music by UnderCover – Buffalo, NY, Bad Kitty, special performance by Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums, XOXO Pop Band, and NERDS GONE WILD. Music at 130pm – $21

Road to Recovery and The Strictly Hip at David McKeever Post #64. Special appearance by D Company Buffalo City Guard Gordon Highlanders Pipes and Drums. Doors at 2pm – $10

Casual Concert: Behind the Scenes of Sotto Voce’s Lucia De Lammermoor at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. Special sneak preview of the show which premiers on March 28 featuring vocalists and the director of the show. 2pm

Fret To Fret at Foleys. 2 – 5pm

Captain Tom & The Hooligans at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 2 – 5pm

Dead Flowers at Buffalo Iron Works. After the Sabres game or 230pm

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

Powerhouse at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Growlers Blues Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 3 – 6pm

Mike Zogaria Music at The Dog & Pony Saloon. 3 – 6pm

Terry Savastano at 3pm followed by the World’s Shortest Parade at 4pm at Talty’s Tavern.

Old Neighborhood Parade Hooley at Buffalo Distilling Co. Music by Raised Irish and Big J Blues. Music at 3pm

Gates of Steel at The Caz. Music at 330pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Setanta at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 5pm

Evan Anstey & The Old Ways at Duende at Silo City. 5 – 7pm

Tom Keefer And Celtic Cross at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 5 – 8pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Broadway Hotel. 5 – 8pm

The Strangers – Buffalo at The Ridge West Senca. 5 – 8pm

Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset and Yellow Jack at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Music at 5pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6pm

John Robert Whitney, Brynn Kelly McGrath, and Sam Thomas at Lilly Belle Meads. 6pm

Evil Forebodings Dance Night v. 32.0 at The Merry Shelley with music by DJ Servo. 6pm

The Taverners at Adolf’s Old First Ward Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630pm

Stephen Wilson Jr. at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

The RiG at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 7pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

The Unheard at O’Brien’s West End Inn. Special appearance by Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes & Drums during set break. 7 – 10pm

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

John Hasselback Jr. Quintet featuring Legendary Baritone Saxophonist Gary Smulyan at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

All We Need Is Love at Lippes Concert Hall. Buffalo Silver Band‘s tribute to 1960’s pop with special guest Victoria Leada, french horn, winner of the 9th Annual David R. Colkitt Youth Scholarship Competition. 730pm

Screening of “Johnny Mnemonic” in Black & White at Hallwalls Contemproary Arts Center. Directed by Robert Longo and originally released in color, the film was reimagined and reworked in 2021 by Longo based on his black and white drawings. 730pm

Bruce in the USA – A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

The Kings Highwaymen at Nietzsche’s. 7 – 830pm

Stravinsky and Ravel performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall with Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano, and JoAnn Falletta, conductor. 730 – 930pm

“FLIPSIDE” at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm

Tim Britt Live at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Makeout Tactics, Kriggy, Romcom Victims, and Silver Proof at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Doors at 8pm – $12

Eddie Spaghetti & “Metal” Marty Chandler of The Supersuckers at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $20

Emerald Isle band at Talty’s Tavern at 8pm

Sunshine & Co. at The Cave. 8pm

The Buffalo Thrills at Legacy Sports Bar. 8pm

Classic Rock Allstars at Dwyer’s Irish Pub. 8pm

The Funkensteins at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 8pm – $10

Vinyl Cocktails at Riley Street Station. 8 – 11pm

Nashville North Duo at Town Tavern. 8 – 11pm

CD Release for East Hill Garage with special guests at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm

The Town Pants at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $35

Lithium at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 830pm

Merangutang and Grub at The Caz. Music at 830pm

DoubleShot at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

Allykat at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 9pm

90 WEST at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Over The Edge at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Album Release for The Living Brain Dead with Shambles and Smitten For Trash at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Sequins The Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Zak Ward Music & The Million Dollar Question with Slip Madigan at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

Hip Monarch at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 10pm

LAKE FX, EERIE, Ego:Cntr, Meleee, Fruitbat, and Weight. at TheGypsyParlor. 10pm – $10