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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12th Annual Studio Ghibli Chalk Contest at North Park Theatre, day 2 of 2. Combination Ghibli and Godzilla theme. Screening “Kiki’s Delivery Service” at 1130am. Chalking starts at 9am

Olivia Amorin at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am – 2pm

Market at Bassett Park. Music by Pirate Dreams 11am – 1pm. Market 10am – 2pm

Custode and Parisi at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am – 230pm

Art Festival on Center Street in Lewiston, day 2 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 2 of 2. Over 50 crafters and artisans. 10am – 4pm

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

Annual Akron Canine Rescued Angels, Inc. Fundraiser at Resurgence Brewing Company. Vendors, basket and gift card raffles, 50/50, and adoptable dogs. 11am – 4pm

Lockport Food Fest along Main Street in Lockport. Vendor market, specialty food vendors, Children’s Entrepreneur Market, music, and family fun zone. 11am – 4pm

6th Annual Asian Food & Culture Festival: Flavors of Asia, Rhythms of Tradition at Buffalo Waterfont. Hosted by Asian American Cultural Alliance Inc and WNY Chinese Chamber of Commerce. 11am – 7pm

Jim Beishline and Janice Mitchell at The Terrace at Delaware Park. 1130am – 230pm

Barks & Beats at RationAles. Meet adoptable dogs from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue. Music by Captain Jack Buffalo. 12 – 3pm

North Tonawanda Porchfest. Music at 21 locations. Full map available at www.ntporchfest.com/. 12 – 6pm

Road to Firelights feat MeSo, Volume Units, Fe’netiks, Gnox, Bila, and Pvcket Muffin at SOL Buffalo. 12 – 9pm

Steve Padin at Jack Rabbit. 1 – 4pm

Speedy Parker at River Grill. 1 – 4pm

After Affect at Ice House Pub. 2pm

5th Annual Summer Party at Community Music School of Buffalo. Basket raffle, cooling tent, and children’s village. Music by Strolling Fiddlers Pil Banaszak & Jean Dickson and The Tradesmen. outside. Musical Delights Trio, Tediyra Barton-Harris, soprano, and Michael McNeill, accompanist, performing in the Recital Hall. 2 – 5pm

The Soul Committee at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery. 2 – 5pm

Flashback Band at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 2 – 5pm

Buffalo Ecstatic Dance and Talking Circles at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. Doors at 2pm, opening circel at 230, dance 245-415, closing circle ends by 5pm. Family friendly. $5-$10 suggested donation or pay what you can

The Vandals Band at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 3pm

Dee’s Grand Isle Opry at The Cave. 3pm – $10

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Adolf’s Old First Ward Tavern. 3 – 6pm

Growlers Blues Band at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 3 – 6pm

Sector 7G in the 716 at The Ship Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

The Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation Annual Seafood Boil Mixer and Fundraiser at The Terrace at Delaware Park. Music by The Frizz with Brian Senefelder. 3 – 7pm – $100

Ozzy Tribute at Rockin Buffalo with Bloody Sabbath and Blizzard of Oz. 3 – 8pm

The Other Band WNY at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 330pm

AppleJack Band at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 4pm

Blackest Red at Kodiac Jacks. 4pm

Buffalo Jazz Festival Prelude: New Orleans Celebration on Ellicott Street with The Brass Machine in front of Tappo Restaurant. 4 – 7pm

DoubleShot at Spring Lake Winery. 4 – 7pm

Midnight Kings at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 4 – 7pm

The A-List Band at Old Man River. 4 – 7pm

Screaming Pineapples at River Grill. 4 – 8pm

Eddie 9V at Sportsmens Tavern. Doors at 5pm – $25

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Lumberjack Patio Grill. 5 – 8pm

Rico and The Stickman at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 5 – 8pm

Bob Meier and The Hitmen Horns at Cheektowaga Town Park. 530pm

Joe’s Cousin at Hot Mama’s Canteen. 6pm

Uncle Ben’s Remedy and Just Kyle at Sunset Bay Beach Club. 6pm

60th Birthday Bash for Ann Philippone Musician at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Sunny Side Jazz Band at duende at Silo City. 630pm

Jazz Cache at Nietzsche’s. 830pm