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 Infringement Festival day 4 of 11*

Full schedule available at www.infringebuffalo.org

Galbani Italian Heritage Festival on Hertel Ave between Delaware and Lovering, day 3 of 3. Performances by Italian Dancers of Erie, Vanessa Racci, and Joshua Vacanti. Italian Radio with Tony O at 10am. Galbani Celebrity Cheese Stacking for Charity at 1pm. Gates at 9am, performances at 12pm

Davey O. at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 10am

Arts & Crafts Show at Canalfest of the Tonawandas, day 2 of 2. 10am – 11pm

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

Jacob Jay at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am – 230pm

Canalfest of the Tonawandas at Gratwick Park, day 8 of 8. Music by Cami Clune & The Fringe on the mainstage, and roamng performers Carter Maier and Aiden Cooper. Music at 10am

Burning Books Block Party. Dunk tank, giant bounce house, food, music, books, and community groups and projects. 11am – 2pm

Jenuine Cello at Southern Junction. 11am – 2pm

Jony James Band at RationAles. 12 – 3pm

46th Annual Polish American Arts Festival in Cheektowaga Town Park, day 3 of 3. Polish food & beverage, music, crafts, dance groups, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, and more. Performances by DynaBrass, Radosc Joy Folk Dance Group, Lenny Gormulka & Chicago Push, Polka Country Musicians, Buffalo Concertina All Stars, and Impulse. Festival 12 – 11pm, music at 12pm

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Jack Rabbit. 1 – 4pm

April Mazzone and Jack Civiletto at River Grill. 1 – 4pm

Jazz Brunch at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 1 – 4pm

*BIF* Literary Extravaganza at The Rust Belt Bookstore. Performances by 7 Folktales from 7 Countries, MC Vendetta, Spanish Made Easy, A History of the Chihuahua from Anicent Mexico to the Modern World, and How to Make Your Own Comics. Show at 1pm

Kenny Jam ’26 at Wilbur’s. Memorial party honoring Kenny Walaszek and Patrick Mameli. Performances by Mickey Kal, Bob Lee Acousticness, DRIVE, Billy Hickey, Virus X 1983, Two Days Notice, and Exham Priory. Doors at 1, Music at 130pm

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

Scott Kirby- Singer/Songwriter at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 2pm

Brownedog at Hawley’s Grove. 2 – 5pm

Black Halo at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 2 – 5pm

Argyle Street Band at Hamburg VFW Post 1419. 2 – 5pm

FOMRBand at Zoar Valley Tavern. 3 – 6pm

31st Annual Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective Festival at Buffalo Museum of Science. Performances by Love Supreme School of Music Students and Teachers, Joey Gonzalez Collective, Nduduzo Makhathini, Curtis Lundy Umoja’s Tribute to John Coltrane & Miles Daves, and The Odyssey Band. 2 – 8pm

MJ and The Way at Sorrentino’s. 3 – 530pm

tHe FEAST at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 3 – 6pm

Charlie Coughlin at The Banshee Irish Pub. 3 – 6pm

“Help on the Way” at Penny Lane – Clarence. Benefit for Midnight Marauding Mama’s Harm Reduction Community Outreach and WNY Community Outreach with music by Little Mountain Band Acoustic trio. 50/50 and basket raffles. 3 – 7pm – $10

*BIF* The Lawn Disco at 169 Allen Street. Performances by WNY Improv Inc., Curiosity’s End, Palomino Eyes , and The Bloodthirsty Vegans. Free grilled food avaialble while it lasts. Family friendly, all ages. Music at 3pm

*BIF* Opening Reception for Ifringement Art at Mothership 571. Featuring artwork by Eamon Mcallion, John Blake, and Luis Rodriguez. Music by Andy and the Outpatients, Night Owls, Shannon Vanderlaan, and La Marimba Buffalo. All ages, alcohol-free venue. Music at 3pm

Sunday Concerts at Sully’s at Harbor Walk featuring Secret Side Band and Captain Trip. Music at 3pm

Grateful Dans at Nietzsche’s. 330 – 530pm

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 330 – 630pm

RUSTY NICKEL at Stockman’s Tavern & Grove. 330 – 630pm

Shaky Stage at Sportsmens Tavern. 4pm – $10

Boomerang at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 4pm

Kody & Herren at Wayland Brewing. 4 – 6pm

John Bacon Music at duende at Silo City. 4 – 6pm

Summer of Jazz 2026 on Ellicott St in front of Tappo Restaurant featuring “A Taste of Paris.” Music by The Hot Club of Buffalo. 4 – 7pm

Dirty Shirley at Spring Lake Winery. 4 – 7pm

Dave Constantino Band at Old Man River. 4 – 7pm

Maui Jim 716 at Solé Sand Bar. 4 – 7pm

JJ SWING at River Grill. 4 – 8pm

The Tradesmen. at The Yard at Perry. 5 – 7pm

90 WEST at Kristen’s: Bar and Grill. 5 – 8pm

The Hitz at Strohs Angola. 6pm

Ann Philippone Musician at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Niawanda Park. 7pm

Boys of Summer Band at Quaker Arts Pavilion. 7pm

Will Holton and Eric “EO” Oliver present The Horn Collective Pt 1 in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 7pm – $40

Dozo My Lady Duo featuring Carolyn Lansom Music at The Caz Supper Club. Dinner service at 530, show at 7pm

Jazz Cache at Nietzsche’s. 830pm