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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Scott Panfil at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am – 2pm

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

The World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Canalside, day 3 of 3. Sunday Social at Canalside with music by Meet the Bacons, dance performance by Be Witched Buffalo, and Golden Duck hunt. 10am – 7pm

Stephen Babcock at Johnson’s Landing. 12 – 3pm

Independence Day Carnival at The Great Pumpkin Farm, day 3 of 3. Muisc by Boneshakers. Carnival 12 – 9pm, music 4 – 8pm

Independence Day Celebration on Old Falls Street USA, day 3 of 3. Music by Brother James and Stompboxes. Music at 12pm

John Bacon Music Quartet at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 1 – 4pm

Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at Jack Rabbit. 1 – 4pm

Buffalo Ecstatic Dance and Talking Circles at Hickory Urban Sanctuary, 232 Pratt St, 14204. 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

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

The Release at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 2pm

Bob James at Hamburg VFW Post 1419. 2 – 5pm

Last Call at Zoar Valley Tavern. 2 – 6pm

Independence Day Celebration at Town of Niagara Music Mania Mondays. Featuring Impact, PastMasters: Celebrating the Music of The Beatles, The Thurman Brothers Band, and JJ SWING. Music at 2pm

Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley Ski Resort, day 3 of 3. Music by Andy Colonico and Max Muscato. 3pm

Essence Unplugged at Sorrentino’s. 3pm

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

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Grandview Bay Golf Course & The Lucy Goose Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Blues Sundays at The Hilltop Inn and Grove featuring Rusty Fisher. 3 – 6pm

Dr. Jazz & the Jazzbugs at Nietzsche’s. 330 – 530pm

Chris Borgatti Band at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston. 330 – 630pm

Queen City Crushers at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 4pm

Grungebox at Turtle Joes Sandbar. 4pm

Jay/Sharptet at duende at Silo City. 4 – 6pm

Michael Hund Live Live & the Classic Rock All Stars at Charlie’s Boat Yard. 4 – 7pm

Two of Us at Solé Sand Bar. 4 – 7pm

Acoustic Sunday with Larry Maciejewski at 42 North Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Jony James Band with special guest Greg Leech, keys, at Kodiak Jacks- Bar, Grill & Grove. 4 – 7pm

Nineties By Nature BFLO at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 4 – 7pm

“55 Main” at River Grill. 4 – 7pm

Yank The Cover at Old Man River. 4 – 7pm

Maui Jim 716 at Dwyers Irish Pub. 4 – 7pm

Rock the Locks 2026 at Pine Street Bride and Canal Street in Lockport. Family fun zone, food trucks, and music by Cold Shot Trio, Steal Reserve, and North of Normal. Music at 5pm

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

Nuthin’ But Time at Strohs Angola. 6 – 9pm

Great Wide Open at Quaker Arts Pavilion. 7pm

Jazz Cache at Nietzsche’s. 830pm