Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.

Alexander Butler at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am – 2pm

Custode and Parisi at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 10am – 3pm

John and Lisa Hassleback at Symposium Wine Bar. 1030 – 1pm

Cinco de Market at Riff City, day 2 of 2. 35+ vendors with a variety of artisan crafts, sweet treats, pet apparel, unique homemade items, Buffalo apparel, and more. 11am – 5pm

Sue Kincaid and Doug Yeomans Music at The Terrace at Delaware Park. 1130am – 230pm

27th Annual Buffalo Brunch Fundraiser for Embrace Western New York at Hyatt Regency Buffalo. Silent auction, basket raffle, and program recognizing various community members and allies of the WNY LGBTQIA+ community with Community Service honors. 11am – 330pm

Graffiti Reading at Nietzsche’s. Nancy Gabriel, Shirley Sarmiento, Fran Sasala, and Karin Gerace present a theatrical presentation of the words on the walls and the stalls of the ladies room at Nietzsche’s. Followed by music by the Susan Peters Jazz Band. Doors at 1pm – $15

The RiG at TCB. Music at 1pm

Smells Like Dave Grohl and XOXO Pop Band at the Grand Opening Street Party for Papi Grande’s Lancaster. Music at 1pm

3rd Annual Gift to the Community Concert with UB Department of Music at Slee Hall. Presented in collaboration with members of the Buffalo music community, this concert is held in remembrance of the Tops Massacre tragedy of May 14, 2022. Featuring music by Jonathan Bailey Holland, Daniel Levitan, Jessie Montgomery, H.T Burleigh, Adolphus Hailstork, and Prof. Sabu Adeola. 2pm

4th Annual Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival at Buffalo RiverWorks. Buffalo Blue & Roots Vendor Village with local artisans and vendors. Music by Kelley Hunt and The 5, Bruce Wojick & The Struggle, Tommy Z, Rod Nickson, Dave Thurman & Grace Lougen, and Eric Weinholtz Band. All ages event. 2 – 10pm – $30

The Buffalo Hive Presents The Buffalo Comedy Showcase at Buffalo Iron Works. Fundraiser for The Buffalo Hive featuring comics Don Johnson, Laura Evans, David Lundy, Jake Piskor, Jason Pomietlasz, Lis Reaves, Katrina Valentine, and Clayton Williams. Show at 230pm – $25

“Great Things in Small Packages” ACE Orchestra Concert at Amherst Chamber Ensembles. 3pm

Free Pet Food for Needy Pets at Pete’s Pet Food Pantry. Ages 18+. No paperwork required. Bring reusable bags. 3 – 4pm

Patti Parks of The Patti Parks Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Side Three at Rockin Buffalo. 4pm

All Star Project – “ASP” Buffalo NY at Sportsmens Tavern. 4pm – $10

Chris O’Malley – Music Page at Kettles. 4 – 7pm

Jony James Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 4 – 7pm

Steps2Cure NF with Neurofibromatosis Northeast at Buffalo RiverWorks. Community fundraising walk dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by neurofibromatosis. Registration at 4pm, walk starts at 5pm

Cranefist, Microbes, Mostly, Side Stitches, and Jake King at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 6pm – $10

Ann Philippone Musician at Nietzsche’s. 6pm

Wanda Sykes at Kleinhans Music Hall. 7pm

Mo Porter at Papi Grande’s. Music at 730pm

Jazz Cache at Nietzsche’s. 830pm