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

Buffalo Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Ron LoCurto at Talty’s Tavern. 5pm

Queen City Forward Listening Session #6 at Canisius University Science Hall Commons, 1901 Main St, 14208. The NYSDOT and Queen City Forward are reimagining the 33 Expressway Project and want the public as a partner in these efforts. Seeking community input on traffic and travel time, Greenspace and parks, pedestrians and cyclists, local economy, public transit, and health and safety. 5 – 7pm

The Economic Challenge to The Black Family in America at King Urban Life Center. Part of the “Where Do We Go From Here” Series. Featuring Buffalo Kwanzaa Co-Chair Robert Winstead and Junteenth Festival Inc. Vice President Ras Jomo Akono. 6 – 8pm

Adam Bronstein & ABtrio Tour Kickoff at Nietzche’s. 6 – 8pm – $20 sggested donation

Brother James at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

The Broken View, Execution Day, Cobraz, and Blissen at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

George Birge and Highway Home at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

eberwine & Friends at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm

Blanket Approval at The Cave. 7pm – $10

The RiG at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 7pm

Larkinville Roundup at Buffalo Distilling Co. featuring Greg Klyma, guitar, Matthew Blue bass, Andrew Daniels, drums, and Paul E. Gipp, percussion. 7 – 10pm

The Donnellys Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Unplugged – MTV Unplugged Tribute Band at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Mick Wolcott of Mayday Buffalo at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Tyler & Jim at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Foleys. 8pm

Open Mic with TJ Cutajar at Central Park Grill. Open to all forms of performance including comedy and spoken word. Backline provided. 8pm

Hot Club Express at Rohall’s Corner. 8 – 10pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

RQ, Life Vest, and Lefty and Carl at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $10

The Hip Experience at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

Sweet Petunia and Ian McCuen in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $20

Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul Tour Homecoming Show at Nietzsche’s. 830 – 1130pm – $10

Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Music at 9pm