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 Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

62nd Annual Eden Corn Festival, day 1 of 4. Performances by Nickel City Road Show, Family Iroquois Dancers, and Open Mic hosted by Michael Hund Live. Full schedule of events at edencornfest.com. 3 – 9pm

Sydney Sterlace and Dave Hill at Taltys Tavern. 5pm

Circle Thursday at Buffalo Central Terminal. ArtHaus Collective presents Amina TheEmpress & The Rod Bonner Trio plus music by The Quest and DJ Sike. 5 – 8pm

LoTempio, Falk, and George at River Grill. 5 – 8pm

15th Anniversay Party for Transit Music Lounge. Music on two stages by UltraViolet Band, Dave Viterna Group, Tom From Myspace, and Tiny Music. Music at 5pm

The JT Baker Band at Wide Waters Grill. 6pm

Dave Stockton at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6pm

The Muckers at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Ebru Paper Marbling Class with teaching artist Tami Fuller at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for teen+, all materials provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 830pm – $70

Blizzard Bookmaking Class with teaching artist Laun Chenault at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for teen+, all materials provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 830pm – $65

Box of Wine at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Christopher Joel The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Music on Main along Main St. in Williamsville. Performances at 12 venues, including: Jim & Dave of Somehwere Between at D’Avolio; Dozo My Lady at The Eagle House Restaurant; Queen City Radio at Lloyd Taco; The Buffalo Thrills at The Irishman Pub & Eatery; and The Funkensteins at Glen Park Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Lover Underground at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Gov’t Mule with JJ Grey & Mofro at Artpark. 630pm

Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at EA Backyard Bash in the Village Parking Lot behind Vidler’s. 630 – 830pm

Open Mic at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 630 – 930pm

Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. Music at 630pm – $10

Emily Ann Roberts with SJ McDonald at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Music Matters Concert Series at Sully’s at Harbor Walk featuring The Strictly Hip. 7pm – $10

The Hickoids and Hamell On Trial at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $20

McCarthyizm at The Cave. 7pm – $10

The Mookies, Alla Prima, and Harepin Turn at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 7pm – $10

Tommy Z at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7pm

NT Parks and Recreation Concert Series at Raymond Klimek Veterans Park featuring Bob Meier and The Hitmen Horns. 7 – 830pm

Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center featruing “55 Main”. 7 – 9pm

Tina and Ed Croft at duende at Silo City. 7 – 9pm

Saints on Sunday at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. 7 – 9pm

Midnight Recovery Band at Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic at South City Tavern. 7 – 10pm

Evergreen Echoes at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Deadgrass at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddit Montgomery with special guest Jeffrey Steele at West Her Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Kody & Herren at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Show at 8pm – $8

Open Mic at Wagon Wheel. Hosted by Chuck Derose. 830 – 1130pm

Music on Main After Party at RationAles featuring Ed Wyner – Music. 9pm

Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Signup at 830, music at 9pm

Supernatural Dance Party at Nietzsche’s. featuring Renay and Spaceboy. Music at 9pm