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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*I am on vacation. Posts were created in advance. Please check with the venue for cancellations or changes*

Buffalo’s Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

MaddLuck716 Tattoo & Piercing Grand Opening Party at 561 Forest Ave, 14222. Music by DJ Lopro, Angry Soil Allstar Army featuring DJ Slobbernozzle and Friends, KRose, Chef Dred, and Trever Stribing of PA Line. 2 – 6pm, music at 2pm

Jugless Jug Band at Talty’s Tavern. 5pm

DJ Jett at The Yard at Perry. 5 – 7pm

Healing by the Water Summer Concert Series at Freedom Park featuring Denisha Osborne. 5 – 8pm

Thursday & Main featuring Hollerado with Amateur Hockey Club. 5 – 8pm

Summer St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Thursday’s on the Water. Music by The Irish Wake Band and DESIRE – The International U2 Tribute Act. 5 – 10pm

Williamsville Old Home Days at Island Park, day 3 of 4. Music by Chet Gary, Musician 5 – 7pm and Hit N Run 7 – 11pm. Non-perishable food drive to benefit Williamsville Central School District Food Pantry. Fundraiser for The Jolly Boys, proceeds benefit local youth organizations and charities in Williamsville and Amherst. Midway rides 12 – 10pm, music at 5pm

Speedy Parker at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

Original Song Circle at Art’s Cafe – Sprinville, NY. 6pm

Matt Rutschmann & Joe McCarthy at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6pm

Mickey Kal at Niagara Falls Elks Lodge # 346. 6pm

Davey O. at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

The Complete Unknowns at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Mid Life Crisis Band at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Dave Viterna Group at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Music on Main along Main St in Williamsville. Performances at 10 venues, including MJ & the Way at The Irishman Pub & Eatery, Cold Beer Creek at RationAles, BEU at The Moor Pat, Mike Zogaria Music at Steelbound, and May Day Buffalo 90s Party on the Patio at The Eagle House Restaurant. Exhibition Opening for “To Breach A Shadow” at Zach Frank Art Gallery. 6 – 9pm

African Dance Drop-In Class with Eric Ansuade, African Drum and Dance Class for Adults, and Adult Drop-In Hand Drumming Class at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Dance drop-in and African drum and dance class at 6, drop-in hand drumming at 7pm – $20 per session

Captain Tom’s Acoustic Jam at Buffalo Distilling Co. 630 – 830pm

Ten Cent Howl at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 630 – 830pm

The Sloppy Boys at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

Eberwine & Friends at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

Romcom Victims, Septum Theory, Customer Service, and Painspresent at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7pm

Music Matters Summer Concert Series at Sully’s at Harbor Walk featuring The Gavin Petrie Band and TIger Chung Lee. 7pm – $10

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at North Park Community School #50. Grant O’Brien, conductor. 7pm

Gypsyqueenwny at Quaker Arts Pavilion. 7pm

NT Parks & Recreation Concert Series at Raymond Klimek Veterans Park featuring Silver Lining Jazz Band. 7 – 830pm

Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center featuring Barnstorm. 7 – 9pm

Ron LoCurto at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Noah Lee & The Stetsons at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Line dancing with DJ Justin. 7 – 10pm – $5

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

The Rewind at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Village of Depew Concert Series at Veterans Park featuring Tequila Sunrise – Eagles Tribute Band. 7 – 10pm

716 Day at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats featuring Uncle Ben’s Remedy. 7 – 10pm

The Matt Michaud Trio Plays Nirvana at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Buffalo Speaks: Poetry Show at Buffalo Iron Works. Featuring poets Brandon Williamson, Robin Lee Jordan, Deia Elwadi, Ten Thousand, Justin Karcher, Megan Kemple, and Ben Brindise. Show at 7pm – $35

Harmonia Vocal Jazz Ensemble in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 730pm – $25

Rock-N-Roll Camp at Hogarosa Campground, day 1 of 3. Music by Tiny Music, High Horse Rock Band, and The Release. Music at 730pm

Jericho at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Open Mic at Central Park Grill. Hosted by Kris Arrigo. All forms of performance welcome, back line provided. Signup at 7, show at 8pm

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Show at 8pm – $5

Wolfenstein, Vicious Intent, and Drowning In Blood at Hen House. Music at 8pm – $10

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

Christopher Squier – Acoustic Rock at Creekview Restaurant. 830 – 1130pm

Jazz at BLACK DOTS featuring Freedom Spech. Music at 830pm

Music on Main After Party at RationAles featuring Garret Shea. 9pm

Silver Proof, Mickey Moone, and Modern Outrage at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10