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

Independence Day Carnival in Lancaster between W Main St and Cayuga Creek Park, day 1 of 3. Music by Terry Buchwald and Badlands. Carnival 4 – 10pm, music at 330pm

Jim Yeomans at Talty’s Tavern. 5pm

Michael Skowronski, Bud Brachmann, Rick Dorigo, and Jennifer Rose at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery. Music at 5pm

Geno McManus at River Grill. 530 – 830pm

The Beard and the Bird at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Evan Anstey & the Old Ways at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

Urban Renewal at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Music on Main along Main St in Williamsville. Performances at 13 venues, including Too Yacht To Handle at Glen Park Tavern; Vinnie DeRosa Music at The Evans House; MJ & The Way at Sorrentino’s; Lattitude Duo at D’Avolio; Powerhouse at The Irishman Pub & Eatery; and UnCovered at RationAles. 6 – 9pm

Bob Lee Acousticness at Town Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Country Music Night at Buffalo RiverWorks. Line dancing with Karen Palmeri. Music by Blood Money. 6 – 930pm

John Aaron Troy Group at Cento Culturale Italiano di Buffalo. Music at 6pm

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

Music Is Art Music Industry Alliance Open Mic at Buffalo Distilling Co. Featured songwriter Philip Stephen. Hosted by Sara Elizabeth. Sign up at 630, Philip Steven at 7, open mic at 745pm

Cold Beer Creek at The Beach Club at Mickey Rats. 7pm

Music Matters Summer Concert Series at Sully’s at Harbor Walk featuring Europa ROC Celebrates the Music of Santana with Damone Jackson of The Damone Jackson Outcome on drums. 7pm

Red White & Gay: an Independence Gay Drag Spectacular at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Hosed by Ania Murphy and Selma Body. Performances by Fawna, Suga Tush, and Ava Lucian. 7pm – $10

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

Rob Montone Music and Jordan Rose Acoustic Duo at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Kevin White Music at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. 7 – 10pm

Pickin’ Six at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Department 9, Astronot Junkie, and Detempts/Entemps at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . 7 – 11pm

The Strictly Hip at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Barnstorm at West Seneca Lions Club. Music at 7pm

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

The Chillbillies at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Grace Lougen at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Sign up at 7, show at 8pm – $5

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

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

Open Jam with John Aaron Troy Group at Allen Street Hardware Cafe. 9pm

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