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 All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Memory Cafe at The Buffalo History Museum. Memory Café is specifically designed for people with changes in their memory and the people who care for them. The sessions will include museum exhibits and artifacts, interactive arts and crafts, and socializing with one another. RSVP required. 11am – 1230pm – $5

Screening of “Dawn of Impressionism – Paris 1874” at North Park Theatre. The story of the first Imprssionism exhibition at Musée d’Orsay told by the artists, press, and people of Paris, 1874. Showing at 2 and 430pm

Opening Day at West Seneca Farmers’ Market, 1250 Union Rd, 14224. Thursday evenings through Sept 4th, weather permitting. 4 – 7pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 5 – 7pm

One Race: The Human Race at The Buffalo History Museum. We honor our beloved community pillars lost in the 5/14 massacre at Tops Market on Jefferson Ave. Enjoy music, food, a word from Emmy Award Winning Poet Laureate Poet Jillian Hanesworth, and the Keynote Speaker, African Historian/Best Selling Author/Tedx Speaker, Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. 530pm

Author Talk Series at Larkin Square featuring Elaine Sciolino talking about her book “Adventures in the Louvre, How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum.” 530 – 630pm

Essence Unplugged at Sorrentino’s. 530 – 830pm

Terry Savastano at The Chandlelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6pm

After Hours – Inside These Walls: Reviewing “Hi-Vis” and the Public Art Initiative, Part 2 at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. 6 – 8pm – $45

Bryan Dubay and Peter Heuer at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Music Is Art Music Industry Allicance Open Mic at Buffalo Distilling Co. Hosted by Trever Stribing of PA LINE. Featured songwriter Greg Barresi. Sign-ups at 630, Music at 7pm

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

Kurts Back, the band at Fattey Beer Co at The Wurlitzer Building. 7pm

The RiG at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 7pm

“Relaxing” at Milkie’s on Elmwood., presened by Buffal Hip Hop & Short Moscato. Featuring Dr. Ooo, Stino, Shorty & Friends, Mudcat, and Kate. 7pm – $7

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

Acoustic Thursday at Rockin Buffalo featuring SoSheSez. 7 – 10pm

Mary Ramsey and Joe Rozler at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Tim Britt Live at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Comedy at The Caz featuring Dougie Almeida, Tony Pusateri, and James Creahan. Show at 730pm

Eminence Front & Company at The Cave. 8pm – $10

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

Everyday Singer Nick Spacone at Foleys. 8pm

Mungo’s Hi Fi, Eva Lazarus, Phisha, Weight, Rodent, Barty5, Fruitbat, and Drop D at 166 Chandler St 2nd floor. Music at 8pm

zepparella at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $30

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

Vinyl Night at Nietzsche’s with DJ Donut and Odie Fury. 9pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at Days Park Tavern. 10pm