By Monica Powers

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

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm 

The Release at Old Man River. 6pm 

Classes at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Juggling with Jacob at 6pm. Level 1 African Drum and Dance for kids at 7pm. Level 2 African Drum and Dance for adults at 8pm. $20 per class for non-members 

Melissa Sauers at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm 

Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Frozen Soul, Creeping Death, Gates to Hell, and Enforced at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm 

Williamsville Summer Community Band Concert in Island Park, Williamsville NY. 630pm 

Open Mic at Clarence Center Coffee Co. & Cafe. 630 – 930pm 

The Felice Brothers with Dead Gowns at Mohawk Place. Doors at 7pm 

The Damone Jackson Outcome at The Central Park Grill. Doors at 7pm – $5

Marty Peters & Guest at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm 

Erie County Wind Ensemble at Town of Tonwanda Youth, Parks and Recreation Outdoor Concerts on the Lawn at Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center. 7 – 9pm 

River City Strings at the Elmwood Village Bidwell Parkway Summer Concert Series. 7 – 9pm

Grace Lougen and Dave Miller at Jack Rabbit. 7 – 10pm 

Open Mic with Spud at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Signups start at 730pm 

Summer Noir Series Screening of “Detour” at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730 – 930pm – $7

Bear the Bronze Acoustic at The Beer Keep. 830 – 10pm 

Rust Belt Comedy Showcase at Nietzsche’s. 9pm 

Tuesday nights with Type Relevant at Allen Street Hardware Cafe. 930pm 

Joseph Aloysius and Ryan Campbell perform before, between sets, and after The Ladies of The Stripteasers Buffalo dance on the bar at Nietzsche’s. Show starts at 1030pm – $4