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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186th The Erie County Fair at 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, 14075. Open until August 23rd. 11am – 10pm

Joe Baudo Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

CatVideoFest 2026 at North Park Theatre. 75-minute-reel of cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Proceeds benefit Second Chance Sheltering Network Inc. Screening through Aug 13th at 130, 330, 530, and 730pm

The Bob’s at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Alexisonfire, Underoath, snapcase, and Spaced HC at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. Doors at 5pm

Live at Larkin Square Concert Series. Handsome Jack does CCR. 5 – 8pm

Tim Britt Live at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 5 – 8pm

Open Jam with Matt McDonald at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6pm

Howard Jones, Wang Chung, English Beat, and Modern English at Artpark. 6pm

“Hands-on Zine Making as Translation” Art Class with teaching artist Jordan Roth at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, geared towards teens + adults, all tools provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 8pm

White Chocolate Band at Gill Creek Park. 6 – 8pm

The Binoculars at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Back To The Bars at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Ade Adu at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Left of the Dial: College Radio with DJ Dr Wisz at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 9pm

Krossbones at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

Wednesday Concert Series at Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor featuring SuperCharger and That 80’s Hairband. Music at 6pm

Lula’s Gun at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Groovin’ in the Grove at Banchetti by Rizzo’s featuring “55 Main”. 630 – 930pm – $5

After Affect at Buffalo River Fest Park. 630 – 10pm

NERDS GONE WILD at Fox Run at Orhcard Park. Music at 630pm

One with the Riverbed, Mogra, and Vampiric Crypt at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. All ages. Doors at 7pm – $10

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

Creekside Drifters at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 7 – 845pm

Open Mic at Penny Lane – Clarence. Hosted by Aaron Ziolkowski Music. 7 – 10pm

The BlackRock Beatles at River Grill. 7 – 11pm

Line Dancing with DJ Justin at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 730pm

Open Mic at TheGypsyParlor. Hosted by MYQ F. 8 – 11pm

Music Is Art Industry Alliance Showcase at Jack Rabbit featuring The Beard and the Bird and The Travesties. Music at 8pm

Open Mic at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Hosted by Nate Murray. Open to all types of performances. Backline provided. Signup at 8, open mic at 9pm

Poetry Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Hosted by Brigid Hannon and Ashley M. Hardy. Signup at 830, readings at 9pm

Tyler Westcott Music and George Carver at Nietzsche’s. 9pm

Milkies Comedy Open Mic. Hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm