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

Jay McDonnell at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Live at Larkin Square featuring The Beü Revue. Performances by Critt, DJ Cutler, Lynntresa Atkinson, and an array of guests. 5 – 8pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 5 – 8pm

Ole School Pic Nic with DJ Paparazzi at Buffalo Distilling Co. 5 – 9pm

21st Annual Taste of Orchard Park on N. Buffalo St in the Village of Orchard Park. 5 – 9pm

Grand Opening for Sidewalk Food Club. Featuring a rotating lineup of food trucks and trailers. Music by DJ Sike. 5 – 9pm

July 2026 General Meeting at Clean Air Coaliton of WNY. Discussing Tech Facism and the Data Center Buildout. Presentation begins at 530pm

FELICITY, We Were Blank, Heart for Sale, and Blissen at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Battle of the Borderland Finals Showcase in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Performances by Garden Club, Voyagr, Part-Time Genius, and Stephen Babcock. In-person fan voting and celebrity judges. Proceeds benefit Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Doors at 6pm – $10

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

Lockport Summer Concert Series in the Alley next to Big Ditch Brewing featuring Blue Collar Shores. 6pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen Trio at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

TK Lipps and Aircraft at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Speedy Parker Band at Solé Sand Bar. 6 – 9pm

High Horse Rock Band at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Left of the Dial: 1980s College Radio Happy Hour with DJ Dr Wisz at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 9pm

Groovin’ in the Grove at Banchetti by Rizzo’s featuring Meet the Bacons. 6 – 930pm – $5

Stealin’ at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Party of Nine at Buffalo River Fest Park. 630 – 10pm

Greensky Bluegrass at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets at Sportsmens Park. 7pm – $50

Full Moon Acoustic at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

Talking Dead Heads on the USS Little Rock. 7pm

Shakespeare in the Gardens “Fools & Foes” at Kenan Center. 7pm

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

Angola Town Park Summer Concert Series at Angola Gazebo featuring DoubleShot. 7 – 9pm

Soul Street at River Grill. 7 – 10pm

Blood Handsome, Clubdrugs, and Opalite at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7 – 11pm

Jamboree in the Woods at Hogarosa Campgrounds, day 1 of 4. Music by DJ Corey. 7pm – 12am

Line Dance Night at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. Music by DJ Justin. 730pm

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Clarence Town Park. 730pm

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

TV Star, Just Platinum, Robbery Club, and Viewfinders at duende at Silo City. 8 – 11pm

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 Bridid Hannon and Ashley M. Hardy. Signup at 830, readings at 9pm

Open Mic at Dwyers Irish Pub. Hosted by Michael Hund Live. 9pm

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