By Monica Power

(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 Infringement Festival Day 7. See the full schedule at infringebuffalo.org*

Opening Day for Niagara County Fair. 10am – 10pm – $10 per day or $30 for all 5 days

Joe Baudo Quintet at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience at Larkin Square. 5 – 8pm

Chris Maloney at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 5 – 8pm

*BIF* Heavenly and Handsome at Handsome Nancy’s, 332 Connecticus St, 14213. Performances by What Me Worry? Choir, Esther Fitz, and Cellosion. 530 – 8pm

Jenuine Cello at Johnson’s Landing. 6 – 9pm

Underground Lounge at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music by DJ Dr. Wisz on the patio. 6 – 9pm

Reset To Vinyl at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

Nico Zarcone at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm

Campfire Junkie at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Music in the Hollow along Main St in Clarence. Music at 6 venues, including: Tyler Apie at The Hollow Bistro and Brew; Geno McManus at This Little Pig; Cameron Markott at Salooby Loofer Brewing; Right As Rain at Morluski’s; Michael Sheffield at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant; and Davey O. at Gianni Mazia’s On Main 6 – 9pm.

Maria Aurigema Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Beautiful Remedy at Banchetti by Rizzo’s. 630 – 9pm

Mike Lacki at Gigi’s Cucina Povera. 630 – 9pm

NERDS GONE WILD and XOXO Pop Band at Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor. Music at 6pm

UnCovered at Rockin Buffalo Cruise Night. Music at 6pm

The RiG at Party in the Pavilion at Kloc’s Grove. Music at 6pm

Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 645 – 9pm

Kathleen Edwards at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $35

mc chris, Crunk Witch, and Dr. Ooo at Mohawk Place. 7pm – $22

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

*BIF* Carniverous Fog: Spoken Word Songs, Poetry, and Other Delights at Westside Stories Used Books. 7 – 815pm

Peter Latona at Nietzsche’s. 7 – 9pm

Open Mic at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic with Michael Hund Live at Transit Music Lounge. 7 – 10pm

Lit716 Presents Hot Hip-Hop at Luna Lounge featuring Molotov Mall, Spillz 716 , Cashis Green, OUTLAWSEVENSIXXTEEN, and Self Made Gunner. 7 – 11pm

*BIF* Chords & Crooners at Jack Rabbit featuring Autoverse, Lsdaniel., akloh., inSINcere, and Bryan Dubay. Music at 7pm

A Mid Summer Night’s Draw at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Regional artists drawing live in two, 45 minute sessions. Completed drawings are then available for purchase via an online auction. Music by acbdj. First drawing session begins at 715pm

Open Mic Nights with The Todd at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Full backline provided. 8pm

Mikee Strongmen at Nietzsche’s. 9pm – $5

DJ Charles Masters at Days Park Tavern. 9pm