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

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

Maria Sebastian at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Sidewalk Food Club at 1989 Niagara St. Rotating food vendors along with featured food trucks offering Asian fusion, Thai, American, and Puerto Rican cuisine. 5 – 8pm

Hawthorne Heights, letlive, Creeper at Town Ballroom. Doors at 6pm

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

Literature Program at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Charles J. Whalen, author of “Fighting for the American Dream: From Blue-Collar Kid to Maverick Economist, the Battle to Defend Working Families” in conversation with Richard Lipsitz. 6pm – $10-$20 suggested donation

Westcott, Harris, and Jazz at Nietzsche’s. Tyler Westcott Music, guitar/banjo/vocals, Mark Harris, bass, and Dr. Jazz of

Dr. Jazz & the Jazzbugs, reeds/jokes. 6 – 8pm

Sara Elizabeth at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Jack Civiletto and April Mazzone at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Michael James Arnold at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

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

Kevin White Music at Johnson’s Landing. 630 – 830pm

Jay McDonnel Trio at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

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

Jeff Lindner’s: Whollatta Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

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. 7 – 10pm

GEDFEST 2026 at The Caz. Celebrating the life & legacy of Gordon Edgar Downie wand the music of The Tragically Hip. Music by The Strictly Hip. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Network of WNY, Inc. Music at 7pm

Buffalo Chamber Players Present “Roaring Twenties” in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 730pm – $32

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

Wolfman Jack at Buffalo Iron Works. 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 & Ashley M. Hardy. Signup at 830, readings at 9pm

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

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Nietzsche’s. 9pm