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

2025 Buffalo Infringement Festival Poster Contest. Open call for a design that represents the independent and creative spirit of the festival which encompasses Music, Dance, Theater, Film, Art, and Literature. Contest closes November 30th

Child & Family Services Haven House Toyland Donation Drive. Donate new, unwrapped items at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch everyday until November 30th. Check the donation list for items needed on a day-to-day basis at https://www.buffalolib.org/…/files/Toyland%20Wishlist.pdf. 930am – 5pm

Joe Baudo Quintet at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Really Really Free Market with BRRAlliance – Black Rock Riverside Alliance at St. Marks and All Saints Episcopal Church. Bring what you don’t need, take what you want, clean up unclaimed dontions at the end. Setup at 430, market 5 – 6pm. Rediscover Riverside meeting after the market. Collecting donations for the food pantry

Cody Klink at Sto Lat Bar. 530 – 830pm

Book Talk and Performance at Fitz Books. Author Colter Harper speaking on his book “Jazz in the Hill: Nightlife and Narratvies of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood” and performance wtih Harper and Curtis Lovell. 6pm

Dillon/Whitford Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Art Meetz Jazz Series at Beebe’s at theGallery inside Hunt Art Gallery featuring vocalist Vanessa Vacanti. 6 – 830pm

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

Will Holton at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Coyote Cafe-Hamburg. 6 – 9pm

Common Love at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Captain Tom’s Hooligan Hootenanny at Flying Bison Brewing Company. Open jam hosted by Captain Tom of Captain Tom & The Hooligans. 630 – 830pm

Janice Mitchell and Jim Beishline at Gigi’s Cucina Povera. 630 – 9pm

Rock Angel at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630 – 930pm

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

Buffalo State Wind Ensemble at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Doors at 7pm

Open Mic with Terry Ohrum at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Mr Conrad’s Rockin Dance Party at The Cave. 7pm

Antifascism, Then & Now at Burning Books. Discussion with Daryle Lamont Jenkins, author and founder of One People’s Project. 7pm

Tyler Westcott Music and Dr. Jazz at Nietzche’s. 7 – 9pm

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

Sue Kincaid and Doug Yeomans Music at Hamburg Brewing Company. Music at 7pm

John Hampson of Nine Days and The Smithereens with guest vocalist Robin Wilson at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

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

Open Mic with Michael Hund Live at Transit Music Lounge. Full back line provided. 8 – 11pm

Open Mic with MYQ F at TheGypsyParlor. 8 – 11pm

Open Mic with Taylor Belling at Days Park Tavern. 8 – 11pm

Comedy at The Caz featuring local comedians Rick Matthews, Ryan Fay, Emily Christine, John Lockwood, Jake Samson, and host Claire Dee. Show at 8pm

The Autonomous Vehicles at Nietzsche’s. 9 – 11pm