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

Parent and Toddler Percussion Classes at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. 10 – 11am – $15

Witching Hour Market at The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park. Door prize, 100+ vendors, adult book fair, facial bar, and music by Sallyanndra and DJ Melpirebat. Performance by Buffalo Aerial Dance. 3 – 9pm

Fred Again Pre and Post Party at Buffalo Iron Works hosted by J Victor on his birthday along with Ryan Dils, Nor.th Star, and Melvin P. 5pm

Exploring Diversity, Social Reform, and Innovation along the Erie Canal Ride with Slow Roll Buffalo. Meet at Big Ditch Brewing Company for a ride around the neighboorhood. Return to the start for an afterparty. Meet at 530, ride at 6pm

Believe in Black Rock Monthly Meeting at Black Rock Harbour Center, 52 Amherst St, 14207. Discussing upcoming events, community announcements, winter preparedness, and special guest presentation from Clinical Assistant Professor Brad WAles from the UB Department of Achitechture and Jim Gordon from Citizens for Regional Transit discussing their special project envisioning a train station for the area at Amherst Street and Tonawanda Street. 6pm

Book Launch for “King, Queen, Knave” by Gregory Halpern at Fitz Books. 6pm

Blue Monday at The Charter Place with Donna Rose joining house band T-PAC Jack and the Underground. 6 – 9pm

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

Frank Grizanti of The Frank Grizanti Band and Geno McManus at Remington Tavern And Seafood Exchange. 6 – 9pm

Groove Bros at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Carolyn Lansom Music Trio with members of Dozo My Lady at Tappo Restaurant. 630 – 830pm

Classic Vinyl Live with Jeff Miers at Sportsmens Tavern. Discussion and live performance of Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew” featuring Bobby Previte, Jarek Tainkham, Griff Kazmierczak, Harry Graser, Joe Goehle, John Bacon Music and Matt Incontro. 7pm – $20

Red Gray at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

The Velveteers in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $18

Songwriters Showcase at 8pm, followed by Buffalo’s Longest Running Open Mic with Peter Jackson at 9pm at Nietzsche’s.

Comedy Open Mic at Tudor Lounge hosted by Don Johnson. 9pm