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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Buffalo Writing Workshop at Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo. One day writers conference with classes, literary agent pitching, critiques, and steps to get your writing published. 930am – 5pm

Mini Art Festival Submissions at Boston Free Library. Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the month of April and paint your masterpiece. Return it to the library by May 1st to be entered into a mini art festival. Open to all ages. 12 – 5pm

Clay Pond: A Retrospective Opening Reception at University of Buffalo Art Galleries. 5 – 8pm

Buffering Buffalo, The Alumni, Crossing Out, The Water Dogs, D.L.I.M.B., CHVCK, DonnieO, William RedGuitar, and Exhibit A at Evening Star Concert Hall / VENUE. Doors at 530pm

Billy Hickey at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Shayfer James and Maiah Wynne at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Dueling Pianos Comedy Show at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. Doors at 6pm

The Skiffle Minstrels at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

The Zoar Losers at Still on the Hill Winery & Spirits. 6 – 8pm

Rabbit Jaw at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Cami Clune at Stooges. 6 – 9pm

Line Dance Night with DJ Slim at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 10pm

Whiskey Daredevils and Cowboy Vampires at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm

The Academy Is… and noveltysongs at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Sara Elizabeth at 42N At The Flats. 7pm

The Funkensteins at M Hotel Buffalo. Hosted by DJ Anthony celebrating his birthday with special guests DJ Kozy and DJ Thom The Bomb. 7pm

Jony James Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

Doug Yeomans Music & Lo Blu Flame at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Terry Savastano at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

John Prine Night with Joe Brady at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 10pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm

Dozo My Lady at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

RNSM at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Jim Jeckovich at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

Boomerang at Hamburg Gaming. Music at 7

John Aaron Troy Group at Pausa Art House. John Troy, woodwinds, Tim Clarke, trumpet, Harry Graser, keys/synth, Luis Carrion, bass, and Jacobo Vega-Albela, drums. Music at 7pm

5s Are Wild and After Affect at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Best Friends Girl at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Davey O. at PeopleArt. 730 – 9pm – $5

Mo Porter at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $5

Watch Your Step, Justin Swank of The Endless Mountain Derelicts, and AJ Jabaji of Voyagr upstairs at Mr. Goobar. Doors at 8pm

The Allfornauts, TK Lipps, and adelaide at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Doors at 8pm – $10

Never Sorry, Mountain Of Woe, God Of Gaps, and Energy Weapon at BLACK DOTS. 8pm – $10

Peak Fun, Main Breaker, and Roger Bryan and the Orphans at The Cave. 8pm

Live & Kickin’ at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Allykat at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8pm

Dave Viterna Group at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Carbon Leaf at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $35

Chris Knight with special guest Wes Shipp at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 8pm – $30

Willie May at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Edge of Sundown: A Tribute to Southern Rock at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830pm

The Shakermakers at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Letter to Elise downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

Hearts Don’t Lie at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

SuperCharger at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Dr. Bacon and St. Vith at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

BEX Power Trio at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

Chef Dan & The Croutons at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

DJ Andre the Giant Redhead at Balloons Restaurant and Nightclub. 10pm