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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Amherst Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, day 1 of 3. Baskey raffle, vendors, and boutique featuring items made by members. 10am – 4pm – $7 or $10 with basket raffle tickets

North Tonawanda Spring & Garden Show at Greenhouse Events Center, day 1 of 4. Basket raffle, door prize, and 75+ local vendors. 10am – 6pm

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

Poetry Reading with Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. 1 – 330pm

Scholars@Hallwalls: Trina Hyun. Monthly lecture series featuring the UB Humanities Institute’s Faculty Fellows at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. In-person and live streaming via the Hallwalls website. 4pm

Cami Clune and Mason Laboski at The Ship Bar & Grill. 4 – 7pm

Kickstart Rumble at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm

“Where is Momo?” Ehibition Opening at Book Arts featuring works by printmaking artist SuDi Wang. 5 – 8pm

Eric Weinholtz Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss, and Signs of the Swarm at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors at 6pm

Craft Club for Adults at MUSEjar. Each month features a different craft. 6pm

Randle and the Late Night Scandals at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

An Evening with a Legend: Frederick Douglass at The Buffalo History Museum. Presentation by Living History Interpreter Nathan M. Richardson. 6 – 830pm

Tom Mullen at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo String Works Soiree at The Caz. Performances by Buffalo String Works, Divi Romē, and Nusantara Arts. 6 – 9pm

Artists Market at Canterra – A Cannnabis Store. 6 – 9pm

Jony James Band with special guest Stu Weissman at Central Park Grill. 6 – 9pm

Bryan Berhalter at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

WNY48 Buffalo Startup In A Weekend at Cultivator – UBuffalo, day 1 of 3. Beginner-friendly 48-hour event where designers, developers, students, creatives, and aspiring entrepreneurs come together to pitch ideas, form teams, and build real products or prototypes with expert mentorship and support. Registration closes at 5pm. Innovate on day 1 and 2, demonstrate on day 3. 6 – 9pm

Boomerang at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 6 – 930pm

Mike Skowronski at Black Flower Wine and Provisions. Music at 6pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) Fest at West Side Bazaar. 20th Anniversary of WEDI. Performances by Stephen Guerra Trio and The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Basket raffle and silent auction. Admission includes food. 630 – 930pm

The Chillbillys at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Album Release Weekend for Arkells at Town Ballroom, night 1 of 2. Doors at 7pm

A Potter’s Field with guest Michael Oliver at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $10

Hip Monarch, Bastard, and Damsel in Distress at Evening Star Concert Hall. Doors at 7pm – $10

Mid Life Crisis at Twigs Lounge at M Hotel Buffalo. 7pm

Dave Viterna Group at Foleys. 7pm

Spuddington at 42N At The Flats. 7pm

Album Release Show for Goddess Music with Tri-State Area at duende at Silo City. 7 – 9pm – $15

Lauren Clifford of Taka Music at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Generation Gap Band at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Michael Hund Live and The Classic Rock All Stars at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm

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

Box of Wine at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at Buffalo’s Best Grill. 7 – 10pm

Seventhsignwny at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 10pm

Golden Pleasures at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

RiverDogs at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Captain Tom & The Hooligans at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

4 year Anniversary Show for Guabaza at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm – Sold Out –

Simply The Best – A Tribute to Tina Turner at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

The Nickel City String Band at PeopleArt. 730pm – $5

DoubleShot at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $10

Mike Zogaria Music at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730 – 1030pm

Evergreen Echoes, After The World, and Astronot Junkie at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Doors at 8pm – $10

The Byways at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Kenan After Dark at Kenan Center. Comedy Series in the Taylor Theatre. Featuring Connor McCann and headliner Jake Piskor. Hosted by Cat Mattis. 8pm

FAR at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. 8 – 11pm

Mike and Mandy Music at Sorrentino’s. 8 – 11pm

King’s Madness at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 8 – 11pm

DARK HORSE RUN BAND at Chicks Restaurant and Lanes. 8 – 11pm

Keller Williams at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $32

Neville Francis with Waz & Paladino at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

Lithium at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 830pm

NERDS GONE WILD at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. 830 – 1130pm – $15

Saits of Crue at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 845pm – $15

The Hitz at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

locontiband downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

Public Water Supply and A Modern Marraige at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Hundred Plus Club, Elemantra, and Goat Farm at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Garlic Angel Band and Silver Maple upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $5

JAAK’D at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

SuperCharger at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

FOMRBand at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

2 Floor DJ Party at Rec Room Buffalo featuring DJs Ryan Dils and Noah Kraly. Music at 10pm

DJ Pipez at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm