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 Holiday Market Spring Market at The Richardson Olmsted Campus, day 1 of 2. 11am – 5pm

Step Out Buffalo Easter Makers + Shakers Boozy Market at The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park, day 1 of 3. 125+ local makers. 3 – 9pm

Cock Robin at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Opening Reception for Art by Sara Panepento at The Intersection Cafe. 5 – 730pm

Nearly Departed Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Rebel Songs in the Round at Eugene V. Debs Hall. Hosted by Sallyanndra and Mark Warford. Open session, bring a song to share. 6pm

Timbre at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “The Pull” at Mirabo Press. Group exhibit featuring print-based works by Noah Breuer, Mark Dion, Adele Henderson, Taro Takizawa, and Ola Volo. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 10pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour with The Verve Pipe at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors at 7pm

Skyway Robbery at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7pm

The Twang Gang at West Falls Center for the Arts. Tessa Reinagel of Bello Voice Studio opens the show. 7pm

“I Know What You Did Last Supper” at duende at Silo City. A night of drag, standup, poetry, and improv that plays with the things we were taught, the things we survived, and the things we’ve chosen for ourselves since. 7pm

Buffalo Jazz Collective presents The Music of Duke Ellington in The Taylor Theatre at Kenan Center. Dr Mark Filsinger, trumpet, Paul LaDuca, bass, Alex McArthur Music, vocals, Elliot Scozzaro, saxophone, John Hasselback Jr., trombone, George Caldwell, piano, and John Bacon Music , drums. 7pm

45 RPM British Invasion Band at Hamburg Gaming. 7pm

Ride The Wind – The Poison Experience at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. 7pm

Bob Lee Acousticness at BATCH. 7pm

Prairie Pavement at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Back To The Bars at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7 – 10pm

Rob Montone Music and Jordan Rose at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Vinnie DeRosa Music at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm

The People’s DJ Mike Calandra at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Captain Tom & The Hooligans at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Brother James at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

The Strictly Hip at The Caz, night 1 of 2. Music at 7pm

Shaman The Ultimate Santana Tribute Band at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

UB Theatre and Dance MFA Dance Thesis Concert in the Arts Black Box Theatre at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 730pm – $25, $15 for students and children, $10 for UB students

Open Stage at PeopleArt. 730 – 915pm

Cami Clune at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730 – 1030pm

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

Debut Show for TBA – The Baker Act in The Woodbox Theatre at Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. 50/50 raffle. Music at 730pm – $5

The Honk Committee upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm

2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

The Major 3rds at Chick’s Restaurant and lanes. 8pm

Black Widow Band Duo in Twigs Lounge at M Hotel Buffalo. 8pm

Slow Animals at Molly Maguires. 8pm

Big Martha: An Allman Brothers Band Experience at The Cave. 8pm – $20

Rapture: New Wave + Punk Club Night at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music by DJ Dr Wisz. 8pm

DAKOTA at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Eagleztribute at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 8pm – $10

An Evening of Original Folk at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s featuring Sara Elizabeth, River Glen, and Jade Marciniak. Music at 8pm – $15

Consider The Source and Shapes The Band at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $23

Kenny Parker Project at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Mid-Life Crisis Band at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830pm

The Medicinals with Ricochet Red at Jack Rabbit. Music at 830pm

Dead Alliance Buffalo at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

CrushCrushCrush at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

Bad Kitty at Rockin Buffalo. Birthday celebration for Kate. 9pm

OFF the WALL at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

The Hitz at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

Dave Thurman’s Songwriters Showcase at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

The Foxy Thrills Burlesque with Mental Anguish Grindcore and Face First at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Show at 930pm – $10

DJ Kage at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

Friday Night Fever at Nietzsche’s. Disco Night with burlesque performances by The Stripteasers Buffalo and The Glam Vamps with music by Spuddingtonz Budz. Show at 1030pm – $10