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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Classical Christmas with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall. Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, Nikki chooi, violin, and JoAnn Faletta, conductor. 1030am – 1230pm

Annual Gem Show at Feel Good Rocks Buffalo. 12 – 9pm

Tipsey Tinsel Holiday Market at Statler Buffalo. Over 100 vendors. Music by Vibrant Strings, Stephen Babcock, and DJ P. 430 – 9pm

Flashback at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Misfit Market at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Alternative art pop-up featuring 11 local vendors with weirdly unique and darkly creative oddities, original artwork, spooky candles, and creepy jewelry. 5 – 10pm

Foundry X Buffalo Fashion Runway: ‘Protégés’ at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Lipsey Auditorium. The Foundry, in collaboration with Buffalo Fashion Runway and Goodwill, will present an inspiring fashion runway event featuring a unique upcycled collection designed by twelve high school student designers. Doors at 530, show 6 – 730pm

Billy Hickey at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Cameron Cole at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6pm

The Skiffle Minstrels wsg Jim Sansone at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Davey O. at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Jam Session with Scottish band Cantrip at Art’s Cafe – Springville, NY. 630 – 8pm

BLISSMAS Pre-Show featuring END, Greg Puciato, Soul Blind, and Fatal Visions at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

Erin Hoyle at Papi Grande’s. 7pm

“FLIPSIDE” at Hamburg Gaming. 7pm

A Creek Bend Christmas at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

Castles & Creatures: Improv Comedy at 7pm and The Faculty presents: Confessions at 8pm at Buffalo Improv House.

KrossBones Band WNY at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

The Blarney Bunch at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

Back To The Bars and Reset To Vinyl at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 11pm

akloh. at Brick House Tavern + Tap. 7 – 11pm

Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Pausa Art House. Ed Croft, bass, Ivan Docenko, piano, and David Wasik, drums. Music at 7pm

Practically Petty – A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Donovan American Legion Post 1626. 730 – 1030pm

Slo Pigeon at Coyote Cafe-Hamburg. 730 – 1030pm

Drive You Crazy – a One Direction, 5SOS, & Jonas Brothers Dance Party at Town Ballroom. Hosted by Nor.th Star. Doors at 8pm

Adam Rafferty with Jamie Holka at The Cave. 8pm- $20

Friends Acoustic Duo at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 8pm

Public Water Supply Trio at 42N @ The Flats. 8pm

The Frank Grizanti Band at Foleys. 8pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Talty’s Tavern. 8 – 11pm

Maria Sebastian at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

The Hot Club of Buffalo at The Roycroft Inn. Music at 8pm

The Damone Jackson Outcome at The Caz. Music at 8pm

Big Eyed Phish – Dave Matthews Tribute Band and Hello City – Barenaked Ladies Tribute at buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

Nobody Special at Lion and Eagle Pub. Music at 8pm- $5

Jake’s Comedy Jukebox presents An Emo Nite Before Christmas at Central Park Grill. Local comedians choose a classic emo song for their set, after which the song is performed by Tacoma Meltdown. Featuring comics Jake Samson, Brody Walsh, Trebor Finnegan, Pat McDonald, Chelsea Mae, Andrew Joslyn, Katie Scanlon, Kyle Turner, Mike Shanks, and Bennet Solowski. Show at 8pm – $10

Lucky 28 at Mohawk Place. Celebrating the birthday of the lead singer of Diyené with Sara Elizabeth and Dead Orchids. Music at 8pm – $15

The RiG at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830pm

Tommy Z at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

NERDS GONE WILD at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. Bring an unwrapped dog toy or gift for a child to benefit Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue or Sweet Buffalo Rocks. 9pm – $10

Sleigh Bells + House Beats at Luna Lounge. Local vendors, live raffles, and music by Jillie Wags, Ish Da Fish, Miosi, Dub Imperial, Devious, Looney Tunes, McThuggin, Maflux, Goblyn, Kimonofox, Kobblepots, and Princess Katana. Ugly sweater contest. Bring non-perishable food or winter clothing items for a discount at the door. All donations benefit Little Free Pantries and Friends of Night People. 9pm – $15 or $20 after 11pm

Winter Toy Drive at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music by Beretta, Allday, and Zoeinthejungle. Donations benefit Toys for Tots. 9pm – new, unwrapped toy, book, or game for admission

Tiny Music at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Bad Kitty at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Division Rivals, Pam Swarts, and Jupiter Trolley at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Hello Molly Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

UnCovered downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 10pm