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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Allentown First Friday Gallery Walk. Opening/closing receptions and special exhibits and art spaces across Allentown. Horse and sleigh ride at Park and Allen St and caroling on Allen Street. 5 – 9pm

Opening Reception for “SLUSH: A Winter Group Show” at Pine Apple Company featuring work by over 40 local artists. 5 – 9pm

Miller and The Other Sinners at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Opening Reception for “Holiday Community Art Show” at The Intersection Cafe featuring works submitted community members and friends of the cafe. 530 – 7pm

Ellen & John Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Dee’s Grand Isle Opry featuring Country Christmas Classics at The Cave. 6pm – $10

“Illuminated: 25 Years of City Of Light” with author Lauren Belfer at The Buffalo History Museum. 6 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “Pieces of Us” at Allen Street Art. Artists were provided “puzzle pieces” by Allen Street art and Buffalo Big Print to create unique art works in a limited time frame. A special print release of the puzzle all put together will be released January 3rd. 6 – 9pm

Heart II Heart Bluegrass Band at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 9pm

Punk Rock Holidays at Mohawk Place featuring Pilot-Field, Skyway – Buffalo NY, Pretty Good State University, and Wild Once. Doors at 7pm – $10

Unplugged: A Tribute to MTV at Buffalo Iron Works. Doors at 7pm

Intergalactic Holiday Squeaktacular: Art Auction Fundraiser & Party at Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center. Drag show featuring Willa DeWhisp and Sabrina Williams. Music by Pam Swarts & Friends. Basket raffle with online auction tickets available. 7pm – $30

OATKA Trio at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

Leslie Zagotti at BATCH. 7pm

Creek Bend Christmas at Art’s Cafe – Springville, NY. 7 – 9pm

45 RPM British Invasion Band at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 9pm

Powerhouse at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

First Friday After Party at The Terrace at Delaware Park featuring Ann Philippone Musician. 7 – 10pm

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

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

The Dr. M Jazz Combo at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Close To You: The Music of the Carpenters at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Tom Naples and Paul Lamont at PeopleArt. 730pm – $5

90 Proof at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 730pm

Christian Kramer & The Backwoods Revival at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Music at 730pm – $5

“FLIPSIDE” at Mister’s Bar and Lanes. 8pm

Audibull at Rockin Buffalo. 8pm

Blink One Eighty Who, GumShoe Punk and Pow Pow Pow at Mr. Goodbar. 8pm – $10

Michael Hund Live at Voodoo child bar & grill. 8pm

Kody & Herren at 42N @ The Flats. 8pm

Kevin White Music at Papi Grande’s. 8pm

Robby Vegas at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

Jamie Holka & Friends at Foleys. 8 – 11pm

Invisible Touch – 80s Cover Band at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 8 – 11pm

The Gripers 4 at Days Park Tavern. 8 – 11pm

Birthday Bash for Mike Zogaria Music with Runaway Train Buffalo at Legacy Sports Bar & Papa’s Pizza Oven. 8 – 11pm

Grand Opening Weekend at The Caz featuring The Strictly Hip. Music at 8pm

December Darkmas at Hot Mama’s Canteen featuring Panic, BastardBastardBastard, Creating A Sinner, and Sevagoth. Music at 8pm

Tab Benoit and Jesse Dayton at Town Ballroom. Music at 8pm

Unsubscribe Podcast in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Chaos and comedy with the four hosts, Eli Doubletap, Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, and The Fat Electrician. 8pm – $30

Hit N’ Run at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830 – 1130pm

Groove Train at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

ECHO 23 at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 9pm

90 WEST at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Retro Rewind Holiday Dance Party with DJ Dr. Wisz at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 9pm – $5

The Baker’s Basement, Milkweed, Angie Lucie, and RomCom Victims at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 9pm

FluffDead with Sousaphunk at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

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