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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Lumber City Christmas Market at Greenhouse Events Center. 75+ local vendors with a festive mix of season favorites, sweet treats, unique gifts, and holiday decor. Open daily until Nov 20th. 10am – 6pm

East Aurora Wonderland at The Roycroft Campus, day 1 of 3. Outdoor winter market for three weekends in December. Featuring local vendors, holiday tree and swag sales, wreath building, photo ops, and snow sculpture. 12 – 8pm

Lancaster Holiday Market inside the Lancaster Village Center. Indoor market every weekend through Dec 24th. 3 – 9pm

Buffalo Holiday Market Week 2 at The Richardson Olmsted Complex, day 1 of 3. Markets every weekend for four weeks with different vendors every week. 80+ vendors. 4 – 8pm

Christkindlmarkt at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. Authentic European-style holiday market with local artisan vendors and live music. 4 – 8pm

Shop South Buffalo. Participating businesses with special offers on Abbot Rd, South Park Ave, Seneca St, Seneca Parkside, and Elk St. Kickoff, after party, and basket raffle at The Riverfield 865. 5 – 9pm

Christmas in Kaisertown at the Autumwood Senior Center. Vendor market with 60+ crafters and vendors. Music by Accordion Bill, Art Gayler, & Dennis Doherty and 3rd Story Band. Christmas tree lighting at 7pm. Music at 5pm

Jingle Falls USA inside the Niagara Falls Convention Center, day 1 of 3. Music by A Caroling Trio and the Niagra Falls High School Marching Band. 530 – 7pm

Jennifer Rose Music at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Dave Thurman & Friends Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 8pm

A Krampusnacht Revelry at Hot Mama’s Canteen and The Merry Shelley. Music by DJ Servo at They Merry Shelley. Music by DJ Billie at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Krampus costume contest at both venues. Bus traveling between both locations. Doors at 6, bus at 7, music at 730pm – $10 for both venues or $5 for either one

Robert “Freightrain” Parker‘s 14th Annual Toy Drive at The Strand Theatre. Music by Freightrain, Jeremy Keyes of Jeremy Keyes Band, and Pete Worden. Doors at 6pm – $20

Timbre at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Winterfest at Stiglmeier Park. Music, themed crafts, holiday games, meet & greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and fireworks. 6 – 8pm

17th Annual Art Show at MJ Peterson Real Estate. Featuring works by printmakers and photographers, mixed media storytellers and fine artists. 6 – 9pm

Mike and Mandy Music at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

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

9th Annual Krampusnacht at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery and Cafe Bewilderment. Meet at Cafe Bewilderment for seasonal drinks and enjoy their fireplace. Family friendly area. Krampus procession down Hertel at 8pm. Open to families. Music by DJ Dr. Wisz at the gallery. Krampus art display by artist and scenic designer Mallory Mordaunt and creations by Anthony Brown in Gallery 2 to be unveiled after the Krampuslauf. Krampus costumes highly encouraged. Costume contest at 11pm with cash prize for best costume. Meet at 6pm, Krampus parade at 8pm

CrushCrushCrush at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Hertel Holiday Walk. Extended hours for shop along Hertel Ave, appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and tree lighting at St. Margaret’s Parish at 630pm

Willie Nile and Kenny Roby of 6 String Drag at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Friends Helping Friends Benefit at Sportsmens Tavern. Annual Christmas Benefit for Friends of Night People featuring McCarthyizm, The Irving Klaws, A Potter’s Field, Randle and the Late Night Scandals, and PastMasters: Celebrating the Music of The Beatles. 7pm – $10

Chet Gary, Musician at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 7pm

DJ NiTELiTE at Tap That Tap Room. 7pm

Alexander Butler Duo at 42N at The Flats. 7pm

Davey O. at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

akloh. at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 9pm

7th Anniversary Celebration for Queen City Meadery. Music by Get Capone. 7 – 9pm

Vinnie DeRosa Music at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatores. 7 – 10pm

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

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

Michael Hund Live at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 10pm

Sequins The Band at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm

King’s Madness at GFY Bar & Grill 7 – 10pm

Todd Mertens Musician at Symposium Wine Bar. 7 – 10pm

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

Metal for Mohwawk at Mohawk Place. Music by Mental Anguish, Brainslice, BastardBastardBastard, Sevagoth, and Vanth. Proceeds benefit fixes and updates at Mohawk Place. Music at 7pm – $10

5s Are Wild and After Affect at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm – $10

Friends of Harmony “Home for the Harmonies” Annual Christmas Show at Ellicott Creek Playhouse. 730pm

Elvis Lives – A Tribute to Elvis Starring Bruno Nesci at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

The RiG at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm

Jazz at Kleinhans: A Swingin’ Christmas with Louis Prima Jr and the Witnesses. 730 – 10pm – $5

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

Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening and Trivia at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Showing at 730pm – $10

Artifakts and DMVU at Buffalo Iron Works. Doors at 8pm – $20

Silent Legacy Band at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Kody & Herren at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Lithium at Garage Bar & Restaurant. 8pm

Tina Williams at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

PUNK 716 at Molly Maguires. 8 – 11pm

IOT at Chick’s Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm

Nashville North at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8 – 11pm

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

Mike Skowronski at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Tiny Music at Foleys. 9pm

The Release at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Righteous Villains at Fat Bob’s Smokehouse. Music at 9pm

Hearts on Fire – Western NY Band at Attitudes Bar And Grill. Music at 9pm

The Foxy Thills Burlesque, Danny and the Planet, Bristol Wharf, and Adianna Noone at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Show at 9pm – $10

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

Tyler Westcott Music at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

Luna Afters at Nietzsche’s featuring Volume Unit, SUS, McThuggin, and Sour. 10pm – $16