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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Winter Book Sale at Amherst Public Libraries. Half price books. 10am – 8pm

Kickoff to the St. Patrick’s Season at Buffalo Irish Center. Music by Crikwater, The Blarney Bunch, Almost Seamus Irish Music, Three Parts Whiskey, Kevin Flanagan, and Gerry Dixon. Irish dance by Rince Na Tiarna Irish Dance School. 5 – 10pm – $10

JJ Moscato at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Drummers Only at Evening Star Concert Hall. Annual showcase of some the best local and regional drummers/percussionists. Featuring Collin Marmion of Eyes of the Blin, Peter Myhalenko of Crown Conscious & more, Peter Kazmierczak of The Impurity, Collin Folger, Robert Helms of Evolve in Parallel, and David McCart of Violet Blush. Doors at 6pm

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

Leeron Zydeco at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Shaky Stage at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Mickey Kal at Wagon Wheel. 6 – 830pm

The BlackRock Beatles at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 6 – 9pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Krista Seddon’s Trinity Jazz Series presents “Women of the Blues” at Trinity Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

Reece at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630pm

Greg Zeis at 42N At The Flats. 7pm

Michael Hund Live & The Classic Rock All Stars at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

“Good Vibes” – a post-modern Cabaret at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. 7pm

Dave Viterna Group at Foleys. 7pm

Bach & Brews at Kenan Center. Buffalo Chamber Players Performing vocal chamber music from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantatas and Passions. Bach & Brews concerts are inspired by gatherings organized by Bach at Cafe Zimmerman in 18th century Leipzig. 7pm – $20

Drum Circle with Ken Belote of KB Percussion Adventures at Kitty’s Corner. No experience necessary. 7 – 8pm

Matt Clark at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Johnny Cash Fest at Buffalo Distilling Co. Music by Buffalo’s Band Named Sue and special guests. 7 – 10pm

JJAK’D at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm

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

Mark Dux and the Bender Project at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

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

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Thomas E. Tehan American Legion Post 1449. 7 – 11pm – $5

The Vandals Band at Kristen’s: Bar & Grill. Music at 7pm

Chris Cain Blues Guitarist at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Jon Lehning Music Presents The Music of Charles Mingus at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Buffalo’s Battle of the Bands at South City Tavern. 3 rounds of battles over 7 weeks between 8 bans. Round 1 featured Harmania vs Too Skinny. Music at 7pm

Nashville Night at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Music by 90 WEST. Line dance lessons with Jillian Lillian at 7, music at 730pm – $5

ABBAMANIA at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

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

Michael Bly Band with Frank from Only Humen at Twigs Lounge inside M Hotel Buffalo. Music at 730pm

Silver and Maple & Blume upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm

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

Darcy Michael & Jeremy Baer: Average At Best Tour at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. 8pm

Unite and Take Over: An Indie Dance Party with DJ Billie at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 8pm

Boomerang at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm

Little Mountain Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

After Affect at Legacy Sports Bar & Papa’s Pizza Oven. 8 – 11pm

C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Jazz Band with special guest Banjo Juice Jazz Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 8 – 11pm – $25

Cold Shot Trio at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

That Comedy Show at Babeville presents: Jake’s Comedy Jukebox in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Featuring comedians Taña Barajas, Terre King, Gary Wallace, Alex Brady, Liz Reaves, Tyrone Maclin, Jameel Key, and Chris Plumer. They have all chosen a song to use as subject matter for their set, and must perform it after they’ve told their jokes with music by The Quentet. Show at 8pm – $20

Brutal Llama, Broken Locker, Cardboard Homestead, Radical Operations, and Terror Babies at Area 54 at Caffe at Amy’s Place. Music at 8pm – $10 or pay what you can

The Rollin’ Rust and Watch Your Step at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

Jeremy Keyes Band at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Dad Vibes Band – Buffalo at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830pm

Superchief and Scripps Acoustic Trio at Nietzsche’s. Music at 830pm – $10

Birthday Show for Trever Stribing of PA LINE at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Brass & Burlesque 10 at The Cave. Burlesque by The Stripteasers Buffalo. Music by Folkfaces with horns, DiTrani Brothers, and 12/8 Path Band. Bring a donation for Friends of Night People such as non-perishable goods, canned food, winter coats, toiletries, or un-opened packages of socks or undies for a discount at the door. 9pm – $20 or $15 with a donation to Friends of Night People

Monthly Drum & Bass + Jungle at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Hosted by Sound Solution & Rinse 716. Music by Beretta Skrunk, and ZoeInTheJungle. 9pm – $10

OFF the WALL downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

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

Tiny Music at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

DJ Kage and DJ KT Stylez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm