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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Ellen Pieroni of Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 5 – 7pm

Opening Reception for Art by Ruby Hoover and Amanda Heywood-Hoover at The Intersection Cafe. Works drawn by Amanda then painted by Ruby, a mother-daughter duo. 5 – 730pm

FAR at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm

Dark Valentine’s Day Misfit Market at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery, day 1 of 2. Unique and original creations and artwork by Added Color, Isabella Constantino, Decayed Design, Kellraiser, Macabre Music Arts, Rebel Rose, Sabrina Parsons, Squid Pigeon Studio, and Think Suicide Studios. 5 – 10pm

Geno McManus at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Ted Szymanski Solo Accordionist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm

Eric Weinholtz at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Five To One at Central Park Grill. 6pm

Kevin White Music at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 6pm

akloh. at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Back To The Bars at Transit Lanes Keglers. 6 – 9pm

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

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

IOT at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Buffalo Friends of Folk Music present Greg Klyma, Matthew Blue, and Trombone Charlotte at Meeting House Events. 7pm – $20

Stone Soup at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Mickey Kal at The Archives Pub. 7 – 930pm

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

Skinny G and the Meatballs at Buffalo Distilling Co.. 7 – 10pm

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

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

Bob Lee Acousticness at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

Matt Michaud Trio plays the Music of Herbie Hancock at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Gord Downie Birthday Celebration at The Caz featuring The Strictly Hip. Wear a hat to honour Gord. Music at 7pm

Satisfaction – the International Rolling Stones Tribute at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Final Month of Screenings at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Showing “The Princess Bride” directed by Rob Reiner. Trivia Night. 730pm – $10

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

Brittle Minds and Mac & Zach upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm

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

Lavender / Jamz Benefit Show at OSB Buffalo. Music by THE NIGH, Queen City Collective, Deeroc, and local DJ’s. Proceeds benefit Jamz St Jamz and his daughter Lavender in her recovery from a serious car accident. Basket raffles. 8pm

Silent Legacy Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

Working Man String Band at East Coast Dave at Hawley’s Grove. 8 – 11pm

Sentinel Band at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm

VIA, nuspeak, Mini Marching Machine, and Whelp at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $10

Kenny Parker Project at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

Jony James Band at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

One For The Road at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830pm

Nineties By Nature BFLO at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

JACK FIRE at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Tiny Music at Foleys. 9pm

SuperCharger at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

UnCovered at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

CrushCrushCrush downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 9pm

Blackroot at Rockin Buffalo. Music at 9pm

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

DJ KT Stylez and DJ Andre the Giant Redhead on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

No Cent Comedy Tour at Nietzsche’s featuring Malachi Fox, Fatman Timm, Meghan Rose, Gary Wallace, Darnell Davis, and Terre King. Show at 10pm – $10