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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Mother’s Day Market at Greenhouse Events Center, day 1 of 2. Over 75 local vendors. 10am – 6pm

Ignite Awards with Women’s Business Center at Canisius University at the Science Hall Atrium Canisius University. Celebrating women-owned businesses of Western New York with inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and enlightening discussions on women’s entrepreneurship. 11am – 2pm

Print Sale Weekend at Book Arts, day 2 of 3. 11am – 230pm

Open Studio Moving Art Sale at TorresArt, day 2 of 3. 3 – 7pm

Spring Artwalk at MUSEjar. 18 participating venues and free trolley available to travel among them. 4 – 9pm

Tommy Z at Sportsmens Tavern. 5 – 8pm – $10

Opening Reception for new and recent works works by Laughingbrush Judy Hodge at Buffalo Art Movement. 5 – 10pm

Toledo Jazz Band featuring The Heitgers at Nietzsche’s. Music at 5pm – $5

Billy Hickey at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Hey Man at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 6pm

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

“FLIPSIDE” at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Davey O. at Brickoven Pizzeria & Pub. 630 – 930pm

The Major 3rds at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Will Holton’s Sax In The City at Salvatore’s Hospitality. Smooth jazz dinner concert featuring muisc by John Aaron Troy, Will Holton, Juday Sealy, and Ken Whitman. Reservations required. Meal service begins at 630pm – $99

The Newest Olympian and Potterless Podcasts at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

Olivia Amorian at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7pm

Book Release for “A Continuous Struggle: The Revolutionary Life of Martin Sostre” with author Garrett Felber at Burning Books. 7pm

Donny Frauenhofer Music at 42N At The Flats. 7pm

Simon Fletcher Jazz Trio at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7pm

Krista Seddon’s Trinity Jazz Series at Trinity Buffalo. Krista presents a series featuring the music and Stories of famous artist who have performed in Buffalo In the past. Featuring the history of Shea’s Performing Arts Center. 7 – 830pm – $30

Shaky Stage at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 930pm

“Mother: A Celebration of Mother Earth and the Feminine Divine at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo featuring “No Rain, No Flowers” a set of choral pieces composed and arranged by Alex McArthur Music, along with Harry Graser, Michael Ruopoli, and Bethany Ward presenting a mix of originals, modernized jazz standards, reinterpreted pop, motown, and soul favorites, and acoustic Phil Collins songs. 7 – 10pm

Trever Stribing of PA LINE at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 7 – 10pm

Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

MUD BONE at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at Brick House Tavern + Tap. 7 – 1030pm

DuelingPianos716 at Sto Lat Bar. 7 – 11pm – $10

Sequins The Band at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 11pm

Smells Like Dave Grohl and Tiny Music at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 7pm – $20

In Conversation in The Admiral Room at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library. A celebration of intellectual freedom, supporting the essential role of libraries in our communities featuring Susan Orlean, author of “The Library Book,” and Margaret Sullivan, former editor-in-chief of The Buffalo News & public editor of The New York Times. Admission includes refreshments and supports the library’s mission of free access to knowledge, digital equity, and civic engagement. Program begins at 7pm – $125

The BanGos – A Tribute to The Bangles & The Go-Go’s at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Stealin’ at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm

Performance of “Gruesome Playground Injuries” by Rajiv Joseph at D’Youville Dramatic Arts MFA. Atestament to the beauty of human connection and the quiet strength of being there for someone when it matters most. 730 – 9pm

4K Restoration Screening of “Singin’ in The Rain” directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Trivia night. 730 – 930pm – $10

The Knight Crew at Papi Grande’s. 730 – 1030pm

Só Brasil Bossa Nova featuring Saranaide at The Caz. Music at 730pm

Ossien, Scafetta, Dabasaurus, JVictor, Pvcket Change, and DJ FLOVV at GOAT Sports Lounge & Nightclub. Doors at 8pm – $10 before 11pm

Brian Regan at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. 8pm

The Blues Brothers Review in Asbury Hall at Babeville featuring Kyle Yagielski of Kidd Kyle & The Big Deal, Captain Tom of Captain Tom & The Hooligans, Eric Crittenden, and Erin Mackey. 8pm

The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Dang. and Scripps Acoustic Trio at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 8pm – $10

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

Black Widow Band Acoustic Duo at McCormicks. 8 – 11pm

Soul Butchers and The Snake Oil Serenaders at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $10

Jay/Sharptet presents The Love Songs of Chet Baker at Pausa Art House. Music at 8pm

runtime at Torn Space Theater. runtime initiates the in.sight performance series—an ongoing investigation into technology-mediated expression and embodied systems of code, light, sound, and space. runtime is recognition through repetition—meaning built from echo. Presented by Groupwork. 830pm

Stationwagon at Wagon Wheel. 830pm

Grosh at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm – $10

Knockout Pop-Rock Band at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

IOT at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

1980 Something at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Carl Verheyen of Supertramp with The Whale Dogs at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $30

Tiny Music at Foleys. 930pm

Debut Show for The Constellations at Jack Rabbit. 10pm