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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2025 Buffalo Infringement Festival Poster Contest. Open call for a design that represents the independent and creative spirit of the festival which encompasses Music, Dance, Theater, Film, Art, and Literature. Contest closes November 30th

Pumpkin Drop-Off at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, day 1 of 3. Drop pumpkins in bins at the far entrance of the parking lot to be turned into compost by Buffalo River Compost. 10am – 4pm

Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising in Niagara Square. 12pm

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

Founding Artists from the Gerald Mead Collection at Fitz Books. Works by Diane Bertolo, Charles Clough, Nancy Dwyer, Robert Longo, Larry Lundy, Cindy Sherman and Michael Zwack, some of the artists who founded Hallwalls in 1974.

Dave Thurman & Friends Acoustic at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

DuelingPainos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Music at 530pm

The Gripers 4 at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Allentown First Friday Gallery Walk. Opening/closing receptions and special exhibits at galleries and art spaces across Allentown and greater Buffalo, including: Tammie Rubin – Opening Reception at Rivalry Projects; Open Portfolio at Queen City Gallery; Good Fellows and Wicked Spirits Group Show

Opening at Allen Street Art; Art by Chris Fritton at The Intersection Cafe; Fake – New Work by Barbara Baird at Pine Apple Company; and Imani ‘XIII’ Williamson’s first ever Solo Exhibition “Doll’s World” at El Museo – Buffalo, NY. 6 – 9pm

Opening Reception for “In Music: Debb Orrange Photography” at WWTS Gallery, 93 Allen St, 14202. 6 – 9pm

Greg Zeis at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

Maria Sebastian at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

Day of the Dead Halloween Party at The Wurlitzer Building. Buffet, DJ, snakes and reptiles from WNY Reptiles, costume contest, and performance of “Thriller” by Tri Bella Dance. 6 – 10pm

Soul & Blues Holiday Party featuring Patti Parks and guest Johnny Rawls at The Cave. 630pm – $10

Control, Watch Your Step, and Brother Floyd & The Blessed Sinners at Mohawk Place. Doors at 7pm

Songwriters Open Mic at The Music Room EA. One original song will be selected for a free studio recording courtesy of Rookies Sports Bar and Grill. Doors and Signup at 7, Music at 730pm – $5

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

Mazie at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7pm

Central Groove at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

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

Beer Choir Buffalo at Resurgence Brewing Company. 7 – 9pm

Hello Molly Band Duo at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Trever’s True Grit Americana Jam at Buffalo Olde Brewery featuring Trever Stribing of PA Line. 7 – 10pm

Maria Aurigema Band at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

akloh. at Wilbur’s. 7 – 10pm

Exhibit Opening for “Vague Questions” at Duende at Siko City. Experimental interview series with opportunity for participation in self-conducted interviews with the goal to see where the mind wanders. 7 – 10pm

The Hastings Duo at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 10pm

Alex Butler at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Riverside Avenue at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 10pm

Stephen Parisi Jr Quintet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert presented by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall. 730pm

Rob Caudill Tribute to Rod Stewart at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Ann Philippone Musician at The Terrace at Delaware Park. 730 – 930pm

Jungle Steve at 42N @ The Flats. 8pm

Jamie Holka & Friends at Foleys. 8pm

Tim Britt Live at Town Tavern. 8pm

Joan Smith & the Jane Does, The Azures, Little Liar, and Spud at Nietzsche’s. 8pm

The Tradesmen. at Molly Maguires. 8pm

DESIRE – The International U2 Tribute Act at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8pm – $20

Halloween Extravaganza at Talty’s Tavern featuring music by Mike Skowronski. 8pm

East Coast Dave’s Halloween Hangover at Days Park Tavern. 8 – 1030pm

Halloween After Party with Rabbit Jaw at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $5

meet the Bacons at Fat Bob’s Smokehouse. 8 – 11pm

Kody & Herren and Leroy Townes at The Caz. Doors at 6, Music at 8pm – $18

Halloween Party at Milkie’s on Elmwood. featuring Dancing Queen City, Mini Marching Machine, and Hooked on Casiophonics. Costume contest. Music at 8pm – $10

The Frank White Experience – Notorious B.I.G Tribute and Felix Free at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

Michael Hund Live at 67 West. 830pm

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

Mo Porter at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Scafetta at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 9pm

Ice Cream Social and Folkfaces at Jack Rabbit. Music at 9pm

Tacoma Meltdown and The Alumni Band upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $6

The Funk Knights at Sportsmens Tavern. 930pm – $10

Screening of “Godzilla Minus One” at North Park Theatre. Showing in the original palette, black and white. 930pm

Bear the Bronze downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 10pm

DJ Tymovez at The Ship Bar & Grill. 10pm