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 TOMORROW

Child & Family Services Haven House Toyland Donation Drive. Donate new, unwrapped items at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch everyday until November 30th. Check the donation list for items needed on a day-to-day basis at https://www.buffalolib.org/…/files/Toyland%20Wishlist.pdf. 930am – 5pm

“Land Acknowledgement: The History of WNY and the Senecas” Lecture with Melissa Parker Leonard, Seneca, at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Lipsey Auditorium. 5pm

Em&mE at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 530 – 830pm

Healy & The Day Drinkers, The Neighburners, and Owl Lounge at Buffalo Distilling Co. 530 – 10pm

The Fibs at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Divi Romē Band at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Doug Yeomans Music at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Geno McManus at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

HOT STUFF, Winski, and Zacky Bee at Rec Room buffalo. 6 – 10pm

Open Mic at Art’s Cafe – Springville, NY. 630 – 9pm

JJ White and Mojo Sauce at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

The Strictly Hip at Brickyard Pub & BBQ. Doors at 7pm – $20

54-40 at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Toys For Tots Donation Drive at American Legion Post 1626 featuring Hello Molly Band. 7 – 10pm

Scott Celani Band with special guest Dick Bauerle at Papi Grande’s. 7 – 10pm

AJ Tetzlaff of AppleJack Band at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

After Affect and King’s Madness at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 7pm

Michael Nanula and Gary Quatrani at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. Music at 7pm

John Bacon Music Quintet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Patti Parks & Soulfulicious Dance Party at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm

The Haze Corporation and Wickermen at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Music at 730pm

Dead Alliance Buffalo at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Album Release for Dr. Ooo with DJ Cutler, DJ Reazon, and Th.iii.rd at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 8pm – $10

Greg Zeis at 42 North Brewing Company. 8pm

Terry Savastano at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

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

Twin Affairs and Colour Negative at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $5

Samuel Tambe Band at The Rocroft Inn. 8 – 11pm

The Smiths etc – Tribute to The Smiths at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 8pm

CD Release Show for John Shaughnessy & Walter Sopicki at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm

Cami Clune‘s “Girl Rock Through The Ages” at The Caz. Music at 8pm

Workingman’s Dead at Buffalo Iron Works, day 1 of 2. Music at 8pm – $20 or $30 for a two day pass

Album Release Show for Ian McCuen with Spud, Mookie, and Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm – $10

Open Mic at Caffe Aroma hosted by Joel and Josh. Signup at 8, music at 830pm

NERDS GONE WILD at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 830pm

East Coast Dave at Days Park Tavern. 830 – 1130pm

Tiny Music at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

UltraViolet at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Ivy’s Home, Sara Burton, Hals & Pals, and Johnny & the Man Kids at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Invisible Touch – 80s Cover Band downstairs at Mr. Goodbar. 10pm – $5

5th Anniversary Throwdown for Historic Jon Fohl Band at Jack Rabbit. 10pm – $5

Birthday Party for Jillie Wags with Ticky Ty, Ish Da Fish, and Nor.th Star at Riff City. 10pm – $10

Dan Rouche Acoustic at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

Infected Fungus After Party at Consumer’s Pub at the Park featuring Notixx, Shadow Inertia, U-Lock, ancestyr, and N3wtTr0n. 11pm