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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Makers Market at The Buffalo History Musuem, day 1 of 2. 10am – 5pm

Lumber City Christmas Market at Greenhouse Events Center. 75+ local vendors with a festive mix of season favorites, sweet treats, unique gifts, and holiday decor. Open daily until Nov 20th. 10am – 6pm

Step Out Buffalo Fall Makers + Shakers Boozy Artisan Market at The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park, day 1 of 3. 125 local vendors. Toy Drvie to benefit Cornerstone Manor and Oishei Children’s Hospital. 11am – 5pm

Opening Weekend for Buffalo Holiday Market Winter Market at the Richardson Olmsted Complex, day 1 of 3. Markets every weekend for four weeks with different vendors every week. 80+ vendors. 11am – 8pm

Christkindlmarkt at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, day 1 of 3. Music by Hank & Katie. Market 12 – 8pm, music 1 – 4pm

The Daydrinkers and Owl Lounge at Buffalo Distilling Co. 2 – 8pm

Lancaster Holiday Market inside the Lancaster Village Center. Indoor market every weekend through Dec 24th. 3 – 9pm

Grateful Dans at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 530pm

Michael Nanula and Gary Quatrani at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 4 – 7pm

The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

DARK CELEBRATION – The Nine Year Anniversary of Revolution Gallery. 5 – 8pm

Christmas in Elmwood Village at Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church, day 1 of 2. 30+ fine craft and food artisan vendors. Music by George Caldwell at 6pm. Market 5 – 9pm

Maria Sebastian at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Eric Weinholtz and Bill Cuddahe at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong, and The Paradox at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors at 6pm

The Water Dogs, One Foot Up, The Finality Complex, Vacation Bryce, and Tommmy at Evening Star Concert Hall. Doors at 6pm

The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Neville Francis at deuende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at The Ship Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

DuelingPianos716 at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

54-40 and Grosh at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Major Moment, Lives Lost, and Twist It at Hot Mama’s Canteen. 7pm – $15

DJ NiTELiTE at Tap That Tap Room. 7pm

DARK HORSE RUN BAND at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7pm

Poetry Slam Open Mic hosted by Monty Cooke at Village Engaged. 7pm

Oishi at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. 7pm

Lancaster Village Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at the corner of Broadway and Central Ave. Music by Soul Spectrum. 7 – 9pm

Prairie Pavement at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 9pm

Davey O. at House Of Charm. 7 – 930pm

Tommy and The Two Tones at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 10pm

The Young Relics at 42 North Brewing Company. 7 – 10pm

Rob Fisher at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 10pm

Michael Hund Live & The Classic Rock Allstars at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 10pm

Michael Faltyn, Savannah Swatland Music, and Samuel Tambe Band wsgs Doug Yeomans Music, guitar, and Chris Marziele, keyboards, at The Roycroft Inn. 7 – 10pm

Cami Clune at The Ridge West Seneca. 7 – 10pm

DJ Slim at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 7 – 10pm

Matt & Liv at The Banshee Irish Pub. 7 – 10pm

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

The House Rockers Band at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

No Quarter: The Led Zeppelin Jazz Project at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Central Groove at The Caz. Music at 7pm

4K Restoration of “Cat People” directed by Paul Schrader at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730pm – $8

Midlife Crisis at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm

Barnstorm at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Mr. Brightside at Wayland Brewing. 8 – 10pm

Evan Laedke Music at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Foleys. 8 – 11pm

Waildogs and Maulucci Duo at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

West of the Mark at Chicks Restaurant and lanes. 8 – 11pm

The Amazing All My Children Band and The Prisoners at The Cave. Music at 8pm – $15

Wolf Tickets, The Clockers, and The Razzels at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm – $10

The Hip Experience at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

Lithium at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 830pm

Edge of Sundown: A Tribute to Southern Rock at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830 – 1130pm – $5

Back To The Bars at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

The Funk Knights at Sportsmens Tavern. 9pm

Elliot Scozzaro at 42N at The Flats. 9pm

bar italia and Lifeguard at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $30

Tiny Music at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Folkfaces at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

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

Frisky Fridays at TheGypsyParlor featuring burlesque by The Miss Demeanors. Show at 11pm – $5