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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Friday, November 7 ~ Today in Local Music and Community:

Pumpkin Dump at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, day 1 of 3. Drop your pumpkins in the large trailer located at the far entrance of the Botanical Gardens parking lot. Farmer Pirates Compost will be composting your pumpkins into usable compost material. 10am – 4pm

Baubles and Bling Fundraiser at Lancaster Public Library. Shop greeting cards and sparkly things made by local artisans to help keep the library open on Sundays. 11am – 4pm

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Cat Campus at Ten Lives Club, aiming to serve felines in need with medical attention, socialization, and the chance to find their forever home. 1pm

Samuel, Mike, and Julie of Samuel Tambe Band at Clarence Center Cafe. 4pm

Silk Screams Presents The Buffalo Horror Garage Sale at Sikora Post. 50+ vendors. 4 – 9pm

Dillon-Brucato at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm – $10

Opening Reception for “tangles” by Angela Lopez at The Intersection Cafe. 5 – 730pm

Tom Mullen at Transit Lanes Keglers. 5 – 8pm

Opening Reception for “Sweet Treats & Other Delights: 2025 Mail Art Members’ Show” at CEPA Gallery. Mail art has been practiced by artists for decades and celebrated as an egalitarian system for distributing art and connecting artists from anywhere in the world. It’s work created with the intention of giving it to someone else, putting it into the hands of the postal service, and accepting its fate as it travels to its destination. 5 – 8pm

Exhibition Opening for “The Burden of Water” by Rodney Taylor at Rivalry Projects. 5 – 9pm

Frist Friday at The Market Arcade. 5 – 9pm

Pauly Campana at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Sober Open Mic at The Rooted Cup hosted by Amanda Bridges Music. 6 – 8pm

Exhibition Opening for “The Little Things” by Art by the Willow Tree at Allen Street Art. 6 – 9pm

Brian Beaudry- Music at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

akloh. at VUE Rooftop Lounge. 6 – 9pm

Matt Banister at One-Eyed Cat Craft House. 6 – 9pm

John Weber’s Birthday Bash with Buffalo’s Band Named Sue at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 930pm

DJ NiTELiTE at Tap That Tap Room. 7pm

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

Marty Peters at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 9pm

BOOMR Band at Hamburg Moose Lodge #992. 7 – 10pm

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

Todd Mertens, Musician at Symposium Wine Bar. 7 – 10pm

Sequins The Band at Yings Restaurant and Bar. 7 – 10pm

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

Willie May Blues Band at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 10pm – $5

“55 Main” at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 7 – 10pm

Soul Exchange: Vinyl and Vitals Food Drive at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. DJ Jr. Wisz spinning soul and funk to kick off a month long collection of non-perishable food items to benefit The Buffalo Community Fridge. Items needed for donation include rice, pasta, oats, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, canned soups or stews, canned protein, and dried beans. 7 – 10pm

Brother James at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

Strings Unbound: An Intimate Evening with Alex Cousins at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Bit Depth, Episode 2: Songs and Justice at Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center. Variety show and event series. Episode 2 focuses on revolutionary figures from Buffalo and beyond and features a screening of Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre (1974); a conversation with Geraldine Robinson, James Coughlin, and Brandon Schlia from the Justice for Geraldine and Martin Campaign; and a screening of John Akomfrah’s Seven Songs for Malcolm X (1995), introduced by Donte McFadden. Event at 7pm – $15

Dave Wasik Trio at The Caz. Music at 7pm

Solitary Man – A Tribute to Neil Diamond at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Chuck Able at PeopleArt. 730 – 9pm

Depeche Mode vs New Order Dance Party at Mohawk Place. 8pm – $10

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

Little Mountain Band at The Cave. 8 – 11pm – $10

Miller and The Other Sinners Trio at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $10

Vinyl Cocktails at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 8 – 11pm

In The Round at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. Songwriter series hosted by Sara Elizabeth featuring Michael DeLano and TJ Zindle. 8 – 11pm – $10

Cameron Markott at Ebenezer Ale House. 8 – 11pm

South City at Chick’s Restaurant and Lanes. 8 – 1130pm

The Crane Wives and Spencer LaJoye in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $30

Mike Skowronski at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Stealin at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 830pm

Bad Kitty at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Welcome Distraction at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

West of the Mark at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

SuperCharger at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Boots ‘N Beats at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 9pm

The Foxy Thrills Burlesque with Voice of Dissent, Bad Ronald, and Massive Blowout at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Show at 9pm – $10

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

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

Masheen with Time Mind and Skeemo at Nietzsche’s. Music at 10pm