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

Schubert, Sierra, and Dubussy performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall. Juliana Athayde, violin, and Andreas Delfs, conductor. 1030am – 1230pm

Art & Activism with Aaron Bartley at Fitz Books. Presentation on his experience in community development and sustainable housing, followed by an ice cream social. 4 – 6pm

Samhain Soiree at Duende at Silo City. Over 20 vendors. Music by The Mood Swingers. 4 – 9pm

Buffalo Collective Falliday Market at Richardson Olmsted Campus. 5 – 8pm

Bob Lee Acousticness and Norman Bock at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

4th Annual Halloween Party at Fattey Beer Co Wurtlitzer. Pumpkin carving raffle to benefit The Hershel Carrousel Museum. Cosume contest. Music by DJ James Dean. 6pm

Marabella Band at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Terry Savastano at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Eric Weinholtz and Cody Barcroft – Music at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 9pm

Tim Britt Live at Fattey Beer Co Lancaster. 6 – 9pm

Vinnie DeRosa Music at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

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

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Dirty Vernon and King’s Madness at Rockin Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

Halloween Party Fundraiser for El Buen Amigo & LACA Non-Profit. Costume contest. 7pm – $6.66 if you have exact change, $7 otherwise

Michael Nanula and Gary Quatrani at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatores. 7pm

Tommy and The Two Tones at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 9pm

Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Celebrating Jimmy Buffet’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 7 – 9pm

3irds on a Wire at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. 7 – 10pm – $5

3rd Anniversary Party for O’Brien’s West End Inn. Music by Rocket 88. 7 – 10pm

Jimmy Munt Munt’s Open Mic Halloween Party at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

Jeremy Keyes Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7 – 11pm

akloh. at Brick House Tavern + Tap. 7 – 11pm

The Upstate Connection at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Black Widow Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub. 730pm

Mike Strobel and Barb Goldman at PeopleArt. 730pm – $5

My Cousin Tone’ Celebrates The Great American Songbook at The Richardson Hotel Buffalo. 730 – 10pm

Cheese & Slackers presents Improv Comedy Night with special guest People’s Republic of Improv at Rohall’s Corner. Doors at 730pm – $10

Ancestyr, PITLORD, G Nox, ADR3Y, Aye Bay, AZL, Monkey Mode, HUSKEE, IDOM, NoFactor, KVX, FLX, and DRK MATTER at Luna Lounge. Doors at 8pm -$25

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

The X-STATIX with Sharon Bailey at Foleys. 8pm

30th Birthday Show for Grace Lougen at The Cave with Grosh, Garden Pary, and special guests. 8pm – $10

Molly Conrad at Fat Bob’s Smokehouse. 8pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at 42N at The Flats. 8pm

Ken Carson at Buffalo RiverWorks. 8pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Talty’s Tavern. 8 – 11pm

Owl Lounge at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm

Queen City Revival at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. Music at 8pm

David Jonathan & The Inner City Bedlam and Saranaide at The Caz. Music at 8pm – $24

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones with special guest Carolyn Wonderland & Shelley King at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 8pm – $60

Curses, Burn Absolute, Who They Fear, Crown Conscious, and Blooded at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm

Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

10th Annual Halloween Party at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. Music by “FLIPSIDE”. Costume contest. Doors at 8, music at 830pm – $10

Lithium at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 830pm

“55 Main” at Dwyer’s Irish Pub. 9pm

Captain Tom & The Hooligans, Streetcat, and The Yeggs at Nietzsche’s. 9pm – $10

4K Restoration Screening of “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 930pm – $