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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12th Maritime Heritage Conference at Buffalo Convention Center, day 3 of 4. 12 – 5pm

The Kensingtons at Sportsmens Tavern. 5pm

DJ Cainite – Dark Wave on the Patio and Disorder – Goth Night with DJ Sets by Osiris, Melpirebat, and Chvck at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Patio music 5 – 8pm, doors for music inside at 8pm

Opening Reception for “Everything Stays” by Josef Bajus at Buffalo Arts Studio and Open Galleries with new work by Ann and 60th birthday celebration for Anne Desrochers at MUNDO IMAGES,LLC. 5 – 8pm

Mariah The Scientist with special guests Chxrry, Kocky KA, Lekan, Hennessy, DJ Jet, Screw, and Sisko at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. Doors at 530pm

Billy Hickey at Wagon Wheel. 530 – 830pm

LeeRon Zydeco at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

The Isiah Timothy Trio at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Cami Clune at Steel Leaf Brewing. 6 – 9pm

akloh. at VUE Rooftop Lounge. 6 – 9pm

Mike and Mandy Music at Transit Lanes Keglers. 6 – 9pm

Boys Of Summer Band Duo at Sto Lat Bar. 6 – 9pm

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

Oktoberfest at Buffalo Olde Brewery, day 2 of 3. Music by Grosh. 6 – 9pm

Last Shot at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. 630pm

Vinny and The Mudflaps at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

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

DJ NiTELiTE at Tap That Tap Room. 7pm

Jason Wilhelm at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 7pm

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

Jeremy Keyes Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 7pm

Paul Todaro and The Standards at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

The Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective presents Coltrane Celebration 2025 at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Opening Reception in the second floor reception space at 7pm. J.D. Allen with the George Caldwell Quintet in the Burchfield Penney Tower Auditorium at 730pm

Lovesong The Cure Tribute at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Mike Strobel and Ed Hart at PeopleArt. 730 – 9pm – $5

Nineties By Nature BFLO at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $10

Latin Jazz & Poetry Night at The Cave featuring poetry by Verneice Turner with music by Ladies First Jazz. 8 – 11pm – $25

The Luvable Idiots at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Dead Alliance Buffalo at Third Space Cafe. 8 – 11pm

CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $35

Magic Beans and Space Junk at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

Three Of A Kind at Talty’s Tavern. 830pm

Ground & Sky Poetry Open Mic with Joel Lesses at Caffe Aroma. 830 – 10pm

Cheese & Slackers Improv Comedy at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. Show at 830pm – $8

The Release at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

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

“FLIPSIDE” at Lancaster Motorplex. 9 – 11pm 3

Jake’s Comedy Jukebox and Tacoma Meltdown at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Show at 9pm – $10

Sunshine At Night, Ottavio, Drop D, N3wtTron, and Armageddon Party at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Generation Gap at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

The Miss Demeanors Freaky Friday at TheGypsyParlor. Burlesque performances by Faire Minette, Ginny Juniper, Jenny Sais Quoi, Miss Sweet Summers, and Tallulah Sweets. Show at 11pm – $5