Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.

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 Dec 20th. 10am – 6pm

Frank Grizanti of The Frank Grizanti Band and Geno McManus at Remington Tavern And Seafood Exchange. 530 – 830pm

Christmas Party at Sorrentino’s featuring Mike and Mandy Music. Music at 530pm

Reading and Book Signing with Author Lee Carlson at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Reading, moderated conversation, and Q+A. 6pm

Blue Monday at The Charter Place featuring Donna Rose joining house band T-PAC Jack and the Underground. 6 – 9pm

Jim Ronan at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Kathy Carr Trio at Tappo Restaurant. 630 – 830pm

Open Mic with Trever Stribing of PA LINE at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 7 – 10pm

Comedy Open Mic at Tudor Lounge, hosted by Don Johnson. 830pm

Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring MYQ F at 8pm, followed by Buffalo’s Longest Running Open Mic with Peter Latona music at 9pm at Nietzsche’s.