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

Benefit for Mark Winsick at Sportsmens Tavern. Featuring The Twang Gang, The Old Hippies, The Argyle Street Band, and many guest musicians. Proceeds benefit Mark in his recovery from kneecap surgery. 6pm

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

The Chillbillys at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Dozo My Lady featuring Carolyn Lansom Music at Tappo Restaurant. 630 – 830pm

Touch of Grace at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

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

Bucket Draw Comedy at Tudor Lounge, hosted by Don Johnson. 9pm