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

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

Believe in Black Rock Monthly Meeting at 52 Amherst Street. Air quality study update from Ann McCooey of Black Rock Riverside Alliance, Brennon Hall of Bridge Studios speaking about “Bridge the Block” activities he is organizing, and special presentation from Johathan Ling of NeighborWorks Community Parnters. Socializing at 530, meeting at 6pm

Buffalo Bills Foundation Food Security Ride with Slow Roll Buffalo. Meet at the Buffalo Go Green Zeenner St. Food Hub, 117 Zenner St. Ride through the Lovejoy neighborhood with stops highlighting local food justice efforts, community gardens, and grassroots initiatives. Return to the start for an afterparty with refreshments. Pre-ride experience with The Blend Buffalo serving up shakes and music from DJ Milk. Meet at 530, roll out at 630pm

JON PAYNE MUSIC at New York Beer Project. 6pm

St. Joes Jazz Lab at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Buffalo String Works Spring Concert in Asbury Hall at Babeville. 6 – 7pm

The Complete Unknowns at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

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

Nuthin’ But Time at Old Man River. 6 – 9pm

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

My Cousin Tone’ on the rooftop patio at Tappo Restaurant. Music at 630pm

Political Prisoner Letter Writing Night at Burning Books. Materials and postage provided. 7pm

Open Mic with Trever Stribing of PA LINE at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 7pm

Comedy Open Mic at Tudor Lounge with Andrew Joslyn. 8pm

Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Alternate 58 at 8pm, followed by Buffalo’s Longest Running Open Mic with Peter Latona music at 9pm at Nietzsche’s.