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

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 15th

Child & Family Services Haven House Toyland Donation Drive. Donate new, unwrapped items at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch everyday until November 30th. Check the donation list for items needed on a day-to-day basis at https://www.buffalolib.org/…/files/Toyland%20Wishlist.pdf. 930am – 5pm

Community Health Day at Buffalo Museum of Science. Giveaways, Play Streets programming, health and wellness vendors, fitness activities, activity wheel, storybook readings, and scavenger hunt. Wellness event 10am – 2pm, museum open until 4pm

Community Burn with Pyromancy at Broderick Park. Not a show, but a gathering open to spectators. 4pm

Kathy Carr at Tappo Restaurant. 6 – 8pm

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

Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

SonReal and Skillie Vanillie at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

John Bacon Music Quartet at Jazz Night at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 630pm

Open Mic with Trever Stribing of PA LINE at 16 Elliott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. Backline provided. Sign up at 630pm

The American Ride – A Tribute to Toby Keith at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

CAZ House Band featuring Michael DeLano at The Caz. Music at 730pm – $10

Songwriters Showcase at 8pm, followed by Buffalo’s Longest Running Open Mic with Peter Jackson at 9pm at Nietzsche’s.

Comedy Open Mic at Tudor Lounge hosted by Don Johnson. 9pm