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

Haven House Donation Drive at Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch. New, unused, and unwrapped items of highest priority are laundry detergent, hair conditioner, underwear (esp women’s medium sizes), black leggings, slippers, pillows, towels, motion-senory lights, baby wipes, pull-ups, musical/sound-making toys, musical instruments for children, and headphones and pajamas for teens. The full list wish list of donation items can be found on their event page. Accepting donations at the library every day until Nov 30. 930am – 5pm

Dare to Repair Cafe at North Tonawanda Senior Citizen’s Center. Volunteers from The Tool Library will attempt to teach you how to fix your small electronics, small appliances, vacuums, textiles, furniture, PCs & laptops, power tools and bicycles. RSVP at http://www.thetoollibrary .org/ daretorepair/. 430 – 730pm

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

Lauren Clifford of Taka Music at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Friends Giving at Blue Monday at The Charter Place featuring Rockin Robin joining house band T-PAC Jack and the Underground. Optional turkey dinner $15. 6 – 9pm

Tina Williams at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Story of the Year, Senses Fail, and Armor For Sleep at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors at 630pm

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

Open Mic with Trever Stribing of PA LINE at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. Backline provided. Signup at 630, music at 7pm

Michael David at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

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

Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Lark and The Night Owl – LATNO at 8pm, followed by Buffalo’s Longest Running Open Mic with Peter Latona Music at 9pm at Nietzsche’s.