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

Buffalo International Film Festival. 150 film premieres, panels, workshops, art events. BIFF Bison Pass grants access to all festival events from Oct. 10 – Oct. 17 for $70. Visit buffalofilm.org for full lineup and schedule

Supporting New Businesses Ride with Slow Roll Buffalo. Meet at Buffalo Olde Brewery for a ride around the neighborhood. Return to the start for an afterparty. Meet at 530, ride at 6pm

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

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

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

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