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. Follow the link to the event page for all the details and specs. Contest closes November 30th.

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

Back to the Future Day Ride with Slow Roll Buffalo. Meet at BriarBrothers Brewing Company for a ride around the neighborhood. Return to the start for an afterparty. Costumes or themed outfits are encouraged. Meet at 530, ride at 6pm

Leigh Stoner at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

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

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

Pat Harrington and Owen Eichensehr Roots Music at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

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

Dozo My Lady featuring Carolyn Lansom Music at Tappo Restaurant. 630 – 930pm

Bob Meier & The Hitmen Horns Big Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm

Red Gray at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

Kurtag’s Rückblick at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Jon Nelson, trumpet, Eric Huebner, piano, Chi Yen Huang, keyboards, Daniel Pendley, bass perform 14 fragments from legendary composer György Kurtag. Doors at 730pm – $10-$20 suggested donation

A Night of R&B with D’Mott in The 9th Ward at Babeville. With special guests Will Holton and Anthony-Dounte. Hosted and DJ’d by DJ King Shad. Admission includes pizza & wings while supples last 7 – 8pm. Music at 8pm – $40

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