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

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15th Storytellers Conference with Department of Indigenous Studies, University at Buffalo at Niagara Falls Convention Center. The them is Storytelling Through Art, Language, and Action. 8pm

West Seneca Lions Club Spring Food Drive at Southgate Plaza (940 Union Road) and Budwey’s Place (535 Division St). Collecting non-perishables to benefit FeedMore WNY. 8am – 2pm

Hyatt’s All Things Creative Family Day: Spring into Reading at Burchfield Penney Art Center. 6 local authors give read-aloud sessions, followed by art-making activities inspired by each story. 10am – $5 per family

Hands Off Our Country Rally and Buffalo United March at Niagara Square. Part of nationwide demonstrations in more than 1,000 US cities, as well as several scheduled overseas, to push back against the sweeping policy changes brought by the current president and his administration. 11am – 1pm

Artist Talks: Cassandra Ott & Rachel Shelton at Hunt Art Gallery. 11am – 1pm

Dare to Repair Cafe at Arlene Mychajliw Community 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/. 11am – 2pm

Edible Book Festival at Book Arts. 100% Edible Books created by community members of all skill levels and ages. The books are exhibited, documented, judged and eaten, and prizes are awarded. Basket rafles, literary vendors, and hands-on bookmaking and printmaking workshops in the studio. 11am – 2pm – $5

Earth Day Market at Tifft Nature Preserve. Indoor vendor market featuring eco-minded small businesses. 11am – 3pm

Think Spring Artisan Market at Life is Succulent, day 1 of 2. Rain or shine event. 11am – 4pm

Dog Man: The Musical at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. Based on the series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Performances at 11am and 3pm

“Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition” Tour at The Buffalo History Museum. Re-live the planning, construction, and legacy of the fair with nearly 100 Pan-American keepsakes and learn about the exhibits and shows that drew nearly 8 million visitors to Buffalo. 12 – 1pm – $13

International Popen Poetry Reading Series at Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo. A staged reading of excerpts from Area Poet & Educator David Landrey’s “Consciousness Suite”, a collection of poetry speaking to our very existence with readers David Landrey, John Vines, and Verneice Turner. 12 – 230pm – $5

DIY Refillable Pocket Sketchbook Demo at Hyatt’s All Things Creative. Create your own refillable pocket sketchbook with a simple, no-sew binding technique. 12 – 3pm

Donated Books Sale at Lancaster Public Library. Proceeds help keep the library open on Sundays during the school year. 12 – 4pm – $5 a bag, bags provided

Quartet Eclectica at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Parkside Brass at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 1 – 4pm

12 Pack Jack at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

Jack Civiletto Sings Sinatra with April Mazzone at Foleys. 2pm

Native Tree Planting at Eugene V. Debs Hall. Bring a shovel and spade. Complimentary refreshments afterward. 2 – 430pm

UB Theatre and Dance MFA Dance Thesis Concert at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. Shows at 2pm and 730pm

Doug Morgano Combo with Sue Kincaid at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm

The X-STATIX at Central Park Grill. 3pm

Anniversary Party at Tap That Tap Room. Music by Sonic Legacy 4 – 7pm. Doors at 3pm

Jess Jocoy Music at Duende at Silo City. 3 – 5pm

Mo Porter at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Dave Viterna Group at Rockin Buffalo. 3 – 6pm

Junior_Jerry_Jam presents Dogs to the Rescue at Buffalo Iron Works. Family friendly event with music by Dogs In A Pile. Proceeds benefit City of Buffalo Animal Shelter and Junior Jerry Jam. Doors at 330pm – $15 per adult, kids free

Tartan Day at Flying Bison Brewing Company. Music by Almost Seamus Irish Music and The Celtic Spirit Pipe Band. 4 – 7pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Millington-Band, Hyperview, Eternal Boy, and Skyway – Buffalo NY at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Opening Reception for “Matt Duquette: Seeds of Change” at The Crucible Art Collective. 6 – 9pm

Essence Unplugged at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630pm

Midnight Kings at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Thee Isolators and Suits Wny at Revolver Records Inc. Elmwood. Doors at 7pm – $5

XOXO Pop Band at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at The Gill at The Dome. 7pm

Dakota at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7pm

Miller and The Other Sinners Trio at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Hubby Jenkins at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 10pm

Growlers Blues Band at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 7 – 10pm

Haunted Continents with special guest Katie Weissman at Shakti Yoga Lounge. 7 – 9pm – $20 suggested donation

Vibrant Strings at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Mike and Mandy Music at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7 – 10pm

OsbornNash at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

The Dooleys – U.S. at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 10pm

Nolan Curtis of Stationwagon at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

The Sarah De Vallière Band with special guest Bill Tiberio at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Nusantara Arts Javanese Gamelan Music at BTPM Classical Stage #25. Music at 7pm

Davey O. at The Original Warehouse. 730pm

Bette, Babs, & Beyond. Tribute to the legendary ladies of music from Bette Midler to Tina Turner performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Showcasing their greatest hits in a program of powerhouse performances at Kleinhans Music Hall. 730 – 930pm

40th Anniversary Screening of “Clue: The Movie” at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730 – 930pm – $8

Shawn Duchscherer at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Cruel Summer – A Live Band Tribute to Taylor’s Eras Tour at The Caz. Music at 730pm

Teddy and the Rough Riders at The Cave. 8pm – $15

90 WEST at Gratwick Hose Fireside Pub. 8pm – $5

Kenny Parker Project at Talty’s Tavern. 8pm

South City at Prohibition 2020. 8pm

Sousaphunk at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8pm

Anthony Casuccio Music & Scott Celani Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

Gregory Street Vagabonds at Buffalo Irish Center. 8 – 11pm

Cami Clune at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Gimme Gimme at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 8 – 11pm – $10

Evan Anstey & the Old Ways at Garage Bar & Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

IOT at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill. 8 – 11pm

The Blarney Bunch at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm

Dogs In A Pile at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $27

SuperCharger at The Village Inn. 830 – 1130pm

The Who Dats at Attitudes Bar and Grill. 9pm

Out on the Tiles, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

9 FM Band at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 9pm

Dirty Shirley at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

EP Release Show for Intentional Frequencies with Loaded & Gorgeous, 99Stealth, and Joel Graham at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Sliver at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Brian Louis at Jack Rabbit. 10pm