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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Bowling & Pierogi: A Fundraiser for Preservation Buffalo Niagara at Corpus Christi Church Athletic Club. 12 – 3pm

Slow Roll Buffalo Memorial Ride for Lydia Sobczyk. Meet at Strong Hearts Buffalo at 12, ride at 1230pm

Equinox String Quartet at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. Jessica Anthony and David Spring, violins, Lizzie Seward, viola, and Sam Godus, cello. 1 – 2pm

Screening of “The Big Lebowski” at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 1 – 3pm – $8

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

John Frizi and Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm

The Informers at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm

CoverShotlockport at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Bruce Wojick, Jamie Holka, and Dave Thurman: The Brothers of Invention at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

The Junkman’s Choir at Turning Bridge Tavern. 4 – 7pm – $10

Pirate’s White Ball at Evening Star Concert Hall. Music by My Last Day Official, Not Normal, Arcana.Buffalo, Cobratits, and Under The Black. Partial proceeds benefit Haven House. Dress in white. Doors at 6pm – $12

The Hot Club of Buffalo at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 6pm – $10

Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at Duende at Silo City. 6pm

John Schmitt at Buffalo Irish Center. 6 – 9pm

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

Lowest Of The Low with Bedouin Soundclash at Town Ballroom, night 2 of 2. Doors at 630pm

90s Holiday Party at 200 Main. Music by UltraViolet Band. 7pm

Speedy Parker Blues Band at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7pm

Defiant Monkey Improv with WhoProv and Peoples Republic of Improv at Buffalo Improv House. 7 – 845pm – $10, pay what you can, $5 for students

Cami Clune at Gigi’s Cucina Povera. 7 – 930pm

Darkwater Duo & Conpany at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 7 – 10pm

Em&mE at The Grill at The Dome. 7 – 10pm

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

Davey O. at The Public House on the Lake. 7 – 10pm

Dead Elvis at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Jay/Sharptet presents the Music of Cet Baker and more at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Mike Zogaria Music at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Swing Into the 1940s: USO Dance Party featuring The Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters at The Caz. Doors at 6pm, show at 730pm

Reset To Vinyl at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

The RiG at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

FOMRBand at Riley Street Station. 8pm

Hearts Don’t Lie at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Buffalo Dead All Stars Almost New Year’s Eve at Molly Maguires. 8pm

Lithium at Rock n Roll Heaven. 8pm

Dirty Shirley at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 8pm

Michael Hund Live at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8pm

Lights of Resilience – A Winter Celebration of Pride and Purpose at Nietzsche’s. Music, comedy, spoken word and drag featuring performances by MYQ Farrow, Christopher J Goerss, Barbara Goldman, Loncé Starr, and Karrykate Abel Smith. Hosted by Aiden Porter. 8 – 10pm – $25

Prairie Pavement at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $5

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Talty’s Tavern. 8 – 11pm

Every Other Monday Band at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 8 – 11pm

West of the Mark: The PRIME Project at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 8 – 11pm

Not Quite NYE: A Night of Music at Hot Mama’s Canteen featuring Christina Stock Music, Angie Lucie, Jesse Eagan, and Spud. Music at 8pm – $10

Next Stop Comedy at Resurgence Brewing Company. Show at 8pm

Welcome Distraction at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

ECHO 23 at The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 9pm

90 WEST at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

Tried By Twelve at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Shock Therapy at Kettles. 9pm

Bloodline Band at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Lynntresa Atkinson, Wasn’t A Phase, and Taiste at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Music at 9pm – $10

Sliver at Wagon Wheel. 930pm