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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Everyday Workshop Series at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Experimenting with exploring daily artmaking of various kinds as a discipline and an act of connecting with others. Sessions guided by Stacy Hubbard and Kathy Shiroki. 1030am – 1230pm

First Annual Winter Improv Marathon at Buffalo Improv House. All-day, all-night improv comedy event that will bring together performers, audiences, and supporters to benefit the incredible work of the Buffalo City Mission. 11am

Annual Members Meeting for The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum at Hansa Workspace, 505 Ellicott St, 14203. Open to anyone interested in supporting the club with membership. 11am

6th Annual Black Doll Exhibit: A New Era Celebrating Black Dolls and the New Era of Beauty with Screening of “Black Barbie” and virtual Q+A with writer/director Lagueria Davis at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library Auditorium. 11am – 1pm

The Art of Neurodivergence at Realistic Health & Wellness WNY. Intuitive art classes for neurodivergent adults with therapist Patty McCalister and artist Sophie Michaud. 11am – 1pm

8th Annual Johnny G. Cansdale Soup Stroll in the Villiage of Williamsville. Visit Williamsville Business Association for a map of particpating venues. Proceeds benefit FeedMore WNY. Music by akloh. at RationAles. 12 – 3pm

Jon Lehning Music Saxophone Quartet at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. Featuring Jon Lehning, Dave Schiavone, Jeremiah Towe, and Eric Wozniak. 1 – 2pm

WinterFest 2025 at Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy. Nature and activities for all ages including Hawk Creek Wildlife Center with a Tiny Talons presentation, snowshoeing, snow fort building, and sledding, hot cocoa & warming station, and music by DJ Daren Doc Thomas. 1 – 3pm

Mo Porter at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

Button Making at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Wilson Town Square, Knox Building. 1 – 430pm

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

DJ SIke at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Wilson Town Square, Knox Building. 2 – 5pm

African-American Cultural Center’s Dance & Drum Performance Company Drum Workshop at Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Library. 230pm

Vigil for Sam Nordquist with Stonewall Democrats of Western New York and OUTspoken for Equality at Niagara Square, Buffalo. 3pm

The Informers at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm – $10

Dave Viterna Group at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

JJ White and Mojo Sauce at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 3 – 6pm

Trever Stribing of PA LINE at Holiday Valley T-Bar. 3 – 6pm

Johnny Cash Fest at Buffalo Distilling Co. featuring Buffalo’s Band Named Sue, Golden Pleasures, Blue Rocket Trio, and Lower Town Trio. 3 – 6pm

Tiny Dispensary Concert at Star Buds Buffalo featuring Warren Haynes. Chance to win tickets to his sold out show at Town Ballroom at 7pm tonight. 330pm

Flow Bros v11 at Flying Bison Brewing Company Featuring Eric Matlock, Jamie Sunshine, Nate Kalnitz, Peter Heuer, and Kyle Yagielski. 4 – 7pm

Un-Valentines Day Party at Yings Restaurant and Bar featuring DJ SportyMordey. 5pm

Angelo Delaney Quartet at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 5pm – $5

5th Annual Snow Jam Music Festival at The Caz featuring Johnny Hart and the Mess, PA LINE, Letter to Elise, The Tradesmen., and The Rifts reuiniting for a special performance. Music at 5pm

The RiG at Madigans’s Ellicottville NY. 530 – 830pm

Parkside Brass at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm

“Tango Night – Back to the Roots ” by The Domingo Tango Trio at Pausa Art House featuring Pato Lorente, bandoneon, Alejandro Beresi, flute, Martín López Muro, guiatr, and guest musician Marc Cousins on double bass and dancers from Argentina. Music at 6 and 8pm (seperate concerts requiring seperate tickets for each)

Closing Reception for 5×7 Art Exchange at The Crucible Art Collective. 6 – 9pm

Darkwater Duo & Company at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Kaisertown Polka Band at Potts Banquet Hall. 630 – 10pm

DARK HORSE RUN BAND at Hamburg Gaming. 7pm

The Motown-Stax Show with Eric Crittenden & Friends at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

An Intimate Soiree at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 2 sets of burlesque by The Stripteasers Buffalo with music by DJ Dr Wisz 7 – 9pm and between burlesque sets. First Stripteasers set at 9pm – $10

Larry King & Paul Galbo Duo at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

tHe FEAST at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 7 – 10pm

NERDS GONE WILD at Wayland Brewing. 7 – 10pm

30th Anniversary Show for The Buffalo Chips at Slee Hall UB. 7 – 11pm

John Valby with special guest Rob Lederman at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

The Tchaikovsky Festival at Kleinhans Music Hall featuring Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Marcin Zdunik, cello, and JoAnn Falletta, conductor. 730 – 930pm

Midnight Recovery Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub. 730 – 1030pm

Vinyl Cocktails at The Original Warehouse. 730 – 1030pm

“55 Main” at Marvin’s Bar and Grll. 730 – 1030pm

Greg Zeis at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

J:Kenzo, Svject to Chvnge, Dub L Forte, Basha, Potent J, and Mantis Sound at Luna Lounge. Doors at 8pm

Hazzard County at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

The Willie May Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

The Smiths etc – Tribute to The Smiths at The Cave. 8pm – $10

James Drive at Foleys. 8pm

Workingman’s Dead at Turning Bridge Tavern. 8pm

Sentinel Band at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 8pm

West of the Mark at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 8pm – $10

Smoking Guns at South City Tavern. 8pm

Buffalo Dead All Stars February Flashback at Molly Maguires with special guests Dennis Reed Jr. and Tony Petrocelli along with Scott Molloy, Vic Licata, Jamie Sunshine, and Mark Hitchcock. 8pm

itsjaydense, Aahkee, Krugga, Vibeside Studios featuring Yung Ak, Cosign, NardoDaDon, Salopri & Lil Chief, Storm Young, Suave Neek, 31 Slime, Manny Lyrix, and Just Free Milkie’s on Elmwood. 8pm – $10

Davey O. at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8 – 10pm

Kevin McCarthy at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm

Mike Pinelli at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Cami Clune at Coyote Cafe-Hamburg. 8 – 11pm

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

Reset To Vinyl at The Village Inn. 8 – 1130pm

Pete Burakowski & Mark Warren, Hip Monarch, and BASTARD at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Music at 8pm – $10

Dreamville 6 at Buffalo Iron Works featuring Leroy Townes & Friends presenting unique takes on Tom Petty’s long and storied 40 year career. Music at 8pm – $20

Dad Vibes Band – Buffalo and Over The Edge at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 830pm – $5

Bad Kitty at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Back To The Bars at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

Grungebox at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Nuthin’ But Time at Kettles. 9pm

Crazy Head at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

HIT GRL, Black Moss, Faith To Fear, and Twin Affairs at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

The DC Suits at Wagon Wheel. 930pm