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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Valentine’s Craft Show & Basket Raffle at Sikora Post 1322. 10am – 3pm

Winter Sip & Shop at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Over 20 local vendors and music by Paul Kozlowski. 10am – 4pm

10,000 Books Sale at Fitz Books, day 3 of 4. All books 50 cents. 10am – 5pm

Paper Snowflake Class for Kids & Families at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for ages 6+, materials and tools provided. One free adult guardian per child with discounts for more than one chils. 1030am – 12pm – $20

Dare to Repair Cafe at West Side Bazaar – Small Biz Edition. Volunteers from The Tool Library will attempt to teach you how to fix your small electronics, small appliances, vacuums, textiles, and furniture. Representatives from WNY Law Center’s Small Business Legal Clinic will be on hand answering questions on business formation and taxation, contracts, employees, and more. RSVP at http://www.thetoollibrary .org/ daretorepair/. 11am – 2pm

David Lynch’s Odds and Ends: The Short Films at North Park Theatre. Screening 5 short films spanning the director’s long carreer. 1130am – 1pm

Dark Valentine’s Day Alternative Artisan Pop-up Misfit Market at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery, day 2 of 2. Featuring strange and unusual art by 12 local artists. 5 – 10pm

Brazilian Choro – Brazi’s Classical Music with Stephen Guerra and Titus Stevens at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Tim Britt Live at 11yr Anniversary Party for Other Half Buffalo. 1 – 4pm

Nickel City Blues Band at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

Kody & Herren at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2 – 5pm

Argyle Street Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm – $10

Performance of “Brilliant Works of Art” by local playwright Donna Hoke at Alleyway Theatre. 3 – 5pm

Dave Constantino Band at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

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

Bill Smith of Ten Cent Howl and Grace Stumberg at Flying Bisong Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Brooke Surgener & The Bandits, STAR THEORY, Nancy Dunkle, and akloh. at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Greg Klyma GK Special at Duende at Silo City. Featuring Mathew Sperver, vocals, guitar, and doghouse bass, Harmony Griffen, guitars, and special guests. 6 – 8pm

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

The Committed at the Depew Community Center Grand Opening. 6 – 9pm

FU KC Party with Jon Payne of Gimme Buffet! at Cork & Vine OP. 6 – 11pm

Adam Bronstein & ABtrio at Shakti Yoga Lounge. Doors at 630pm – $20 suggested donation

Rockin Robin at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630pm

Welcome Distraction at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 1030pm

Vitamin D presents Stevie Wonder & Other Funky Songs at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

Prestige Worldwide Band WNY at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Brian Tomaszewski Music at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

Smilo & the Ghost at 42 North Brewing Cpmany. 7 – 10pm

Nashville North at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7 – 10pm

Queen City Contra Dancers of Buffalo NY at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. 7 – 10pm

Fuzzy & The Rustbelts Duo at Lasso’s Chicken & Barbecue. Music at 7pm

The Dr. M Jazz Combo presents “Jazzin’ Romantic” at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

HIT N RUN at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm

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

Friends Acoustic Duo at 16 Ellicott Bar & Grill of Depew, NY. 8pm

Garrett Shea at Town Tavern. 8pm

Slip Madigan at Molly Maguires. 8 – 11pm

Little Mountain Band at The Cave. 8 – 11pm – $10

Comedy at The Caz featuring Mark Barrett, Joel Lindley, and Allie Brady. Show at 8pm

Uncaged Zac Brown Tribute at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

The West Ends at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 830pm

King’s Madness at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830pm

FOMRBand at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Blackroot at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Tiny Music at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

Grungebox at Kettles. 9pm

Bear the Bronze at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

Brass & Burlesque 9 at Nietzsche’s. Music by Folkfaces with horns, 12/8 Path Band, and Pine Fever. Burlesque by The Stripteasers Buffalo. With local vendors Art by Joeski, Same Page Oddities, Terrapin Station, and Gabi Gogos Crochet. Collecting non-perishables, winter coats, canned goods, toiletries, un-opened packages of socks and undies for Friends of Night People. 9pm – $15 or $12 with a donation for Friends of Night People

Holka Thurman Street & Yates at Wagon Wheel. Jamie Holka, David Thurman, Shannon Street, and Paul Yates. 930pm