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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Vendor Market at Canterra – A Cannnabis Store. 11am

Easter Holiday Show at McKinley Mall. Local craft, artisan, and food vendors. 11am

Weekly Protest with Southtowns Rise Up at the circle at Main & Buffalo St in Hamburg. 11am – 12pm

Poetic Matter: Intro to Visual Poetry Typewriter Art at Book Arts. Led by DIEGO ESPÍRITU CHÁVEZ, volunteer poet, and Robin Jordan, teaching artist. Introductory workshop suitable for adults and teens. Open to makers of all skill levels, all tools provided. 11am – 1pm – $45

LeadHership Women’s Expo at SUNY Erie Burt Flickinger Athletic Center. Women-led panels, shopping with women-owned businesses, networking, self-care, and conversations to inspire growth and confidence. 11am – 2pm

9th Annual Spring & Easter Craft and Vendor Fair at Polish Falcons Society of Depew. Raffles, basket raffles, and giveaways. Bring a donation for City of Buffalo Animal Shelter and get a discount on raffle tickets. 11am – 3pm

West End Hooley in Lockport. Performance by James Robert Kibby at The Ski Lodge Bar and Grill at 1pm. David Stockton’s Pocket Change Duo at Shamus at 230 – 430. Working Man String Band at Hawley’s Grove at 4 – 6. Tom Keefer And Celtic Cross at Attitudes Bar And Grill at 5 – 8. Dave Stayner at Ski Lodge 730 – 1030pm. Full details at westendhooley. com

Life of a Showgirl Tour at The Buffalo History Museum, day 1 of 2. Learn the stories of female trailblazers and women who performed in the Canal District. Admission includes one-of-a kind friendship bracelet honoring one of these Buffalonians. 12 – 1pm – $20

Weekly Protest with Northtowns Rise Up at the corner of Niagara Falls Blvd and Brighton Rd. 12 – 2pm

Jon Lehning Music and Katie Weissman at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

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

The Erie County Music Educators Association ECMEA Senior High All-County Festival at Williamsville South High School. Three seperate concerts. Chorus at 130, Symphony Orchestra at 245, and Band at 345pm

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

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

WNY BluesSociety AM Jam at The Cave. Opportunity for novice musicians to experience performing on a stage with others. 2 – 5pm

PastMasters: Celebrating the Music of The Beatles at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm – $10

Elliott Scozzaro Trio at duende at Silo Ciy. 3 – 5pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Nowak’s Tavern. 3 – 6pm

Stealin’ at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

Growlers Blues Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 3 – 6pm

“Sybiont Cerebrations” Poetry Collection Book Release Party at Melody Magic. Written and illustrated by local husband and wife team James and Keri Mikulec. 3 – 6pm

Live! Smoke at Buffalo Distilling Co. 3 – 6pm

Honey: Spring Day House Music Party at Patrick’s Rooftop at 500 Pearl. Music by Chen Vinzo and Ryan Dils. 3 – 7pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Powerhouse at The Ship Bar & Grill. 4 – 7pm

The Wayback Band at The Broadway Hotel. 4 – 7pm

Reset To Vinyl at Riley Street Station. 530 – 830pm

Evil Forebodings Dance Night v. 39.0 at The Merry Shelley. Music by DJ Servo. 6pm

Bear the Bronze at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Two Of Us at Pendleton Creek Pub. Music at 630pm

FEMME EN/VIE at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music by Canela. Doors at 7pm – $10

Under The Black, Beneath The Wayside, and My Last Day Official at Rockin Buffalo. Doors at 7pm – $10

Screening of “Empty Metal” at Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center. Directed by Adam Khalil and Bayley Sweitzer. Post screening Q+A with Bayley. 7pm – $8

Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam at West Falls Center for the Arts. A Tribute to Earl Scruggs featuring Michael Daves. 7pm

Public Water Supply Duo at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Queen City Lights Band at Hamburg Gaming. 7pm

Tyler Westcott Music at Caffe Aroma. 7pm

The Junkman’s Choir at duende at Silo City. 7 – 9pm

Griff Kaz Quartet at Shakti Yoga Lounge. Griff Kaz, trumpet, violin, and mandolin, Michael McNeil, piano, Paul LaDuca, bass, and John Bacon Music , drums. 7 – 9pm

Ade Adu at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

NRG Reggae: Neville Rodney George Trio at Buffalos Best Grill. 7 – 10pm

RNSM Duo at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Kevin McCarthy Shows at Nickel City BrewZ. 7 – 10pm

Wood N Steel at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

Singer-Songwriter Showcase at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse featuring Nanette Cosbey and Otherwyse. Music at 7pm

tHe FEAST at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. Birthday party for James and Sean. Music at 7pm

Like A Panther, Beatnik Picnic, and Lark and The Night Owl – LATNO at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 7pm – $6

Stress Dolls and Spuddington at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. Music at 7pm – $10

Walter Kemp 3 Solo Piano at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

The Book of Logan at BLACK DOTS with BlameTheViceroy, Gabriel Lavender, TurnUp, Xo Nar, and JP Trey. Doors at 730pm

JB Aaron at Legends Bar. 730pm

Brahms & Bruch at Kleinhans Music Hall. Program includes works by Butterworth, Bruch, and Brahms performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Simone Porter, violin, and JoAnn Falletta, concductor. 730 – 930pm

UnCovered at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $5

Boys of Summer Band Duo with Tori Fuson at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Robin and the Rubes at Marvin’s Bar and Grill. 730 – 11pm

Glizzy McGuire, The Mookies, and BD2 upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Doors at 8pm – $10

DARK HORSE RUN BAND at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Drive at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

The Life Vests and Chatterbox at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Laugh Out Loud Volume 26 at VELVET STONE. Starring Sydney Castillo from “MTV’s Wild’n Out,” Sal Holmes from New Jersey, and hosted by local comedian Darnell Davis. 8pm

90 WEST at Foleys. 8pm

Waildogs at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Evan Laedke Music & Friends at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm

K-Ride at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Every Other Monday at Lock 34 Bar & Grill. Music at 8pm

Just Good Business – JGB Tribute Band at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $15

The Floyd Concept in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $20

The Strictly Hip at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 8pm

Dr. Boat at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

DW Soul and Soul Cool at Taltys Tavern. 830pm

1 Year Anniversary Show for Tom From Myspace at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830pm

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

The West Ends at Kettles. 9pm

Shock Therapy at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. 9pm

Hunks Of Funk at Jack Rabbit. 9pm

Part-Time Genius at Prohibition 2020. 9 – 11pm

Dirty Shirley at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Sleaze Ball Buffalo at Nietzsche’s. A Charli xcx and Kesha party with DJ sets by Nor.th Star, Cub Classics, and Elmwood Opera. Vintage pop-up by The Dirty Locker. Drag performances by Carrie Black, Fawna, KBod, Neleh Slay, Pamela B. Carnes, Sheena Spice, and The Xo’Lei. Show at 9pm – $20

Virus X 1983 and Two Days Notice at Wagon Wheel. Music at 930pm

Goodbye Metro, The Ant Hill Kids, and Agony Grotto at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 930pm – $10

EERIE, Container Sounds, Perish, Beatloaf, and Xan Bishop at TheGypsyParlor. 10pm – $5-$10 based on capacity

The Chillbillys and DJ Kage on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm