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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Child & Family Services Haven House Toyland Donation Drive. Donate new, unwrapped items at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch everyday until November 30th. Check the donation list for items needed on a day-to-day basis at https://www.buffalolib.org/…/files/Toyland%20Wishlist.pdf. 930am – 5pm

Rustic Buffalo Home Decor, Accents & Artisan Market’s Holiday Sip & Shop at Kenan Center, day 2 of 4. Over 175 local vendors, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle, and giveaways. Proceeds benefit Kenan Center. 10am – 5pm – $5

Open Studio at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Drop-in workshop designed to complement the current exhibitions within the museum and the colors, shapes, and textures of the Usuem Studio. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. The theme for November is Crochet Basics, inspired by the Whilemina Godfred: I am What I Am exhibit. 1030am – 4pm

Vendor Market at Riff City, day 1 of 2. 40+ local vendors. 11am – 5pm

Fall Fest at Prohibition 2020. Raffles, promos, giveaways, and music by Legacy of Buffalo, NY. Doors at 12pm, music 8 – 11pm

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

JT Rock & Blues Band at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 4pm

Hank Kozlowski Solo Accordionist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 1 – 4pm

Jack Civiletto Sings Sinatra with April Mazzone at Foleys. 2 – 5pm

AMJAM Open Blues Jam at The Cave. 2 – 5pm

Nickel City Blues Band at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

PastMasters: Celebrating the Music of The Beatles at Sportsmens Tavern. 3 – 6pm – $10

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

Tiki Tommy Trio at Stockman’s Tavern and Grove. 3 – 7pm

Creek Bend at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Classic Rock by the River at Buffalo RiverWorks featuring Amy Forst, Maria Sebastian, AJ Tetzlaff, Gypsy Queen, Tequila Sunrise, American Doors, Analog Kids, and Scott Celani Band‘s Paul McCartney Tribute. 430 – 1130pm – $30

Backseat Driver at Transit Music Lounge. 5pm

Dad Vibes and Off The Wall at Rec Room Buffalo. Toy Drive to benefit St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. Doors at 6pm – $5 with a toy donation

The Buffalo Urban League Gala at Buffalo Convention Center. 6pm

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

Jay McDonnell at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630 – 930pm

Good Neighbors! featuring Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski at Buffalo Improv House. Improv comedy inspired by true stores from notable Buffalonians. 7pm – $12-$18 suggested or pay what you can

Autumn Healing & Remembrance with Concerts For The Soul: Musical-Poetic Journeys at Blessed Sacrament Church of Buffalo. 7pm – pay what you can

The LFG Band at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

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

Aaron Ziolkowski Music at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7 – 10pm

BOOMR at The Hilltop Inn and Grove. 7 – 10pm

Todd Mertens Musician at The Grill at The Dome. 7 – 10pm

The Dakota Brothers Band at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7 – 11pm

On The Cinder, Do It With Malice, Among Legends, and Girth Control at Area 54 at Amy’s Place Vegetarian Restaurant. Music at 7pm – $14

Katy Miner: Serenading the Moon at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

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

Mike and Mandy Music at RationAles. 730pm

Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall featuring Byron Stripling, conductor, trumpet, vocals. 730pm

Magic of Motown at Historic Palace Theater Lockport. Music at 730pm

20th Anniversary for harvestsum Recordings at The Cave with The Old Sweethearts, Sleeping Kings of Iona, TVMTN, johnny nobody, Roger Bryan and the Orphans, Strange Acres, Bearhunter, and Lower Pony. Music at 730pm – $10

Gathered In Their Masses at Nietzsche’s. Black Sabbath tribute night benefitting Pawsitives For Heroes. Doors at 8pm – $10

Shaky Stage and The Steam Donkeys at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

Depeche Mode vs New Order Dance Party at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 8pm – $10

Emorkif, SJ, Twopercent, and Outrage at Town Ballroom. 8pm

Dirty Shirley at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8pm

Simon Fletcher Jazz Trio at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria at Salvatore’s. 8pm

The Frank Grizanti Band at Foleys. 8pm

Nick Battistella at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 8pm

Midnight Recovery Band at Gratwick Hose Fireside Pub. 8 – 11pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

IOT at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 8 – 11pm

The Dooleys – U.S. & Friends Celebrate World Kindness Day at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Riley Street Station. 8 – 11pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8 – 11pm

The Funk Knights at 42 North Brewing Company. 8 – 11pm

Ryan Montbleau Band and The Rollin’ Rust at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

McCarthyizm and Crikwater at The Caz. Music at 8pm – $18

Soul Butchers and the return of Super Destroyers at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $10

Pollock, Hell Ever After, and DredNeks at Rockin Buffalo. Celebrating Johh’s 40th birthday. Music at 8pm – $10

The Foxy Thrills, The Bloodthirsty Vegans, and nuspeak at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10