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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2025 Buffalo Infringement Festival Poster Contest. Open call for a design that represents the independent and creative spirit of the festival which encompasses Music, Dance, Theater, Film, Art, and Literature. Contest closes November 30th

Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show at the Mansion at Knox Farm, day 1 of 2. 70+ artisans & craftspeople. Parking offsite at Moog, Inc. with shuttle buses until 415pm. Admission includes self-guided tours of the historic guest house. 9am – 4pm – $7

Pumpkin Drop-Off at Buffalo and Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, day 2 of 3. Drop pumpkins in bins at the far entrance of the parking lot to be turned into compost by Buffalo River Compost. 10am – 4pm

Michael Mendoza, guitar, at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Seasonal Fall Wreaths in Watercolor Creative Workshop at Hyatt’s All Things Creative. Beginner-friendly class that is excellent for intermediate studuents, suitable for ages 18+. Studens will receive a workbook to follow with the instructor. All supples provided. 1 – 3pm – $45

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

Righteous Villains at 16 Ellicott Bar and Grill of Depew, NY. 2 – 5pm

Mo Porter at GFY Bar & Grill. 3pm

The X-STATIX with Sharon Bailey at Central Park Grill. 3pm

Rock Out for The People at Abbey Square. Door prize and silent auction. Music by Growlers Blues Band. Proceeds benefit WNY Cancer Patients. 3 – 7pm – $25

Greg Zeis at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

The Buffalo Deviled Egg-Stravaganza Inaugural Event at Electric City. 22 teams competing with almost 40 varieties of deviled eggs. Music by Randle and the Late Night Scandals and Dellwood and the Nightshades. 5 – 9pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Broadway Hotel. 5 – 8pm

Parkside Brass at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm

Ouija Macc and Outlawsevensixxteen at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

121st Annual Maria Love Middle School Charity Ball at Buffalo Riverworks. 121 minutes of fun with photo booth, games, prize drawing, snack bar, and music by DJ Yes and DJ Milk. Proceeds benefit the Maria Love Foundation. 6 – 801pm

“Echoes & Fragments” works by Kari Achatz at The Crucible Art Collective. 6 – 9pm

West of the Mark at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630pm

Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $10

Gates of Hell Halloween Party at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Debut show for Bitchin Time with Abandoned Trains, Gates of Hell (aka Gates of Steel) featuring Shanzig, and Ghost Train (Abandoned Trains punk rock cover set). Doors at 7pm – $10

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

Hot Club Express at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7pm

Taken by Storm Band at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Various Factors: The Improv Comedy Musical and Piano Karaoke at Buffalo Improv House. 7pm – $18 or $12 for students

“The Battle Within” Buffalo Wind Symphony Fall Concert at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center. 7 – 9pm

Kody & Herren at 42 North Brewing Company. 7 – 10pm

Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at The Grill at The Dome. 7 – 10pm

Second Hand News Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 7 – 10pm – $10

Jony James Band at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 7 – 10pm

Mark, Chris, and Scott Panfil play the music of Willie Nelson at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7 – 10pm

Dave Viterna Group at Foleys. 7 – 10pm

Stew Cutler and Friends at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Rickie Lee Jones and Sweet Honey in the Rock at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 730pm

Red Huffy, Pam Swarts, Different Planets, The Painkillers, Mookie, Jupiter Trolley, Mini Marching Machine, and Pam’s Birthday at midnight at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 730pm – $10 or pay what you can

The Strictly Hip at Lancaster Opera House. 730pm

Justin Rizzo at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Matthew Blue at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8pm

Vitamin D at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria at Salvatore’s. 8pm

The Dakota Brothers Band at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Vinyl Cocktails at Garage Bar & Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Dead Alliance Buffalo at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $10

Flow Bros at Molly Maguires. 8 – 11pm

Root Shock with Will of the Wisp at The Caz. Doors at 6, music at 8pm

Dizgo, Grub, and Solar Circuit at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

Reset To Vinyl plays the music of Journey at Rockin Buffalo. 830pm – $5

Runaway Train at Transit Music Lounge. 9pm

IOT at Attitudues Bar And Grill. 9pm

Single Release for Rattlesnake Jake with tuesday nite and Not Normal at Mohawk Place. Music at 9pm – $10

Red Button Dilemma, The Midnight Feature, and west ferry at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm – $10

Sequins The Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Screening of “Godzilla Minus One” at North Park Theatre. Showing in the original palette, black and white. 930pm