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

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

Holiday Market at Beebe’s at the Gallery. 10am – 6pm

Screening of “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” at North Park Theatre. 1130am

Bonnie Choi and Kevin Nitsch, piano at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Frank Reino Solo Accordionist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 1 – 3pm

Performance of “Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine” at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo Drama Theatre. 2pm

Davey O. at The Gin Mill Ellicottville, NY. 2 – 5pm

The Informers at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm

Rethinking Thanksgiving at Grand Island Memorial Library. Perry Ground, storyteller, educator, and member of the Onondaga Nation presents accurate and culturally appropriate information about the English settlers at Plymouth and the Wampanoag, the Native people who lived there. 3 – 4pm

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

meet the Bacons at The Lock Tender. 4 – 7pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

2024 Festival of Slice at The Niagara Falls Convention Center. A celebration of WNY’s pizzerias, local restaurants, and the culture of Cup & Char. 430 – 730pm

Welcome Distraction at Steel Leaf Brewing Company Grand Opening. 5 – 730pm

Jazzmeia Horn at Villa Maria College Auditorium. Doors at 530pm

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

After the World at Hi-Fi Hits. 6 – 9pm

Nashville North at Buffalo Irish Center. 6 – 9pm

Innocent Bystander Rocks Buffalo at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Dellwood and the Nightshades and Goodbye Metro at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm – $10

The Disco Biscuits at Town Ballroom, night 1 of 2. Doors at 7pm

Lauren & The Good Souls Tribute to Joni Mitchell at The Cave. 7pm – $25

Terry Fator – A Very Terry Christmas at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 7pm

Concerts For The Soul: Musical-Poetic Journeys at Christ the King Chapel Canisus College. 7pm – pay what you can

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

DJ Mike Setlock and C&C Music Factory at Showplace Theatre Of Buffalo. 7pm

Duane Teston Acoustic- Infinite Sunset at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Special Saturday night edition of Jimmy Buffet Night. 7 – 9pm

Mike Zogaria Music at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7 – 10pm

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

Nolan Curtis at BATCH. 7 – 10pm

RNSM Duo at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

Hit N Run at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 7 – 10pm – $10

Coco Montoya and Ronnie Baker Brooks in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 7pm – $50

Wordism Jam Sessionz at Pausa Art House. Non-competitive spoken word open mic with custom music accompaniment by a featured jazz band. Show at 7pm

Musical Cabaret: A Blast from the Past at Meeting House Events. Songs from the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. 730pm

MFA Dance Showcase at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo Black Box Theatre. Directed by Joshua Ikechukwu, Amelia Rojek, and Dani Schofer. 730pm

Garrett Shea at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Pink & Black Vol. 2 at Milkie’s on Elmwood. featuring Grilth, Fed Ash, and Bile Study. Doors at 8pm – $10 or pay what you can

The Talking Dead Heads at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $15

“55 Main” at The Village Inn. 8pm

Box of Wine at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8pm

DJ Tom The Bomb at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 8pm

The Release at Rock n Roll Heaven. 8pm

The Bleeding Hearts at Voodoo child bar & grill. 8 – 11pm

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

PA LINE at Molly Maguires. 8 – 11pm

SLIM CHANCE and the Can’t Hardly Playboys at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8 – 11pm

Guabaza: A Night of Latin Roots Music at The Caz. Music at 8pm

The Return of The Razzles at Nietzsche’s. The Razzles return to the stage for the first time in over 20 years with special guests Soul Butchers and Deathtrip Idols. Doors at 9pm – $10

“FLIPSIDE” at Attitudes Bar And Grill. 9pm

Smells Like Dave Grohl at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

ECHO 23 at Kettles. 9pm

The Vandals Band at Wagon Wheel. 9pm

Bear the Bronze at The Ship Bar & Grill. 9pm

Little Liar, akloh., and The Water Dogs upstairs at Mr. Goodbar. Music at 9pm – $6

Official Disco Biscuits Afterparty at Buffalo Iron Works featuring Baba G and DJ Brownie. 1130pm