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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Indie Author Day at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library. Book Fair with nearly 80 local and indie authors plus 11 dynamic presentations covering everything from publishing tips to horror writing, and branding. 915am – 4pm

Winter Farmer & Artisans Market at The Terrace at Delaware Park. 10 vendors with baked goods, pantry goods, flowers, produce, and wellness items. 11am – 2pm

Autumn Market at Canterra. 12 vendors with unique crafts and delicious treats. 11am – 4pm

Raffle and Vendor Fair benefitting Forgotten Felines of WNY, INC. at Amherst Amvets Post 49. Basket raffle, door prize, and baked goods. 12 – 3pm

Classical Electric Bass performed by James Benders at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Holiday Card Linocut Workshop at Bufffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens with instructor Liz Gatto. Participants will be guided through the entire process of sketching, carving, and printing. All supplies are included, participants will take home a linocut block of their own creation, as well as several prints of their design. 1 – 4pm

FOMRBand at Raintree Bar And Grill. 1 – 430pm

Serenades for Settling: Listening with Oysters at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Interdisciplinary panel discussion with artists Stephanie Rothenberg and Suzanne Thorpe, creators of the immersive multimedia installation Serenades for Settling, which engages marine traffic data from New York City’s East River and underwater sound recordings to explore the dynamic relationship between human activity and the wellbeing of oysters. 2 – 330pm

Performance of “Straight White Men” at Ujima. When identity matters, and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man? 2 – 4pm

Blackest Red at GFY Bar & Grill. 3 – 6pm

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

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

Big J Blues at Buffalo Distilling Co. 3 – 6pm

Jony James Band at The Ship Bar & Grill. 4pm

The Garage Doors: The Music of The Doors at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Bavarian Dinner Hours at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo with music by Parkside Brass. 530 – 830pm

Featherweight, When Legions Fall, Fooled By Eve, Vivify, Spirit66, and Calling Lazarus at Mohawk Place. Doors at 6pm

Mark Winsick at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Tim Britt Live at One-Eyed Cat Craft House. 6 – 9pm

Debut Show for Northern Lights – “Cosmic Duo” at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm

Todd Mertens Musician at The Humbert Bar & Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

“ONE LOVE” Benefit for Jamaican Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund at The Terrace at Delaware Park. Authentic Jamaican food, Caribbean Rhum drinks, and music by The Rockaz featuring Neville Francis, Olmsted Dub System, and DJ Ruption. 6 – 10pm – $30

90 WEST at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

Sam Grisman Project at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Prairie Pavement, Blue Envy, and Stratosphere at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. Doors at 7pm – $10

Photosound with Pamela Swarts and DJ Grimetime at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm- $10

Buffalo Friends of Folk Music Presents Richie Stearns with Rick Robertson and Tyler Westcott Music at Meeting House Events. 7pm – $25

Michael Hund Live & The Classic Rock Allstars at Turtle Joes Sandbar. 7pm

Tape B, MPH, STVSH, and ASHEZ at BuffaloRiverWorks. 7pm

DAKOTA at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7pm

Trever Stribing of PA LINE at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Paul Todaro and The Standards featuring Stu Weissman and Tim Clarke at Shakti Yoga Lounge. 7 – 9pm

akloh. at Duke’s Tavern. 7 – 10pm

Birthday Bash for nobody special at Tap That Tap Room. 7 – 10pm

Brass Night Out at Nietzsche’s featuring The Honk Committee, Brass Pro and the Waterfront Revivalists, and Captain Tom & The Hooligans. 7 – 10pm – $10

Cami Clune at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 7 – 10pm

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

Johnna & Mike at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatores. 7 – 10pm

Vitamin D at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 7 – 10pm

River Dogs at Hamburg Gaming. 7 – 11pm

Taka Music and Catspurr at Central Park Grill. Music at 7pm – $10

SuperCharger at Yings Restaurant and Bar. Music at 7pm

Vanessa Vacanti at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Choreographers Showcase at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 730pm

Clouds In My Coffee at Kleinhans Music Hall. The music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Morgan James, vocalist, Shayna Steele, vocalist, Bryohna Marie, vocalist, and Ted Sperling, conductor. 730pm

Justin Rizzo at RationAles. 730 – 1030pm

Cock Robin Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm

Slow Animals at BLACK DOTS. Music at 730pm – $5

Old Time Rock ‘N’ Roll – A Tribute to the Music of Bob Segar with Scott Celani Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $10

Jerry Dixon at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8pm

Legends Rise and Blackened – WNY Premiere Metallica Tribute at Rockin Buffalo. 8pm

Everyday Singer Nick Spacone at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8pm

Legacy of Buffalo, NY at Prohibition 2020. 8pm

Lithium at Garage Bar & Restaurant. 8pm

Michael DeLano at 200 Main. 8 – 10pm

One Year Anniversary Party for The Funkensteins at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 8 – 11pm

“55 Main” at Chick’s Restaurant and Lanes. 8 – 11pm

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

Danny Gambino & Friends at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

OFF the WALL Emo + Pop Punk Party at Thirsty Buffalo. Music at 8pm – $5

The BlackRock Beatles at The Caz. Music at 8pm

Gregg Sansone at Twigs Lounge inside M Hotel. Music at 8pm

AppleJack Band as The Cold Sons at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

PUNK 716 at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

Wilcox Mansion, The Alison Pipitone Band, and Gathering Ground at The Cave. Music at 8pm – $10

3rd Annual Queen City Burlesque Gala in The 9th Ward at Babeville. The Miss Demeanors joined by performers from all over New York States, including Dandy Red, Evie Delilah, Ginny Juniper, Harlow Holiday, Lorem Velour, Matt A’dore, Miss Sweet Summers, Ryder Knightly, Sizzlin’ Liz, Skarlet Killz, and Tallulah Sweets. Show at 815pm – $45

Junkyard Dogs at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm

Grand Illusion at Rock n Roll Heaven. Music at 830pm – $10

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

Lower Pony, Personal Style, Uniform Operator and Headbutt at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 9pm – $10

The West Ends at Kettles. Music at 9pm

Dave Viterna Group at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Luna x DNGR Present Luna Afters at Nietzsche’s featuring isded, DENALI, Fe’netiks, and The Chemistress. 10pm – $15

Nineties By Nature BFLO at Jack Rabbit. 10pm

LAKE FX with EERIE, Looney Tunes, Panda, and AM Freq at TheGypsyParlor. Celebrating Jillie Wags Bday. 10pm – $5-$10 based on capacity

Samantha Taylor and DJ Pipez on different stages at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm