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

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 October is Leaf Printing. 1030am – 4pm

The Ha-Ha Show: All-Ages Improv Comedy Variety Show at Buffalo Improv House. 11am – 12pm

Cyanotype Workshop with teaching artist Tami Fuller at Book Arts. Students will learn the basics of the art form. A variety of pressed botanicals, organics and items will be provided for use; students are encouraged to bring materials for experimentation (must be pressed flat or be able to be pressed flat). 11am – 130pm – $68

Native Tree Planting at Eugene V. Debs Hall. 11am – 2pm

Halloween Screenings at North Park Theatre. Showing “It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.” Free candy donated by Dion Dawkins of the Buffalo Bills. Special appearance by the Buffalo Ghostbusters. Costumes encouraged. 1130am

Deathfest 22 – Gaming and Event Halloween Party at Casual Dragon Games. Tabletop and video games. Music by Deryck Se7en and Emcee M.D.. 12pm

Tools or Treats – A Tool & Bake Sale at The Tool Library. Wide variety of tools from hammers to circular saws for reasonable prices. Baked goods from local makers. 1pm

All Potholes Eve Ride with Slow Roll Buffalo. 18 mile guided haunt of Buffalo with guest appearance form Maria Blair of No Illusions Tours and stop at Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Stop at Campus WheelWorks. Return to the start for an afterpary. Meet at BriarBrothers Brewing Company at 1pm – $50

Alex Hughes and Michael McNeill present “The Dark Side of The Flute” at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Artist Reception for “=ibrium” new multi-media works by Dave Riffel at Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. 2pm

The Informers at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm

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

40th Anniversary Restoration Screening of “Nightmare on Elm Street” directed by Wes Craven at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 4pm – $8

The Kensingtons at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Musical Improv Mixer at Buffalo Improv House. 6 – 7pm

Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Grace Stumberg at Buffalo Irish Center. 6 – 9pm

Evil Forces Presents: A Gathering of Lost Souls. 3 participating venues with a shuttle between them. Door charge at one venue grants access to all 3. Costume contest at all 3 venues. A Ghastly Gala at The Merry Shelley. Music at 7pm by DJ Servo. Danse Macabre at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm by DJ ArcaTek. 10th Annual Damned Soirée at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Video Dance Party at 9pm with VJ oldskool & VJ Leah. Doors at 6pm at The Merry Shelley and The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Doors at 7pm at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Shuttle runs begin at 730pm – $10

Sotto Voce Fall Gala at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. Live performances and cinematic videos of various opera scenes. Lifetime Achievement & Service to the Arts Award presented to Frank Scinta. Meal included with admission. 630pm – $50

Thirst Traps from The Grave: Gorelesque Edition at Mohawk Place. Gorelesque by The Glam Vamps, Grave Glamour, Draglesque, and special guests Ghula Mortisse, Chrissy Bunz, Alley Gorey, and Magic Cat. Music by STCLVR, Spud, and The Spit Sisters. Hosted by Shannon Dawn. Doors at 7pm – $15

The Floyd Concept at Historic Palace Theatre Lockport. 7pm

49 Winchester and Corb Lund at Town Ballroom. 7pm

The Dire Wolves at The Village Inn. 7pm

Halloween Party at Hamburg Brewing Company. Music by Allykat. 7 – 10pm – $10

Davey O. at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 7 – 10pm

Bryan Eng Trio: A Few Days with You at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Sh*tty Hauntings at Buffalo Iron Works. Music by W.B. Howdy, DJ Billiey Page, and Tansmission Dance Party. Dance off, local art scavenger hunt, party favors, and prize bundles. MC Fluffy Bunny. Proceeds benefit the local LGBTQIA2S+ community. Music at 7pm – $15

Halloween Spooktacular at Sto Lat Bar. Music by NERDS GONE WILD. Costume contest. 730pm – $15

Halloween Party at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Music by “FLIPSIDE”. 730pm – $5

Schubert, Sierra, and Debussy performed by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall. Juliana Athayde, violin, and Andreas Delfs, conductor. 730 – 930pm

The Stripteasers Buffalo present Necrodancing with The Stars at Nietzsche’s. Burlesque by Madina Madis, Delilah Dynamite, Mistress J Kiss, Disco Nap, and Baephomet. Music by Joseph Aloysius, Jay Aquarious & The Constellations, Miggie Jean ft. Aphid, Hooked on Casiophonics, and The Snake Oil Serenaders. Doors at 8pm – $10

Alex McArthur Music: Songs of Chance at MusicalFare Theatre. 8pm

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Molly Maguires. 8pm

Charlie Coughlin and Brendan Gosson at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8pm

Youngsta, Basha, Catnip, McThuggin, The Verdict, Da Butcha, and Potent J at Luna Lounge. 8pm

Greg Zeis at The Banshee Irish Pub. 8 – 11pm

Two Down at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $5

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

Gypsyqueenwny at The Cave. 8 – 11pm – $15

Debut of CAZ House Band at The Caz. Doors at 6, Music at 8pm – $18

Bruce Wojick & The Struggle at Evening Star Concert Hall. Music at 8pm

104 Country at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm

AppleJack Band at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

Halloween Party & Oktoberfest Celebration at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo featuring XOXO Pop Band. Costume contest. Music at 9pm

Peterwalkee’s Annual Halloween Covers Show at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Costumes encouraged. Music at 9pm – $10