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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Mystic Market at Kenan Center. 40+ vendors. 10am – 6pm

No Kings 2.0 Rally in Niagara Square. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. 11am

Halloween Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Fair at Knights of Columbus. 40+ vendors. 11am – 3pm

Eco Justice Block Party at Open Buffalo. Family friendly activities, art, community connection & celebration, and music. On Jefferson Ave between Utica and Woodlawn. 11am – 4pm

Buffalo Holiday Market Fall Market at The Richardson Olmsted Complex. 75+ vendors. Pet friendly. 11am – 8pm

Reception for the Fall 2025 Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Members Exhibition and Award Ceremony at Carnegie Art Center. 12 – 2pm

Lehning & Incontro, saxophones, and Graser, piano, at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Canal Harvest Festival at Wide Waters Grill, day 1 of 2. vendor market, kids zone, and music by Welcome Distraction and Mo Porter. Gates at 12, music at 1pm

10 Year Anniversary Celebration for 42 North Brewing Company, day 1 of 2. Door prizes and giveaways. BuffaLove Bus Photo Booth 2 – 5pm. Music by Marty Peters & John Hoy at 3pm, and Blue Velvet Band with Leroy Townes at 7pm. Doors at 12, music at 3pm

Basket Raffle and Fundraiser for Pixie Mamas Rescue at The Nickel Plate. Meet adoptable dogs and bid on a basket. Proceeds benefit Pixie Mamas Rescue. Special treat for dogs or kids in costume. 1 – 4pm

Lexington Co-op Annual Meeting and Mural Celebration. Meet local artists Edreys and Alexa Wajed of Eat Off Art. Kids korner with face painting, cookie decorating, and outdoor games. Door prize. Complimentary treats from Lexi’s Kitchen. Music by The Fredtown Stompers. Event starts at 1pm, music 230 -4pm.

Italian Heritage Parade on Hertel Ave. Heritage parade and motorcade with floats, cars, marching bands, JROTC, and regional flag bearers. On Hertle Ave from Delaware to Starin. Parade kicks off at 1pm

Casual Concert at Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo featuring Lewis Franco. 2pm

The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm

Screening of “Waltzing With Brando” directed by Bill Fishman at North Park Theatre. 2 – 4pm

The John Brady AMJAM at The Cave. Musicians of all skill levels welcome to jam with a professional band in memory of John G Brady. 2 – 5pm

Solo Accordionist Frank Reino at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. Performing during the NY State Stein Holding Championships. 230 – 530pm

The Bleeding Hearts 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

Dave Viterna Group at Rockin Buffalo. 3 – 6pm

Buffalo Nightcrawlers Halloween Spectacle at Buffalo Convention Center. Immersive atmosphere with interactive games and activites, roving entertainment, unique craft vendors, and costume contest. 3 – 9pm

Celtic Sessions at Nietzsche’s. 4 – 7pm

Randle and the Late Night Scandals at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Joe Wagner and John Hoy at Still on the Hill Winery & Spirits. 5 – 7pm

Kevin White Music at Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards. 5 – 9pm

Evil Forebodings Dance Night v 36.0 at The Merry Shelley. Music by DJ Servo. Doors at 6pm

Maria Aurigema of Maria Aurigema Band at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Aged In Oak at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

Davey O. at BestCellar Book Bar. 6 – 8pm

Molly Conrad at The Eagle House Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

The Funkensteins at RationAles. 6 – 10pm

Dave-N-Cyn at Pendleton Creek Pub. 630pm

Album Preview of “There’s Enough Pie for Everyone” by Tripi and the Mother Truckers at The Strand Theatre. 630pm

Lo Blu Flame with special guest Dave Hall at Turning Brige Tavern. 630pm – $10

Boys of Summer Band at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

HOT STUFF at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. 630 – 10pm

Larry Fleet Unplugged at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Will Holton at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 7pm

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

DAKOTA at Transit Lanes Keglers. 7pm

Phoebe’s Birthday and Buffalo Infringement Festival Fundraiser at Allen Street Hardware Cafe. Performances by SBTHREE, Mini Marching Machine, The Bloodthirsty Vegans, Different Planets, Amanda Bridges Music, and Peter Latona music. 7pm – $10

5th Annual Halloween Party at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. Costume contest with prizes, pumpkin carving raffle benefitting Herschel Carrousel Factory Museum, and music by DJ James Dean. 7pm

PAT SHEA Musician at West Falls Center for the Arts. 7pm

Halloween Party at Potters Field Restaurant and Pub featuring music by After Affect. 7pm

BTPM Classical Live on Stage #32 at BTPM Classical. Somnia in Music featuring Tom Torrisi. 7pm

Screening of “A Savage Art: The Life & Times of Pat Oliphant” at North Park Theatre. 7 – 9pm

Speedy Parker Blues Band Trio at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7 – 10pm

Lauren Clifford at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7 – 10pm

Under Arrest Duo at Partners Tavern. 7 – 10pm

Joe Bacon of Meet the Bacons at The Public House on the Lake. 7 – 10pm

NunSlaughter, Gammacide, The Black Moriah, Gouted Corpse, and Wolfenstein NY at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 7pm – $20

Jay/Sharptet Presents: The Music of Chet Baker – from Young Chet to the Last Great Concert at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

104 Country Music at Big Shots Bar and Grill. Music at 7pm

Geoff Tate‘s Operation: Mindcrime with special guest Tomás McCarthy Music at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Nikki Plays Beethoven at Kleinhans Music Hall. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performing Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del Destino, Tchaikovski’s Francesca da Rimini, and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major with Nikki Chooi, violin, and JoAnn Falletta, conductor. 730 – 930pm

Scott Celani Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730 – 1030pm – $5

CrushCrushCrush at Papi Grande’s Lancaster. 730 – 1030pm

RUSTY NICKEL at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Grace Stumberg at Gene McCarthy’s/Old First Ward Brewing Co. 8pm

Dirty Shirley at Foleys. 8pm

Still House Sessions with DJ BXB at Buffalo Distilling Co. 8 – 11pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchen at GONZO’S. 8 – 11pm

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 at Riley Street Station. 8 – 11pm

Reset To Vinyl with special guest Dave Porter at The Cave. 8 – 11pm – $15

Grosh at Sportsmens Tavern. 8 – 11pm – $10

33 East Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 8 – 11pm – $10

Queen City Radio at Penny Lane – Clarence. 8 – 11pm – $5

Kids in The Basement and Strange Standard at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 8pm – $15

Waildogs and The Autonomous Vehicles at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $10

Melvin Seals and JGB in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $45

Tom Petty Birthday Celebration featuring Great Wide Open at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

King’s Madness at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Music at 8pm

Dad Vibes Band – Buffalo at Rock n Roll Heaven. 830pm

Dark Necessities Tribute to The Red Hot Chili Peppers at Rockin Buffalo. 9pm

ECHO 23 at Kettles. 9pm

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. Show at 9pm – $15

Impact at Transit Music Lounge. Music at 9pm

Witty Tarbox and SmokeFace at Nietzche’s. Music at 9pm- $10

Eric Weinholtz Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Melissa Sauers Music at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

LAKE FX with EERIE Halloween Edition at TheGypsyParlor with special guests Fruitbat and Wavy. 10pm – $10