(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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First Annual Buffalo Indie Lit Expo at 603 Northland Ave, 14211. Presented by Buffalo-based Independent Publisher Band of Bards. 10am – 4pm

Erie County Parks Fall Fest at Colo Lake Park. Vendors, hayrides, pumpkins, music by PA LINE, and entertainment by The UP Guys. 10am – 4pm

Lewiston Harvest And Hops Festival, day 1 of 2. Artisan craft vendors and music. 10am – 5pm

11th Annual Locktoberfest, Lockport, NY on Canal Street. Family fun zone and activities, vendors, and music by The Heenan Brothers, Welcome Distraction, FAR, and David Stockton. 10am – 6pm

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 September is Watercolor Landscapes, inspired by Charles E. Burchfield’s Retreat of Winter. 1030am – 4pm

Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival at Old First Ward Community Center. Immersive art workshops, music workshops, and music by The Alison Pipitone Band, Grace Stumberg Band, The Beard and the Bird, Kickstart Rumble, Diyené , Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell, Bánóg, The Echoes, Billy Larusch, and Yellow Jack. 11am – 10pm

Fall Fest at Canalside. Kids and family activites incluing pumpkin painting and fall themed contests and games with prizes. Adult activities including goat yoga and music by The Alumni. 11am – 4pm

Artist Talk at Hunt Art Gallery featuring artists Kevin Kegler, Marc Duquette, and Danielle Daeva. 12 – 2pm

Sarah Cole Violin Studio at Minuets & Mimosas: Chamber Music at Duende. 1 – 2pm

Intuitive Skyscapes with M. Graham Watercolors Workshop at Hyatt’s All Things Creative. Instructor Set Brauchler. All skill levels welcome. 1 – 3pm

Jennifer Rose Music at Lion and Eagle Pub. 1 – 3pm

Harvest Fest 2024 at Bassett Park. Petting zoo, crafts & face painting, obstacle course & scavenger hunt, archery demonstration, and the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Museum-on-the-Go program. 1 – 4pm

Jony James Band at Raintree Bar and Grill. 1 – 4pm

Frank Reino Solo Accordianist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 1 – 4pm

14th Annual Oktoberfest on Old Falls Street USA. Music by German American Musicians Association Inc. 1 – 8pm

Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 2pm

Dee’s Grand Isle Opry at Sportsmens Tavern. 3pm – $10

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

Scott Helfrich at Lion and Eagle Pub. 4 – 6pm

Miller and The Other Sinners Trio at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 4 – 7pm

Our City Buffalo Art Auction and Live Music Extravaganza at The Healing Grounds Co-Op. Art from local artists for auction, spoken word by Miggie Jean, Legendary, and Beef. Music by My Rap Name is Alex – Bits n Pieces, Erica the Ice Dragon, Leafy Trees, and Spud. 430 – 730pm

Closing Reception for “Still I Rise” at Amy’s Place Vegetarian Restaurant. Clothing and jewelry vendors, art vendors, music and spoken word. 5 – 11pm

UPSAHL, Conor Burns, and Zoe Ko at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

Rebuild Fundraiser for Buffalo Barber Surgeons at Hat Trix Bar & Grill. Chinese auction with big ticket items. Funds benefit rebuilding after a devastating fire. Music by Watch Your Step, DJ Kyle Karson, and DJ Devious. 6pm

Way Back at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 6pm

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

Jack Flatau at The Blueberry Treehouse Farm. 6 – 8pm

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

The Nitetones at Buffalo Irish Center. 6 – 9pm

Trever Stribing of PA LINE and Bryan Dubay at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm

Bash for Mercy Flight at Buffalo RiverWorks. Basket raffle, 50/50, and activities. Music by NERDS GONE WILD and DJ Milk. Fireworks by Skylighters of New York. 6 – 11pm – $15

Nashville North at Coyote Cafe-Hamburg. 630 – 930pm

Tommy Z at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 630 – 10pm

City Divide, Arcana.Buffalo , and Sevagoth at The Evening Star Concert Hall / VENUE. Doors at 7pm

Wilcox Mansion playing the music of Ansley Court with Huffer Vermin and Echolocator at The Cave. 7pm – $10

Ambiguously Acoustic Duo at Fattey Beer Co Wurlitzer. 7pm

Joshua Bell, violin with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall. 7pm

We’re Not Yet Dead at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 10pm

Stealin’ at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm – $5

30 Year Anniversary for Johnny Revolting with On The Cinder, The Abruptors, and DJ Servo at Mr. Goodbar. 8pm

West at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Molly Maguries. 8pm

CODA Buffalo at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. 8pm

SuperCharger at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 8pm

GOLD RUSH The Ultimate Neil Young Celebration at Sportsmens Tavern. 8pm – $25

Iris DeMent and Ana Egge in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $45

The Strangers – Buffalo at Riley Street Station. 8 – 11pm

Last Shot at Lion and Eagle Pub. 8 – 11pm – $5

ECHO 23 at The Ship Bar & Grill. 8 – 11pm

“Fire Dance with Me: A Twin Peaks Burlesque Experience” at Mohawk Place featuring The Glam Vamps, F__k You, Tammy, and DJ Aaron Andrews. Show at 8pm – $20

The Kings Highwaymen with Doug Lambert & Friends at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music at 8pm – $10

Hello Molly Band at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. 830pm

Midnight Recovery Band at Kettles. 9pm

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment by Donald Marguiles at Road Less Traveled Productions. 930pm

Sequins The Band at Wagon Wheel. 930pm

Tina Williams at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 10pm

Public Water Supply at Jack Rabbit. 10pm