Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page.

Buffalo Bluegrass Allstars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Holy Waters – a Week-Long Celebration of John Waters at North Park Theatre. Screenings of “Hairspray” at 430, “Polyester” screening in Odorama at 7pm, and “Female Trouble” at 9pm

The Observers at duende at Silo City. Annual memorial show in honor of Josh Gage and Allen Greystone. Open mic after the performance. Doors at 5, music at 6pm

Queen City Forward Listening Session at Amherst Town Center for Senior Services. Seeking community input on the future of the Kensington Expressway. 5 – 7pm

Music Mash Up at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery featuring Michael Skowronski, Stephanie Kwilos, Rick Dorigo, and Jay McDonnell. Music at 5pm

New Finch at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 9pm

Black Widow Band at Buffalo Olde Brewery. 6 – 9pm

Music Is Art Music Industry Alliance Open Mic at Buffalo Distilling Co. Hosted by Trever Stribing of PA Line. Featured songwriter Spuddington. Signups at 630, music at 7pm

Mat Kerekes‘ Luna and the Wild Blue Everything 10 Year Anniversary Tour with Shallow Alcove and Beeson at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

BSA Viewpoints: Opening Reception and Voices/Tours at Fitz Books. Viewpoints, presented by the Buffalo Society of Artists, is the culminating exhibition of the BSA’s first structured mentorship program, presenting work by the Mentor and Protege artists that participated in this 6-month intensive collaborative program. 7pm

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic with Paul Enderle of The Enderle Experience at The West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

Pat Harrington Trio with special guest Jeremy Keyes of Jeremy Keyes Band at The Charter Place. 7 – 10pm – $10

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $10

akloh. at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Kody & Herren at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Grace Lougen at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Show at 8pm

Solar Pyramid at Nietzsche’s. 830pm