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

The Lunch Bunch at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Michael Skowronski at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery. 5 – 8pm

Community Meeting at Entrances to Delaware Park Ring Road with Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy at 84 Parkside Ave, 14214. Learn about proposed permanant designs for the entrances to Delaware Park Meadow at Agassiz Circle, Colvin/Amherst, and Nottingham Terrace. 530 – 7pm

Music and Poetry Open Mic at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment. Hosted by Evan Laedke Music & Friends. Sign up at 530, event at 6pm

North Tonawanda Student Showcase Family Art Night at Carnegie Art Center. Featuring work by selected students from all grade levels and also pieces created by the North Tonawanda City Schools Visual Arts Faculty. 6 – 730pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

Single Sheet Structures Bookmaking Class at Book Arts with teaching artist Laura Chenault of Laurel Tree Bindery. Open to beginners and seasoned bookmakers alike, suitable for ages teen+, all supplies provided. 6 – 8pm – $50

Chris Panfil at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Uncle Dave’s Soup Soiree with “The World’s Largest Trio” at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Garden Party at Sportsmens Tavern. Special guests Danusia Beats, drums, and Dave Riffel, bass, joining for the second set. 6 – 9pm – $10

Garrett Shea at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

African Dance Drop-In Class with Eric Ansuade, African Drum and Dance Class for Adults, and Adult Drop-In Hand Drumming Class at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Dance drop-in and African drum and dance class at 6, drop-in hand drumming at 7pm – $20 per session

Beyond Support Network Foundation Lip Sync Battle at Riff City. Fundraiser to support services for individuals with disabilities and their families. 630 – 930pm

Queen City Hip Hop Showcase at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Doors at 7pm

Science Buff Lecture: Wonderful Cambrian Beasts and Where to Find Them at Buffalo Museum of Science. Featuring Javier Ortega-Hernandez, PhD, Harvard University. 7pm – $25

Greg Zeis at Talty’s Tavern. 7pm

Spencer Eisenhauer at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 9pm

In The Shop Acoustic Round Table Songwriter Sessions with David Michael Miller at 42 North Brewing Company. 7 – 10pm

Little Mountain Band Acoustic Duo Tribute to Jerry Garcia & John Kahn and Bobby Weir & Rob Wasserman at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm – $5

Mr. Conrad and His Rock N Roll Dance Party at The Cave. 7 – 10pm

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

Captain Tom & The Hooligans at Polish Falcons Society of Depew, NY. Music at 7pm – $10

Just Buffalo Literary Center Speaker Series BABEL: Tara Westover at Kleinhans Music Hall. Author of “Educated.” 730pm

Ed Wyner – Music at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

KLEX Special Program: Arrival. Departure. at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Kuala Lumpur Experiemental Film Festival program featuring works from women video artists and filmmakers from across Asia and beyond. 8pm – $8

Brian Berhalter at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Buddy Wakefield in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Show at 8pm – $20

Honky Tonk Thursdays at The Cove: Seafood and Banquets. Line dance lessons and requests with DJ Justin at 7pm. West of the Mark at 8pm – $5

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Show at 8pm – $5

Charming Disaster and The Fiddle Witch of Flower City Fiddle at Nietzsche’s. Music at 8pm – $15