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

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 15th

Child & Family Services Haven House Toyland Donation Drive. Donate new, unwrapped items at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch everyday until November 30th. Check the donation list for items needed on a day-to-day basis at https://www.buffalolib.org/…/files/Toyland%20Wishlist.pdf. 930am – 5pm

The Lunch Bunch at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Burgers & Blues at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. Proceeds benefit UB Women’s Club. Music by Brother James. Doors at 4, music at 6pm

Sacred Landscape of Buffalo Niagara at Inspiration Point. Works and presentation by artist Frank LaVoie. 5 – 7pm

George Kane Quartet at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. 530 – 730pm

Aaron Ziolkowski Music at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Frank Reino Solo Accordionist at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo. 530 – 830pm

Davey O. at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Route 33 at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

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

Buffalo State Student Degree Recital featuring Nathan Reiser, double bass, at Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall. Doors at 630pm

Seven – Polka Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

The Honeymooners Band at The Cave. 7pm – $10

Nadia Muradc at Distinguished Speakers – UBuffalo at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 7pm

Radicals on the Run with author Joel Whitney at Burning Books. Speaking on his book “Flights,” the archetypal hero’s journey of a group of progressives whose struggle for truth, and for freedom from persecution, sent them into exile, both literal and metaphorical. 7 – 9pm

Mark Gore at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 9pm

Sara Elizabeth at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 9pm

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

Mason & Mike of Sounds Like Dave Grohl at Rockin Buffalo. 7 – 10pm

Diggin Roots Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 7 – 10pm – $10

Open Mic at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

Bach & Brews in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Buffalo Chamber Players performing Bach’s Wedding Cantata BWV 202 and works by Antionio Vivaldia nd Du Yun. 730pm – $25

Improv Mixer at Buffalo Improv House. 730 – 9pm

Elliott Fleetwood of Letter to Elise at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Silent Treatment, Garlic Angel, and Sliver at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Doors at 8pm – $5

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

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Foleys. 8pm

Chuckie Campbell presents: Hip-Hip is Revolution at The Caz with Dave Stewy, O’Mega Red, and Iesha Green. Music at 8pm – $15

Will Downing at Kleinhans Music Hall. Music at 8pm

Open Jams with Chuck Derose and Mike Casinelli at Wagon Wheel. 830 – 1130pm

Swing Dance Night at Nietzsche’s featuring music by Banjo Juice Jazz Band and Annie and the Fur Trappers. 9pm – $10