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 30th

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

Blue Grass All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Cody Klink at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

After Hours – Marisol: Untold Stories, Part 2 at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Lipsey Auditorium. Connect with the museum and fellow art lovers during an evening dedicated to the stories behind the works on view in “Marisol: A Retrospective.” 6 – 8pm – $45 includes museum admission

Righteous Villains at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Sue Kincaid and Grace Lougen at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

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

Shawn Duchscherer at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Maria Sebastian at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

Music Is Art Music Industry Alliance Open Mic at Buffalo Distilling Co. Featured songwriter Tom Maynor. Hosted by Trever Stribing of PA LINE. Signups start at 630pm

Arts Original Song Circle at Springville Center for the Arts hosted by Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz. Bring a song you have written or are working on to share with others. 630 – 8pm

Ekoh and Ryan Oakes at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

Black Tiger Sex Machine and Drinkurwater at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors at 7pm

Dirty Dishes, Pink Droid, Silver Rein, and Endolphins at Milkie’s on Elmwood. 7pm – $10

Chris Knight Band with Mic Harrison of Mic Harrison And The High Score at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $30

eberwine a & Friends at The Cave. 7pm – $10

Book Launch for “Portraits of Struggle” with author Orin Langelle at Burning Books. 7pm

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

Speaker Series at Buffalo Irish Center featuring Dr. Erin C. Barr. Speaking about the neglected and relatively untold stories of the women of Irish America and their efforts to help bring about an Irish Republic. 7 – 8pm

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

Rumbler Records Showcase at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm – $10

Matt Wilson featuring Passion at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Improv Mixer at Buffalo Improv House. 730pm

Cami Clune at RationAles. 730pm

Student Chamber Ensembles at Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall, Buffalo State University. Music at 730pm

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Foleys. 8pm

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

Stress Dolls and Addisyn Logan at The Caz. Music at 8pm – $18

Drake Milligan and Dawson Anderson at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

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

Vinyl Night at Nietzsche’s. 9pm