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

Buffalo Bluegrass All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Music Mash Up at Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery. Music by Michael Skowronski, Check 1-2-3, Cindy Henriquez & Side Chick: Tammy Shannon, and Paul Enderle. Music at 5pm

Alexander James at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Night Life Music Awards at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Performances by Analog Kids, XOXO Pop Band, Barnstorm, Second Hand News, and DoDriver. Special appearances by Melody Catalano, Craig Korka, and Erie County Sheriff’s Pipe and Drum Band. Doors at 6pm

Terry Savastano at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6pm

Righteous Villains at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Doug Yeomans Music at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

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

Nico Zarcone at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

Viennese Masters: Mozart & Haydn at Montante Cultural Center. Chamber orchestra of musicians from Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Alexander Aylward, conductor. Doors at 630pm

The Lowlies at Art’s Cafe – Springville, NY. 630 – 8pm

Cursive and Gladie at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 7pm

Mark Filsinger Quartet at Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall at Buffalo State University. Doors at 7pm

Book Talk at Fitz Books featuring K.E. Semmel, author of “The Book of Losman.” 7pm

McCarthyizm at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

The Blarney Bunch at Talty’s Tavern. 7pm

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka: The Brothers of Invention at River Pub. 7pm

Poor Man’s Happy Hour at The North End Bar & Grill. 7pm

Speaker Series at Buffalo Irish Center featuring Colby Krug. 7 – 8pm

Piano Thursdays at Shalooby Loofer Brewing featuring original music by local pianists. 7 – 9pm

Comedy Showcase with Chelsea Mae at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 9pm – $10

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

Michael Bly at Rockin Buffalo. 7 – 10pm

Nolan Curtis at Foleys. Music at 7pm

Tina Williams and Ed Croft present the Everly Brothers Collection at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Ben Folds at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 730pm

Tim Britt Live at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Deadlast, Gvtor, Bizen, Big Moe, Mcthuggin, and Phoenix at Luna Lounge. Doors at 8pm – $10

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

Open Mic at Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. 8pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Grosh and Kevin Sampson and The Night Shift at The Caz. Music at 8pm – $18

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

Acoustik Ruckus at Nietzsche’s. 9pm