(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 International Film Festival. 150 film premieres, panels, workshops, art events. BIFF Bison Pass grants access to all festival events from Oct. 10 – Oct. 17 for $70. Visit buffalofilm.org for full lineup and schedule

Burgers & Blues Fundraiser at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. Proceeds benefit Compass House. Music by Terry Savastano. Fundraiser at 4pm, Music at 6pm

Maria Sebastian at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Lisa Zelazny at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Intro to Gel Plate Printmaking with teaching artist Emma Brittan at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for ages teen+, all materials provided. 6 – 8pm – $68

The Home Within at The Buffalo History Museum. Multilingual poetry event honoring Buffalo’s rich linguistic and tapestry and language justice. Readings and workshops with local poet Jillian Hanesworth and Syrain poet and visual artist Nada Odeh. Dance performance by Jacqueline Cherry. Flute performance by Dayatra Amber. 6 – 9pm

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

Dave N Cyn at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Performance Concert at The Cove: Seafood & Banquets. Performances by inductees Joe Zappo, Phil Aguglia, Donna Rose, Christopher Swist, Hank D’Amico Tribute, Tom Russo Tribute, Tim Yeomans, Anthony Casuccio, and The Krew Brothers Band. 630pm

Noche borinqueña: An Evening of Puerto Rican Song at Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall. Doors at 7pm

Billy Hickey at BATCH. 7pm

Steve Grills and The Roadmasters at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

Speaker Series at Buffalo Irish Center. Cathy Jo Lang speaking on The Unplanned Joyful Life. 7 – 8pm

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

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

The Bluegrass Session at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm – $5

David Michael Miller and ANA Popovic in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 7pm – $48

Elliot Scozzaro Quintet Celebrates the Music of Benny Golson at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Todd Mertens Musician at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Improv Mixer at Buffalo Improv House. 730 – 1030pm

Jamie Holka and Bruce Wojick at Foleys. 8pm

Neighbor at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

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

Evan Laedke Music at Nietzsche’s. Music at 9pm

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment by Donald Margulies at Road Less Traveled Productions. 930pm