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

The Buffalo Bluegrass All stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Thursday Classes at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. After School African Drumming for Kids at 4pm at the Buffalo location. Level 1 Rhythm Study and Percussion Ensemble at 5pm, Level 2 at 6pm, and Adult Rhythm Study at 7pm at the East Aurora location.

Burger & Blues Benefit at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s benefitting Fantastic Friends of WNY. Music by Brother James. Benefit at 4, music at 6pm

Stephen Babcock at Buffalo AKG Art Museum. 530 – 730pm

The Girls of Grosh at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Opening Night at The Caz featuring music by The Brass Machine and Johnny Hart and the Mess. Please note The Caz operates a CASHLESS venue. Doors at 6, Music at 8pm – $24

Righteous Villains at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

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

Coptic Stich Bookbinding Duo Workshop with teaching artist Laura Chenault at Book Arts. Two date workshop, participants must attend the second class on Oct. 24. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for ages teen+, all supplies provided. 6 – 830pm – $95

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

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

Terry Savastano at Talty’s Tavern. Music at 6pm

Save Zoar Valley Public Forum with Friends of Zoar Valley, the NYS DEC, and the Connecticut/New York Audubon Society at Allegany Community Center, Jo-Jo Redeye Room. 630 – 730pm

Original Song Circle at Springville Center for the Arts hosted by Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz. 630 – 8pm

Music Is Art Music Industy Alliance Open Mic at Buffalo Distilling Co. Featured artist Just Jen. Hosted by Trever Stribing of PA LINE. 630 – 10pm

Double Feature Screening at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Showing “Plan 9 from Outer Space” directed by Ed Wood, and “Night of the Living Dead” directed by George Romero. 7pm – $8

Speaker Series at Buffalo Irish Center featuring Tom McCarthy discussing “Everyone is an Athlete – How athletic development is key to optimizing personal health.” 7pm

Evan Laedke Music at The North End Bar & Grill. 7pm

Waildogs at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm – $5

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

Alex McArthur Music and Bob Sneider at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

eberwine & Friends at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 7pm – $10

Terry & Friends at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Customer Appreciation Party with 716 Dance Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 730pm

Garrett Shea at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Improv Mixer at Buffalo Improv House. 730 – 1030pm

Tyler & Jim at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. 8pm – $5

Tim Britt Live at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Dirty Dishes and Meadowlark Lime at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $8

Acid Mothers Temple Official and Spirit Mother at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

The Kilograms, Do It With Malice, and Part-Time Genius at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm – $20

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

Vinyl Night at Nietzsche’s. 9pm