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, day 7 of 7. Screening 200 films from over 40 countries, running October 8-15th. Full lineup at buffalofilm.org

The Lunch Bunch with Elton Lammie at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Billy LaRusch and Ron Leisten at Talty’s Tavern. 5pm

TJ Zindle at Oktoberfest Buffalo. 5 – 8pm

Billy Bratek Music at Nietzsche’s. 530 – 730pm

The Voltage Hogs featuring Jamie Holka at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Pat Harrington and Owen Eichensehr Roots Music at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6pm

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Stephen Babcock at Steelbound Williamsville. 6 – 8pm

Brother James at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Rockin’ Rockin at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

African Dance Drop-In Class with Eric Ansuade, African Drum and Dance Class for Adults, and Adult Drop-In Hand Drumming Class at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Dance drop-in class at 6, drop-in hand drumming at 7, and Fly & Throw with Jacob Drops at 8pm – $20 per session

Open Mic at The Hilltop Inn & Grove. 630 – 930pm

Darci Lynne at West Herr Riviera Theare. 7pm

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

Comedy Showcase in Clarence at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7pm – $15

The RiG at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 7pm

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

Honky Tonk Thursday at The Cove: Event Center. Line dance lessons with DJ Justin and music by West of the Mark. Dance lessons at 7pm – $5

Cami Clune at RationAles. 730pm

Ava Mendoza at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 8pm – $20

Meet the Bacons at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8 – 11pm

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

Rigometrics and Roy G Biv at Nietzsche’s. 8 – 1130pm – $10

Tab Benoit with Ghalia Volt at Town Ballroom. Music at 8pm

Mark Winters Music and Ian McCuen at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm – $10

Bastard, Beatnik Picnic Experience, Relentless Moisture, and Whelp at Milkie’s on Elmwood. Music at 8pm – $10

Eggy at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm

Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar. Open mic at 8pm – $5

Open Mic at Wagon Wheel. Hosted by Chuck Derose. 830 – 1130pm

Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Signup at 830, music at 9pm