By Monica Power

(Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page)

Lunch Bunch at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Weekly Market at Massachusetts Avenue Project. 3 – 6pm

Burger & Blues Benefit at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. Proceeds benefit Kevin Guest House. Music by Terry Savastano. Fundraiser at 4pm, Music at 6pm

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.

11th Anniversary for The 33 Speakeasy Grill. 5pm

Aaron Ziolkowski Music at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

McVicker and Higginbotham at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Dan Radin at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Sallyanndra and Tyler Bagwell at Wayland Brewing. 6 – 8pm

“55 Main” at The Ship Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

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

Interstate Daydream at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Chris Maloney at The Mansard Fine Drink & Eatery. 6 – 9pm

Buffalo State Alumni Recital at Louis P Ciminelli Recital Hall. Doors at 7pm

Live Dead & Brothers at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $35

Voices in Contemporary Art: Electric Op at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Lipsey Auditorium, Knox Building. Conversation between artists Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Casey Reas, and Laura Splan and curator Tina Rivers Ryan. 7 – 8pm

Alexander Butler at Buffalo Distilling Co. 7 – 9pm

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

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

Open Mic at O’Brien’s West End Inn. 7 – 10pm

Guabaza: Latin Roots Music at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Open Mic with Terry & Friends at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Music at 7pm

Ed Wyner – Music at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Improv Mixer at Buffalo Improv House. 730 – 1030pm

CKY, Crobot, and Chase the Comet at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 730pm – $45

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

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Foleys. 8pm

Tim Britt Live at Creekview Restaurant. 8 – 11pm

Buffalodown: Only Human presented by Reconnecter at The Cave. Talk show with “Only Human” author and technology professional Frank Gullo, India Walton, and Seamus Gallivan. Music by Grosh. Talk Show at 7, Music at 815pm – $10

Queer Comedy Showcase at Comedy Attic at Mr. Goodbar featuring Eric Basile, Caleb J. Goldberg, and Ciny Arena. Hosted by Chelsea Mae. Show at 8pm – $10

WyndRider, Silent Monolith, Malarchuk, and Little Liar at Mohawk Place. Music at 8pm – $10

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

Elliot Scozzaro at Nietzsche’s. 9pm

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