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

20th Anniversary Party at Wagon Wheel, day 1 of 3. Limited-edition merch and giveaways. Open Mic with Chuck Derose and Mike Casinelli 830 – 1130pm. Doors at 4pm

Opening Reception for the 129th Catalogue Exhibition at Castiglia Art Center on The Roycroft Campus. Featuring work by Buffalo Society of Artists Exhibiting Members. 4 – 9pm

Season Finale for Healing by the Water featuring music by Breathe Life Through the Drum. All white party with white outfits encouraged. 5 – 8pm

Screening of “Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warriors Story” at Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library. Free event, RSVP recommended as space is limited. 5 – 8pm

Jenuine Cello at Southern Junction. 5 – 8pm

WNY Thrive and Sweet Buffalo Present: Thrive in 25: A Night of Brats, Brews, and Giving Back at Buffalo Iron Works. Networking and connection with local business leaders and professionals, vendor tables, raffles and prizes, and music by German American Musicians Association Inc. Proceeds from the event will support a special Halloween Party at 7 Gates Scream Park in Niagara Falls for children impacted by cancer. Event at 5pm – $20

Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project Encore Screenings at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Screening Group A films 545 – 745pm and Group B films 8 – 10pm with awards nominations at 745pm. Doors at 530pm – $15 to view one group or $26 to view both

Buffalo Transit Riders United – BTRU September Meeting at Suit #425 inside the Tri-Main Center. Focusing on the recent rail expansion release and organizing our platform for a more expansive system. 5 – 730pm

Miller and The Other Sinners Trio at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Dave Stockton at Groff’s Cafe on the Green. 6pm

Adam Bronstein & ABtrio at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Barrel Rader featuring Brendan Gosson, Titus Stevens, Pat Stevens at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Tim Britt Band Trio at RationAles. 6 – 9pm

RiverDogs at The Irishman Pub & Eatery. 6 – 9pm

Acoustic Thursday at Rockin Buffalo featuring Tom Mullen. 630pm

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

Samuel Tambe Band at Gramma Mora’s. 630 – 930pm

Seven – Polka Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630 – 930pm

Never Ben at 42 North Brewing Company. 7pm

Listening Party for Soul Butchers Album “Second Death” at Matinee. 7 – 10pm

“55 Main” at River Grill. 7 – 10pm

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

The Alison Pipitone Band at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic with Mindy Davey Music at Rob’s Topico Pizza. 7 – 10pm

The Dave Hill Group Presents an Evening of West Coast Jazz at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

Bruce Wojick and Jamie Holka at Foleys. 8pm

Kody & Herren at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

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

Bryan Dubay at Nietzsche’s. 830 – 1130pm