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

Joe Baudo’s Big Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Cami Clune at D’Avolio. 530 – 830pm

Fat Tueday at 42 North Brewing Company featuring Homespun Jazz. 6 – 8pm

The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 830pm

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Back Room Jazz Band at JP’s Pub Restaurant & Banquet Facility. 6 – 9pm

Hal Yeah at Pierce Ave Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

Mike and Mandy Music at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Mardi Gras at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Performances by Spuddingtonz Buds, Brass Pro and the Waterfront Revivalists, and the Mardi Gras Royals Drag & Burlesque Floor Show. Music at 6pm – $5 or $10 after 830pm

The Damone Jackson Outcome at Central Park Grill. Doors at 7pm – $10

The Hick-Ups at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

Grace Lougen and Dave Thurman at Jack Rabbit. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse with special guest Heart II Heart. Music at 7pm

Annual Mardi Gras Party at Niagara Hotel. Music by Joe McCarthy and Rich Covell of Welcome Distraction. 8pm

Fat Tuesday at Nietzsche’s. Performances by Rust Belt Comedy Showcase at Nietzsche’s, Mini Marching Machine, Spudz Buds, The Chevon Davis Drag Show, and The Stripteasers Buffalo. Doors at 8, show at 830pm – $5