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

Old Hippie Reunion at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

The Department of Media Study, SUNY at Buffalo Student Showcase & Awards at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. Films, games, interactivity, installations, and live performances. Installations, open labs, and games at 430, film screenings at 6pm

Mike and Mandy Music at D’Avolio. Music at 530pm

Open Mic with Tom Stahl of Tom Stahl And The Dangerfields at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

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

Travis Richards & His Western Band joining The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm – $10

Save Tonight at Pierce Ave Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

Mento Mori Vending Event at The Merry Shelley. The Traveling Museum of Momento Mori is closing and its collection of Victorian Era items that are over 100 years old are priced to sell. 6 – 11pm

Sabers Watch Party on West Main St in the Village of Lancaster. Cami Clune performing both the Canadian and American national anthems before puck drop, and performing during intermission. Bring lawn chairs. Street closes at 530, puck drop at 7pm

Silversun Pickups and Giant Waste of Man at Town Ballroom. Doors at 630pm

Open Mic at Clarence Center Cafe. 630 – 930pm

Migratory May – Backyard Birdwatching and Creating A Bird-Friendly Yard at BRRAlliance – Black Rock Riverside Alliance. Presentation by BRRAlliance Executive Director Anne McCooey and a representative from Buffalo Street Trees. Event starts at 630pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. Music at 630pm

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

In The Shop Sessions with David Michael Miller and Danielle Alexis of Diyené at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 930pm

Grace Lougen and Alexandra McArthur – Vocalist at Jack Rabbit. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. Special guest Charlie Gannon at 7, open mic at 8pm

Natural Information Society at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Joshua Abrams, guembri, Lisa Alvarado, harmonium, Jason Stein, bass clarinet, and Mikel Patrick Avery, drums and percussion. 8pm – $25

Drake Milligan and Jack Blocker at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

Blvck Hippie, Blaised And Confused, and Spuddington at Nietzsche’s. Music at 830pm – $20