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

2025 Buffalo Infringement Festival Poster Contest. Open call for a design that represents the independent and creative spirit of the festival which encompasses Music, Dance, Theater, Film, Art, and Literature. Contest closes November 30th

Child & Family Services Haven House Toyland Donation Drive. Donate new, unwrapped items at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch everyday until November 30th. Check the donation list for items needed on a day-to-day basis at https://www.buffalolib.org/…/files/Toyland%20Wishlist.pdf. 930am – 5pm

Turkey Giveaway at Joey’s Place Restaurant and Bar. In partnership with 106.5 WYRK, free turkeys to the first 106 cars that stop by Joey’s after 10am

Frank Grizanti of The Frank Grizanti Band and Geno McManus at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Real Friends, Can’t Swim, Carly Cosgrove, and Slow Joy at Town Ballroom. Doors at 6pm

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

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Dan Regan of Dan Regan’s Ham n Eggs Americana Half Assed Bluegrass Extravaganza at The Village Pizza & Pints. 6 – 9pm

David Michael Miller at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 6 – 9pm

Roadtrip Duo at D’Avolio. 6 – 9pm

Open Mic at Clarence Center Coffee Co. & Cafe. 630 – 930pm

Acoustic Open Mic with Michael Hund Live at Coyote Cafe-Hamburg. 630 – 930pm

Buffalo State Jazz Ensemble at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center Rockwell Hall. Doors at 7pm

The Damone Jackson Outcome at Central Park Grill. Doors at 7pm – $5

Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones at Buffalo Irish Center. 7pm – $25

Marty Peters and Guest at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

Figure Drawing at Hunt Art Gallery. 7 – 9pm

Garden Party at Jack Rabbit. 7 – 10pm

Rust Belt Comedy Showcase at Nietzsche’s. 9pm

Joseph Aloysius and Ryan Campbell perform before, between sets, and after The Ladies of The Stripteasers Buffalo dance on the bar at Nietzsche’s. Show starts at 1030pm – $4