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

Buffalo International Film Festival. 150 film premieres, panels, workshops, art events. BIFF Bison Pass grants access to all festival events from Oct. 10 – Oct. 17 for $70. Visit buffalofilm.org for full lineup and schedule

Joe Baudo Big Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Grace Stumberg at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 530 – 830pm

Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards with Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 6pm

The Steam Donkeys at Nietzsche’s. 6 -9pm

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

Nico Zarcone at D’Avolio. 6 – 9pm

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Classes at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. Juggling with Jacob at 6pm. Level 1 African Drum and Dance for kids at 7pm. Level 2 African Drum and Dance for adults at 8pm. $20 per class for non-members

Jeff Tweedy with Elizabeth Moen at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Doors at 630pm

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

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

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

Scripps Acoustic Trio at Hot Mama’s Canteen. 7 – 9pm

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

Screening of “Alice, Sweet Alice” at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730 – 930pm – $7

John Craigie and Tré Burt in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $30

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