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.

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

David Michael Miller at Two Nines Kitchen Bar. 530pm

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

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

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

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Brian Berhalter at D’Avolio. 6 – 9pm

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

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

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

Figure Drawing at Hunt Art Gallery. 7 – 9pm

Molly Conrad at Niagara Hotel. 7 – 10pm

Grace Lougen and Grace Stumberg at Jack Rabbit. 7 – 10pm

Poetics Plus with The Graduate Poetics Group at Buffalo at Fitz Books. Poetry and discussion with Eleni Stecopoulos, author of “Dreaming in the Fault Zone: A Poetics of Healing,” “Visceral Poetics,” and “Armies of Compassion.” Introdcution by Theo Triandos. Reading followed by conversation with Judith Goldman. 730pm

Talea Ensemble at Lippes Concert Hall, UB North. 730pm

The Robert Cray Band at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Buffalo State Chamber Choir and Chorale at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Music at 730pm

Burial Oath, Nihilith, and Vhuul at Mohawk Place. Music at 730pm – $10

Screening of 4K Restoration of “Nightmare on Elm Street” directed by Wes Craven at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 730 – 930pm – $8

Mat Maneri / Lucian Ban Duo at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. 8pm – $20

Good Trees River Band at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

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