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

Literature Program at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center with Deb Olin Unferth, author of “Exhibit X Fiction.” Gallery discussion at 530, book reading at 7pm

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

Geno McManus at Pierce Ave Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Book Release at Eugene V. Debs Hall for Shawn Guide’s new biography on Debs. Music by Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell. 6pm

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

The Damone Jackson Outcome at Mohawk Place. 7pm – $10

Sasha Fleet at Hot Mama’s Canteen. 7 – 9pm

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

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

Silver Arrow Band in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm

Rust Belt Comedy Showcase at Nietzsche’s. 9pm

The Stripteasers Buffalo with music by Spuddingtonz Budz at Nietzsche’s. 10pm – $4