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

BABEL at The Movies at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Screening “The Friend” in advance of Sidrid Nunez’ BABEL visit on Oct 14. The film is adapted from Nunez’ novel of the same name. 6pm

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

The Twang Gang at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

End the Waite at Pierce Ave Bar & Grill. 6 – 9pm

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

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

The Girls of Grosh at Jack Rabbit. 7 – 10pm

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

Goodbye June and Danny Worsnop at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 730pm

Rust Belt Comedy Showcase at Nietzsche’s. 9pm

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