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

WNY Trash Mob and Community Canvases Earth Day Cleanup Challenge, day 1 of 4. Register as an organization or group of 10+, clean up an area of your choice, take photos and upload them to be entered to win local prizes. 8am – 6pm

Joe Baudo Jazz at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Earth Day Cleanup at KenTon Family YMCA. Outdoor grounds clean-up. 1 – 3pm

Jay McDonnell at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Earth Science Student Research Presentations at Buffalo Museum of Science. 5 – 8pm

Open Jam with Matt McDonald at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6pm

“The Much-Maligned Contractor” at Hayes Hall Room 403 at Architecture and Planning – University at Buffalo. Lecture by Mark Jarzombek, Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture, MIT. Part of the Spring 2026 Public Programs. 6 – 730pm

H.Y.T.S.: Jamie Holka, Paul Yates, David Thurman, and Shannon Street at Sportsmens Tavern. 6 – 9pm

Ed Wyner – Music at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

South City at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Soirée Poésie Musique at Carnegie Art Center. French Poetry Music Contest. Performances include poetry, instrumental music, vocal music, artistic expression, prose, and dance. 630 – 830pm

Cory Klawon at Johnson’s Landing. 630 – 830pm

Tim Britt Live at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 7pm

Willie Jacks Road Show Celebrating The Music Of Willie Nelson at The Cave. Featuring Greg Klyma, Matthew Blue, Lawrence Rizzuto and special guest Nathan Montague, harmonica. 7pm – $10

Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 7 – 845pm

Open Mic with Aaron Ziolkowski Music at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Mark Hummel and Blues Survivors, Anson Funderburgh, Wes Starr, and Ted Bukoski at The Caz. Music at 7pm

National Poetry Month Open Mic at I-BOM Social Club. featuring LeaThe Teacha. Music by DJ Ace. 730 – 11pm – $10 or $5 with student ID

Sequoia Rose, Palomino Eyes , and Agony Grotto at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 730pm – $10

Open Mic with Michael Hund Live at Kettles. Full backline provided. 8pm

Open Mic with MYQ F at TheGypsyParlor. 8 – 11pm

Aubrey Haddard and Al Olender in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm

King Falcon, Blissen, and Little Liar at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

Open Mic at THE TUDOR LOUNGE Hosted by Prince James. Open to all types of performances. Backline provided. Signup at 8, open mic at 9pm

Milkies Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm

Roux Burns Jug Band at Nietzsche’s. Featuring Tyler Westcott Music & Friends. 9pm