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

The Joe Baudo Quintet with DeeAnn DiMeo at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

NYS DEC Public Hearing on the Environmental Justice Siting Law with Clean Air Coalition of WNY at Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library. Public hearing on draft amendments to the State Environmental Quality Review Act regulations that incorporate provisions of the Environmental Justice Siting Law or the “Cumulative Impacts Law”. These changes would require regulators to consider the cumulative impact of past and present pollution on a community when considering where new polluting facilities will be sited. The heating is an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on what pollutants you believe should be considered as a cumulative impact. 6pm

Mood Swingers at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Aaron Jonah Lewis at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Altered Book Sculptures Class with teaching artist Kate Parzych at Book Arts. Alter and sculpt an old unused book into a one-of-a-kind art piece to take home. Bring your own book and collage materials or choose from the in-studio collection. Open to makers of all skill levels, suitable for ages teen+, all materials provided. 6 – 830pm – $62

Tim Britt Live at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Sequins The Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7 – 930pm

The Committed at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7 – 10pm

Full Band Open Mic at @GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

John Anderson & The Band Geeks at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

Bach & Brews in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Buffalo Chamber Players performing Bach’s three sonatas for viola da gamba. Bach & Brews concerts are inspired by gatherings organized by Johann Sebastian Bach at Café Zimmerman where Bach premiered many of his secular works. 730pm – $25

Season Finale of Just Buffalo Literary Center Babel Lecture Series at Kleinhans Music Hall featuring James Mcbride. 8pm

Open MIc with Lackawana Ray and RachZilla at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Full backline provided. 8pm

Sarah Gross & The Killjoys with The Belle Curves and The Wild Honey Collective at Nietzsche’s. 8pm – $15

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

Milkies Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm