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 Jazz Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

The Bobs at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

UB Summer Study Exhibition Opening in Crosby Hall at Architecture and Planning – University at Buffalo at UB South Campus. Highlighting student work produced during UB’s School of Architecture and Planning summer programs, both domestically and abroad. Inaugural Alumnus Spotlight Speaker Safdar Abidi, Principal at Perkins&Will in Toronto. Part of the Spring 2026 Public Programs. 430 – 8pm

Canalside Speaker Series: Entertainment and Vice at The Waterway of Change Exhibit at Canalside. Lighthouse keeper and historian Mike Vogel discusses the nation-building canal and the canal terminus. 5 – 6pm

Isaías Craft Café at Isaías González-Soto Branch Library. Make each month’s featured nostalgic craft or bring your own project to work on. Suitable for ages 13+. 5 -7 pm

Tom Mullen at Big Ditch Brewing Company. 5 – 8pm

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

The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum presents Jazz Appreciation Night featuring Jay/Sharptet at The Buffalo History Museum. 6pm – $37

Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Buffalo Chapter Action Meeting at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library. Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization open to anyone wanting to learn to advocate for our environment and future. 6 – 7pm

Tyler Westcott Music & Friends at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Amherst South Rotary Club Jazz Night Fundraiser at Pausa Art House. Music by The Jim Beishline Trio. 6 – 830pm – $50

Ade Adu at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Cami Clune at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Tim Britt Live at Johnson’s Landing. 630 – 830pm

45 RPM British Invasion Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630 – 930pm

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $10

The Major 3rds at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

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

Bach & Brews in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Buffalo Chamber Players performing J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos No. 1 and No. 5, featuring one of the largest and most varied ensembles ever in The 9th Ward. Music at 730pm – $25

Music Is Art Songwriter Showcase at Jack Rabbit featuring Zak Ward Music, Bryan Williams of Witty Tarbox, and Nico Zarcone. Music at 8pm

Wayne Hancock and Nicky Diamonds at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $25

Derrick Fontenant at Nietzsche’s. 9pm

Milkies Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm