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

Wednesday, December 10 ~ Today in Local Music and Community:

Lumber City Christmas Market at Greenhouse Events Center. 75+ local vendors with a festive mix of season favorites, sweet treats, unique gifts, and holiday decor. Open daily until Nov 20th. 10am – 6pm

Joe Baudo Jazz Quintet at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

The Bobs at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

International Yule Market at West Side Bazaar. Vendor market with 25+ local vendors. 5pm

Kayley Lynch Music at Big Ditch Brewing. 5 – 8pm

Happy Hour History with Author George Bozeka, President of the Professional Football Researchers Association, at The Buffalo History Museum. Presentation on the PFRA’s new Great Teams Series book “The 1964 Buffalo Bills: Profiles of the AFL Champions”. 6pm

Acoustic Open Jam with Matt McDonald at Roaming Bison Tavern. 6 – 8pm

Mikee Strongmen at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

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

Spirits of the Season at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music by DJ Grimetime. 6 – 10pm

Buffalo String Works Winter Community Concert in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Performances from each team’s Large Ensemble, including traditional Korean and Brazilian folk music, chamber pieces, Gamelan performances, and the debut of new violinists from Team D. 615 – 715pm

Screaming Pineapples at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

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

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

Salon:Literally with Author Dean Brownrout at Fitz Books & Waffles. Salon‑style conversation about a vibrant period in Buffalo and international music history. Featuring current exhibit “The Continental Posters” and the author’s memoir NO BIG DEAL by Dean Brownrout. Discussion moderated by artist and designer Julian Montague. 7pm

Jamie Holka and Bruce Wojick at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

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

All Star Jam with Open Mic & Guest Musicians at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. 7 – 10pm – $5

Open Mic at THE TUDOR LOUNGE Hosted by Lackawanna Ray and RachZilla. Open to all types of performances. Backline provided. Signup at 7, open mic at 8pm

Open Mic with MYQ F at TheGypsyParlor. 8pm

Travis Allen Presents: Project X-Mas ’25 Charity Event and Toy Drive at Buffalo Iron Works. Featuring msuic by Call Me Disaster, Heart For Sale, aklhoh & Co., Little Liar, and Prairie Pavement. Signed Josh Allen jersey raffle and gift card giveaways. All proceeds benefit Oishei Children’s Hospital. Music at 8pm – $20

Music Is Art Music Industry Alliance Showcase at Jack Rabbit. Featuring Diggie Mac, Kase Klosed, and OG Bellaire. Music at 8pm

Tyler Westcott Music & Friends at Nietzsche’s. Featuring Patrick Jackson, bass, and Elton Hough, drums. 9pm

Milkies Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm