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

Opening Reception for “Net-Works: Dark Matter and The Periphery” in Hayes Hall Atrium at Architecture and Planning – University at Buffalo. 3 – 5pm

Holy Waters – a Week-Long Celebration of John Waters at North Park Theatre. Screenings of “Hairspray” at 430, “Polyester” screening in Odorama at 7pm, and “Female Trouble” at 9pm

Dare to Repair Cafe at South Park Highschool. Volunteers from The Tool Library will attempt to teach you how to fix your small electronics, small appliances, vacuums, textiles, furniture, PCs & laptops, power tools and bicycles. Walk-ins welcome but registration recommended so they know what sort of repairs to expect. RSVP at http://www.thetoollibrary .org/ daretorepair/. 430 – 7pm

Andy Swift at Big Ditch Brewing Company. 5 – 8pm

Falk-Marzaile at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Henry’s Summer Kitchenette at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Kaley Lynch Music at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Growlers Blues Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Stephen Babcock at Johnson’s Landing. 630 – 830pm

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

Conservation Conversations with Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust – BNRLT at 211 Main St, North Tonawanda, 14120. From Brownfield to Bright Future: Transforming a site through design and green infastructure. Featuring Joy Keubler, BNLRT Board Member and Playace Studio Ltd. 7 – 830pm

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

Full Band Open Mic at GFY Bar & Grill. Hosted by Joe Dzialak, Roger Broeker and Dan Gore. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic with MYQ F at TheGypsyParlor. 7 – 10pm

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

FERD and Folkfaces at Nietzsche’s. 9pm

Milkies Comedy Open Mic with Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm