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

Native Yardening at Pelion Outdoor Classroom at City Honors School. Learn what native polinator plants such as Goldenrod, Milkweed, Evening Primose and others look like and how to help them thrive in your yard. Dig them up and take them home. 4 – 6pm

thinksojoe Elmwood Village Porchfest Showcase Show featuring Rom-Com Victims, Not Normal, Part-Time Genius, and Uncle Ben’s Remedy. Listen via AllWNY.com, the All WNY app, or TuneIn. Watch via Twitch, FB Live, or YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEgn9048930 . 6pm

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

Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Buffalo Chapter Action Meeting at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library. Learn how to make a difference on climate change. Open to the public. 6 – 7pm

Mike Clark at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Decorative Paste Papers Class with teaching artist Laura Chenault at Book Arts. Participants will experiement with three different paste paper recipes, pattern making, and designing their own paper. Visit the Book Arts page to register. Open to makers of all skill levels. 6 – 8pm – $50

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

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

Nekrogoblikon, Psychostick, and Galactic Empire at Buffalo Iron Works. Doos at 630pm

DARK HORSE RUN BAND at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Primer 55 official and Hed PE at Rec Room Buffalo. 630pm

Nico Zarcone at Johnson’s Landing. 630 – 830pm

Chris Duarte at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm – $20

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

Jamie Holka and Bruce Wojick 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 at Penny Lane – Clarence. Hosted by Aaron Ziolkowski Music. 7 – 10pm

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

Music Is Art Showcase at Jack Rabbit featuring Bubblegun (formerly Shutterhead) and Scripps Acoustic Trio, featuring members of Tsavo Highway. 7 – 1030pm

Some Like It Hot at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 730pm

BCP at Asbury Hall: Distinctive Voices. Season finale for Buffalo Chamber Players in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Program includes works by Berio, Farrenc, Mazzoli, and Szymanowska. Music at 730pm – $32

Buffalo Dead All Stars at The Cave. 8pm – $10

Open Mic at TheGypsyParlor. Hosed by MYQ F. 8 – 11pm

Ian McCuen, Tyler Bagwell, Thin Lear, and Endless Mike and the Beagle Club at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Music at 8pm

Act Casual at Molly Maguires. Music at 8pm

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

Poetry Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Hosted by Brigid Hannon and Ashley M. Hardy. Signup at 830, readings at 9pm

Tyler Westcott Music & Friends at Nietzsche’s featuring Dr. Jazz and Mark Harris. Music at 9pm