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

Maria Sebastian at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

West Side Art Bash 2026 at West Side Community Services. Pop-up string lessons from Buffalo String Works. Live art by Aileen Gonzalez-Marti of Los Artistsas del Barrio Buffalo. “Collage A Creature” activity with Locus Street Art, and Funky Chicken or rooster paper craft activity. Attendance is free, registration is recommended to ensure enough supplies for everyone. Register at bit.ly/wscsartbash26. 530 – 730pm

Between The Buried And Me, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, and The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die at Town Ballroom. Doors at 6pm

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

Zine-making As Resistance Class with teaching artist Jordan Roth at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, geared toward teens and adults. No experience necessary, all tools provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 8pm – $30 or $15 for 12 and under

The New Moods at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Cruise Night Kickoff at Rockin Buffalo. Music by AppleJack Band. 6 – 9pm

XOXO Pop Band Duo at Hartman’s Distilling Co. 6 – 9pm

Nick Osman at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Open Mic at Peppers Buffalo. Sign up at 545, music at 6pm

INOHA – Band, Flight By Nothing, and Heart for Sale at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 630pm

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

Lula’s Gun at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630 – 930pm

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

Doug Yeomans Music and Sue Kincaid at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

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

Back Room Jazz Band at Wallenwein’s Hotel. 7 – 9pm

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

Tyler Westcott Music Band at Jack Rabbit. 730pm

Mama’s Broke in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 730pm – $25

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

Social Assassins at Nietzsche’s. Music at 8pm – $15

Decide Today and Like Clockwork at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . 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

Milkies Comedy Open Mic. Hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm