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

2025 Buffalo Infringement Festival Poster Contest. Open call for a design that represents the independent and creative spirit of the festival which encompasses Music, Dance, Theater, Film, Art, and Literature. Contest closes November 15th

Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expo at The Wurlitzer Building. Workshops, educational sessions, panel discussion, and trade show & display tables. 8am – 7pm

Child & Family Services Haven House Toyland Donation Drive. Donate new, unwrapped items at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch everyday until November 30th. Check the donation list for items needed on a day-to-day basis at https://www.buffalolib.org/…/files/Toyland%20Wishlist.pdf. 930am – 5pm

The Joe Baudo Quintet with DeeAnn DiMeo at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Cody Klink at Sto Lat Bar. 530 – 830pm

Brian Beaudry- Music and Alan Jeffrey at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6pm

Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Will Holton at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Say Anything and Angel Du$t at Rec Room Buffalo. Say Anything is celebrating the 20th anniversary of “…is a Real Boy” and will play the album in its entirety. Doors 630pm

Swift Kick at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630 – 1030pm

Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. Open to all skill levels. 645 – 9pm

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

Invitation Jam/Open Mic with Terry Ohrum at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Buffalo Dead All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 7pm

Prestige Worldwide Band WNY at Bloomfield’s Pub. 7pm

Tyler Westcott Music at Nietzsche’s. 7 – 9pm

Open Mic with “Dollar” Bill Blanford at Lilly Belle Meads. 7 – 930pm

Open Mic at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm

Open Mic with Michael Hund Live at Transit Music Lounge. Full backline provided. 7 – 10pm

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

Open Mic Nights with The Todd at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Full backline provided. 8pm

Open Mic with MYQ F at TheGypsyParlor. 8 – 11pm

Sir Michael Prince and Curtis Lovell at The Caz. Music at 8pm – $29

Music Is Art Music Industry Alliance Showcase at Jack Rabbit featuring Zak Ward Music & The Million Dollar Question and Bryan Dubay and his band. 830 – 11pm