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 Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Taver. 12pm

The Bob’s at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

The Tunesmithis at Foleys. 4 – 7pm

Kristen Groats Voice Degree Recital in Ciminelli Hall at Buffalo State Music Department. Recital presented in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Music Education degree. 5pm

Grace Lougen at Johnson’s Landing. 5 – 7pm

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

Palestine Rights at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s . Palestinian Rights Activist Brett Butler presenting his first-hand account of what he witnessed in Palestine. 6pm

Freddy Hill at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Hardcover Case Journal Bookbinding Class at Book Arts. Open to makers of all experience levels, suitable for ages teen+, all tools provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 830pm

Unhappy Hour at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. All vinyl music with DJ Deb. 6 – 9pm

Nico Zarcone at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall. Cabaret-style performance created by and starring Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz. Doors at 630pm

Blue October and special guest Danny Malone at West Herr Riviera Theatre. Doors at 7pm

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

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

Brian Rick at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 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. 7 – 10pm

The Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle in Slee Hall at University of Buffalo. Featuring the Borromeo Strong Quartet performing OPPs 18/3, 133, and 59/1. 730pm – $20

Buffalo Chamber Players present “Bach & Brews: Winter” in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Bach & Brews concerts are a modern take on gatherings organized by Johann Sebastian Bach in 18th century Leipzig. 730 – 930pm – $25

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

Music Is Art Music Industry Alliance Showcase at Jack Rabbit featuring Bryan Dubay and Addisyn Logan. Music at 8pm

Bumpin Uglies and Artikal Sound System at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $30

Open Mic at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Hosted by Nate Murray. 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. 9pm

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