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

Friends of the Burchfield Penney: Memory Cafe at Burchfield Penney Art Center. Memory Café is specifically designed for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers to inspire joy and make connections. The sessions will include interactive tours and hands-on art activities in a creative and safe environment. 10 – 1130am

Joe Baudo Jazz Quintet at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

6th Annual Chili Cook Off at Flying Bison Brewing Company with Rotary Club of Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. 5pm

Tim Britt Live at Sto Lat Bar. 530 – 830pm

Frank Marziale Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

The Buffalo Creek Reservation and the Legacy of the Senecas at The Buffalo History Museum. 6 – 8pm – $10

Cami Clune at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

Bryan Levan at Shalooby Loofer Brewing. 6 – 9pm

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

Geno McManus at This Little Pig. 6 – 9pm

Mike Pinelli at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Charlie Coughlin at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 630 – 830pm

Jack Civiletto Sings Sinatra with April Mazzone at Gigi’s Cucina Povera. 630 – 9pm

Erie County Chamber Winds at Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall. Doors at 7pm – $10

Jungle Steve at Nietzsche’s. 7 – 9pm

meet the Bacons Duo at Hamburg Brewing Company. 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

Oktoberfest Kickoff at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub featuring NERDS GONE WILD. 7 – 10pm – $10

FIlippo and Giangiacomo: A Special Night of Gypsy Jazz Guitar at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

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

Sonny Baker at McGarret’s. 8pm

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

Honeymoon Suite at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 8 – 11pm

Moontricks and Will Evans Music at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $20

The Road to Folkfaces Fest Pre Party at Nietzsche’s featuring Dwight Hawkins, The Bandit Queen of Sorrows, St. Vith, and Steel City Jug Slammers. 9pm – $5-$10 or pay what you can