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 Tavern. 12pm

Folkfaces Fest Pre-Party at Nietzsche’s. Performances by Perry Gordon, Trombone Charlotte, Sallyanndra & Tyler Bagwell, and Katie Mangiamele. 3 – 6pm

Grace Lougen and Sue Kincaid at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Benefit for Peace Of The City at Kleinhans Music Hall. Program featuring the expertise of local champions for children, including: Dina Thompson, Executive Director of Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition; David Hills, Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal, and COO for Buffalo Public Schools; Eric Williams, Senior Counselor at Office of Children’s and Family Services; and Tanya Staples, Director of Community School Initiatives for Say Yes Buffalo. Original piece “Fall 7, Rise 8: The Reality of Resilience” performed by POTC’s Theater For All after the presentations, Doors at 5pm

Happy Hour History: Spirits of Niagara at The Buffalo History Museum. Author Mason Winfield speaking on the paranormal, folklore, and supernatural history of the region-especially around Buffalo and Western New York. Doors at 530 – $12

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

Tom Robert at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

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

Eric Weinholtz at Shalooby Loofer Brewing. 6 – 9pm

Season Finale for Rock’n Klocs Party in the Pavilion at Kloc’s Grove featuring Back To The Bars. 6 – 9pm

Captain Jack Buffalo at Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery. 6 – 9pm

Diane Kallay Band at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

Stephen Babcock at Flying Bison Brewing Company. 630 – 830pm

Weekly Improv Workshop with WNY Improv Inc.. at North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville. 645 – 9pm

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

Savannah Swatland Music at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

Open Mic at Penny Lane – Clarence. 7 – 10pm

Less is More: An Evening with Joss Stone at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 730pm

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

Open Mic at THE TUDOR LOUNGE. Hosted by Lackawanna Ray and RachZilla. Open to all types of performances. Backline provided. Signup at 7, open mic at 8pm

3 Year Anniversary for The Mid-Week Vibe in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Featuring music, comedy, acoustic and live bands, and DJs including: Moe Badger, Jetaun Louie, RNSM, Izzy, Rae Oliver, Drea D’Nur, Latosha Jennings, Brandon Sherman Josey, Jamie Holka, Olivia Amorian, Joy Little, Anthony Dounte, Darcel Blue, DJ Spin, Will Holton, Kevin Hall, Amina The Empress, DJ Iceberg, Preach Freedom, Reema Reem, DJ P Nasty, Victor Johnson, Lisa Santiago, Vitamin D, Terre King, Omeri Monroe, Tre Lasel, and Sehrea N’Dayu. Show at 8pm – $30

Milkies Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm

The Quentet at Allen Street Hardware Cafe. 9pm