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

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

Jay McDonnell at Talty’s Tavern. 4pm

Jamie Holka and Friends at Sportsmens Tavern. 6pm – $10

Author Talk with Sudhir Suchak at Lackawanna Public Library. Speaking about his book “The Last Boat to Freedom,” a real-life story of perserverance and resilience. 6pm

Matt + Liv at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Tyler Westcott Music and Dr. Jazz of Dr. Jazz & the Jazzbugs at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

Art Meets Jazz: A Night of Beatles and Jazz – Vince Guaraldi Style at Beebe’s at the Gallery inside Hunt Art Gallery. Featuring jazz bassist Nate Kalnitz. 6 – 830pm

Ade Adu at Perla Seafood Bistro & Pizzeria At Salvatore’s. 6 – 9pm

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

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

Yächtley Crëw at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

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

Book Release for “On A Move” with author Mike Africa, Jr. at Burning Books. Mike was born into the revolutionary Black civil rights group MOVE, and rasing during the tumultous aftermath of the bombing by the Philadelphia police in 1985. At once a harrowing personal account and an impassioned examination of racism and police violence, On A Move testifies to the power of love and hope, in the face of astonishing wrongdoing. 7pm

Ronnie J’s Duo at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

All Star Jam Open Mic at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe. Jam with guest musicians and open mic slots available. 7 – 10pm – $5

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

The Vampire Circus at West Herr Riviera Theatre. 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

Noah Hicks at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $18

Silver Arrow Band in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Music at 8pm

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Cover Band The Downhill Jam at Nietzsche’s. Music at 830pm – $10

Milkies Comedy Open Mic hosted by Jesse Winterhalter. 9pm