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 Jazz Quintet with DeeAnn Music at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

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

Sidewalk Food Club at 1989 Niagara St. Rotating food vendors along with featured food trucks offering Asian fusion, Thai, American, and Puerto Rican cuisine. 5 – 8pm

Pathways to Success in the Arts Speaker Series Seminar #2 at The Cave featuring discussion, Q+A, masterclass, and performance by Paul Pesco. Event begins at 530pm

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

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

MK Nostalgia at Nietzsche’s. 6 – 8pm

SOPH at duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Cami Clune at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 6 – 9pm

Queen City Lights at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. 630pm

76th Street and Tornsey at Rec Room Buffalo. Doors at 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

OsbornNash at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7 – 930pm

Frights & Flights at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. Music by DJ Grimetime. 7 – 10pm

Full Band Open Mic at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Freedom To Read Week at duende at Silo City, Discussing “From Presence to Power” by Rashad Robinson. 730 – 10pm

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

Plutonian Burrito, Arrangements, and JABS at Mothership 571. Music at 8pm – $10

4 Year Anniversary of The Mid-Week Vibe XLVIII in The 9th Ward at Babeville. Comedy, acoustic performance, live band, and DJ sets. Music at 8pm – $30

Holy Pinto, Christina Stock Music, and Erica the Ice Dragon at Hot Mama’s Canteen. Music at 8pm – $10

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 & Ashley M. Hardy. Signup at 830, readings at 9pm

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

Nolen Durham & the Prince of Eden at Nietzsche’s. 9pm