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

Maria Sebastian 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. Music by MYQ F. Music 5 – 8pm, food available until 9pm

Open Jam at Roaming Bison Tavern. Hosted by Matt McDonald. 6pm

Cara Benson in Conversation with Janet McNally at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. Discussing Benson’s new memoir “An Armsfull of Birds: A Personal Field Guilde to Love, Loss, and Commitment.” 6pm

Zine-making As Resistance Class with teaching artist Jordan Roth at Book Arts. Open to makers of all skill levels, geared toward teens + adults, all tools provided. Visit the Book Arts page to register. 6 – 8pm – $35 or $15 for youth

Album Release Party for Tyler Westcott Music at Nietzsche’s with Patrick Jackson, bass, Jake Penna, steel, and Elton Craig, drums. 6 – 8pm

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

Left of the Dial: College Radio Happy Hour with DJ Dr. Wisz and guest DJ Aaron at The Lounge at Revolution Gallery. 6 – 9pm

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Emily Wolfe, and Black Guy Fawkes at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Doug Yeomans Music and Sue Kincaid at Hamburg Brewing Company. 7pm

Willie May Band at Sportsmens Tavern. 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

Mark Christy of “FLIPSIDE” at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Grill. 7 – 10pm

Spitballin’ Jazz at Area 54 at caffe at Amy’s. Open jazz jam. All ages. 7 – 11pm

Screaming Pineapples at Diamond Hawk Golf Course and Pub. Music at 7pm

Line Dancing with DJ Justin at Turtle Joe’s Sandbar. 730pm

Open Mic at TheGypsyParlor. 8 – 11pm

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

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

Joplin Parnell at Nietzsche’s. 9pm