Blue Lantern Lounge: John & Mary, 8pm

Impact Artists’ Gallery: Just Buffalo/new/RENEW poetry reading featuring Joyce Kessel and Verneice Turner, 7pm

Medaille College: The Write Thing Reading Series presents poet Rebecca Maslen, 7pm

Nietzsche’s: Underground Style Ryme Bustaz Showcase: DJ Optimus Prime with emcees Smells Like Laundry, Circe Madina, General Spade, Askew Artistry, Fresh Guac & Rick Bl@st. Hosted by B-Wiz, 10pm

Rust Belt Books: Just Buffalo/Small Press Poetry reading featuring Tyrone Williams and Gina Meyers, 7pm

Shea’s Performing Arts Center: Annual Wine Tasting Event “Whine in the City.” Various wines and food samples from over 20 participating wine merchants/wineries and restaurants as well as live jazz and raffle prizes, 5:30-8:30pm. $35/pre-sale (847-1410/www.sheas.org) or $40/at door

Sportsmen’s Tavern: Westside Winders, 8pm

Talking Leaves (Main St.). Poet Stephanie Gray reads from and signs copies of her book, “Heart Stoner Bingo,” 7pm

Water Street Music Hall (Rochester): State Radio, doors at 7pm. $12/advance (www.ticketmaster.com) or $14/day of show. Ages 13+

Women in the Arts Festival 2008 (April 17-20). Various locations. Visit www.agohq.org/chapters/buffalo for Festival info

Xtreme Wheels: Story of the Year, Madina Lake, Josephine Collective, 6pm. $16/$18