FRIDAY, AUG. 2

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charge): Monster Truck Rally, 7:30 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details.

Herbert Star Apartments yard sale

54 Central Ave., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale, hot dog lunch available for $6 includes macaroni salad, chips, pop or water. Proceeds benefit resident activities. Donations welcome. For details, call 716 792-7585.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown. Live events, comedy, music and more. Original headliner show with Jeff Ross is cancelled, with tickets refunded for the full amount. A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase will take place instead. Also Ricardos and Mertzes at the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Also lunch or dinner at the Tropicana, Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour, Lucy and Desi’s Hollywood Soiree. See comedycenter.org for details.

Darwin R. Barker Library summer adventure: A Dr. Seuss Adventure with the animals of Sun-Dance-Kids Farm

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Living Glass Gallery Author Artist Book Signing and reception with Sculptor Steven Swank 50 Main St., Westfield, Book signing 2 to 4 p.m., reception 6 to 8 p.m.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk 311 Curtis St. Jamestown, 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc. No registration required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Wondermakers – Gail Golden’s interactive story theater 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m. Explore Dragonland, a dark forest andScottish castle with puppets, dancing, a sword fight and more!

Ellington Bicentennial and 111th town picnic

4:30 p.m. Square Dancing – the Grange #1 Allstars. 5 p.m. Vendors open, Vince Liuzzo’s chainsaw carving demo next to the fire hall. 6 p.m. Fire truck pull on Mill Street. 7 p.m. music by the “Happy Days Band.”

First Friday in Westfield

Main Street, 5 to 8 p.m. Open businesses, street vendors, food, live music and more.For details, see www.chautauquachamber.org

Gerry Rodeo and barbecue

Gerry Rodeo VFD grounds, 4351 Route 60. PRCA events, bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, 20 vendor midway. Western beef barbecue every night 5 to 8 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department. See www.gerryrodeo.com for details.

Block Party: Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Outside of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Live music from “The Untouchables,” beer, wine, food trucks and more.

America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival kick-off

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 to 10 p.m. All ticket holders welcome. For tickets and details, see agcfestival.com.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute “Art that Matters to the Planet: Clarity – Exhibition Opening”

The Lodge at RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. At 6 p.m., light bites and beverages from the RTPI bar, music by Mandy Majtan. At 7, conversation with artist Lindsay Olson and Abby Mattson of the Wetlands Initiative. Free for members, cost of admission for non-members. Call 716 665-2473 to register.

Glass Half Full anniversary gala

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 6 to 10 p.m. Admission to the formal event includes dinner, dessert, music, dancing. Cash bar, basket raffle, door prize. See The Glass Half Full on Facebook for tickets and details. Proceeds help people in Chautauqua County who are overcoming hardships.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. The Jam Band.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. Honky Tonk Heroes.

SATURDAY, AUG. 3

Bemus Point Lake Days

Enjoy shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment at favorite Bemus Point businesses.

Frickin’ Hot 50K

Cassadaga Beach, 7 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel annual “Ginormous” indoor yard sale

165 Central Ave., SIlver Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charges): Monster Truck Rally, 1:30 p.m.; Demolition Derby and Bus Demo, 6:30 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Corner of Washington Avenue and Lake Shore Drive E., across from the Clarion Hotel, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. All types of vendors. For details, call 716 680-0958.

Al Tech and Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.

Herbert Star Apartments yard sale

54 Central Ave., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale, hot dog lunch available for $6 includes macaroni salad, chips, pop or water. Proceeds benefit resident activities. Donations welcome. For details, call 716 792-7585.

Chautauqua Region Vintage Book, Paper and Collectibles Show and Sale

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Route 394, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5,, free for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Room full of dealers in antiquarian books, postcards, photography, illustrated books, fine art prints, comic books, maps, historic documents, children’s books, magazines, local history, trade cards. sheet music, Americana, ephemera and more.

Ellington Bicentennial and 111th town picnic

10 a..m. baby show at the fire hall; 10:30 a.m. pet show; 11 a.m. wood cutting contest; 11:30 a.m. chicken barbecue; 12:30 children’s games and music by Karl/Mark’s Revolution; 1 p.m. Bounce about inflatables; 1:30 p.m. family bingo; 2 p.m. horseshoe pitching contest; 2:30 p.m. live auction of decorated cupcakes from the cupcake contest; 3 p.m. music by DJ Scott Pickup; 4 p.m. petting zoo; 4:30 p.m. bicentennial proclamation; 4:30 p.m. smorgasbord dinner at the fire hall; 6 p.m. Main Street parade; 7 p.m. music by “Bottoms Up” with Brian Hicks; 10 p.m. fireworks.

Gerry Rodeo and barbecue

Gerry Rodeo VFD grounds, 4351 Route 60. PRCA events, bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, 20 vendor midway. Kids’ rodeo for ages 3 to 8 at 4 p.m. Western beef barbecue every night 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department. See www.gerryrodeo.com for details.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown. Live events, comedy, music and more. Headliner Nate Bargatze. Also Comedy Late Night shows. Also Comedy Late Night shows. Also lunch or dinner at the Tropicana. Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour, I Love Lucy trivia 101, birthday party. Also Ricardos and Mertzes at the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. See comedycenter.org for details.

Hanover Community Chamber of Commerce annual Silver Creek Village Wide Yard Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps available at the village park for $2.

Fenton History Center’s Historic Lucille Ball Tour

Meet at the Fenton Mansion parking lot, 67 Washington St., Jamestown at 10:30 a.m. for this walking tour. Cost: $8 members; $12 non-members. Register at www.FentonhistoryCenter.org/historictours. Only 20 spots per tour.

America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. New York wineries,craft breweries, distilleries, food trucks, food vendors, food and wine demos, local crafters and artisans, live music, camping available. Classic car show noon to 5 p.m. All ticket holders welcome for the After Hours Party 6 to 10 p.m..

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Benefit for the Double Family

REALiFE Church, 556 E. Second St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. Outdoor family activities, bounce houses, bands, food, Chinese auctions, 50/50 raffles, more. Proceeds help the Double family, who lost their home and garage in a May fire.

Wild Edible Plants – Long Point State Park

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the Long Point Trail.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: My Life with Lucy – An Afternoon with Lucille Ball’s secretary, Wanda Clark

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tickets $32..50, general admission. See www.reglenna.com

Mayville’s Saturday evening market

Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors.

Block Party: Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Outside of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Live music from “Smackdab,” beer, wine, food trucks and more.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Allison Pipitone Band.

Cinema Series: “Thelma”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. June Squibb stars as a 93-year-old duped by a phone scammer and her quest to reclaim her money in this film inspired by a real-life experience. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

12911 Iola Road, Irving, 8 p.m. Bad Lands.