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SATURDAY, AUG. 9

Cattoopalooza Tattoo, Music Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Weekend includes bands, tattoo competitions, food trucks, car show, more. Bands:Foot Steps, Twenty Eighth Creek, Tim the Truth, Junkbutton, STEMM. Tattoos: medium color, medium black and gray, sacred geometry. Fresh tattoos done at show.

Wall of Death, Vintage Motorcycle Thrill Show

Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 20 minute performances 6 times throughout the day. Music, bikes, high-octane energy. Free event. Also Dyno shootout.

Lucille Ball Comedy Center Festival

Various Jamestown venues, times, prices. Programs include Archives encounter: Dick Van Dyke’s Centennial Year; Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour; Kids Comedy workshop; I Love Lucy Trivia 101; Yes, and: the History of Improv; Tropicana Lunch: On the Lot at Desilu; Behind the Laughter: Remembering Bob Carroll Jr.; Live from New York: It’s a Talk!; A Scatological Movement Through Comedy; Tropicana Dinner: And the Winner is .. Desilu Studios; Block Party at the National Comedy Center; An Evening with Jon Stewart; Comedy Late Night.

Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament

SUNY JCC physical education complex parking lot. Various categories.

Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 1 Dunham Ave., Celoron. 10 or 20 participants paddle in unison to power 31-foot canoe through designated course. Drummer sits in bow to motivate, keep paddlers in sync. Steer person will be provided to guide boat. Also food, craft vendors. GCFU Rubber Ducky Race at 2 p.m. benefits Chautauqua Lake Association; Chautauqua County Samaritan House, Inc.; Filling the Gap; Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association; Blue Star Mothers holiday care packages, Toys for Kids.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m to 2 p.m. To apply as a vendor, contact Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

Harley Davidson of Jamestown DYNO Shootout

1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each rider has one run on the dynamometer to test horsepower. Prizes, food truck, live music, jumpstart experience. For details contact kayla@falconerpowersports.com

Silver Creek Village Wide Sales

Includes Trinity Lutheran Church hot dog sale, 15 Porter Ave.

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.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Nature in Color, Pattern and texture

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by Aug 7. Register at auduboncnc.org/august-little-explorers.

Fenton History Center Historic Tours: Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys

Begins at 10:30 a.m. at Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St. Learn about the “impolite” realities of the industrial movement in the last half of the nineteenth century. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Kids Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 10 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Register at 716 353-1288.

Next Chapter Bookstore presents: Visit with local romance author Joan Wahl

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 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.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 1:30 p.m.: watercolors, 3 p.m.: photography..

Playground Drama Camp public performance: “Beetlejuice Junior”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 to 3:30 p.m. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market and Classic Car Show to benefit Inspire Good of WNY, Inc.

Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is sloppy Joes, pasta salad, chips, fruited jello and cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Fredonia Ukulele

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.

Long Point State Park pollinator walk

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 6 to 7 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the Point Trailhead.

Erie Zoo presents: “Felines & Wines”

423 W. 38th St., 6 to 9 p.m. Adults-only featuring fine wines, meads, spirits, live music, local vendors, up-close big cat training demos. For details, see eriezoo.org.events/felines-wines

75th birthday bash for Dunkirk and Cardinal Mindszenty High School classes of 1968

American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Cocktail hour 6 p.m., followed by light buffet supper. $15 per person. For details, call Jim Bradley (DHS) 716 366-8937 or Mary Moldenhauer Gier (CMHS) at 716 498-8850.

“Groundhog Day the Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

SUNDAY, AUG 10

Cattoopalooza Tattoo, Music Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Weekend includes bands, tattoo competitions, food trucks, car show, more. Bands: Swamp Yankees, Foot Steps, Reflect and Reform, Little Liar. Tattoos: sleeve, biomech, portrait. Fresh tattoos done at show.

Lucille Ball Comedy Center Festival

Various Jamestown venues, times, prices. Programs include Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour; Tropicana Tea and Brunch; Streeter Seidel and James Austin Johnson: Inside Saturday Night Live; Block Party at the National Comedy Center; Stand-up Showcase Featuring Music by Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers.

Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament

SUNY JCC physical education complex parking lot. Various categories.

7th annual Heron Trail Run 5k

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 3462 Waits Corner Road, Sherman, 10 a.m. Register for free at runsignup.com/herontrailrun. In memory of Dave McDonald. Live music, kids’ games, more. Food available for purchase. Donations welcome for Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

East Otto Historical Museum open house

8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.

Sippin’ Sundays featuring Dan Siracuse

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy favorite glass of wine, relax on porch.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival” Streeter Seidell and Mikey Day – Inside Saturday Night Live

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Onstage conversation offering an inside look at the iconic sketch comedy institution. Comedy Center members free. Other $37.50, includes museum admission.

“Groundhog Day the Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

Lakewood Community Development Corporation presents: Rock the Lake

Hartley Park, Summit Avenue, Lakewood, 2 to 5 p.m. Free Rat Pack show with Barbra Streisand Tribute. Bring seating, buy a snack at a food truck.

Cassadaga concert – headliners “Rustic Ramblers” – traditional country

Opening act in the Beach Gazebo from 4 to 5 p.m. Headliners on the floating stage, Cassadaga Beach, 5 to 7 p.m. Vendors.

MONDAY, AUG. 11

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Movie Monday – “Trolls World Tour” (PG)

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Family friendly movies, activities.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Art in Motion with Erin Gray

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Reading of “Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn’t Sorry” by Fausto Gilberti. Create at 2 interactive painting stations – pendulum painting, blowing crazy hair pictures with straws, rolling marble designs. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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