Coming up …
FRIDAY, MAY 29
Brocton Arch and Seller Days
Centralized location to start at Ryckman Park. Begins at 9 a.m.
Bemus Point Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, local wineries, breweries, flowers, baked goods, special activities.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 to 18. Learn to play, create characters.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Fiber Arts Meetup
7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 p.m. Ages 12+. No registration needed. Bring crafting supplies. Extra yarn, hooks available. All fiber arts welcome (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needle felting, etc.) Tea, cookies.
Fredonia Ukulele
Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Beginners, brush-up 6 to 6:30. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.
Eclectic Dance Company (e.da.co) presents: “And the Grammy Goes To”
Fredonia Central School, 425 Main St., 5:30 p.m. $14 at the door.
Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: Cue the Confetti
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7 p.m. $15.
Spire Theater presents: “TURN” Off Off Broadway Musical World Premiere
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $25.
Kaleidoscope performance night
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, 301 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Eclectic mix of student music, art, dance, theater performances. Free-will donations accepted. Snacks available for purchase.
1891 Opera House presents: Ten Cent Howl
9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Popular regional band plays influences of blue grass, rockabilly, primal rock ‘n’ roll, punk-folk, original song-writing. Adults $15, Opera House members $13, students $10.
Movies at the Reg: “You, Me & Tuscany”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Anna loses her house-sitting job and housing. She goes to Tuscany, but her plan to stay at an acquaintance’s villa there goes awry. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Dunkirk Flea Market
Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive E.), Central Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors accepted each week for $20 per spot. Contact Brian Meyers 716 680-0958.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Spring Pull
4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 a.m.
Buns on the Run 5K
Bemus Point Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 9 a.m. Also kids’ 1 mile fun run. Part of Chautauqua Striders 2026 Runner of Year series.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
Church Street, 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.
Brocton Arch and Seller Days
Centralized location to start at Ryckman Park.
Westfield Farmers’, Artisans’ Market
Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, wine, spirits, honey, locally produced foods, live entertainment. Flea market section with vintage items.
Westfield Flea Market
Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dunkirk High School boys football program mattress sale fundraiser
Dunkirk High School gym, 620 Marauder Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Top-name brands for purchase without overhead costs..
Can Drive for Wyatt’s Warriors
Casale Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, 829 Brigham Road, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Proceeds from cans/bottles will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Bluebird Festival at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission. Build own bluebird house (1 per family while supplies last), art, educational activities, scavenger hunts, guided walks along RTPI bluebird trail, vendors, food trucks. Family-friendly event.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 11 to 18. Learn to play, create characters.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library annual library beautification
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Donations of gardening tools, outdoor plants, snacks, bottled water, etc. appreciated.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.
Patterson Library presents: DND Teens
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dungeons, Dragons opportunity for teens.
Patterson Library presents: Beginning tapestry weaving
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. .
Downtown Fredonia community planting day
Meet at Gazebo in Barker Common to plant flowers around the trees down Main Street, around Barker Common, Village Hall. Meet from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. or entire day. Bring gardening supplies, tools if desired. Snacks, refreshments provided.
Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program
5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. 10 a.m. Learn about the awesome opossum.10:45 a.m. awesome opossum paper craft. Meet at rec hall. 12:30 p.m. wildflower walk. Meet at rec hall.
Country Bluegrass Festival benefiting Shriners Children’s Erie
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, live music starts at 11 a.m. Empty Pockets, Paul Zittle & Pure Country, American Crossroads, Pat Cook as Patsy Cline, Old Dawg Bluegrass, Tennessee Whiskey, Skylar Martin, Billy Gilman. Food by Meeders Restaurant, Big Pitts BBQ. Vendors, car show, face painting, balloon animals, Shriner mini bikes and cars.
Eclectic Dance Company (e.da.co) presents: “And the Grammy Goes To”
Fredonia Central School, 425 Main St., 11 a.m. $14 at the door. Another performance at 4:30 p.m.
CHQ Book Read 2026 – “Latinoland” by Marie Arana
Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, discussion host, 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.
Gowanda Moose 1382 “Rock the Moose” Music Fest
201 Aldrich St., pavilion opens at 12 p.m. Indoors if rain. Dancing, food, drinks, raffles, live music. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Tennessee Whiskey; 4 to 7 p.m.: Flipside; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wasted Whiskey. $15 presale donation. Call 716 532-4882. Free camping. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund.
Live at the Met: Gabriela Lena Frank’s “El Ultimo Sueno de Friday Y Diego”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.
Beats at the Brix featuring Black Widow
21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland, Show 6 to 9 p.m. Admission free, but wine or beer purchase required. Food options also available.
Struthers Library Theatre Academy presents: “Let Freedom Sing”
302 W. Third St., Warren, PA. Doors open at 6, show at 7. Musical theater showcase. Adults $10, students/seniors $8.
Sunset Bay presents: Michael Novak
Cabana Sam’s, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 6:30 p.m.
Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: Cue the Confetti
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7 p.m. $15.
Spire Theater presents: “TURN” Off Off Broadway Musical World Premiere
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $25.
Midnight Recovery at Steelbound Dunkirk
30 Lake Shore Drive E., 8 to 11 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Brocton Arch and Seller Days
Centralized location to start at Ryckman Park. Ends at 6 p.m.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Spring Pull
4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Museum fund.
Collins Friends meeting program: “Our Area’s Involvement in the Underground Railroad”
2345 Main St., Collins, 11 a.m. Ellen Ross Hamilton will present a quilt with symbols and their meanings used to direct people to freedom.
American Legion Post 59 therapy dog session
156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 1 to 2 p.m. Open to public.
Spire Theater presents: “TURN” Off Off Broadway Musical World Premiere
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $25.
Lecture: Beyond the Motorcar, James ward Packard of Lakewood
Busti Historical Society, Busti Grist Mill pavilion, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 2 p.m. Presenter: Paul Johnson. Bring seating. Free admission. Donations accepted.
MONDAY, JUNE 1
Memory Cafe
National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum’s interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe.
Darwin R. Barker Library Book Sale
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcovers $1, paperbacks 50 cents, DVDs $1, CDs 10 cents.
TLV Grief Support Group
TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 10:30 a.m. Six sessions: April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15. Contact TLV office, 716 366-2306.
Patterson Library presents: Return of Culinary Creations
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 12 p.m. Sign up, choose a recipe from America’s Most Wanted Recipes to make/share at the June lunch hour.
Blessed Mary Angela Rosary Society meeting
TLV Center for Catholic Faith and Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library G.N.O.M.E.S. volunteer group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members/volunteers welcome.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
Forestville Chapter 247 Order of the Eastern Star chicken barbecue
D & F Plaza, 1170 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11:30 a.m. until sold out. $15 per dinner, $10 chicken only.
Dunkirk Steam Station annual picnic
Point Gratiot, 5 Point Drive W., Dunkirk, noon.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Darwin R. Barker Library Book Sale
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Hardcovers $1, paperbacks 50 cents, DVDs $1, CDs 10 cents.
Chautauqua County Planning Board meeting
Gerace Office Building, room 331, 3 N. Erie St.., Mayville, 4 p.m. For details, call Courtney Domst at 716 363-3623.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Summer Concert Series at The White Inn
52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free live music in back lot. No outside food, beverages or coolers. Tonight’s performers: Allykat.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
Tops NY 890 meeting
First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
Darwin R. Barker Library Book Sale
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcovers $1, paperbacks 50 cents, DVDs $1, CDs 10 cents.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.
STTC Summer Tri Series
Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue, 5:45 to 8 p.m. 400m swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run. Paratriathletes welcome. Wilson Endurance Sports. Call 716 353-1288.
Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Informal, friendly, supportive group focused on developing creative or hobby writing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. For details and/or the Zoom link, contact the library.
Movies at the Reg: “I Swear”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Based on the life of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson, MBE. Set within early 1980’s Britain, follows him through his attempts to live a “normal” life dealing with his misunderstood condition. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
