THURSDAY, JULY 2

Thursday Knitting Group

Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program

5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. 10 a.m. America’s Animals – eagles, beavers. 10:45 a.m. Create, assemble patriotic puzzle. 12:30 p.m. Patriotic trivia.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Happy Birthday America Storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Stories, cupcakes. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

One Night Only: An Evening with Sutton Foster, Kelli O’Hara

Chautauqua Institute, Route 394 lecture 10:30 a.m., concert with Chautauqua Symphony at 8 p.m.

FeedMore Farm Market

Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce, everything under $5. Accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off).

North East Arts Council Presents Picnic in the Park 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gibson Park. Live entertainment, food, kids’ crafts.

Friends of Chautauqua Writers’ Center presents: Locals at the Library

Smith Memorial Library, Chautauqua Institution, 12 to 1 p.m. Opportunity to visit with local authors, purchase their books. This week: Lissa Marie Redmond, “Means to an End,” mystery; Fred Zirm, “Cycling at Sunrise,” poetry; Catherine D’Agostino, “Tangled Vines,” mystery.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street next to Cave’s, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.

Stars & Strides – America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 2 to 10 p.m. Free admission, family-friendly. Features N.Y.S. Sire Stakes Harness Races, live music with Justin Williams, food trucks, carnival games, foam party, vendors, beer, wine tents, DJ Sorry, DJ Frankie.

Long Point State Park Interpretive Program

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee applies. “America’s Animals.” Meet at Bathhouse.

Sunset Bay concerts

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving. At Beach Club: Qwister at 3 p.m.; DJ Majik at 9 p.m. At Cabana Sam’s: Swift Kick at 7 p.m.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.

Dunkirk 3-day Fourth of July celebration

Memorial Park, Lake Shore Drive W., 5 p.m. food/refreshment vendors. Country night. Music: 6 p.m. Hintz of Thunder; 7:15 p.m. Sean Patrick McGraw.

CHQ mural dedication ceremony

125 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m. Free event, public welcome.

Dunkirk Public Library book club

536 Central Ave, Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve this month’s title.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Bemus Point Independence weekend celebration

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, 72 Main St., 6 p.m. Craft beer on tap, full food menu, golf activities, wellness style events. Live music by Retro Phonics.

Live music at Johnson Estate with Mark Wilson

8419 US 20 W., Westfield, 6 p.m. Estate wine flights, craft beverages, artisanal charcuterie boards, lawn games, live acoustic sets in fresh air. No reservations required.

Gowanda Music in the Park

Chang Hu Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Threads of History – The Deacon Family

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.

Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection, five minutes each. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome as well. Host: Tim Wright.

Live on the Lake concert – Eliot Road Duo – rock, acoustic country

Hartley Park, 2 W. Lake St., Lakewood, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring seating.

Struthers Library Theatre movie “1776”

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. Classic drama/musical filmed in 1972 about the founding fathers. Stars Howard da Silva, William Daniels, Ken Howard. Adults $8, students/seniors $6.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

Ellicottville Summer Music Festival

Slopeside, Holiday Valley, 6657 Holiday Valley Road, Route 19. Hair Nation, Mr. Brightside.

Great Blue Heron Music Festival

Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Three days of music, dancing, camping, farm store, beach hours, kids’tent, teens’ tent Slyboots Circus. Various prices.

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.

St. John’s Church hot dog sale

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

Southern Tier Brewery Eve of Independence Day Music Festival

2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, venue opens at 11 a.m. Music starts at 3 p.m. featuring That Ted, Juvenile Characteristics, The Beard and the Bird, Sean Patrick McGraw, Uncle Ben’s Remedy.

Sunset Bay music

Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, SpinFest 1 to 6 p.m.; Strictly Hip 9 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.

Bemus Point Independence weekend celebration

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, 72 Main St., 4 p.m. cowboy hat happy hour; 6 p.m. Live music by Tommy Z Band. Craft beer on tap, full food menu, golf activities, wellness style events.

Dunkirk 3-day Fourth of July celebration

Memorial Park, Lake Shore Drive W., 5 p.m. food/refreshment vendors. Music. 5 p.m. Tiny Music; 7:15 p.m. Two For Flinching.

Scoops and Liberty at the Fenton

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Ice cream social, music, speakers, historic fun. Guests encouraged to attend in colonial costume. Free admission. Donations to support Fenton History Center welcome.

Live music, fireworks display at Ellicottville Distillery

5446 Robbins Road, Noah Lee and the Stetsons 7 to 10 p.m. followed by fireworks.

Fredonia First Friday Community Barn Dance

Fredonia Grange #1, 58 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m. All dances taught, called. Circles, squares, contras, more. All ages. No partner necessary. Live music – Celtic, Southern String Bands. $7 per person. For details call 716 672-2883.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Chautauqua Institution

Route 384, 8 p.m. $50 to $75.

Village of Silver Creek Independence Day celebration

Music by 2nd Time Around, Fireworks Night at Borrello Park