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TUESDAY, JULY 21
Chautauqua County Fair
1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Mini Stage Events include kids' tractor pull, Unbelievable Comedy Magic, Family Martial Arts Center, Stray Kat Karaoke. Animal showtimes, Circus Incredible, midway, exhibits, food, more. Grandstand event: Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.
Chautauqua Speaks: A Boy's Story: Columbus Boys' Choir
Route 394, 9:15 a.m. G. James Sammarco discusses experiences at Chautauqua as a member of the Columbus Boys' Choir, performing as Amahl in Amahl and the Night Visitors. Gate pass required.
Patterson Library presents: Wellness workshop with Sarah Khan
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sign Up Craft: Dino Head or Egg Excavation
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Call 716 366-2511.
Music in Cherry Creek Park – Paul Zittel and Pure Country
Ball Park, Main Street, Route 83, 5 to 8 p.m. Food vendor, sweet treats available. Recommend bring your own seating.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: All Ages Bingo – Dinosaur style
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages, free event. Several bingo rounds, prizes, snacks. Advance registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
CCDPD Lake Connector Trail public informational meeting
Eason Hall, 4 Elm St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Learn about Chautauqua to Erie – Lakes Connector Trail.
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: Cock Robin.
Tuesday Night Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.
Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: free classic movie
The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Mystery "Impact. " 1949. Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Charles Colburn.
Fenton History Center Lecture: "Four Wars, Four Branches: The Extraordinary Service of Lloyd Peters
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presenter: Barbara Cessna.
Sunset Bay presents: Tennessee Whiskey
Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.
Cinema Series: "Power Ballad"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Paul Rudd as a past-his-prime wedding singer, Nick Jonas as a fading boy-band star whose partnership is threatened by a battle of who deserves credit for a blockbuster song. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Revitalize Dunkirk trail event
Revitalize Dunkirk Trail, Point Gratiot, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed to put wood chips on trail. Bring work gloves; shovel.
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.
Dunkirk Farmers' Market
Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted.
Chautauqua County Fair
1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Mini Stage events include junior demo derby, Unbelievable Comedy Magic, Collage Performing Arts, Justin Williams music. Animal showtimes, Circus Incredible, midway, exhibits, food, more. Grandstand event: NYRican Project – Afrocentric Vintage and New Skool Salsa Band, 7 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: STEM experiment: oil and water experiment
536 Central Ave., 1 to 2 p.m. Sign up at 716 366-2511.
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.
Great Dinosaur Discovery Show with Checkers the Inventor
Ellington Farman Library, 760 Thornton Road, 2 to 3 p.m. Interactive family-friendly variety program with comedy, magic, stunts, juggling, audience participation. Free, no registration required.
Music in the Green
Village Green Park, 1 South Erie St., Mayville, 5 to 8 p.m. Open businesses, street vendors. 5:30 p.m. Bill Ward, John Cross; 7 p.m. Trenton Shutters.
8 Great Wednesdays in the Park – Rock Night with the Freeze
Barker Common, 5:30 p.m. pre-show activities. Music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food/beverage vendors.
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.
Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series presents: "Two Towns" (STEL VIP Night)
Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m.
Summer Concert Series in Celoron
Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Free, family-friendly. This week: The Away Team.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Great Dinosaur Discovery Show with Checkers the Inventor
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Comedy, magic, juggling, more.
South Dayton concert: Paul Zittle & Pure Country
South Dayton Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Traditional, classic, original country music. Refreshments available. Bring seating.
Chautauqua County Legislature meeting
Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.
Village of Angola summer concert – Double Shot
Angola Centennial Park & Gazebo, 7 to 9 p.m.
Erie Philharmonic Free Concerts in Gibson Park, North East PA
7 p.m.
Movies at the Reg: "Power Ballad"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Paul Rudd as a past-his-prime wedding singer, Nick Jonas as a fading boy-band star whose partnership is threatened by a battle of who deserves credit for a blockbuster song. Rated R. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Jamestown Municipal Band in Allen Park
Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park, W. Virginia Boulevard, Jamestown, 7 p.m. Allen Park Women's Club concession stand. Bring seating.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
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.
Chautauqua County Fair
1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Mini Stage events include baby parade, Unbelievable Comedy Magic, Danza Performing Arts Academy. Animal showtimes, Circus Incredible, midway, exhibits, food, more. Grandstand event: Empire State Truck, Tractor Pull, 7 p.m.
Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program
5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. Meet at recreation hall. Christmas in July theme. 10 a.m.: Reindeer games. 10:45 a.m.: Holiday craft. 12:30 p.m: Christmas trivia – facts, movies, music.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: All Ages Storytime with guest reader Kaitlyn Long
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. See her pet snake, hear stories of snake adventures. Advance registration. Call 716 934-3468.
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: Martha J. Rogus, "Quillyshine," children's fiction; Joan Wahl, "Summer Love in the Music City," contemporary romance; Jason Bussman, "Fumble: Just a Dad Trying Not to Drop the Ball," memoir.
Forestville Farmers' Market
Main Street next to Cave's, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Bottle Cap Magnets
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Ages 12 to 17. Can also use personal art, cutout pictures from magazines, etc. Make some for your refrigerator, or as gifts. Advance registration. Call 716 934-3468.
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. Nature trivia for all ages. Meet at Bathhouse.
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Virtual book club
Online via Zoom, email info@sinclairvillelibrary.org for link. This month: "The Engineer's Wife" by Tracey Enerson Wood.
Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series – Homegrown Night
6 p.m. opener: The Midnight Drifters; 7:15 p.m. headliner: Uncle Ben's Remedy. Concession vendors will be on the Dunkirk Pier and/or Memorial Park along with Dunkirk Boardwalk and pier merchants open for business. Bring folding chair.
Live music at Johnson Estate with Midnight Frolic
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.
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.
Music in the Park – Pat Cook's Women of Country
Ryckman Park, Fay Street and Green Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Town of Portland, Village of Brocton, community sponsors, Ahira Hall Memorial Library. 50/50 raffle tickets on sale throughout summer with drawing Aug. 13.
An Evening of Music with the Cassadaga Area Band
Sheridan Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Refreshments/bake sale. Bring lawn chair.
Gowanda Music in the Park
Chang Hu Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Operation Christmas Child "Beyond the Box" event
Kidder Memorial Church, 385 S. Main St., Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Todd and Vicki LeRoy, area coordinators, will show the impact of packing shoeboxes for children and communities around the world. All welcome.
Sunset Bay presents: Brad Band
Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.
Live on the Lake concert – KOKOMO Time Band -American oldies
Hartley Park, 2 W. Lake St., Lakewood, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring seating.
Summer at the Stone House – Allen Hopkins
Cattaraugus County Historical Museum, 9824 Route 16, Machias, 7 p.m. Topic: "A Semiquincentennial of American Song." Free, public welcome.
Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.
"BIG FISH" musical
Main Street Studios, 50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Edward Bloom's Life is filled with dazzling, larger-than-life tales of witches, giants and impossible adventures. As he nears the end, his son Will searches for the truth behind the magic, questioning what's real and what's myth. Big Fish is a heartfelt musical about storytelling, wonder and the extraordinary power of imagination. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students/seniors.
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/.