THURSDAY, FEB. 26

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 Parks Commission meeting

Chautauqua County Airport conference room, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, 10 a.m. Public welcome.

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

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m.

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.

Guest Artist Master Class, Recital – Greg Moore, tuba

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Embroidery for Beginners

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6:30 p.m. Supplies included. Call 716 326-2154 to pre-register, limited class size.

Student Opera Theatre Association: Opera Scenes 2026

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Live at the Lounge: Jazz Night

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, G138, Blue Lounge, 7 p..m.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. This month: Tim Britt, Kate Clark, Beave Sorenson. Tickets $10.

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, FEB. 27

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of teenagers ages 13 to 15

Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

Mental Health Association, 6975, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-44582.

Patterson Library presents: Nancy Wehr, photographer – Glimpses of Iceland

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 5 p.m.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 Valentine’s Day theme 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Music by Drew Minton. Full access to the museum and Light charcuterie, themed specialty cocktail, Valentine’s photobooth, activities. Members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Non-members: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: 25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Gets to Go to School

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Featuring speaker Melinda Lemke, Associate professor at UB.

Opening reception for poetry, visual imagery exhibit

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Presentation of “Children of Grass: A Portrait of American Poetry” featuring 50 photographic portraits, 1 video of prominent American poets by B. A. Van Sise, along with poems that inspired the images.

Stations of the Cross

TLV Blessed Mary Angela St. Hyacinth’s site, 395 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “The Choral”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m Stars Ralph Fiennes as a choir master from Germany in 1916 in Ramsden Yorkshire during WWI, as conscription orders arrive for the male choir members.

Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Student Opera Theatre Association: Opera Scenes 2026

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Struthers Library Theatre film: “How to Train Your Dragon” 302 W. Third St., Warren, 7 p.m. Adults $8; students, seniors 62+ $6.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Ruthless! The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 8-year old Tina Denmark will do anything to win the lead in her school music, including murder. General seating. General public: $20 advance, $30 door; student $10 advance, $5 door.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28

Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon

Chautauqua Health & Fitness at Turner Community Center, 4840 W Lake Rd, Chautauqua. 15-minute swim in indoor pool; bike during 15-minute cycling session on stationary bikes; hit the treadmill for 15-minute run. Individual or Team of 2 or 3 (1 person per event). $35 per Individual/$60 per duo/$90 per team of 3. Will receive confirmation email once registered, notified of start time at later date. Email RaynorC@chqgov

Blessed Mary Angela can, bottle drive

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds go toward heating St. Hyacinth’s site.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Take Your Child to the Library event

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Crafts, stories, activities, snacks.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: winter sowing workshop and seed swap

7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 1 p.m. Learn how to start native wildflower seeds in a 1 gallon plastic jug.

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.

Sleigh and wagon rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts Road, 1 to 3 p.m. $5 adults, youth ages 13+, $3 children 2 to 12. Tickets available day-of only, no presale, reservations.

Student Opera Theatre Association: Opera Scenes 2026

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 2 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Erie Philharmonic Pops Series – Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. $30, $45, $56, $68. Enjoy the movie on the wide screen as the Erie Philharmonic provides the musical score live.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Ruthless! The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 8-year old Tina Denmark will do anything to win the lead in her school music, including murder. General seating. General public: $20 advance, $30 door; student $10 advance, $5 door.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble presents: Holst’s “The Planets”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Dr. Paula Holcomb, director. Free event.