FRIDAY, MAY 8

Roblin Steel Coffee group

Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. Former employees, families welcome.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Advancing a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity

Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Leila Sadat, Sean Murphy. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.

Juneteenth Committee’s annual “Taste of the South” event

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. Take-out only. Southern -style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, shredded pork, macaroni/cheese, green beans/white potatoes, sweet potato casserole, Mama’s potato salad, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, sweet potato pie, more. Reservations required. Call Laurie at 716 785-7900.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Tween, Teen game night

37 W. Main St., Brocton, tweens 11 to 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; teens 15 to 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Board games, card games, video games, snacks, drinks.

Cabana Sam’s Firefighter Friday

1028 South Shore Drive, Irving. 2 for 1 drinks 4 to 6 p.m. $1 from every meal sold donated to Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Co.

Fredonia School of Music Convocation

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Short musical performances, recognition of retiring faculty members, awarding School of Music scholarships, celebration of 2026 graduating seniors, graduate students. Short reception follows. Open to public.

Patterson Library presents: Katherine Kepner – Paintings in 13 WALLS

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.

Evening of Bingo under glow lights fundraiser for Centaur Stride

Sherman Fire Hall, 122 Park St., doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo start at 6:30 p.m. $35 per person. Sponsored by Lakewood Kiwanis. Also basket raffle, 50/50. Tickets at website or door.

Movies at the Reg: “Marc by Sofia”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Unconventional portrait of American designer Marc Jacobs by Sofia Coppola. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

“One Act Play Festival”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sci-fi smash musical. General seating. General public: $15 advance, $20 door; student $5 advance, $10 advance. Each a world premiere of a Fredonia student.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: The Caverners: Beatles Tribute

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 p.m. All seats reserved, $35. Can reserve at www.strutherslibrarytheatre,org or buy at door.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

Stamp Out Hunger event

Residents can leave nonperishable food items by their mailboxes.Mail carriers will pick them up for donations to local food pantries.

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required.

George Bataitis Open

Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua, registration 7:30 a.m., shotgun start 8:30 a.m. $110 per golfer, $90 per member, includes entry fee for golf, cart, tee gift, refreshments on course, grab and go lunch, dinner. Other special activities, raffles, prizes available. Awards. Proceeds benefit Jamestown Community College Athletics Department. Register by April 26 at jcc.jayhawks.com/events/gbo

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.

Falconer Kiwanis Club bike rodeo

Falconer Fire Hall, details TBA

Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 admission.

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.

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 presents: Little Explorers – Down in the Dirt

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 previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery Association annual meeting

35 N. Chapel St., 10 a.m. Lot owners, general public welcome. Bring own chair.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Visit with Local Authors

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Meet A.K. Coulter (“Windblown”), Richard Knott, Jr. (“The House of Secrets”), Paul Leone (One Hundred and Fifty-Four Sonnets: Fairy Queen”). Learn about their latest releases. Books available for signing, purchase.

Puppy Yoga Fundraiser

Evolution Strength & Fitness, 5 Fairdale Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., two sessions, $20 each. Attending both sessions will earn 5 tickets for basket raffles. 9 puppies will be there who are in need of loving homes. .

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. Limit 10. Call 716 934-3468 pre-registration required.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library book-signing with Rodney Hough (Rod Ski/Rashid)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 1:30 p.m. “From the Cradle to the Cage” is a powerful true story of transformation from addiction, crime to healing, purpose. Public welcome.

Rock for Hunger Musicfest to benefit Chautauqua County Rural Ministry

19 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, noon to 11 p.m. Live music by a variety of bands throughout the day, raffles, prizes, food, drink available. $10 presale or $15 at door. Entertainment includes headliners The Untouchables, The Voice finalist Lucas West, Ion Sky, The Swamp Yankees, Rockabilly Steve & the BR3, Pete Howard Duo, Siren’s Echo, The Hallow Society, Golden Annie Allstar Band, DTO. Call 716 785-7820.

Art in the Afternoon: “Turner & Constable”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Contrasts styles of 2 of Britain’s greatest landscape painters.

Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center sip and sample

8305 W. Main Road, Westfield, 1 to 4 p.m. Tastings, pairings from Liberty Vineyards & Winery, Willow Creek Winery, Merritt Estate Winery, Grace & Abe’s, Jack’s Barcelona Drive-In, Calarco’s Restaurant. Dessert included. $30 per person. Call 716 326-2003 for reservations.

Findley Lake Wine Walk

Main Street, 1 to 5 p.m. Vendors, sample wines from 10 wineries, live music 1 to 5 p.m. with Jeremy Jaeger Music. Tickets $25 presale, $30 day of event. https://www.visitfindleylake.com/wine-walk-tickets

Cabana Sam’s opening weekend celebration

1028 South Shore Drive, Irving. 2 for 1 drinks 2 to 4 p.m., 2 for 1 prime rib dinners 4 to 9 p.m. Live music by Maui Jim at 8:30 p.m.

SINGO at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m. Free to attend, play. Beverages, snacks available for purchase.

American Legion Fredonia Memorial Post 59 Mother’s Day Soiree, spa basket raffle

156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 3 to 5 p.m. Drink specials, food.

“The Other Side” play reading

Hurlbut Memorial (United Methodist) Church Marion Lawrence Room, 21 Scott Ave., Chautauqua Institution, 4 p.m. Bob McClure Chautauqua Playreaders present this event depicting 2 tumultuous meetings between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle $10. For reservations email Karen Schwarzwalder at kschwarzwalder@gmail.com

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m., or until gone. Take out only. Menu: burritos, yellow rice, corn, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.

“Pipes & Ale” fundraiser for the 96th Highlanders Pipes & Drums

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 6 to 11 p.m. Ticket donation $25 online, $30 at door. Celtic music by” Step N Time,” “O’Ryan’s Belt.” Basket raffle, 50/50, shirts, hats, more. Bring pipes, drums.

Patterson Library presents: Patterson After Dark fundraiser

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Comedy at Wicked Warren’s

119 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Admission $10 presale, $15 at door. Snack menu available.

Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series – Britten’s War Requiem

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. $27, $41, $52, $63.

“The Magic of Motown”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Perfect harmonies, choreography, costuming. $50 to $88.50. Call 716 484-7070/

SUNDAY. MAY 10

Mayville American Legion Mother’s Day breakfast

144 S. Erie St., 8 a.m.

Cabana Sam’s Mother’s Day Celebration

1028 South Shore Drive, Irving. Moms eat free with purchase of one adult meal of equal or greater value.

Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 admission.

Mother’s Day Wine Tasting at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A free DeBrand chocolate truffle with each paid wine tasting.

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company’s Mothers Day chicken barbecue

34 Maple St., 11:30 a.m. until sold out, $16.

Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk

Bentley Nature Preserve, 2960 Bentley Ave., Jamestown. RSVP for 10 a.m. walk led by Anna Pingitore of Choose Violets or 1 p.m. walk led by Jack Gulvin. Limited space. Call Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy at 664-2166.