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FRIDAY, AUG. 7
National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Stand-Up Showcase
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Showcase includes Ian Lara, Gina Brillon, Peter Revello and other comics TBA. At other times, Festival features stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties, live music, Lucy tribute events. Admission to the National Comedy Museum during festival includes special gallery talks, archive experiences, and kids' comedy workshops. Tickets: ComedyCenter.org/Festival.
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.
Busti Historic Society campus open house
3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See 1836 mill, 1846 Miller's house, museum. Admission by donation.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: "Learn About Mushroom Anatomy"
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Learn from mycologist, professional forager Sam Warren for kids 7+. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
St. John's Church hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Monster Truck Show.
Brocton Portland Farmers' Market
Tri Parish Church back parking lot, 41 Main St., Brocton, (next to Country Fair), 12 to 6 p.m. For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439. (through end of October 2026)
Taste of Ellicottville
Local restaurants will serve small bites, signature dishes for purchased tickets. Live music indoors, tastings lining Monroe, Washington Streets. 12 to 4 p.m.
Anderson-Lee Library and Village of Silver Creek present: Touch a Truck
Village ball park, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Check out different trucks, construction vehicles. Registration not required, just stop by.
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.
Eden Corn Festival
3 to 10 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Gail Gordon and the Wondermakers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library Reading achievement party
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Sign up at 716 366-2511.
Gerry Rodeo, barbecue
4351 Route 60. PRCA events: bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping. 20 vendor midway. Western beef barbecue 5 p.m. show at 8 p.m.
First Friday Westfield
Downtown businesses, Moore Park, 5 p.m. Open businesses, street vendors, live music.
America's Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 to 10 p.m. Kick-off party with live music, food. All ticket-holders welcome. https://www.agcfestival.com
Robert H. Jackson presents: 25 Years of Asking Questions: The Rule of Law or the Rule of Power?
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Ted Ginsburg, Distinguished Service Professor of International Law at the University of Chicago.
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.
Sunset Bay presents: Kurt's Back
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUG 8
National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliner Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, performances at 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. At other times, Festival features stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties, live music, Lucy tribute events. Admission to the National Comedy Museum during festival includes special gallery talks, archive experiences, and kids' comedy workshops. Tickets: ComedyCenter.org/Festival.
Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival
Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., Celoron, colorful dragon boats race on the lake to drumming. Event also has food vendors, crafters, live entertainers, family-friendly activities. Drummer costume contest. GCFCU Rubber Ducky Race.
Waterfront 5k run, walk
Wright Park, 198 Lake Front Boulevard, Dunkirk, 8 a.m. registration. Also baby crawl at 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 9 a.m. Dogs welcome while following park's rules for pets. Early bird prices: adult $27.75, baby crawl $7.75. Live DJ, basket raffle. See htpps://www.twfcommunity.org. Proceeds benefit Waterfront Foundation's mission to foster community health, wellness.
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.
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Monster Truck Show.
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. Kids' crafts sales today.
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.
Yoga with the Birds at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. On the patio of the RTPI Lodge, indoors if inclement weather. $10 members, $12 non-members. Includes full access to museum exhibits. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. See https://rtpi.org
Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program
5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. Meet at recreation hall. 10 a.m.: Bug bingo. 10:45 a.m. : butterfly stamp craft. 12:30 p.m.: Big hunt.
Fenton History Center presents: Churches
Jamestown Free Methodist Church, 515 E. Seventh St., 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.
Fenton History Center presents: Lucy Downtown Tour
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.
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.
North East Gibson Park Open Market
North East, PA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekly themes, live music, vendors, food.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Little Explorer – Insects, Invertebrates
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.
Patterson Library presents: Botanical Cyanotypes for Beginners
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
America's Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classic car show 12 to 5 p.m. After hours party 6 to 10 p.m. All ticket holders welcome. New York wineries, craft breweries, distilleries, food trucks, vendors, local crafters, artisans, food, wine demonstrations. 1 day taster ticket $40.98, 2 day taster ticket $52.31, 1 day designated driver $12.66. https://www.agcfestival.com
Gowanda Farmers & Artisan Market
Main Street municipal parking lot, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, bakers, small businesses offer fresh produce, handmade goods, crafts, treats.
Taste of Ellicottville
Local restaurants will serve small bites, signature dishes for purchased tickets. Live music indoors, tastings lining Monroe, Washington Streets. 12 to 4 p.m.
Eden Corn Festival
12 to 10 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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle felting project with local artist Emma De La Laine
7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 2 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $15 materials fee. Register at 716 672-8051. Learn to make needle felted ladybugs that can be turned into jewelry.
Busti Historic Society skills, crafts class: beginner weaving
3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. See 1836 mill, 1846 Miller's house, museum. Admission by donation. $25 per person, $20 BHS members, includes supplies. Register at 716 483-3670 or email bustihistorical.edu.@gmail.com
Sunset Bay presents: Key West Fest
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 1 p.m.
Main Street Studios Playground Drama Camp presents: "Spamalot Junior"
50 Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Adults $15, ages 2 to 12 $5, under 2 free.
Hello City (Barenaked Ladies Tribute) at Southern Tier Brewing Co.
2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 2 p.m. Opening act Derek Davis, Angel Busch from 2 to 5 p.m., headliner Hello City 8 to 11 p.m. Free event, family, pet friendly.
Busti Historical Society craft workshop: Beginner weaving
Society meeting room, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Students will learn basics of weaving, make a small woven project to take home.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.
Mayville's Saturday Evening Market
Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.
Gerry Rodeo, barbecue
4351 Route 60. PRCA events: bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping. 20 vendor midway. Western beef barbecue 5 p.m. show at 8 p.m.
Iglesia Pentecostal Dios Con Nosotros Faith Revival Night
19 Ruggles St., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. All welcome to pray over the city, listen to positive word of God.
Opening reception for Janet Cookson's art exhibit "An Explosion of Color"
Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Free event.
Cinema Series: "Cat Video Fest"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Cat videos culled from unique submissions, sourced animations, music videos, classic internet powerhouses. Portion of proceeds goes to cats in need at Westfield Stray Cat Rescue. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
SUNDAY, AUG. 9
National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliner Seth Meyers Live!
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. At other times, Festival features stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties featuring Nerds Gone Wild, live music, Lucy tribute events. Admission to the National Comedy Museum during festival includes special gallery talks, archive experiences, and kids' comedy workshops. Tickets: ComedyCenter.org/Festival.
Lakeshore Coin Club annual coin show
Arly & Izzy's Banquet Hall, 3731 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Diverse range of U.S., foreign, ancient coins; essential coin supplies. Free appraisals. Raffle prizes.
Eden Corn Festival
12 to 9 p.m.
East Otto Historical Museum open house
8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.
Taste of Ellicottville
Local restaurants will serve small bites, signature dishes for purchased tickets. Live music indoors, tastings lining Monroe, Washington Streets. 12 to 4 p.m.
America's Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 12 to 5 p.m. New York wineries, craft breweries, distilleries, food trucks, vendors, local crafters, artisans, food, wine demonstrations. 1 day taster ticket $40.98, 2 day taster ticket $52.31, 1 day designated driver $12.66. https://www.agcfestival.com
Cassadaga Farmers' Market
Ames Commons, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fresh produce, more. Accepts SNAP, FMNP, Fresh Connect.
Artscape Sunday Artist Salon
Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Guests can meet Artscape artists, learn about their work, creative processes.
Rock the Lake: Fleetwood Macked – The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Hartley Park, Terrace and Chautauqua Avenues, Lakewood, 2 p.m. Free event. Bring seating. Food trucks.
Cassadaga Lakes Summer Concert Series – headliner Hooman (blues, jazz, Motown, southern rock)
Cassadaga's Floating Stage, Park Avenue. Opening act Mark Wilson 4 to 5 p.m., Hooman 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase or bring own. Rain location: Fire hall or Legion.
Movie Night at the Jackson Center: Filmmakers for the Prosecution
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Documentary, includes archival war footage, discussion of mass atrocity. Viewer advisory.
Sunset Bay presents: Bleeding Hearts
Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 6:30 p.m.