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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9
Jamestown Dance Festival
Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details.
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.
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.
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.
Robert H. Jackson presents: What is Justice?
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Hon. Stephen J. Sfekas, Senior Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Lakeshore Coin Club monthly meeting
Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Bibliomaniacs Book Club
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Library copies available. Evening of snacks, conversation. This month: "The Calamity Club," by Kathryn Stockett.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
Jamestown Dance Festival
Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details.
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.
Forestville Farmers' Market
Main Street next to Cave's, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.
Northern Chautauqua County Water District
Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, 4 p.m. Public welcome.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pokemon Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Ages 8+. Snacks, battles, optional craft. Use library's cards or bring own. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Busti Firemen's Gala Days
Main grounds, carnival opens with rides, games, food vendors at 5 p.m. 6 p.m. opening ceremonies with Busti Fire Dept. at main pavilion. 6:30 to 8 p.m. live bluegrass music with Old Dawg Blues. 8 p.m. live racing from Eldora Speedway on big projection screens.
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.
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.
Western New York Land Conservancy Conservation Celebration
Farmcraft Brewery 567 Route 20, Sheldon, 6 to 9 p.m. Buffet of farm-to-table dishes, live music by Americana band "Tough Old Bird." Awards presentations. $30 ages 12, under. $60 individual tickets, $150 patron tickets. Purchase at WNYLC.ORG/conservationcelebration
History of the Chautauqua County Fair
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. In 2027, the Fair will celebrate its 110th birthday. Presentation about the history of the fairgrounds by Dave Wilson, members of the Chautauqua County Agricultural and Fair Association. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.
Social dancing series first class
Collage Performing Arts Center, 214 Eagle St., Fredonia, 7 to 9 p.m., classes are held Tuesdays, Thursdays through November. For details, call 716 672-5244.
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.
Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.
Indigo Girls at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 7 p.m. Folk duo, activists. $50 to $150. ticketoffice@chq.org
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/.
Faculty Recital: Nick Weiser, jazz piano
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
Jamestown Dance Festival
Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details. At 7 p.m. Contemporary performance by New York City dance companies Music from the Sole, Sun Kim Dance Theatre. Tickets $57, other options for students, active artists, veterans, disabled individuals, seniors, and more.
Community Blood Bank blood drive
Meeder's Restaurant, 19 E. Main St., Ripley, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate, receive voucher for homemade pie slice, coffee. Automatically entered to win 2 tickets to a regular season NFL football game of choice.
Chautauqua County solemn remembrance ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
Front steps of Chautauqua County Courthouse, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 12 p.m. Public encouraged to join county officials, first responders, veterans, community leaders, fellow residents. Event will also livestream on Chautauqua County YouTube page.
Busti Firemen's Gala Days
Main grounds, carnival opens with rides, games, food vendors at 12 p.m. 6 p.m. live music with Smokin 45, then local bands perform at main pavilion. 8 p.m. live racing from Eldora Speedway on big projection screens.
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)
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Farm Market
Parked at Ryckman Park, Fay Street, Brocton, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce. Accepts cash, credit/debit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off). With FeedMore WNY.
Visiting Violin Series: David Bowlin, violin
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Mental Health Association Jamestown Art in Recovery exhibit
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown, 5 to 9 p..m. Free event All welcome.
Festivals Fredonia presents: Red, White & Blues 30th anniversary Festival
Various venues, celebrates vineyards, local wineries, blues musicians, restaurants. Rockabilly Steve & the BR3 at American Legion, 156 E. Main St., 6 p.m.; Jeremy Keyes Band at Beaver Club, 24 Prospect St., 8 p.m.
Reception for art exhibit "for nothing is fixed: Susanne Slavick and Andrew Ellis Johnson
Marion Art Gallery, SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, 6 to 9 p.m. 43 works by Pittsburgh artists features paintings, works on paper, videos addressing global immigration, human rights abuses, social justice.
Collins Public Library concert: Creek Bend
2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Free, public welcome. Group will perform classic country, more.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: "Dear Evan Hansen"
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
"Fall Into Jazz" jazz combo concert with special guest vocalist "The Voice's" Lucas West
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. General admission. General public $20, students $5.
SATURDAY, SEPT 12
Sinclairville History Fair
Breakfast at Sinclairville Firehall 7 a.m., 9:45 a.m. memorial service at museum, grand parade 10 a.m., craft, farmers' market 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.in park, bounce house, kids' games. At the library: Erie Zoo 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free face painting, local authors 1 to 3 p.m. Beautiful baby contest at firehall 11 a.m. Classic car, truck, cycle cruise-in, antique tractor display 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum open all day with live historical displays. 11:30 a.m. chicken barbecue. Dog show 1 p.m. Guided Evergreen Cemetery tour 2 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Music in bandstand 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by The Scroggins; in the CHurch Street tent 1 to 4 p.m. by Rustic Ramblers; street dance in the tent with DJ Dragon Fire 5 to 9 p.m. Live fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Jamestown Dance Festival
Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details.
Westfield Tour of Chautauqua Bicycle Ride
All routes leave from Moore Park, Route 20, Elm Street, registration at 7:30 a.m. Four routes – 40, 75, 100 miles for $50; 5 miles for $25. Water stops with light refreshments, sit-down dinner at Episcopal Church across from park at conclusion.
Busti Firemen's Gala Days
3476 Lawson Road, Jamestown., ATV & SXS Dice Run. 8 a.m. first start, 10 a.m. last start. Presale $35 per machine includes 1 rider; $10 each additional rider. Prizes, raffles, food, beverages. $45 day of.
Main grounds, carnival opens with rides, games, food vendors at 12 p.m. 6 p.m. live music with Two For Flinching, then local bands perform at main pavilion. 8 p.m. live racing from Eldora Speedway on big projection screens.
Hideaway Bay Art Festival
Hideaway Bay Resort, 42 Lake Ave., Silver Creek. Art by the lake.
United for Hope Recognition Walk
Ellery Town Park, 2892 Greenhurst Ave., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walk in remembrance, hope, support for local suicide prevention efforts..
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Fall Pull
4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 a.m.
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.
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.
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
Tuscany's annual small business fair
450 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bargains, pop-ups from area businesses.
Ripley Public Library fall craft
64 W. Main St., 10 a.m. Paint your own pumpkins, $15. Limited space. RSVP at 716 736-2913.
Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival
Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry fees: adults $10, seniors $8, children 12, under free. 150 juried artists, live music, specialty food, children's activities, demos. Rain or shine.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: annual end of summer book sale
536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, DVDs, graphic novels, puzzles, more at low prices.
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.
Dunkirk Sportsman Show
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $5, kids 15, under, seniors free. Weekend includes expert seminar presentations, food trucks, outdoor gear, modern firearms, ammo vendors, boat displays, sales, local fishing charters, prizes, giveaways.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Fantastic Fungi
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.
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. 10 spaces. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Merritt Estate Winery September Fest
2564 King Road, Forestville, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free, family-friendly. Bring seating. Weekend includes live music, craft beer, bounce house, wine slush, food, Chiavetta's chicken barbecue, craft vendors, balloon artist. Refrain from bringing outside food, beverages. 12 p.m.: "Midnight Recovery;" 3:30 p.m.: "Black Widow;" 7 p.m.: "Uncovered."
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.
Festivals Fredonia presents: Red, White & Blues 30th anniversary Festival
Various venues, celebrates vineyards, local wineries, blues musicians, restaurants. GROSH at Barker Common Gazebo at 12 p.m.; Jammin' Gypsies at Couglan's Pub, 47 W. Main St. at 1:30 p.m.; Buffalo Blues Express All Star Band at Barker Common Gazebo at 3 p.m.; Tommy Z at the White Inn, 52 E. Main St. at 5:30 p.m.; Two Towns at Old Main Inn, 24 Water St. at 6 p.m.; Beer Krate Blues Band at Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St. at 6:30 p.m.; Mark Winsick Band at Downtown Brew, 13 Water St. at 7 p.m.; Growlers Blues Band at Domus Fare, 41 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m.; The Freeze at Mrs. Fred's, 22 Water St. at 8 p.m.; Screamin' East at Mainline Bar & Grille, 64 W. Main St. at 8:30 p.m.; Mock Pepper at BJ's 51 W. Main St. at 9 p.m.; Jony James at Valentine's, 12 Water St. at 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.
Kellyann Monaghan: In-person gallery talk; plein-air demonstration
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. Dress for weather.
Darwin R. Barker Library Book Club
7 Day St.., Fredonia, 2 p.m. This month: "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy.
Busti Historical Society craft workshop: Naalbinder Coaster Making (toothbrush rugs)
Society meeting room, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Students will lake a coaster or set of coasters to take home from upcycled materials.
Rumble at the Arena
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 3 p.m. doors open at 2 p.m. Amateur boxing. General admission $30; ringside $65. Call 716 237-0668.
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.
Billy Gilman concert benefit for Shriner's Hospital of Erie
Meeder's Restaurant, 19 E. Main St., Ripley, 5:30 p.m. Music, food.
Jackson After Dark
Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment includes performances by "The Voice" finalist Lucas West, cellist Mandy Majtan, guitarist Norm Karin. Craft cocktails, curated wines, craft beer from Wicked Warren's. Hors d’oeuvres at a Chef Action Station by Studio D. Special improvisational performances by Sukanya Burman Dance company members. Specialty cocktails, craft beer. $85 per person. Purchase at 716 483-6646 by Sept. 7.
Sunset Bay music
Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. TBD.
21 Brix Winery 15th birthday party
6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 9 p.m. Admission free, but wine or beer purchase required. Food options also available.
Dunkirk Elks road kill bingo
428 Central Ave., doors open 6, bingo begins at 7 p.m. Match the caller's cards with cards in your set. $5 for 3 cards, coffee, tea or water, dessert. Winners get one of 60 pieces of beef, pork, chicken, ham, ribs. Call 716 418-3230.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: "Dear Evan Hansen"
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.