Reggae, fireworks and baseball: Oh, my! This Friday night the Bisons’ game will kickoff with a performance by Neville Francis and the Riddim Posse. Known for performing benefit concerts and a love of spreading joy and helping anyone they can, Neville and his band will perform in the hopes of raising a lump sum for the International Institute’s refugee resettlement, immigrant services, global education and international visitor programs. Proceeds from ticket costs will also be going to the Jamaican/American Association’s Marcus Garvey Scholarship and Caribbean Medical Mission. The Riddim Posse is well known from Jamaica to Toronto and especially in Buffalo. Neville Francis got his start playing guitar on his front porch in Jamaica, later to move to Canada and then to Buffalo to take a social work job at ECMC. Neville has played with the Toronto-based ska/reggae group the Sattalites and has performed at Reggae Sunsplash, the so-called “Woodstock of Reggae.” Friday night, Neville will get a chance to show off his effortless musical talent preceding the Bisons game, where Buffalo is up against the Syracuse Chiefs for a 7:35pm game. As well as music, the pre-game tent party will be full of vendors and activities. Come for the fun while raising money for a tremendous Buffalo based organization, and stay for the game and post-game fireworks.

Friday, July 20 at 5pm. Dunn Tire Park, 275 Washington Street. $8 (Call 846-2032 for ticket info).