Artvoice's Summer Guide calendar of events includes a complete directory of Fairs & Festivals, Family Fun events, and Summer Music Series listings.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Allegany County Fair. July 14-19. Features J&J Amusements on the Midway, mini-theater, exhibits, live demonstrations in museum, model building, domestic arts & crafts, farm machinery, 4-H and more. Kellie Pickler concert, 8pm Friday night. $8 general admission (3 and over) except Friday night. (585-593-1180/alleganycountyfair.org)

Allegany Heritage Days. (Various locations, Allegany) Aug 2-3. Craft sales, bake sale, music, children’s entertainment and more. Free.

Allentown Art Festival (Downtown Buffalo) June 14-15, 11am-6pm. One of the largest art festivals in the country. Quality arts and crafts. Free. (881-4269/allentownartfestival.com)

Antique Boat Show & Raceboat Reunion (Buffalo Launch Club, Grand Island) Sept 6, 10am-4:30pm. See a great selection of cruisers, race boats, skiffs, sail boats, outboards, canoes. Also featuring a classic car show. (oldboatsbuffalo.org)

Art Alive (Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo) June 7, 12-2pm. Live music, art demonstrations and activities, and a large display of “living” art. (270-8274/albrightknox.org)

Art, Jazz & Wine Fest (Peak ’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Rd, Clymer) July 26, 12-5pm. Featuring artistic and musical talent from across the tri-state region. (355-4141/pknpk.com)

Attica Rodeo & Show Association 51st Annual Rodeo (Exchange Street Arena, Attica) Aug 1, 7:45pm & Aug 2-3, 12:45pm & 7:45pm. Bareback and saddle bronc riding, calf roping, cattle penning, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more. Adults $15, children 6-12 $5, children under 5 free. (atticarodeo.com)

Bonafest (St. Bonaventure Church 95 E Main St., Allegany) July 12-13. Food, games and music. (373-1330)

Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews Fest (Peak ’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Rd, Clymer) Aug 16. Featuring live entertainment by local bluegrass musicians. (355-4141/pknpk.com)

Buffalo’s Biggest 80s Bash (Buffalo Convention Center) June 28, 8pm. Dance music, 80’s cover bands, and yet unnamed 80’s celebrities. Admission $35. (491-0062/80sbash.com)

Buffalo Brewfest (HSBC Arena, Buffalo) Aug 23, 2pm. Beer-tasting event features samples from over 100 microbreweries; all proceeds to benefit Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center. Admission is $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door. Designated drivers admitted free. (885-8318/buffalobrewfest.com)

Buffalo Feis (Agri-Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds) June 7. Competitions in Irish dance, language, art, music and soda bread baking, as well as food and art vendors. $10 admission. (649-3900/buffalofeis.org)

Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor (Erie Canal Harbor). Free outdoor concerts Aug 15-16. Fri: Great Big Sea; Sat: The Robert Cray Band, Keb’ Mo’. (buffaloplace.com)

Buffalo Garden Walk (Elmwood Village, Symphony Circle, the Cottage District, Historic West Village and Allentown, Buffalo) July 26-27, 10am-4pm. Three headquarters with walk maps: Richmond-Summer Senior Center, Buffalo Seminary School and Allentown Association. Self-guided tours of local gardens. Free. (879-0123/gardenwalkbuffalo.com)

Buffalo Irish Festival (The Hamburg Fairgrounds) Aug 22 5-11pm, Aug 23 12-11pm & Aug 24 12-9pm. Irish food, crafts, cultural exhibits, Irish dance, an original show by the Irish Classical Theatre Company and O’Connell & Company, and music by the Saw Doctors, Andy Cooney Band, the Prodigals, Bua, Seven Nations and more. Adults $10, seniors $7, children 4-12 $7, under 4 free. (743-9348/buffaloirish.com)

Canal Fest (Erie Canal Banks, Tonawanda) July 13-20. Arts and crafts show, carnival rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment, golf tournament, pageants, parade, boat race, closing fireworks and more. (692-3292/canalfest.org)

Children First Festival (Various locations, Ellicottville) Aug 16-17. Circus, fashion show, parade, hands-on activities, fireworks and more. (699-5586)

Come Home to Salamanca (Various locations, Salamanca) July 11. Food and craft vendors, live music, children’s entertainment, classic car show, sock hop and more. (945-2034)

Corn Hill Arts Festival (Corn Hill Neighborhood, Rochester) July 12-13. Over 400 artists and craftspeople, live entertainment, food and more. (585-262-3142/cornhill.org)

Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival & Craft Show (1 Lighthouse Point Dr., Dunkirk) Aug 15-17. Lighthouse and museum tours, food, music, crafters, ham radio demonstrations and more. (366-5050/dunkirklighthouse.org)

Drums Along the Waterfront (Ralph Wilson Stadium, 1 Bills Dr, Orchard Park). Aug 3, 6:30pm. International drum and bugle competition, Admission $25, kids 12 and under $ 12.50, free parking. Tickets available at The Ralph Wilson Stadium box office, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets. (867-1618/drumsalongthewaterfront.org)

Eden Corn Festival (Post 880 American Legion, Legion Dr. & Rt. 62, Eden). July 31-Aug 3, Thurs 5pm-11pm, Fri noon-midnight, Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. Food, midway rides, tractor pulls, square dancing, arts & crafts shows, music and more (992-9141/edencornfest.com)

Ellicottville Championship Rodeo (6319 Sommerville Valley Rd., Ellicottville) July 4 at 7pm, July 5 at 1pm & 7pm, July 6 at 2pm. Barbeque, concessions, rodeo events and more. Adults $15, children $8. (699-4839/ellicottvillerodeo.org)

Ellicottville Summer Festival of the Arts (Various locations, Ellicottville) July 3-6. Arts and crafts show (July 5 & 6), home tours, fireworks, historical picnic, strawberry festival and live music from the BPO (July 5) and the Little River Band (July 6). (800-349-9099/ellicottvilleny.com)

Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts (Elmwood Ave. between West Ferry and Lafayette) Aug 23, 10am-6pm & 24, 11am-5pm. Juried arts and crafts show with music, dance, children’s activities, sidewalk events and more. (830-2484/elmwoodartfest.org)

Erie County Fair (Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg) Aug 6, 2pm-10:30pm & Aug 7-17, 9am-10:30pm. Mile-long midway, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits and more. $9 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children 6-12, children under 5 free. (649-3900/americas-fair.com)

Festa Italiana (St. John’s Church 931 N Union St., Olean) July 19-20. Italian-American cuisine, music, games, children’s activities and more. (372-5313)

Gus Macker Tournament (Niagara Square) June 21-22. Three-on-three basketball tournament for children and adults. (macker.com)

Filipino Day/St. Lorenzo Ruiz Day (Our Lady of Fatima, 1023 Swann Rd., Youngstown) July 24. 10:30am rosary procession, 11:30am Filipino Mass, 12:30pm lunch, 1pm cultural presentation. (905-839-8539/fatimashrine.com)

Finger Lakes Wine Festival (2790 County Rt. 16, Watkins Glen) July 18-20, Fri. 6-9:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm. Arts and crafts vendors, gourmet food, wine seminars, cooking demos, live entertainment. (866-461-7223/flwinefest.com)

Friendship Festival (Mather Arch in Fort Erie and Riverside Park in Buffalo). June 28-30 (888-333-1987/friendshipfestival.com)

Genesee County Fair (Genesee County Fairgrounds, Batavia) July 15-19. Parade, rides and games, live entertainment and more. (578-0475/gcfair.com)

Genesee Highland Gathering (Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford) June 8, 10am-5pm. Scottish bagpipes, Highland dancers, demonstrations, and children’s games and activities. $14 adults, $11 senior citizens and students with I.D., $8 youth 4-16, children under 4 free. (585-538-6822/gcv.org)

Great Blue Heron Music Festival (Wait Corners Rd., Sherman) July 4-6. Over 50 performers, dance tent, music workshops, food and craft vendors, children’s activities and more. Starring Donna the Buffalo and the Avett Brothers. Pre-sale weekend pass $61; one-day and youth passes also available. (487-1781/greatblueheron.com)

Hollywood Happening (Gowanda Harley-Davidson, Main St., Gowanda) May 30-June 1. Live music, bike show, tattoo contest, benefit run, and more. (532-4584/gowandaharley.com)

Heritage Days (Allegany) Aug 1-2. Chicken BBQ, ice cream social, craft sale, flea market. (372-2918/oleanny.com)

Hellenic Festival (Church of the Annunciation, 146 W Utica St, Buffalo) June 6-7 11am-midnight & June 8 12-9pm. Greek cuisine, continuous live music, folk dancing, imported foods and gifts, church tours and cultural exhibits. Adults $2, children under 12 free. (882-7121/buffalohellenicfestival.org)

Hinsdale’s Heritage Days (Hinsdale Town Park, Hinsdale) June 6-8. Live music, food, children’s activities, historical displays, car show, golf tournament and more. (557-8134)

Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival (Center St., Lewiston) August 22-24. Continuous performances by over 150 musicians, antique show, classic car show, and food and wine from local restaurants. Free admission. (lewistonjazz.com)

Infringement Festival (Allentown, Buffalo) July 24-Aug 3. “Under the radar” theater, visual arts, media and music. (infringebuffalo.org)

Irish Festival (Floating Stage, 61 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point) Aug 3. Live music, Irish dancing, and Irish food and drink. (386-7000/bemusbaypops.org)

Irish Festival (Gargoyle Park, Olean) Sept 5-6. Food, music and entertainment. (372-8766/oleanny.com)

Italian Heritage Festival (Hertel Avenue) July 17-20, 11am-11pm (10pm on Sunday). Italian food, cultural exhibits, live entertainment, Bocce tournament and more. (874-6133/buffaloitalianfestival.com)

Juneteenth Festival (Martin Luther King Jr. Park) June 14-15, 11am-8pm. Parade, live entertainment, vendors’ market, historical exhibits, drill team competition, children’s activities and more, all celebrating African-American culture and the end of slavery. (891-8801/juneteenthofbuffalo.com)

Kingdom Bound 2008 (Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, 9993 Allegheny Rd., Darien Center) Aug 3-6. Four days of faith-based concerts and seminars, featuring Lincoln Brewster, Third Day, Jaci Velasquez, the Newsboys and more. (800-461-4485/kingdombound.org)

Lebanese Festival (St. John Maron Catholic Church, 2040 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville) July 25-27. Ethnic food, drinks, music, dancing and children’s entertainment. (632-9875)

Lewiston Garden Fest (Center St., Lewiston) June 28-29. Garden home show with vendors, demonstrations, displays and more. (754-2084/northofthefalls.com)

Lewiston Art Festival (Center St., Lewiston) Aug 9-10, 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. Juried art show with over 150 artists, food and drink vendors, workshops, student work, a chalk mural competition and more. Free admission. (754-0166/artcouncil.org)

Mayville Bluegrass Festival (Lakeside Park, Rt. 394, Mayville). June 14-15. With Chris Hillman, Herb Peterson, John Cowan Band, Dave Peterson and 1946 and many more. The festival also features guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and dobro workshops, food and more (753-2800/mayvillebluegrassfestival.com)

Miss Buffalo Nature Cruise & Buffalo Lighthouse Tour (Miss Buffalo Erie Basin Marina, Marine Dr. ) Sunday June 8. A three-hour tour with views of the Buffalo Harbor, Lake Erie, the Niagara River and the Black Rock Canal. Concludes with Buffalo Lighthouse Tour. $23 adults, $20 children. Boarding for the cruise begins at 8:30am, with a 9am departure and 12noon return. Advance tickets only, call for reservations (627-4560/penndixie.org)

National Buffalo Wing Festival (Dunn Tire Park 275 Washington St., Buffalo) Aug 30 12-10pm & Aug 31 12-7pm. Food festival featuring wings from over thirty local and national restaurants, a wing sauce recipe contest, the Miss Buffalo Wing pageant, the USA chicken wing eating championship finals, live entertainment and more. $5 entry, children 8 & under free. (565-4141/buffalowing.com)

New York State Fair (Empire Expo Center 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse). Aug 21-Sep 1, gates open 8am to midnight daily, buildings open from 10am to 10pm (9pm on Labor Day). $10 general admission, children under 12 free. (nysfair.org)

Niagara County Peach Festival (Academy Park Center Street, Lewiston). Sep 5-7. Fri 5-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11a,-10pm. Parade, peach shortcake, carnival food, entertainment, mid-way rides and more. Free. (754-9510/northofthefalls.com)

Niagara International Chamber Music Festival (Ontario, Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake). July 21-Aug 8. More than 45 concerts performed between 15 venues throughout the Niagara-on-the-Lake region. Performances include the Philharmonic String Quartet, the Gould String Quartet, Festival Strings, Quartetto Gelato, the John Sherwood Trio and many more (905-468-5566/niagaramusicfest.com)

Niagara New Vintage Festival (Niagara New Vintage Grille, 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake). June 14-22. 30 wineries between Grimsby and Niagara-on-the-Lake welcome visitors with tours, tastings, and culinary treats with the first taste of Ontario’s newest wines. (niagaranewvintagefestival.com)

Oatka Festival (Main St, Leroy). July 12-13, 10am-6pm. Parade, food, entertainment, crafts, a fishing derby, and more (585-768-6910/oatkafestival.org)

Old Home Days Williamsville (Main St., Williamsville/Amherst) July 8-11, 10:30am-11pm daily. Giant parade and Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ on Tues, Youth Day with Bicycle Rodeo, games and Irish dancers on Wed, and Family Day on Fri. Live entertainment, rides, and more. (632-4210/oldhomedays.org)

Old Home Week Buffalo/Buffalo Homecoming (Various locations). June 26-29. Eat Your Heart Out on Thurs at various restaurants throughout area, career fair at the Statler and Arts in the Park at the Albright-Knox on Fri, concert, and downtown housing tour on Sat, brunch at the Buffalo Zoo and artist fair in Delaware park on Sun. (903-7155/buffalohomecoming.com)

Old Sanborn Days (Sanborn Fire Company 5811 Buffalo St., Sanborn) July 12-13. Old-fashioned country fair and craft show, petting zoo, food, car show, music, chainsaw artists and more (693-6140/northofthefalls.com)

Olean Antique Roadshow and Public Auction (Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus Campus Cutco Theater, 260 N Union St., Olean) Aug 1-2. High-quality antiques and collectibles. Also Olean Farm City Days Aug 1, 9am-7pm & Aug 2, 9am-5pm. (372-4433/oleanny.com)

Orleans County 4-H Fair (Knowlesville Fairgrounds, Knowlesville) July 23-29, 8am-10pm. Midway, exhibits and live entertainment. (585-798-4265/orleans4-hfair.com)

Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival (Main Street, Lockport). June 28-29, 11am-5pm. Over 100 arts and crafts and food vendors, free parking, free admission (433-0813/elockport.com)

Outdoor Show and Sale of Fine Art (Main Street Middle School, 430 Main St, East Aurora). June 28-29, 10am-5pm. Over 100 artists display and sell their work. (652-2167).

Pioneer Oil Days (Main St., Bolivar) June 25-29. Parade, car show, cemetery walk, vendors, food, crafts and more (585-928-1796/oleanny.com)

Pirates Festival (Krull Park, Lake Rd/Route 18, Olcott). July 18-20, Fri 6pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-6pm. Rides, Food, music, entertainment and activities (778-8531/olcott-newfane.com)

Polish Heritage Festival (Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg). May 30-June 1, Fri 4pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun 11am-9pm, Mon. Live music, vendors, entertainment, food, free admission on Fri. $15 admission Sat & Sun (998-2501) polfunfest.com (649-3900/the-fairgrounds.com)

Porter Cup Golf Tournament (Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Dr., Lewiston). July 22-26: free admission to one of the top amateur golf tournaments in the world (282-1204/portercup.com)

RiverFest (Father Conway Park, Ohio St., Buffalo). June 20-21. Fri 6pm-midnight Sat 9-midnight Live music, a river regatta, classic car show, kids area and more (823-4707 ext. 4/thevalleycenter.com)

Roycroft Summer Festival (Roycroft Campus, 1054 Olean Rd, E Aurora) June 28-29. Arts and crafts by the Roycroft Renaissance artisans. Free. (655-0261)

Rochester International Jazz Festival (Various venues, downtown Rochester). June 13-21. The 7th annual festival, with more than 800 artists from around the world, performing in 250 concerts, 5 free venues, or purchase tickets to headliner shows by artists such as Frank Sinatra Jr., Dee Dee Bridgewater and Al Green (585-454-2060/rochesterjazz.com)

Scandinavian Folk Festival (Jamestown Community College 525 Falconer St, Jamestown). July 18-20, Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am to 4pm. Scandinavian fair with food, live entertainment, shops, dancing, lectures, crafts, workshops (338-1187/scandinavianjamestown.org)

Shakespeare in the Park (Shakespeare Hill in Delaware Park, near Hoyt Lake) Everyday Tuesday-Sunday June 7-Aug 17, at 7:30pm. June 19-July 13: King Lear; July 24-Aug 17: Merry Wives of Windsor. Free. (856-4533/shakespeareindelawarepark.org)

Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Festival Theater). An Inspector Calls (April 17-Nov 2), Wonderful Town (April 1-Oct 5), Mrs. Warren’s Profession (July 6-Nov 1) Court House Theater: The Stepmother (April 29-Oct 4), A Little Night Music (June 1-Oct 4), Belle Moral: A Natural History (July 12-Oct 5). Royal George Theater. (1-800-511-SHAW/shawfest.com)

St. John’s Strawberry Festival (Main Street at Chestnut, Youngstown). June 21-22, noon-5pm. Entertainment, raffles, church tours and homemade strawberry shortcake (754-9500/northofthefalls.com)

Sterling Renaissance Festival (1538 Farden Rd., Sterling). July 12- Aug 17 Saturdays and Sundays only, 100:30am-7pm. Over 80 stage and street performances, more than 200 actors and stagehands recreate an authentic English Renaissance Village, food, crafts, join in a pub sing, wench auction, and trial and dunke, $22 adult admission, children 6-12 $9.95, children 5 and under free (1-800-879-4446/sterlingfestival.com)

Strawberry Festival (Goose Watch Winery, 5480 Route 89, Romulus). Sat June 14, noon-5pm. Live music, fresh strawberries, strawberry desserts and strawberry wine (315-549-2599/goosewatch.com)

Strawberry Festival (Merritt Estate Winery) 2264 King Rd, Forrestville June 14-15, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-6pm. Live music, live and silent auctions, clowns, clog dancers, strawberry shortcake, wine tasting and more (1-888-965-4800/merrittestatewinery.com)

Summer Festival of the Arts (Village of Ellicottville and Holiday Valley Resort).July 3 - 6. (1-800-349-9099/ellicottvilleny.com)

Taste of Buffalo (Delaware Ave/ Niagara Square). July 12-13, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm. The 25th anniversary, with more than 150 culinary specialties served by WNY restaurants, live music, children’s area with special entertainment and activities, free admission, fees for food (831-9376/tasteofbuffalo.com)

Taste of Ellicottville (Various locations, Ellicottville). Aug 9-10, noon-4pm. Sample the best that 22 fine restaurants have to offer (800-349-9099/ellicottvilleny.com)

Toronto Gay Pride Festival (Various locations, Toronto). June 20-29. One of Canada’s premiere arts and cultural festivals and one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world, with a Pride Parade, a Dyke March, live entertainment, marketplace and more (416-9277433/pridetoronto.com)

Toronto Jazz Festival (82 Bleeker St., Toronto). June 20-29. More than 350 concerts held across 40 venues throughout downtown Toronto. Performers include Nikki Yanofsky, Lizz Wright, Ryan Shaw, Alice Russell, Tony Monaco and more. Tickets available at ticketmaster.ca or 416-870-8000. (416-928-2033/tojazz.com)

Victorian Dazzle (Various locations, downtown Fredonia). July 18-19. Experience the Victorian era with period costumes, cemetery ghost tours, lectures and demonstrations, antique vendors, architectural tours, arts, food and entertainment. (888-414-4818/festivalsfredonia.com)

Waterfront Art Festival (Kershaw Park, Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua). July 26-27, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Over 200 artists with hand-made, high quality work, along the beauty of the Finger Lakes region. (waterfrontartfestival.com)

Wellsville Balloon Rally (Island Park, Route 417/Route 19, Wellsville). July 18-20. Mass hot air balloon launches, Wellsville Main Street Festival on Sat, food and merchandise vendors, live entertainment, free admission (585-593-3752/wellsvilleballoonrally.com)

Westfield Arts and Crafts Festival (Moore Park, Rts. 394 and 20, Westfield). July 25-26, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Annual YWCA festival, with 200 vendors, food, free parking (326-2011/tourchatauqua.com)

Wildlife and Renaissance Festival (Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, 655 Luther Road, East Aurora) July 19-20, 26-27. Bird shows and demonstrations, dragon exhibit, live music, medieval reenactments, children’s games and art show. $7 admission. (652-8646/hawkcreek.org)

Wines in the Wild (Buffalo Zoo, Parkside Ave. at Delaware Park) July 30, 6pm-9pm. Adopt-an-Animal benefit: sample food, dessert, beer and wine, with live music and visits from animal ambassadors. Tickets are $35 presale and $40 at the door. Must be at least 21 years of age (995-6131/buffalozoo.org)

Women’s Weekend (Various locations, Ellicottville). June 20-22. Females only: honor, educate and celebrate being a woman with activities geared toward a happy, healthy lifestyle such as hiking, yoga, women speakers, spa treatment and more (800-349-9099/ellicottvilleny.com)

Woofstock (St. Lawrence Marketplace Front Street, Toronto). June 7-8, 10am-6pm. The largest outdoor festival for dogs, with doggie makeovers, canine pageants, trick contests, a walk-a-thon, marketplace and free admission (416-234-9663/woofstock.ca)

Youngstown Firemen’s Field Days (Veteran’s Park Nancy Price Drive, Youngstown). Sep TBA. Midway rides, food festival, car show, traditional beer tent, craft show, games and a parade (754-2199/northofthefalls.com))

FAMILY FUN

Amherst Museum (3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd., Amherst). May 31. Civil War Living History Weekend June 14-15. A Taste of Blacksmithing July 19-20, 26-27 & Aug. 2. Annual Scottish Festival Aug 16. (689-1440/amherstmuseum.org)

Artpark (450 S 4th St, Lewiston). Summer Art Camp: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, 9am-4pm. Instruction in drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles and printmaking. Beauty & the Beast Theater Camp: Aug 18-22, 9am-4pm. Instruction in acting, dancing, singing and storytelling. Both camps suitable for children 9-14. Art in the Park June 28-29, Picnic Table Art. July 8-Aug 22, Tuesdays-Fridays 2-4pm, Artists in the Park. July 12-Aug 3 12-4pm Family Weekends: July 12-13, Art in Motion, July 19-20, Aquatic Art; July 26-26, Enviro Art; Aug 2-3, Art & Science. (754-9000/artpark.net)

Aquarium of Niagara (701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls). Open daily 9am-5pm. $9 adult, $6 children 4-12, children under 4 are free. July 18: Putting For Penguins night golf tournament at Newfane Pro Am. (285-3575/aquariumofniagara.org)

Bacchus Summer Film Series (56 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo) Wednesdays June 4-Sept 17, dusk. June 4: Psycho; June 11: Boondock Saints; June 25: American Graffiti; July 9: Wedding Crashers; July 16: Slap Shot; July 23: Dirty Dancing; July 30: Snatch; Aug 6: Stand By Me; Aug 13: Something About Mary; Aug 20: Super Troopers; Aug 27: The Blues Brothers; Sept 3: Goldfinger; Sept 10: Manchurian Candidate; Sept 17: Casablanca. (854-WINE/ultimaterestaurants.com)

Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards (3760 Quaker Rd, Gasport) Open daily, 9am-7pm. Pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, farm animal petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, and other family activities. June 8, Kids Day; June 14 & 15, Niagara Wine Trail Wine & Cheese Celebration, $20; June 15, Strawberry Extravaganza; July 6, Raspberry Jamboree; July 19, Becker Blues Winery Bash & Niagara Wine Trail Cool Whites, Hot Nights Event; Aug 16 & 17, Niagara Wine Trail Artful Weekend, $20; Aug 31 & Sept 1, Labor Day Harvest Festival. Call ahead for picking dates. Visiting is free, activity costs vary. (772-2211/beckerfarms.com)

Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo (Various locations, Buffalo). Summer programs in character & leadership, education & career development, sports & fitness, and the arts. (825-1016/bgcbuffalo.org)

Buffalo Museum of Science (1020 Humboldt Pkwy). Open Wed - Sat 10am-5pm and Sundays noon-5pm. Summer Discovery Camps: Mon-Fri June 30- Aug 29, 9am-4:30pm. $190/week. July 12-Aug 31, Explorasaurus; July 26 10am-4pm, Bubblefest 2008. (896-5200/sciencebuff.org)

Buffalo Zoo (300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo). June 15, Dad’s Day at the Zoo; June 21, Earth Day at the Buffalo Zoo; July 7-Aug 15, Summer Nature Camps. (837-3900/buffalozoo.org)

Burchfield Nature & Art Center (2001 Union Rd., West Seneca). Classes for both children and adults in fine art, photography, horticulture, philosophy and wellness. (677-4843) thebnac.org

Buffalo Harbor Cruises (Miss Buffalo Dock, Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo). A two-hour boat tour offers a sailor’s-eye view of the Buffalo River and the City Ship Canal. Landmark Cruises every Wed. July-Aug. from 3-5pm; River, Lock & Canal Tours Tues.-Sun July-Labor Day from 1-3pm; Historic Buffalo River Tours, call for dates, 12:30-2:30pm; all above tours, $14 adults, $9 children 6-12, children under 6 free. Also TGIF Happy Hour every Fri. July-Aug. from 6-7:30pm, $16; Rockin’ DJ Party, every Fri. & Sat. July-Aug. from 8:30-11pm, $20. Dining and charter cruises also available. (856-6696/missbuffalo.com)

Buffalo Equestrian Center (950 Amherst St, Buffalo). Equestrian Summer Camp: June 24, July 8, 15, 29 and Aug 5, 9am-noon. Instruction on riding, horse care and more, with a camp show Aug 9. Must be at least 6 years of age. One session $250. (877-9295/thebtrc.org)

Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park (1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo). Open daily, 10am-5pm. Two-hour guided tours for groups of 10+ at 10am & 12:30pm, Mon.-Sat, free with museum admission. Reservations required. $8 adults, $5 seniors, $5 children 6-16, group rates available. (847-1773/buffalonavalpark.org)

Buffalo’s Best: History, Architecture and the Olmstead Crescent Bus Tour (Departs from Historical Museum, 25 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo). Operates daily, May-Oct. 21, 12:30-4:30pm. Includes sites such as Delaware Park, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Wilcox Mansion and Buffalo Waterfront, as well as a visit to the Olmstead Crescent. $39.95 adults, $15.95 children 5-12, under 5 free.

Camp Broadway (Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St., Buffalo) July 21-25, 9am-5pm. Instruction in voice, acting and dance for ages 10-17. (847-1410/sheas.org)

Canada’s Wonderland (9580 Jane St., Vaughn, Ontario). Open daily 10am, closing times vary, general admission tickets $29.35–$45.593 (905-832-8131/canadas-wonderland.com)

Carnegie Art Center (240 Goundry St., Tonawanda). Visual art classes and one-day workshops for children. (694-4400/carnegieartcenter.org)

Castellani Art Museum (Niagara University, University Dr., Niagara Falls). July 21-Aug 15, Kids ‘n Arts Summer Camp. (286-8200/niagara.edu/cam)

Cradle Beach Camp (8038 Lakeshore Rd., Angola). Summer camp for children ages 8-16, with sessions running June 30-Aug 23. (549-6307/cradlebeach.org)

Cruise the Erie Canal (Amherst Marina, 1900 Campbell Blvd, Amherst Daily trips on the water to Lockport and Middleport, weekend trips to Brockport or Fairport, 1-2 week trips to Seneca Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake and more. Cruisers carry up to 8 adults for day trips, or can accommodate 4 adults overnight. Day-long rentals $170, 2 days with overnight $320, 3 days $440, 1 week $925 (691-6707/eriecanal.com)

Darien Lake (9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center). Open daily—rides, concerts, and much more. (godarienlake.com)

Dunn Tire Park (275 Washington St, buffalo). Buffalo Bisons Home schedule: June 14 vs Durham 7:05pm; June 15 vs Durham 1:05pm; June 16 vs Durham 7:05pm; June 17 vs Durham 7:05pm; June 27 vs Scranton 7:35pm; June 28 vs Scranton 7:05pm; June 29 vs Scranton 1:05pm; July 2 vs Rochester 7:05pm; July 3 vs Rochester 6:05pm; July 6 vs Syracuse 7:05pm; July 7 vs Syracuse 7:05pm; July 10 vs Louisville 7:05pm; July 11 vs Louisville 7:35pm; July 12 vs Louisville 7:05pm; July 13 vs Louisville 1:05pm; July 17 vs Richmond 7:05pm; July 18 vs Richmond 7:35pm; July 19 vs Richmond 7:05pm; July 20 vs Richmond 1:05pm; July 21 vs Norfolk 7:05pm; July 22 vs Norfolk 7:05pm; July 23 vs Norfolk 7:05pm; July 24 vs Norfolk 1:05pm; Aug 2 vs Syracuse 7:05pm; Aug 3 vs Syracuse 1:05pm; Aug 4 vs Indianapolis 7:05pm; Aug 5 vs Indianapolis 7:05pm; Aug 6 vs Indianapolis 7:05pm; Aug 7 vs Indianapolis 1:05pm; Aug 14 vs Rochester 1:05pm; Aug 15 vs Rochester 7:35pm; Aug 16 vs Pawtucket 7:05pm; Aug 17 vs Pawtucket 1:05pm; Aug 18 vs Lehigh Valley 7:05pm; Aug 19 vs Lehigh Valley 7:05pm; Aug 20 vs Lehigh Valley 7:05pm; Aug 21 vs Lehigh Valley 1:05pm; Aug 26 vs Scranton 7:05pm; Aug 27 vs Scranton 7:05pm; Aug 28 vs Scranton 1:05pm. Every Friday night game is celebrated with post game fireworks for Friday Night Bash! (716-THE-HERD/buffalo.bisons.milb.com; 843-4373/tickets.com)

Elmwood Science Spot (Neighborhood Collective, 810 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo). June 30-July 2, The Science of Bubbles Mini-Camp; Thursdays & Fridays July 10-Aug. 15, Camp Days; Aug. 18-22, Astronomy Camp; Aug. 25-29, Science of Toys Camp. All camps run 9am-4:30pm, extended hours available. Also Tuesdays July 8-Aug. 12, 10:30am-12:30pm, Toddler Tuesdays; June 13 & 20, July 11 & 25, Aug. 8 & 22, Science Sitter; Saturdays 10am-2pm & Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm, Open Studio. Family Nights June 6 & Aug. 1, 7pm-8:30pm. (332-3524/sciencebuff.org)

Forest Lawn Cemetery Tours (1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo). Pan-Am Bus Tours, 10am & 12pm, $25: June 1, 15 & 29, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 24; History Bus Tours, 11:30am-1pm & 3:30-5pm, $15: June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31; History Walks, 12pm-1:30pm, $15: June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31; Nature Walks, 12pm-1:30pm, $15: June 15, July 13 & Aug. 10; Civil War Bus Tours, 3-4:30pm, $15: June 29 & Sept. 7; African American Bus Tour, 3-4:30pm, $15: August 10. (885-1600/forest-lawn.com)

Fort George (26 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario) Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm. Daily admission $5.80- $11.70, children under 6 free. (905-468-6614/pc.gc.ca)

Genesee Country Village and Museum (1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford). Open Sat and Sun 10am-5pm. Day Pass to all museum attraction $8- $14, children under 3 free. (585-538-6822/gcv.org)

Grand Lady Cruises (Holiday Inn, 100 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island). Cruise the upper Niagara River while enjoying lunch or dinner, various dates from May-October. Also June 15, Father’s Day Lunch Cruise; July 4, Fireworks Dinner Cruise; June 22, July 26 & Aug. 30, Around the Island Dinner Cruise; June 30 & July 24, Eco Tours. Prices vary, reservations required, show and charter cruises also available. (774-8594/grandlady.com)

Graycliff Estate (6472 Old Lake Shore Rd., Derby). Standard Tours, Mon.-Thurs. 11am & 2pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm, plus 4pm on Sun, $15 adults & $10 students; Photography Tours, last Sat. of each month 8:30-10:30am, $40; In-Depth Tours, Sats. 9:30-11:30am, $30 adults & $25 students; Master Architectural Tours, Sats. 1:15-3:15pm, $40 adults & $30 students; Summer Twilights at Graycliff, July 11 & 25, August 1 & 8, 6-8:30pm. (947-9217/graycliff.bfn.org)

Grayline Tours Niagara Falls. Guided sightseeing tours of the US and Canadian sides of the falls Canadian Rainbow Tour or American Adventure Tour, each 4-5hrs $79.95 adult, $59.95 child. Presidential Tour, 8-10hrs, $229.95. VIP Tour, 7-8hrs, $189.95 adult, $99.95 child. Reservations required (1-800-695-1603/graylineniagarafalls.com)

Great Lakes Kitefliers Society (Various locations). Public kite flying events across the region. Every first Sat and third Sun of the month 12 pm, Gratwick Park, N Tonawanda. (649-5364/fly.to/glks)

Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West, Toronto). Events: June 21, Franco-Fete; July 1, Canada Day; July 4-6, Beats, Breaks & Culture, electronic music festival; July 11-13, Ritmo y Color, Latin American arts and culture festival; July 17-20, Tirgan, Iranian arts and culture festival; July 25-27, What is Classical?; Aug 1-4, Island Soul; Aug 8-10, South Asia Calling; Aug 15-17, Hot & Spicy Food Festival; Aug 22-24, TAIWANfest; Aug 30-Sept 1, Ashkenaz Yiddish arts and culture festival. Free admission. (416-973-4000/harbourfrontcentre.com)

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum (180 Thompson St., N Tonawanda). June 7 11am-6pm, Renaissance Festival; June 29, Welcome Summer with the Bubble Man; Aug. 3, Watermelon Day; Aug. 15, Teddy Bear Picnic; Aug. 21, Hawaii Day; Aug. 25-29, Camp Carousel. (693-1885/carrouselmuseum.org)

Lancaster Opera House (21 Central Ave., Lancaster). Summer Theater Workshops: July 7-24, Beauty and the Beast Kids; July 28-Aug. 14, Guys and Dolls. (683-1776/lancopera.org)

Locust Street Art (138 Locust St., Buffalo). Free painting, drawing, clay and photography workshops. (852-4562/buffnet.net/~locustst)

Lancaster Motor Sports (Dunn Tire Raceway Park 57 Gunnville Rd., Lancaster). IHRA drag racing every Friday; Saturday Stock Car racing June 7 and 21, July 5 and 19, Aug 9, 16 and 30; Shredd & Ragan cruise nights with grudge matches every Wednesday. Special events- June 14: Turner Cars & Street Drags, Objects of Desire Tour; June 15: Old Time Drags with Green Light Racing; June 22: Pro Street Cars; June 28:MOD ROC 100 Golden Anniversary Race; July 4: IHRA 50th Anniversary Dunn Tire Night; July 6: Old Time Drags; July 12: Midnight Madness and Mustang Shootout; July 20: Pro Street Drag Racing; July 27: Sport Compact Racing; Aug 2-3: Nostalgia Drags & Dick Collins’ Willy’s Car Show; Aug 10: Old Time Drags; Aug 23: Sport Compact Car Racing Show & Bikini Contest; Aug 24: Race of Champions. Admission Fees vary (759-6818/lancasterracing.com)

Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier. Different and exciting city of Buffalo tours every day all Summer. City Hall tours: weekdays noon-1pm, free. The Buffalo Story tour: Tuesdays in June 1-3pm, $10. Landmark Cruises on the Miss Buffalo: Wednesdays July-Aug 3-5pm, $14 adults, $9 children 6-12. Downtown Revealed: Saturdays 9:30-11:30am June 7 and 21, July 5 and 26, Aug 16, Sep 6 and 27; Sundays 1-3pm July 13, Aug 3 and 24; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in July-Aug 10am-noon. $10. New Digs Downtown: Saturdays 9:30-11:30am June 28, July 12, Aug 2 and 23, Sep 20; Thursdays in July-Aug 10am-noon; Sundays 1-3pm July 20, Aug 10 and 31. $10. Theatre District: Saturdays 9:30-11:30am June 14, July 19, Aug 9 and 30, Sep 13; Tuesdays in July-Aug 10am-noon; Sundays 1-3pm July 6 and 27, Aug 17. $10. Grand Mansions, Inside & Out: Sat Sep 20, 9:30am, $25. Crime & Scandal 2.0: Sundays 9:30-11:30am June 29, July 27, $10. Millionaires’ Row: Saturdays 9:30-11:30am June 14, July 12, Aug 9. $10. Discover the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. (852-3300/buffalotours.org)

Lockport Locks & Canal Tour (210 Market St., Lockport). Every day June 17- Sep 1 at 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm and 5:30pm. $14.50 adult, $8 children 4-10, children under 4 are free. Reservations suggested (433-6155 or 1-800-378-0352/lockportlocks.com)

Maid of the Mist (Niagara Falls). Open daily 9:45am- 5:45pm through June 20, 9am-7:45pm June 21-Aug 28. $12.50 adult, $7.30 children 6-12, children 5 and under are free (284-8897/maidofthemist.com)

Marineland (7657 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls). Open daily: admission booths open 10am-5pm weekdays, 10am-6pm weekends through June 27 and 9am-6pm daily, June 28- Aug 31. Admission $39.95 CDN for 10 years and older, $32.95 CDN children 5-9, children 4 and under free. (905-356-9565/marinelandcanada.com)

Martin’s Fantasy Island (2400 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island). Open Sat-Sun 10:30am- 8:30pm June 1-29 and for varying hours Tues-Thurs June 19-27. Open daily July 1- Aug 31 11:30am- 8:30pm, except Mondays. (773-7591/martinsfantasyisland.com)

Mid-Lakes Navigation Co. (11 Jordan St., Skaneateles). Daily Cruises on Skaneateles Lake or the Erie Canal. Skaneateles Lake cruises daily evening dinner cruises through Sep 30, Sunday brunch cruises and other weekly cruises. Erie Canal, Syracuse cruises July 7- Aug 23, daily lunch, dinner and sightseeing tours. (315-685-8500 or 1-800-545-4318/midlakesnav.com)

Murphy Orchards (2402 McClew Rd., Burt). Open daily 8:30am-6:30pm for picking. The Orchard Tea Rooms are open daily 11am-4pm, except Mondays. Underground Railroad, agricultural production and wildlife habitat environmental converation guided tours available by reservation (77-7926/murphyorchards.com)

National Warplane Museum/Wings of Eagles (17 Aviation Drive, Horseheads). Open Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon- 4pm. June 28: AirFest/Pride Ride. (881-6604/wingsofeagles.com)

Neglia Ballet (1685 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo). June 40-Aug. 2, Five-Week Summer Intensive for ages 12+; June 30-July 18, Three-Week Ballet Workshop for ages 8-12. (447-0401/negliaballet.org)

Niagara Power Project Visitors Center Power Vista (Lewiston Rd., Lewiston) Open daily 9am-5pm Explore energy and electricity with a wide variety of hands-on displays and computer games. Free admission. (285-3211/nypa.gov)

Niagara Wine Tours International (92 Picton St. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario). Bicycle, van and coach tours through the Niagara wine region. Reservations required (1-800-680-7006/niagaraworldwinetours.com)

North Tonawanda History Museum (310 Oliver St., Tonawanda). Guided 90-minute history walks, with options for starting point. Groups of 10 or less $5/person, groups of 11-30 $55. Advance reservation only (213-0554/nthistorymuseum.org)

Old Fort Niagara (Robert Moses Parkway North, niagara Falls). Open daily: 9am-5pm. General Admission $10, children 6-12 $6 and children under 6 free. (745-7611/oldfortniagara.org)

Ontario Place (955 Lakeshore Blvd., West, Toronto). Grounds open daily 10am-8pm. Grounds admission $11.75- $17.75, children 3 and under free. Festival of Fire: fireworks and music show at 10:30pm June 28, July 1, 3 and 5 (416-314-9900/ontarioplace.com)

Parkside August Art Camp (St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, 2253 Main St., Buffalo) Aug. 11-29, 9am-3pm. History of Pop Art. (838-1240/parksidebuffalo.org)

Strong National Museum of Play (1 Manhattan Square Dr., Rochester). Open Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Berenstein Bears, Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, Reading Adventureland, Super Kids Market, Sesame Street, National Toy Hall of Fame, Field of Play, Timelab; June 7-Sept. 1, Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog. $9.50 adults, $8.50 seniors, $7.50 children ages 2-17, children under 2 free. (585-263-2700/strongmuseum.org)

Pierce Arrow Museum (263 Michigan Ave, Buffalo). Open 12pm-4pm most Saturdays and additional summer weekdays (853-0084/pierce-arrow.com)

Ralph Wilson Stadium (1 Bills Dr., Orchard Park). Buffalo Bills preseason home games: Aug 14 vs Pittsburgh Steelers, 7:30pm; Aug 28 vs Detroit Lions, 6:30pm. Regular season home games: Sep 7 vs Seattle Seahawks 1pm; Sep 21 vs Oakland Raiders 1pm; Oct 19 vs San Diego Chargers 1pm; Nov 2 vs New York Jets 1pm; Nov 17 vs Cleveland Browns 8:30pm; Nov 30 vs San Francisco 49ers 1pm; Dec 7 vs Miami Dolphins 4:05pm; Dec 28 vs New England Patriots 1pm. (1-877-BB-TICKS/buffalobills.com)

SkyDome (John St. & Blue Jay Way, Toronto). Toronto Blue Jays Home Schedule: June 6-8 vs Baltimore Orioles; June 9-11 vs Seattle Mariners; June 13-15 vs Chicago Cubs; June 24-26 vs Cincinnati Reds; June 27-30 vs Atlanta Braves; July 8-10 vs Baltimore Orioles; July 11-13 vs New York Yankees; July 25-27 vs Seattle Mariners; July 28-30 vs Tampa Bay Rays; Aug 4-7 vs Oakland Athletics; Aug 8-10 vs Cleveland Indians; Aug 19-21 vs New York Yankees; Aug 22-24 vs Boston Red Sox; Sep 2-4 vs Minnesota Twins; Sep 5-7 vs Tampa Bay Rays; Sep 16-18 vs Baltimore Orioles; Sep 19-21 vs Boston Red Sox; Sep 23-25 vs New York Yankees (1-888-OK-GO-JAY/bluejays.mlb.com)

Toronto Zoo (361 Old Finch Ave., Toronto). Open daily 9am-7:30pm. General admission $12- $20, children 3 and under free. (415-392-5900/torontozoo.com)

Summer in the Village (Elmwood Ave., Buffalo) July 14-18 9am-3:30pm. A collaborative day camp for ages 8-12. Includes visits to the Elmwood Science Spot, the Bryant Street Studio, the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, the Albright Knox Art Gallery and more. (332-3524/sciencebuff.org)

UB Center for the Arts (UB North Campus, Amherst). July 7-11, Explore the Arts Camp for grades 5-8; Aug. 13-15, Technical Theater Program for high school and college students. (645-ARTS/uncfa.org)

Underground Railroad Tour of WNY (Michigan St Baptist Church, 511 Michigan Ave). Daily tours following the footsteps of Harriet Tubman. Mon-Sat 10am-2pm, 3-7pm. Reservations required (282-1028/motherlandconnextions.com)

Water Safari Enchanted Forest Campgrounds (Route 28, Old Forge). Opening week June 16-20, 10am-4pm. Open 9:30am through Sep 1. Tickets $22.95- $25.95, children 2 and under free. July 17: Dora the Explorer; Aug 14: SpongeBob SquarePants; Sep 1: Diego (1-800-CAMPING/watersafari.com)

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours (61 Meville St., Niagara-on-the-Lake). Departs from Lewiston and Niagara-on-the-Lake at varying times. $56 adult, $47 youth. Reservations required (1-888-438-4444 or 905-468-4800/whirlpooljet.com)

Woodbine Centre and Fantasy Fair (500 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario). Open Mon-Fri noon-7pm, Fri-Sun 11am-7pm.Shopping Center and indoor amusement park. Ride ticket fees, group and all-day packages available. (416-674-6437/fantasyfair.ca)

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

Albright-Knox Summer Jazz Series (1285 Elmwood Ave.) Free concerts held every Sunday at 2pm on the gallery lawn, weather permitting (849-5524/albrightknox.org)

Amherst Recreation Concert Series (Basset Park, 359 Klein Rd, Amherst). Free outdoor concerts every Tuesday and Thursday July 8- Aug 21, 7:30pm. July 8: American Legion Band of the Tonawandas; July 10: Live & Kickin’—party dance band at 6pm, Island Park, Williamsville; July 15: Buffalo Concertina All Stars; July 17: Tommy Z-Blues; July 22: The Lance Diamond Show; July 24: West of the Mark; July 29: Big Wheelie & The Hubcaps, Kiwanis Picnic; July 31: Sentimental Journey; Aug 7: The Dady Brothers; Aug 12: The Pine Dogs; Aug 14: The Pointless Brothers; Aug 19: McCarthyizm; Aug 21: Steam Donkeys. In case of rain, concerts will be held at Transit Middle School, except July 4 and 10 (689-1425/amherst.ny.us)

Artpark (450 S 4th St, Lewiston). Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Summerfest (July 12- Aug 1) Artpark Mainstage Theater, tickets $15-$48. July 12: By George By George Gershwin, 8pm; July 13: The All American John Philip Sousa, 3pm; July 19: From Mozart to Berstein, 8pm; July 20: Native American Celebration, 3pm; July 25: Rachmaninon’s Piano Concerto No. 3, 8pm; July 26: Tchaikovsky Spectacular, 8pm; July 27: Cirque Capriccio, 3pm; Aug 1: The Tango Returns!, 8pm; Aug 2: An Evening With Neglia Ballet, 8pm; Aug 3: A Salute to John Williams, 3pm. Dancin’ in the Park (June 30 and July 28) Artpark Mainstage Theatre, shows at 2pm and 8pm, tickets $24.50 and $29.50. Formerly known as Artpark’s Big Band Series, with a brand new giant dance floor. June 30: Kings of Swing, featuring the Galaxy All-Star Orchestra; July 28: Artie Shaw Tribute, featuring the Sal Andolina Big Band. Tuesday in the Park (June 3-Aug 26) 6:30pm, Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, free admission. June 3: Bret Michaels; June 10: Trisha Yearwood; June 17: Three Dog Night; June 24: America; July 1: David Clayton-Thomas; July 8: Kansas; July 15: Blue Rodeo; July 22: Michael McDonald; July 29: Gov’t Mule; Aug 5: Dickey Betts; Aug 12: Celtic Night, featuring Leahy; Aug 19: Joe Bonamassa; Aug 26: War. Wednesdays on the Gorge (July 9-Aug 27) 6:30pm, Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, free admission. July 9: Moe; July 16: Cajun Festival, with Steve Riley & Lil Brian; July 23: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies; July 30: Sam Roberts Band; Aug 6: Walter Trout with Watermelon Slim; Aug 13: Kim Mitchell; Aug 20: Donna The Buffalo; Aug 27: Sass Jordan. (754-4375/artpark.net)

Bemus Bay Pops (Bemus Bay Waterfront, Bemus Point). Outdoor concert series held on floating stage, June 29- Aug 30: June 29: Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, 2:30pm; July 4: Salute to America, featuring the Jamestown Municipal Band at 7pm, with a traditional lighting of the lake at 10pm; July 5: The British are Coming!, featuring the Caverners, 7pm; July 6: Rod Stewart Tribute, 2:30pm; July 13: Jimmy & The Soul Blazers, 2:30pm; July 20: Shama Lama, 2:30pm; July 25: Swinging Street Dance with Dr. Zoot, 7pm; July 27: Neil Diamond tribute, 2:30pm; Aug 3: Irish Festival, noon; Aug 10: Frankie Valli tribute, 2:30pm; Aug 17: Cher and Friends, 2:30pm; Aug 24: Blues Family Show Band with 12 performers and tributes to The Blues Brothers, Sister Act and more, 2:30pm; Aug 29: Trombone Salute with John Marcellus, 6:30pm; Aug 30: Labor Day Finale with the full symphonic Bemus Bay Pops orchestra and fireworks, 6:30pm. (386-7000/bemusbaypops.com)

Darien Lake (9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center). June 6: Tim McGraw; June 17: Dave Mathews Band; June 21: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers; June 27: Brad Paisley; July 12: Martina McBride; July 24: Warped Tour with Angels and Airwaves, Relient K. The Academy Is..., and more; Aug 15: The Jonas Brothers; Aug 18: Maroon 5; Aug 19: Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival with Disturbed, Slipknot and more; Aug 23: Toby Keith. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or livenation.com (585-599-4641/godarienlake.com)

Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center Summer Concert Series (Union Rd, West Seneca). Tuesdays June 3-Aug 26, 6:30pm. June 3, Pyramid Band; June 10, Mama Earth’s Kitchen; June 17, Jim Yeoman’s Band; June 24, Sugar & Jazz Orchestra; July 8, Doerfel Family Blue Grass Band; July 15, Doug Yeomans & The Lo Blu Flame; July 22, Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra; July 29, romantic music; Aug 5, Tom Stahl & The Dangerfields; Aug 12, Paul James Jazz Band; Aug 19, Orengue; Aug 26, West Seneca Town Band. Free.

Chautauqua Institution (Route 394, Chautauqua). The Logan Chamber Music series, every Monday June 23- Aug 18, 4pm. June 23: Hugo Wolf Quartett; June 30: New Arts Trio; July 7: Harlem Quartet; July 14: Synergy Brass Quintet; July 21: Chautauqua Quartet; July 28 and Aug 4: Audubon Quartet; Aug 11: Sarah Wolfson and the Brasil Guitar Duo; Aug 18: Chautauqua Wind Quintent (1-800-836-ARTS/ciweb.org)

Friday at the Falls Concert Series (1st & Old Falls Sts, Niagara Falls). Fridays June 6-Aug 29, 7:30-9:30pm. June 6, Frank Grizanti Band; June 13, White Chocolate; June 20, Bob Volkman Band; June 27, Deep B-Lo; July 4, Aqueous; July 11, Paleface; July 18, Jerry Andres Band; July 25, This Vehicle; Aug 1, The Image; Aug 8, Passion Works; Aug 15, Salt Peter; Aug 22, Powertrain; Aug 29, The Davey Z Band. Free.

Fredonia Opera House (9 Church St., Fredonia). June 6-8: Bach & Beyond: A Baroque Music Festival. Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun, 4pm. Tickets, $20 for each concert day or $45 for all three concerts. June 21: Summer Solstice with Jamcrackers featuring Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn, Folk in Fredonia Music Series extra, 8pm, admission $15. July 19: The Bar-room Buzzards, 7:30pm, admission $10. Aug 3: Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians, 7pm, reserved seating $25. Sep 14: Folk in Fredonia Free-For-All, with Carmen and Dick Gilman, free admission but tickets are required and may be reserved by calling the Box Office (679-1891/fredopera.org)

Geneva on the Lake (1001 Lochland Rd., Rt 14, Geneva). Special Summertime Music & Wine Series, every Tuesday, June 24- Aug 26 6:30-9:30pm with Johnny Russo’s East Hill Classic Jazz Trio on the terrace with al fresco dining (315-789-7190/genevaonthelake.com)

Fairgrounds Summer Concert Series (Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway). June 10, Otis Day & the Knights; July 8, The Buckinghams; July 29, Jay & the Americans; Aug 13, the Spinners; Sept 9, BJ Thomas. All concerts begin at 6pm with a local opener, national act plays at 7:30. Free except for Aug 13, which is free with purchase of admission to America’s Fair.

Hennepin Park Gazebo (4th & Center St., Lewiston). Blue Mondays (July 14-Aug 18), blues concert series every Monday, 7-9pm crossborderblues.com Jazz Wednesdays (June 4-25) every Wednesday. International Sundays (July 6- Aug 10), every Sunday 2-4pm: honor your heritage and celebrate local diversity with different ethnic music each week. Summer of ’69 (July 18) 6-10pm. Music of the sixties, seventies and eighties performed by Lewiston’s own super-groups such as The County Orphanage, The Invaders and The Loved Ones and special guests Richie McDonald and Gary Baker. Lewiston Jazz Project (July 12- Aug 23) every Thursday 7pm, featuring the New Upstate Express Jazz Ensemble and special guests throughout the series. (754-0166/artcouncil.org)

Jackson Square Concert Series (Jackson & Center Sts., Batavia). June 6-27, 7-9pm. Friday Nights in Jackson Square, several bands will perform each Friday. Free admission (585-344-0900/geneseecalendar.com)

Jazz in July Concert Series (Bassett Park, Amherst). July 13, Bobby Militello Quartet; July 20, Pete Ciraolo All-Star Big Band; July 27, Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble. All concerts begins at 7:30pm. Free.

Mayville Bluegrass Festival (Lakeside Park, Rt. 394, Mayville). June 14-15. With Chris Hillman, Herb Peterson, John Cowan Band, Dave Peterson and 1946 and many more. The festival also features guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and dobro workshops, food and more (753-2800/mayvillebluegrassfestival.com)

M&T Bank Plaza Event Series (One M&T Plaza, Main at Division St). Free Outdoor Concerts June 9- Aug 29 Mon- Fri. Each weekday of the summer, M&T Plaza is the lunchtime gathering spot, featuring an eclectic group of musical and theatrical talent. (buffaloplace.com)

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort (6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls). Concerts in the Avalon Ballroom. June 5: The Moody Blues; June 6, 7: Tony Orlando; June 13, 14: Sinbad (standup comedy); June 19: Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band; June 26: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo; June 27, 28: Grand Funk Railroad; July 3, 4: Jay Leno (standup comedy); July 8: Brian Wilson; July 11, 12: Songwriter’s Night; July 13: Carole King; July 15, 16: Reba McEntire; July 17, 18: Brad Garrett (standup comedy); July 20-20 (excluding July 26): 6 Chix; July 31: 38 Special; Aug 7, 8: Vietnamese Show; Aug 14, 15: The Smothers Brothers Show (comedy); Aug 17-24: World Rock Symphony Orchestra. Tickets available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-877-833-3110. All Prices reflect Canadian currency. (888-325-5788/fallsviewcasinoresort.com)

Party on the Portico (Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Ct). June 20, July 18, Aug 22, 5-8pm. Live music, free museum tours, beer, wine, food and more. General admission $10 (873-9644/bechs.org)

Seneca Niagara Casino (310 4th St., Niagara Falls. Seneca Events Center).June 4: Diana Ross; June 14: Blondie; June 27: The Neville Brothers with Dr. John; July 18: Al Green; Aug 1: Frank Caliendo; Aug 9: Kathy Griffin; Aug 15: Puddle of Mud; Aug 16: Chaka Khan. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com Seneca Square, free outdoor concerts. Aug 21: Tops in Blue; Aug 22: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with The Derek Miller Band. (299-1100/senecaniagaracasino.com)

Sunday on the Steps (Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls) Sundays June 1-Aug 31, 6-8pm. June 1, Easy Street Big Band; June 8, The Ralph Fava Trio with Bobby Militello; June 15, Second Generation; June 22, Paul James Jazz; June 29, Jerry D’Amico Group; July 6, Chu Nero Group; July 13, Jack Prybylski Group; July 20, Ladies First Jazz Combo; July 27, Lakeside Blues Band; Aug 3, The Dave Schiavone Quartet; Aug 10, A Touch of Class Revisited; Aug 17, Easy Street Big Band; Aug 24, Talarasa; Aug 31, Lynn Ligammari Quartet. Free.

Thursday at the Square (Lafayette Square, downtown Buffalo). Free outdoor concerts every Thursday June 5- Sep 4, 5-9pm. June 5: The Disco Biscuits; June 12: Yonder Mountain String Band; June 19: The David Sanborn Group; June 26: Martin Sexton; July 3: Jakob Dylan & The Gold; July 10; Jimmie Vaughan; July 17: Mickey Hart Band; July 24: Gin Blossoms; July 31: Spirit of the West; Aug 7: Zappa Plays Zappa; Aug 14: Mike Gordon; Aug 21: Saliva; Aug 28: Candlebox; Sep 4: Big Head Todd and the Monsters (856-3150/buffaloplace.com)