Enjoy the rest of the summer, day by day
Sunday, July 31: Niagara Falls Italian Festival. Itu2019s more than food - although there will be plenty - at this Italian festival. Enjoy a bocce tournament, contests, pageants, dancers and music from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the corner of Pine Avenue and 15th Street, Niagara Falls. The festival also runs July 29 and 30.
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Monday, Aug. 1: Coldplay. The British rock band will perform at 7 p.m. at First Niagara Center. Get tickets at firstniagaracenter.com.
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Tuesday, Aug. 2: Cattaraugus County Fair. There will be rides, animal shows and live entertainment at the Cattaraugus County Fair from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7 at 501 Erie St., Little Valley. Find the full schedule at cattarauguscofair.com.
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Wednesday, Aug. 3: Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Get some laughs at the Lucy Desi Museum and Desilu Studios, 2 W. Third St., Jamestown. There will be comedy, music and activities from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7.
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Thursday, Aug. 4: the Eden Corn Festival. Head to the American Legion grounds at 2912 Legion Drive, Eden, for food, contests, music, rides and a parade. Hours are 3 to 11 p.m. Aug. 4, noon to midnight Aug. 5-6, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 7.
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Friday, Aug. 5: St. Christopher Summerfest. Keep the carnivals coming with Summerfest, at 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd.,Tonawanda. The fun runs from 5 to 11 p.m. There will be a 5K race, music, food, raffles, childrenu2019s activities and carnival rides through Aug. 7. Find it all at stchrissummerfest.com.
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Saturday, Aug. 6: Wilson Wine and Art Festival and Farmers Market. The festival and farmers market will bring together artists, crafters, produce, food and wine on Young Street in Wilson. $10 will get you a commemorative wine glass and unlimited wine tastings. Email wilsonwinefest@gmail.com for more information.
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Sunday, Aug. 7: WNY Vegfest. The Tofurky Trot at Riverside Park, 2607 Niagara St., starts at 10 a.m. The free festival begins at 11 am. and includes speakers, exhibitors, vendors, live music, rescue animals and childrenu2019s activities. Learn more about the vendors at www.wnyvegfest.com.
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Monday, Aug. 8: Forest Lawn. Experience history at Forest Lawn, one of the first deliberately designed and professionally landscaped cemeteries in the U.S. Take in the natural beauty, view the sculptures and discover numerous stories at 1411 Delaware Ave.
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Tuesday, Aug. 9: Tuesday Night Flix: u201cJumanji." A free showing of u201cJumanjiu201d will play from 8:30 to 10 p.m. on the Pierce Lawn in Canalside.
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Wednesday, Aug. 10: Erie County Fair. Itu2019s opening day of the 177th annual Erie County Fair at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. It continues through Aug. 21. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. See the full schedule at ecfair.org.
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Thursday, Aug. 11: Lowest of the Low. The Canadian alternative rock group headlines the concert bill, also featuring Canadian Serena Ryder, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Canalside as part of the free Thursday Concert Series.
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Friday, Aug. 12: Drake. Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Drake will perform at 6:30 p.m. at First Niagara Center.
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Saturday, Aug. 13: Jack Craft Fair. The Jack Craft Fair at Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Drive, will have workshops, demos and food from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. View the vendors at jackcraftfair.com.
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Sunday, Aug. 14: Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Free performances of Shakespeareu2019s u201cThe Taming of the Shrewu201d start at 7:30 p.m. July 28 and continue through Aug. 21 in Delaware Park, next to Hoyt Lake and behind the Rose Garden.
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Monday, Aug. 15: Buffalo Zoo. Visit Buffalou2019s 23.5-acre zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., which is home to local wildlife and some of the worldu2019s most exotic and endangered animals. Donu2019t miss out on the polar bears. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31. On Fridays, admission runs until 7:30 p.m. and the grounds stay open until 8:30 p.m. Regular admission is $12, children (2 to 12) are $9 and seniors are $10.
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Tuesday, Aug. 16: Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Take in the beautiful sights and scents at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., with its documented living plant collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits. Itu2019s open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and $5 for children ages 3 to 12.
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Wednesday, Aug. 17: Buffalo Bisons. Watch the Buffalo Bisons battle the Rochester Red Wings at 1:05 p.m. at Coca-Cola Field.
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Thursday, Aug. 18: "Monsters, Inc." Sprawl out on the middle block of Old Falls Street for a free showing of "Monsters, Inc." Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the night with family. Visit fallsstreet.com to get the most out of the Flicks on Old Falls movie series, which runs through Aug. 25.
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Friday, Aug. 19: Buffalo Niagara Scottish Festival & Highland Games. Explore Western New Yorku2019s history with highland games, demonstrations, Scottish clans, vendors, food and beverages on its opening day, Aug. 19, from 4 to 10 p.m. The festival will also run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst. Tickets are $10 to $20.
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Saturday, Aug. 20: BierFest. Local craft brewers will gather at Scharfu2019s German Restaurant and Bar, 2683 Clinton St., West Seneca, from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 20 and from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21. Tastings will be available. Visit scharfsrest.com for a glimpse at food and beer selections.
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Sunday, Aug. 21: Ukrainian-American Day Festival. Fill your day with Ukrainian foods, art, dance, crafts, vendors, music and facility tours from 1:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center, 562 Genesee St.
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Monday, Aug. 22: Balance: The art of mind and body with Power Yoga Buffalo. Power Yoga Buffalo will lead an hour-long yoga session at the Albright-Knox Art Galleryu2019s Elmwood Avenue Portico following a 20-minute tour of the art museum. There will be refreshments from Ashkeru2019s. The event will last from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is $25 for general admission, $20 for members.
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Tuesday, Aug. 23: Zoar Valley. Those craving adventure or a scenic getaway should visit Zoar Valley, an area of deep gorges along the Main and South branches of Cattaraugus Creek. Itu2019s open from sunrise to sunset for hiking, paddling and fishing. Learn more about this ecological wonder at dec.ny.gov.
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Wednesday, Aug. 24: Blink 182. The American rock band is playing Darien Lake Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. A Day to Remember, All American Rejects, All Time Low and DJ will also perform. Score tickets at darienlake.com/concerts.
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Thursday, Aug. 25: Wilson Fire Hall Field Day. Enjoy rides, games, a beer tent, vendors, chowder and a parade at Wilson Fire Company No. 1, 250 Young St., Wilson, on its opening field day, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 25. There will be performances by the Heritage Band and Black Widow. The field day will also run from 6 p.m. to midnight Aug. 26 and from noon to midnight Aug. 27.
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Friday, Aug. 26: Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival. On the festival's opening night, groove to live jazz performances featuring Molly Johnson and Curtis Stigers 5-10 p.m. at Center Street, Lewiston. The festival continues from noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 27. Check out the lineup at lewistonjazz.com.
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Saturday, Aug. 27: Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Stroll along Elmwood Avenue to find artisans and crafters, vendors, food, entertainment and childrenu2019s activities. The two-day festival runs through Aug. 28. Prepare your wallet at eafa.techriver.net.
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Sunday, Aug. 28: Wild Wing Festival. Feed birds and enjoy guided tours, food and music by the Rustic Ramblers for $5 to $10 at the Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, 5067 Townline Road, Delevan.
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Monday, Aug. 29: Buffalo Museum of Science. Become a wealth of knowledge at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway. Itu2019s open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for members, $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and students and $8 for children 2 to 17.
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Tuesday, Aug. 30: North Park Theatre. Catch a classic or independent flick in the restored 1920s theater at 1428 Hertel Ave. Keep an eye on the movie listings at northparktheatre.org.
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Wednesday, Aug. 31: Delaware Park. Ride a bike, throw a ball or enjoy a picnic lunch on the 350 acres known as Buffalou2019s u201cCentral Park.u201d From the Rose Gardens to reflective pools, there is enough to see and do at the park for a full afternoon.
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Thursday, Sept. 1: Frank Lloyd Wrightu2019s Darwin D. Martin House Complex. Visit Wright's masterful 1904 work of architecture on a docent-led tour. See select areas of the first floor of the Martin House, 125 Jewett Pkwy, as well as the master bedroom, pergola, conservatory and carriage house. Tours last 90 minutes and occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is free for members, $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and $14 for students. Learn more at darwinmartinhouse.org.
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Friday, Sept. 2: Albright-Knox Art Gallery. There will be a drop-in art activity from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Artists of all ages are invited to participate in a free artmaking activity inspired by works on view at the museum. Visit albrightknox.org for more information and events.
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Saturday, Sept. 3: South Buffalo Irish Festival. Irish dancers will perform from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Cazenovia Park, 25 Cazenovia St., There will also be food trucks, a beer tent, childrenu2019s activities and performances by Barleyjuice, Gobshites, Desire and Jack Mahone at the free festival. Learn more at southbuffaloirishfestival.com.
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Sunday, Sept. 4: National Buffalo Wing Festival. Indulge in wings from across the country from noon to 7 p.m. at Coca-Cola Field, 275 Washington St., on the festival's final day. You can also eat wings and enjoy contests, vendors, entertainment and activities from noon to 9 p.m. on the festival's first day, Sept. 3.
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Monday, Sept. 5: Niagara Falls. There is more to do at Niagara Falls than just take photos. Dine at the Top of the Falls Restaurant, stand within feet of the Falls with a Cave of the Winds tour, and get up close and personal with sea life at the Aquarium of Niagara. Stay after dinner and watch the fireworks display from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Fireworks will illuminate the sky every night at this time between Aug. 12 and Sept. 30.
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