New·From the September 7, 2026 edition

Party in the CHQ.

Your summertime go-to guide for the hottest bars & bands.

hot off the bulletin board
Sep10

Westfield

CHQ Professionals Group Coffee Meet

Thursday · 8–9:30am

Full Strength Coffee Co, Westfield

Sep10

Dunkirk

Cardio Drumming

Thursday · 9–9:45am

Dunkirk Senior Center, Dunkirk

Sep10

Fredonia

Here & There: Chautauqua County History, Travelers and Memories

First program of the fall series, on the history of the Chautauqua County Fair and fairgrounds

Thursday · 7pm

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia

Sep11

Mayville

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

Marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks

Friday · Noon

Chautauqua County Courthouse, Mayville

Sep11

Jamestown

Jamestown Dance Festival 2026: Music From The Sole + Sun Kim Dance Theatre

Friday · 7pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

Sep12

Sinclairville

27th Annual Sinclairville History Fair

Saturday · 7am–9pm

Main Street, Sinclairville

Sep12

Pittsfield

46th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Runs Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine

Saturday · 10am–5pm

Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield

Sep12

Jamestown

Talent Has No Borders: Immigrant Artists Panel

Saturday · 10am

St. Luke’s Undercroft, Jamestown

Free
Sep12

Jamestown

Rabies Vaccine Vet Clinic

Pre-registration required at HealthyCHQ.com/rabies

Saturday · 10am–12pm

The Salvation Army, Jamestown

Sep12

Jamestown

Audubon Little Explorers: Fantastic Fungi

Saturday · 10–11:30am

Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

Sep12

Jamestown

Jackson After Dark

With Lucas West of NBC’s “The Voice”

Saturday · 6–9pm

Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown

Sep13

Pittsfield

46th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Second day of the festival, rain or shine

Sunday · 10am–5pm

Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield

Festivals, big shows and one-off happenings from around the county. The full day-by-day rundown is just below.

this week at a glance

Monday

September 7

  • All day

    Labor Day with DJ Felony · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 11am–7pm

    Nate Curtis & Fat Cat Freddy · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 1–4pm

    Bloody Mary Party with Music by OsbornNash · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6pm

    Trivia with Brewer Drew · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

Tuesday

September 8

  • 6–8:30pm

    Trivia Night · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown

    With Len Barry

Wednesday

September 9

  • 7–9pm

    Comedy Open Mic · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • Music on the Stoop: Brody Schenk · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown

Thursday

September 10

  • 8–9:30am

    CHQ Professionals Group Coffee Meet · Full Strength Coffee Co, Westfield

  • 9–9:45am

    Cardio Drumming · Dunkirk Senior Center, Dunkirk

  • 6–9pm

    Open Mic with Don · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 7pm

    Trivia Night · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 7pm

    Here & There: Chautauqua County History, Travelers and Memories · The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia

    First program of the fall series, on the history of the Chautauqua County Fair and fairgrounds

Friday

September 11

  • Noon

    9-11 Remembrance Ceremony · Chautauqua County Courthouse, Mayville

    Marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks

  • 6–8pm

    Ryan Melquist · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown

  • 6–8:30pm

    Music on the Stoop: Logan Alexander · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown

  • 6–9pm

    I-90’s · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 7pm

    Jamestown Dance Festival 2026: Music From The Sole + Sun Kim Dance Theatre · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

  • 8–11pm

    2 DJ Legends Dance Party · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 10:30pm

    Midnight Margaritas · Raven & Thorn, Fredonia

    Celebrating the release of Practical Magic 2

Saturday

September 12

  • All day

    50th Anniversary Celebration · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

    Live music all day long with Bill Ward, Brian Hanna, The Away Team and Circuit Aura, plus mug night specials, around the world beers and drink specials

  • 7am–9pm

    27th Annual Sinclairville History Fair · Main Street, Sinclairville

  • 10am–5pm

    46th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival · Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield

    Runs Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine

  • 10am

    Talent Has No Borders: Immigrant Artists Panel · St. Luke’s Undercroft, Jamestown

  • 10am–12pm

    Rabies Vaccine Vet Clinic · The Salvation Army, Jamestown

    Pre-registration required at HealthyCHQ.com/rabies

  • 10–11:30am

    Audubon Little Explorers: Fantastic Fungi · Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

  • 1–9pm

    Midnight Bearhug & Smokin 45 · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 6–9pm

    Jackson After Dark · Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown

    With Lucas West of NBC’s “The Voice”

  • 7pm

    Live N Kickin’ · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 8–11pm

    Jerod Eggleston · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 9pm–1am

    Music by DJ KT Styles · Steelbound Brewery, Dunkirk

    Fresh to Def contest, first place wins a Steelbound gift card

  • 10pm

    DJ Xcite · Shawbucks, Jamestown

Sunday

September 13

  • 10am–5pm

    46th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival · Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield

    Second day of the festival, rain or shine

  • 3–6pm

    Side Eye · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

every week, all summer

The standing appointments.

Same time, same place, every week.

  • Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

    Live Music with Shawn

    6–8pm · Splash, Bemus Point

  • Tuesdays

    Zeke's Music Trivia

    6pm · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • Thursdays

    Trivia Night

    6pm · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • Thursdays

    Karaoke Night

    7pm · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown

  • Thursdays

    Open Mic Night

    9pm–12am · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

    Music, comedy and poetry

  • Fridays & Saturdays

    Live Music with Nicholas Nasibyan

    6:30–9:30pm · Splash, Bemus Point

    Back by popular demand

  • Fridays

    Karaoke

    9pm · Shawbucks, Jamestown

    Hosted by Star Sirch Productions

our participating favs
Beach Dog Grill logo

Beach Dog Grill

Dunkirk

Beach Dog Grill brings live music and seasonal events to Wright Park along the Lake Erie shore in Dunkirk.

Closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. Fall hours coming soon.

This week

  • Thursday, September 10 · 6–9pm · Open Mic with Don

Wright Park, Dunkirk, NY

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Group Ther-Happy

Lakewood

Situated at the Four Corners in downtown Lakewood, Group Ther-Happy offers a comfortable blend of tavern atmosphere and modern dining. The restaurant features craft pizzas, a variety of beers, wines and cocktails, along with live music and community events throughout the year.

This week

  • Thursday, September 10 · 7pm · Trivia Night
  • Saturday, September 12 · 8–11pm · Jerod Eggleston

103 Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750

(716) 526-1067groupther-happy.com

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Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House

Bemus Point

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is a year-round gathering place in the heart of Bemus Point, New York, created with one simple purpose: bringing people together. Located just a short walk from Chautauqua Lake, we welcome locals and visitors alike to enjoy house-made food, craft beer, premium cocktails, public golf, live music, and community-driven events in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

20 craft beers on tap. Golf open daily 9am.

This week

  • Monday, September 7 · 1–4pm · Bloody Mary Party with Music by OsbornNash

72 Main St, Bemus Point, NY 14712

(716) 386-2893bemustaphouse.com

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Pearl City Hops

Jamestown

Established in 2018, Pearl City Hops is the restaurant and tavern at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Jamestown, serving live music, good food and drinks on West 4th Street.

This week

  • Thursdays · 7pm · Karaoke Night
  • Friday, September 11 · 6–8pm · Ryan Melquist

150 West 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701

pearlcityhops.com

Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge logo

Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge

Jamestown

Located in the heart of downtown Jamestown, Labyrinth Press Company and Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge offer a unique two-story dining and beverage experience. Labyrinth, Chautauqua County's only exclusively vegetarian restaurant, shares its kitchen with Brazil Lounge upstairs, where guests can explore an ever-changing selection of craft beer and wine. A seasonal patio adds to the experience.

This week

  • Tuesday, September 8 · 6–8:30pm · Trivia NightWith Len Barry
  • Wednesday, September 9 · Music on the Stoop: Brody Schenk
  • Friday, September 11 · 6–8:30pm · Music on the Stoop: Logan Alexander

12 East 4th St, Jamestown, NY

labpressco.com

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Raven & Thorn

Fredonia

Located on Water Street in Fredonia, Raven & Thorn is a cozy cocktail and wine bar known for its welcoming atmosphere and focus on New York beverages. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, regional wines, rotating beers on tap and self-service wine stations offering a variety of selections by the glass.

Specializing in Chautauqua wines, crafted cocktails and draft beers.

This week

  • Friday, September 11 · 10:30pm · Midnight MargaritasCelebrating the release of Practical Magic 2

26 Water St, Fredonia, NY

ravenandthorn.com

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Shawbucks

Jamestown

A downtown Jamestown mainstay established in 1995, Shawbucks features after dinner evening entertainment, from karaoke nights to DJ sets.

This week

  • Fridays · 9pm · KaraokeHosted by Star Sirch Productions
  • Saturday, September 12 · 10pm · DJ Xcite

212 West 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701

(716) 487-2201shawbucks.com

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Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's

Irving

Located along the Lake Erie shoreline in Irving, Sunset Bay is home to two popular waterfront destinations. Sunset Bay Beach Club offers summer entertainment, regional DJs and a spacious patio overlooking the water, while Cabana Sam's Bar & Grill serves tropical drinks, seafood favorites, burgers and live music throughout the season.

Open until October 4. Thursday and Friday from 4pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am. Live music Saturdays at 7pm, Bills specials during games, and the boat burning on Saturday, September 26.

This week

  • Monday, September 7 · All day · Labor Day with DJ Felony
  • Saturday, September 12 · 7pm · Live N Kickin’

1028 South Shore Dr, Irving, NY

(716) 934-9953sunsetbayusa.com

The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co. logo

The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co.

Lakewood

Southern Tier Brewing Company's Lakewood campus is home to The Empty Pint, the brewery's flagship taproom and restaurant, and the Southern Tier Distilling Company. Visitors can sample rotating craft beers, including taproom-exclusive releases, enjoy beer-inspired pub fare and relax in the outdoor beer garden. Brewery tours are also offered throughout the year.

This week

  • Tuesdays · 6pm · Zeke's Music Trivia
  • Thursdays · 6pm · Trivia Night
  • Monday, September 7 · 11am–7pm · Nate Curtis & Fat Cat Freddy
  • Friday, September 11 · 6–9pm · I-90’s
  • Saturday, September 12 · 1–9pm · Midnight Bearhug & Smokin 45
  • Sunday, September 13 · 3–6pm · Side Eye

2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, NY 14750

lakewood.stbcbeer.com

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The Village Casino

Bemus Point

A Bemus Point landmark on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, The Village Casino has been a local gathering place for more than a century. Originally established as a dance hall and entertainment venue, it continues to draw visitors with waterfront dining, live music and lake views. The Casino has twice held the Guinness World Record for the most chicken wings sold in 24 hours.

Last band of the season: Randy and Jamie, Saturday, September 19 from 6 to 9pm. See you next summer.

1 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY 14712

(716) 386-1247bemuspointcasino.com

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Splash

Bemus Point

Overlooking Chautauqua Lake in Bemus Point, Splash blends lakeside dining with a relaxed, upscale atmosphere inspired by classic Hollywood. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, live music and a menu featuring a variety of contemporary dishes, all with scenic waterfront views.

Live music all week long, with lakeside patio dining.

This week

  • Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays · 6–8pm · Live Music with Shawn
  • Fridays & Saturdays · 6:30–9:30pm · Live Music with Nicholas NasibyanBack by popular demand

60 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY

(716) 386-1057splashbemus.com

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Wicked Warren's

Jamestown

Opened in 2024 in downtown Jamestown, Wicked Warren's combines handcrafted beer, wood-fired pizza and a vibrant gathering space just blocks from the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. The multi-level venue features rotating taps, a speakeasy-style bar and an event space that can accommodate up to 400 guests.

This week

  • Monday, September 7 · 6pm · Trivia with Brewer Drew
  • Wednesday, September 9 · 7–9pm · Comedy Open Mic
  • Friday, September 11 · 8–11pm · 2 DJ Legends Dance Party

119 West 3rd St, Jamestown, NY

(716) 484-4070wickedwarrens.com

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Steelbound Brewery

Dunkirk

Steelbound offers a unique and extraordinary experience that is unlike anything you’ve encountered before. It combines the worlds of brewery, distillery, fusion restaurant with Indian accents and redefined bar classics and a hotel that prioritizes comfort and exceptional service. “Unlike any experience, you’ve ever had.” Steelbound is an experience.

Check out the weekly specials on Facebook.

This week

  • Saturday, September 12 · 9pm–1am · Music by DJ KT StylesFresh to Def contest, first place wins a Steelbound gift card

30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, NY 14048

(716) 366-7701steelboundevl.com

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The Wine Cellar

Jamestown

A longtime favorite on North Main Street in downtown Jamestown, The Wine Cellar is known for its welcoming atmosphere, affordable drinks and popular outdoor patio. During the summer months, live music adds to the lively downtown experience.

Open daily 1pm–2am.

This week

  • Thursdays · 9pm–12am · Open Mic NightMusic, comedy and poetry
  • Saturday, September 12 · All day · 50th Anniversary CelebrationLive music all day long with Bill Ward, Brian Hanna, The Away Team and Circuit Aura, plus mug night specials, around the world beers and drink specials

309 N Main St, Jamestown, NY

(716) 483-0599

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Listings are from the September 7, 2026 edition of the Chautauqua Gazette. Days and times can change, so please check with the venue before you head out.