New·From the August 17, 2026 edition

Party in the CHQ.

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

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Aug17

Dunkirk

Building Healthy Habits #5

Monday · 2–3pm

Dunkirk Public Library, Dunkirk

Aug19

Jamestown

Movies at The Reg: Maddie’s Secret

Wednesday · 7pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

Aug20

Dunkirk

Cardio Drumming

Thursday · 9–9:45am

Dunkirk Senior Center, Dunkirk

Aug21

Stockton

CCAEA Annual Equipment Show

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association · runs through Sunday

Friday · 9am–6pm

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton

Aug21

Jamestown

Movies at The Reg: Toy Story 5

Friday · 7pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

Aug22

Stockton

CCAEA Annual Equipment Show

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association

Saturday · 9am–6pm

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton

Aug22

Jamestown

Historic Walking Tour: Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys

Saturday · 10am

Fenton History Center, Jamestown

Free
Aug22

Jamestown

Spiritual Experiences: Have You Had One?

Free book, CD and refreshments

Saturday · 1:30–3pm

James Prendergast Library, Jamestown

Aug22

Jamestown

Movies at The Reg: Toy Story 5

Saturday · 7pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

Aug23

Stockton

CCAEA Annual Equipment Show

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association · final day

Sunday · 9am–4pm

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton

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

August 17

  • 2–3pm

    Building Healthy Habits #5 · Dunkirk Public Library, Dunkirk

  • 6–8pm

    Live Music with Shawn · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 6pm

    Trivia with Brewer Drew · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 7pm

    Line Dancing Fun · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

Tuesday

August 18

  • 6–9pm

    Open Mic with Don · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 6pm

    Zeke’s Music Trivia · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

    Every Tuesday

  • 7pm

    Brother James · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

Wednesday

August 19

  • 6–8:30pm

    Music on the Stoop: Mandy Andrews · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown

  • 6–8pm

    Live Music with Shawn · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 7–9pm

    Comedy Open Mic · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 7pm

    Movies at The Reg: Maddie’s Secret · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

  • 7:30–9pm

    Trivia · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

Thursday

August 20

  • 9–9:45am

    Cardio Drumming · Dunkirk Senior Center, Dunkirk

  • 6pm

    Trivia Night · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

    Every Thursday

  • 6–9pm

    Beers, Burgers, & Fun! · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 6–8pm

    Live Music with Shawn · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 7pm

    Karaoke Night · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown

    Every Thursday

  • 7pm

    Tennessee Whiskey · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 7–10pm

    Laura & Logan · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

  • 9pm–12am

    Open Mic Night · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

    Music, comedy & poetry · every Thursday

Friday

August 21

  • 9am–6pm

    CCAEA Annual Equipment Show · 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton

    Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association · runs through Sunday

  • 4–6pm

    Yappy Hour · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • Starting 4pm

    Closed for Private Event · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6–8pm

    Jade Giambrone · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown

  • 6pm

    Raven & Thorn’s 1 Year Anniversary · Raven & Thorn, Fredonia

  • 6–9pm

    Ben Cornell Duo · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

  • 6:30–9:30pm

    Live Music with Nicholas Nasibyan · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 7–10pm

    Hoo-Man · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 7pm

    Movies at The Reg: Toy Story 5 · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

  • 8:30pm

    Furious George · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 9pm

    Karaoke Fridays · Shawbucks, Jamestown

    Hosted by Star Sirch Productions

  • 9:30pm–1:30am

    Queen of the Beats · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

Saturday

August 22

  • 9am–6pm

    CCAEA Annual Equipment Show · 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton

    Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association

  • 10am

    Historic Walking Tour: Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys · Fenton History Center, Jamestown

  • 1–9pm

    Blue Morning (Foreigner Tribute) with Charity Nuse Duo · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 1pm

    The Hazy Rays · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

  • 1:30–3pm

    Spiritual Experiences: Have You Had One? · James Prendergast Library, Jamestown

    Free book, CD and refreshments

  • 6–9pm

    Stayin’ Alive Disco Party · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6:30–9:30pm

    Live Music with Nicholas Nasibyan · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 7–10pm

    Wasted Whiskey · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 7pm

    Movies at The Reg: Toy Story 5 · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

  • 8–11pm

    Slim and Red · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 8–11pm

    Screaming East · Steelbound Brewery, Dunkirk

  • 8:30pm

    Bad Habit · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 10pm

    DJ Xcite · Shawbucks, Jamestown

  • 10pm–2am

    Dirty Shirley · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

Sunday

August 23

  • 9am–4pm

    CCAEA Annual Equipment Show · 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton

    Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association · final day

  • 10am–2pm

    Bloody Mary Special · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 12–6pm

    Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Beach Bash · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

    Live music

  • 2–4pm

    Derek Davis · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 3–6pm

    Jess and the Mess · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 3–7pm

    Mug Club Summer Picnic · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 5–8pm

    Ryan Melquist · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 6–8pm

    Live Music with Shawn · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 7–9pm

    Trivia with Chris · Raven & Thorn, Fredonia

    Prizes for top 3 teams

  • 7pm

    Screaming Pineapples · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

every week, all summer

The standing appointments.

Same time, same place, every week.

    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.

    This week

    • Tuesday, August 18 · 6–9pm · Open Mic with Don
    • Wednesday, August 19 · 7:30–9pm · Trivia
    • Friday, August 21 · 4–6pm · Yappy Hour
    • Friday, August 21 · 7–10pm · Hoo-Man
    • Saturday, August 22 · 7–10pm · Wasted Whiskey
    • Sunday, August 23 · 10am–2pm · Bloody Mary Special
    • Sunday, August 23 · 3–6pm · Jess and the Mess

    Wright Park, Dunkirk, NY

    Group Ther-Happy logo

    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

    • Saturday, August 22 · 8–11pm · Slim and Red
    • Sunday, August 23 · 2–4pm · Derek Davis
    • Sunday, August 23 · 5–8pm · Ryan Melquist

    103 Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750

    (716) 526-1067groupther-happy.com

    Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House logo

    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

    • Friday, August 21 · Starting 4pm · Closed for Private Event
    • Saturday, August 22 · 6–9pm · Stayin’ Alive Disco Party

    72 Main St, Bemus Point, NY 14712

    (716) 386-2893bemustaphouse.com

    Pearl City Hops logo

    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

    • Thursday, August 20 · 7pm · Karaoke NightEvery Thursday
    • Friday, August 21 · 6–8pm · Jade Giambrone

    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

    • Wednesday, August 19 · 6–8:30pm · Music on the Stoop: Mandy Andrews

    12 East 4th St, Jamestown, NY

    labpressco.com

    Raven & Thorn logo

    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, August 21 · 6pm · Raven & Thorn’s 1 Year Anniversary
    • Sunday, August 23 · 7–9pm · Trivia with ChrisPrizes for top 3 teams

    26 Water St, Fredonia, NY

    ravenandthorn.com

    Shawbucks logo

    Shawbucks

    Jamestown

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

    This week

    • Friday, August 21 · 9pm · Karaoke FridaysHosted by Star Sirch Productions
    • Saturday, August 22 · 10pm · DJ Xcite

    212 West 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701

    (716) 487-2201shawbucks.com

    Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's logo

    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.

    This week

    • Monday, August 17 · 7pm · Line Dancing Fun
    • Tuesday, August 18 · 7pm · Brother James
    • Thursday, August 20 · 7pm · Tennessee Whiskey
    • Friday, August 21 · 8:30pm · Furious George
    • Saturday, August 22 · 8:30pm · Bad Habit
    • Sunday, August 23 · 12–6pm · Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Beach BashLive music
    • Sunday, August 23 · 7pm · Screaming Pineapples

    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

    • Tuesday, August 18 · 6pm · Zeke’s Music TriviaEvery Tuesday
    • Thursday, August 20 · 6pm · Trivia NightEvery Thursday
    • Thursday, August 20 · 6–9pm · Beers, Burgers, & Fun!
    • Saturday, August 22 · 1–9pm · Blue Morning (Foreigner Tribute) with Charity Nuse Duo
    • Sunday, August 23 · 3–7pm · Mug Club Summer Picnic

    2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, NY 14750

    lakewood.stbcbeer.com

    The Village Casino logo

    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.

    This week

    • Thursday, August 20 · 7–10pm · Laura & Logan
    • Friday, August 21 · 9:30pm–1:30am · Queen of the Beats
    • Saturday, August 22 · 10pm–2am · Dirty Shirley

    1 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY 14712

    (716) 386-1247bemuspointcasino.com

    Splash logo

    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

    • Monday, August 17 · 6–8pm · Live Music with Shawn
    • Wednesday, August 19 · 6–8pm · Live Music with Shawn
    • Thursday, August 20 · 6–8pm · Live Music with Shawn
    • Friday, August 21 · 6:30–9:30pm · Live Music with Nicholas Nasibyan
    • Saturday, August 22 · 6:30–9:30pm · Live Music with Nicholas Nasibyan
    • Sunday, August 23 · 6–8pm · Live Music with Shawn

    60 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY

    (716) 386-1057splashbemus.com

    Wicked Warren's logo

    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, August 17 · 6pm · Trivia with Brewer Drew
    • Wednesday, August 19 · 7–9pm · Comedy Open Mic

    119 West 3rd St, Jamestown, NY

    (716) 484-4070wickedwarrens.com

    Steelbound Brewery logo

    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, August 22 · 8–11pm · Screaming East

    30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, NY 14048

    (716) 366-7701steelboundevl.com

    The Wine Cellar logo

    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

    • Thursday, August 20 · 9pm–12am · Open Mic NightMusic, comedy & poetry · every Thursday
    • Friday, August 21 · 6–9pm · Ben Cornell Duo
    • Saturday, August 22 · 1pm · The Hazy Rays

    309 N Main St, Jamestown, NY

    (716) 483-0599

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    Listings are from the August 17, 2026 edition of the Chautauqua Gazette. Days and times can change, so please check with the venue before you head out.