New·From the July 20, 2026 edition

Party in the CHQ.

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

  • 14 venues
  • 46 events this week
  • Updated weekly
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Jul21

Dunkirk

145th Annual Chautauqua County Fair

Runs daily through Sunday, July 26 · rides, grandstand shows, 4-H

Tuesday · 9am–11pm

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk

Jul21

Jamestown

Tarp Skunks vs. Niagara Ironbacks

Collegiate summer baseball

Tuesday · 6:30pm

Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown

Jul22

Jamestown

Movies at The Reg: Power Ballad

Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas · summer film screening

Wednesday · 7pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

Jul22

Bemus Point

Movie Night: Elf

Outdoor community movie

Wednesday · 7pm

Village Sunset Park, Bemus Point

Jul23

Jamestown

Tarp Skunks vs. Geneva Red Wings

Christmas in July · post-game fireworks

Thursday · 6:30pm

Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown

Jul24

Westfield

54th Annual Westfield YWCA Arts & Crafts Festival

Also Saturday 9am–4pm · make it part of your wine trail weekend

Friday · 9am–5pm

Moore Park, Westfield

Free
Jul24

Jamestown

25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Decides What Justice Looks Like?

Free program with Jessica H. Kim, former U.S. Special Prosecutor

Friday · 6pm

Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown

Jul24

Jamestown

Movies at The Reg: Leviticus

Summer film screening

Friday · 7pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

Jul26

Dunkirk

59th Annual Rotary Fly-In Breakfast

Featuring WWII C-47 “Whiskey 7” · tours free, rides for a fee

Sunday · 8am–12pm

Dunkirk Airport, Dunkirk

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

July 20

  • 6pm

    Trivia with Brewer Drew · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 7pm

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

Tuesday

July 21

  • 9am–11pm

    145th Annual Chautauqua County Fair · Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk

    Runs daily through Sunday, July 26 · rides, grandstand shows, 4-H

  • 6–9pm

    Open Mic with Don · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 6:30–8pm

    Crystal Tree Making Workshop · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown

  • 6:30pm

    Tarp Skunks vs. Niagara Ironbacks · Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown

    Collegiate summer baseball

  • 7pm

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

Wednesday

July 22

  • 5–7:30pm

    Ladies Golf Clinic · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6–8:30pm

    Music on the Stoop: Drew & Lena · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown

  • 7–9pm

    Comedy Open Mic · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 7pm

    Movies at The Reg: Power Ballad · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

    Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas · summer film screening

  • 7pm

    Movie Night: Elf · Village Sunset Park, Bemus Point

    Outdoor community movie

  • 7:30–9pm

    Trivia · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

Thursday

July 23

  • 6:30pm

    Tarp Skunks vs. Geneva Red Wings · Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown

    Christmas in July · post-game fireworks

  • 7pm

    Brad Band · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 7–10pm

    Jamie Smith · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

Friday

July 24

  • 9am–5pm

    54th Annual Westfield YWCA Arts & Crafts Festival · Moore Park, Westfield

    Also Saturday 9am–4pm · make it part of your wine trail weekend

  • 4–6pm

    Yappy Hour · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 6–9pm

    Jay McDonell Trio · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6–8pm

    Mike Brunacini · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown

  • 6–9pm

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

  • 6–9pm

    Jerod Eggleston · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

  • 6pm

    25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Decides What Justice Looks Like? · Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown

    Free program with Jessica H. Kim, former U.S. Special Prosecutor

  • 7–10pm

    DTO · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 7–10pm

    County Line Dance Party · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 7pm

    Movies at The Reg: Leviticus · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

    Summer film screening

  • 8:30pm

    Aces & Eights · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 9:30pm–1:30am

    Black Widow · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

Saturday

July 25

  • 3–11pm

    The Floyd Concept w/ Slim & Red · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 6–9pm

    Public Water Supply · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6:30–9pm

    Pat Hackett · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

    Live

  • 8–11pm

    Earl Wallace Band · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 8:30pm

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

    XMAS in July

  • 9pm–1am

    Qwister · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

  • 10pm

    DJ Xcite · Shawbucks, Jamestown

  • 10pm–2am

    Hollywood Mafia · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

  • Beach Bash · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

    All day

Sunday

July 26

  • 8am–12pm

    59th Annual Rotary Fly-In Breakfast · Dunkirk Airport, Dunkirk

    Featuring WWII C-47 “Whiskey 7” · tours free, rides for a fee

  • 10am–2pm

    Bloody Mary Special · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 12pm

    Cornhole Tournament · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 3–6pm

    Unknown Legends · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 4–7pm

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

  • 5–8pm

    Paul Hunter · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 5–8pm

    We Speak Canadian · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 7–9pm

    Trivia with Chris · Raven & Thorn, Fredonia

    Prizes for the 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.

  • Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu

    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 & 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.

This week

  • Tuesday, July 21 · 6–9pm · Open Mic with Don
  • Wednesday, July 22 · 7:30–9pm · Trivia
  • Friday, July 24 · 4–6pm · Yappy Hour
  • Friday, July 24 · 7–10pm · DTO
  • Saturday, July 25 · Beach BashAll day
  • Sunday, July 26 · 10am–2pm · Bloody Mary Special
  • Sunday, July 26 · 3–6pm · Unknown Legends

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

  • Saturday, July 25 · 8–11pm · Earl Wallace Band
  • Sunday, July 26 · 5–8pm · Paul Hunter

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

  • Wednesday, July 22 · 5–7:30pm · Ladies Golf Clinic
  • Friday, July 24 · 6–9pm · Jay McDonell Trio
  • Saturday, July 25 · 6–9pm · Public Water Supply
  • Sunday, July 26 · 5–8pm · We Speak Canadian

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, July 24 · 6–8pm · Mike Brunacini

150 West 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701

pearlcityhops.com

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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, July 21 · 6:30–8pm · Crystal Tree Making Workshop
  • Wednesday, July 22 · 6–8:30pm · Music on the Stoop: Drew & Lena

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

  • Sunday, July 26 · 7–9pm · Trivia with ChrisPrizes for the top 3 teams

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, July 25 · 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.

This week

  • Monday, July 20 · 7pm · Line Dancing Fun
  • Tuesday, July 21 · 7pm · Tennessee Whiskey
  • Thursday, July 23 · 7pm · Brad Band
  • Friday, July 24 · 8:30pm · Aces & Eights
  • Saturday, July 25 · 8:30pm · DJ FelonyXMAS in July
  • Sunday, July 26 · 12pm · Cornhole Tournament
  • Sunday, July 26 · 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

  • Friday, July 24 · 6–9pm · Uncaged
  • Saturday, July 25 · 3–11pm · The Floyd Concept w/ Slim & Red
  • Sunday, July 26 · 4–7pm · Crush
  • Thursdays · 6pm · Trivia Night
  • Tuesdays · 6pm · Zeke's Music Trivia

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.

This week

  • Thursday, July 23 · 7–10pm · Jamie Smith
  • Friday, July 24 · 9:30pm–1:30am · Black Widow
  • Saturday, July 25 · 10pm–2am · Hollywood Mafia

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

  • Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu · 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, July 20 · 6pm · Trivia with Brewer Drew
  • Wednesday, July 22 · 7–9pm · Comedy Open Mic
  • Friday, July 24 · 7–10pm · County Line Dance Party
  • Saturday, July 25 · 6:30–9pm · Pat HackettLive

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.

Now open for lunch at 12pm, Thursday–Saturday.

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. Follow on Facebook for live music and events.

This week

  • Friday, July 24 · 6–9pm · Jerod Eggleston
  • Saturday, July 25 · 9pm–1am · Qwister
  • Thursdays · 9pm–12am · Open Mic NightMusic, comedy & poetry

309 N Main St, Jamestown, NY

(716) 483-0599

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Listings are from the July 20, 2026 edition of the Chautauqua Gazette. Days and times can change, so please check with the venue before you head out.