New·From the August 31, 2026 edition

Party in the CHQ.

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

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Sep1

Dunkirk

Magic the Gathering with GM Geoff

Tuesday · 5–6:45pm

Dunkirk Public Library, Dunkirk

Sep2

Westfield

Fireside Lecture: Aviation in Chautauqua County

With Dennis Webster

Wednesday · 6pm

Patterson Library, Westfield

Sep3

Dunkirk

Cardio Drumming

Thursday · 9–9:45am

Dunkirk Senior Center, Dunkirk

Sep4

Jamestown

“Meet Your Neighbors” with Twan Leenders

Friday · 11am–12pm

Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

Sep4

Cassadaga

Cassadaga Labor Day Festival

Runs through Monday, September 7

Friday

Village of Cassadaga, Cassadaga

Sep4

Westfield

First Friday Westfield

Friday · 5–8pm

Main Street, Westfield

Sep4

Cassadaga

Street Dance

Part of the Cassadaga Labor Day Festival

Friday · 5:30–8:30pm

American Legion Post 1280, Cassadaga

Sep4

Jamestown

Kenneth Labuskes: “A Personal Mythos” Opening Reception

Friday · 6–8pm

Pearl City Clay House, Jamestown

Sep4

Warren

Tribute to Hall-of-Famers, Aerosmith

Draw the Line, the officially endorsed Aerosmith tribute show

Friday · 8pm

Struthers Library Theatre, Warren

Sep4

Warren

Movie at the Library: The Sheep Detectives

Friday · 8:15pm

Struthers Library Theatre, Warren

Sep5

Cassadaga

CassadagaMan Triathlon

1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

Saturday · 8am

Cassadaga Beach, Cassadaga

Sep5

Bemus Point

CLPOA “Wetlands” Public Meeting #17

Saturday · 9:30–11am

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

Sep5

Jamestown

Audubon Photography Club

Saturday · 10–11am

Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

Sep5

Jamestown

All-Ages Crafting: Beeswax Candles

Saturday · 2:15–3:45pm

Prendergast Library, Jamestown

Sep5

Jamestown

10,000 Maniacs 45th Anniversary Concert Extravaganza

Saturday · 7:30pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

Sep6

Jamestown

Jamestown Labor Day Festival

45th annual, with live music, kids games and fireworks at 8:30pm

Sunday · Noon to dark

Bergman Park, Jamestown

Sep6

Jamestown

First Sunday Story Time

With storyteller Claire Certo, for ages 2–8

Sunday · 12:30–1pm

Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

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 31

  • 6pm

    Trivia with Brewer Drew · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

Tuesday

September 1

  • 5–6:45pm

    Magic the Gathering with GM Geoff · Dunkirk Public Library, Dunkirk

  • 6–9pm

    Open Mic with Don · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 7pm

    Johnny Dee · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

Wednesday

September 2

  • 6–8pm

    Live Music with Shawn · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 6pm

    Fireside Lecture: Aviation in Chautauqua County · Patterson Library, Westfield

    With Dennis Webster

  • 7–9pm

    Comedy Open Mic · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 7:30–9pm

    Trivia · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

Thursday

September 3

  • 9–9:45am

    Cardio Drumming · Dunkirk Senior Center, Dunkirk

  • 6–9pm

    Derek Davis Band · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6–8pm

    The Beatles Tribute · Splash, Bemus Point

    A night of classic hits by the Fab Four. Dress in your best '60s attire.

  • 7pm

    Rich Maiola (Concrete Peach) · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

Friday

September 4

  • 11am–12pm

    “Meet Your Neighbors” with Twan Leenders · Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

  • 4–6pm

    Yappy Hour · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 4pm

    Cowboy Hat Happy Hour · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • Cassadaga Labor Day Festival · Village of Cassadaga, Cassadaga

    Runs through Monday, September 7

  • 5–8pm

    First Friday Westfield · Main Street, Westfield

  • 5:30–8:30pm

    Street Dance · American Legion Post 1280, Cassadaga

    Part of the Cassadaga Labor Day Festival

  • 6–9pm

    Rockabilly Steve · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6–8pm

    Kris Meekins · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown

  • 6–8:30pm

    Music on the Stoop: The Predicamint · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown

  • 6–9pm

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

  • 6–9pm

    Swinging Jazz with Nick · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 6–8pm

    Kenneth Labuskes: “A Personal Mythos” Opening Reception · Pearl City Clay House, Jamestown

  • 7–10pm

    Unknown Legends · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 8–11pm

    Interstate Daydream · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 8pm

    Tribute to Hall-of-Famers, Aerosmith · Struthers Library Theatre, Warren

    Draw the Line, the officially endorsed Aerosmith tribute show

  • 8:15pm

    Movie at the Library: The Sheep Detectives · Struthers Library Theatre, Warren

  • 8:30pm

    Bleeding Hearts · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 9:30pm–1:30am

    Queen of the Beats · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

Saturday

September 5

  • 8am

    CassadagaMan Triathlon · Cassadaga Beach, Cassadaga

    1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

  • 9am

    Sunshine & Strength HIIT · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 9:30–11am

    CLPOA “Wetlands” Public Meeting #17 · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 10am

    Yoga & Brew · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 10–11am

    Audubon Photography Club · Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

  • 1–9pm

    Tanny Danner & Brothership · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 2:15–3:45pm

    All-Ages Crafting: Beeswax Candles · Prendergast Library, Jamestown

  • 4pm

    The Great Golf Ball Drop · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 4:30–8:30pm

    Skinny Moo · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 6pm

    L.E.D. (Led Zeppelin Tribute) · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 6–9pm

    Swinging Jazz with Nick · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 7–10pm

    Furious George · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 7:30pm

    10,000 Maniacs 45th Anniversary Concert Extravaganza · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown

  • 8–11pm

    Earl Wallace Band · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 8–11pm

    Ion Sky · Steelbound Brewery, Dunkirk

  • 9pm

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

  • 9pm–1am

    Tsavo Highway & Fred Leopard · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown

  • 9:30pm–1:30am

    Porcelain Bus Drivers · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

  • 9:30pm

    10,000 Maniacs After Party · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown

  • 10pm

    DJ Xcite · Shawbucks, Jamestown

Sunday

September 6

  • Noon to dark

    Jamestown Labor Day Festival · Bergman Park, Jamestown

    45th annual, with live music, kids games and fireworks at 8:30pm

  • 12:30–1pm

    First Sunday Story Time · Audubon Community Nature Center, Jamestown

    With storyteller Claire Certo, for ages 2–8

  • 3–6pm

    Public Water Supply · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood

  • 5–8pm

    Jacob Blair Debut Party · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood

  • 6pm

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

  • 6–8pm

    Live Music with Shawn · Splash, Bemus Point

  • 7–10pm

    White Bronco · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk

  • 7–10pm

    Ion Sky · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 7–9pm

    Trivia With Chris · Raven & Thorn, Fredonia

    Prizes for the top 3 teams

  • 9pm

    Fireworks at the Golf Course · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point

  • 9pm

    Generation Gap · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving

  • 10pm–2am

    Two for Flinching · The Village Casino, Bemus Point

every week, all summer

The standing appointments.

Same time, same place, every week.

  • 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

    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, September 1 · 6–9pm · Open Mic with Don
  • Wednesday, September 2 · 7:30–9pm · Trivia
  • Friday, September 4 · 4–6pm · Yappy Hour
  • Friday, September 4 · 7–10pm · Unknown Legends
  • Saturday, September 5 · 7–10pm · Furious George
  • Sunday, September 6 · 7–10pm · White Bronco

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

  • Friday, September 4 · 8–11pm · Interstate Daydream
  • Saturday, September 5 · 8–11pm · Earl Wallace Band
  • Sunday, September 6 · 5–8pm · Jacob Blair Debut Party

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

  • Thursday, September 3 · 6–9pm · Derek Davis Band
  • Friday, September 4 · 4pm · Cowboy Hat Happy Hour
  • Friday, September 4 · 6–9pm · Rockabilly Steve
  • Saturday, September 5 · 9am · Sunshine & Strength HIIT
  • Saturday, September 5 · 10am · Yoga & Brew
  • Saturday, September 5 · 4pm · The Great Golf Ball Drop
  • Saturday, September 5 · 4:30–8:30pm · Skinny Moo
  • Sunday, September 6 · 7–10pm · Ion Sky
  • Sunday, September 6 · 9pm · Fireworks at the Golf Course

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

  • Thursdays · 7pm · Karaoke Night
  • Friday, September 4 · 6–8pm · Kris Meekins

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

  • Friday, September 4 · 6–8:30pm · Music on the Stoop: The Predicamint

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

  • Sunday, September 6 · 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, September 5 · 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

  • Tuesday, September 1 · 7pm · Johnny Dee
  • Thursday, September 3 · 7pm · Rich Maiola (Concrete Peach)
  • Friday, September 4 · 8:30pm · Bleeding Hearts
  • Saturday, September 5 · 9pm · Flipside
  • Sunday, September 6 · 6pm · Brad Band
  • Sunday, September 6 · 9pm · Generation Gap

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
  • Friday, September 4 · 6–9pm · Unparallel Band
  • Saturday, September 5 · 1–9pm · Tanny Danner & Brothership
  • Saturday, September 5 · 6pm · L.E.D. (Led Zeppelin Tribute)
  • Sunday, September 6 · 3–6pm · Public Water Supply

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

  • Friday, September 4 · 9:30pm–1:30am · Queen of the Beats
  • Saturday, September 5 · 9:30pm–1:30am · Porcelain Bus Drivers
  • Sunday, September 6 · 10pm–2am · Two for Flinching

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

  • Wednesday, September 2 · 6–8pm · Live Music with Shawn
  • Thursday, September 3 · 6–8pm · The Beatles TributeA night of classic hits by the Fab Four. Dress in your best '60s attire.
  • Friday, September 4 · 6–9pm · Swinging Jazz with Nick
  • Saturday, September 5 · 6–9pm · Swinging Jazz with Nick
  • Sunday, September 6 · 6–8pm · Live Music with Shawn

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, August 31 · 6pm · Trivia with Brewer Drew
  • Wednesday, September 2 · 7–9pm · Comedy Open Mic
  • Saturday, September 5 · 9:30pm · 10,000 Maniacs After 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 5 · 8–11pm · Ion Sky

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

  • Thursdays · 9pm–12am · Open Mic NightMusic, comedy and poetry
  • Saturday, September 5 · 9pm–1am · Tsavo Highway & Fred Leopard

309 N Main St, Jamestown, NY

(716) 483-0599

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Listings are from the August 31, 2026 edition of the Chautauqua Gazette. Days and times can change, so please check with the venue before you head out.