Here are highlights of some of the events happening throughout the week.
Blues 4 Vets. 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St.
This annual concert that has been part of the Live at Larkin concert series since 2017, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for veteran programs. This year Miller & the Other Sinners will perform along with the Blues 4 Vets founder and guitarist Bob James, plus veterans Edwin Gadson on guitar and Ken Parker on sax. Food options are Big Papa’s Creamery, Buffalo Bros Burger, The Cheesy Chick and Falafel Bar food trucks plus Bratts Hill restaurant.
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During the Siege of Fort Niagara, reenactors work the cannon at the Dauphin Battery at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown.
Siege of Fort Niagara. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7 at Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown.
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Old Fort Niagara has much history to share with visitors from its nearly 300 years of standing guard at the mouth of Niagara River. One of the many historic events is the Siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War. It’s such an important time every year on the weekend closest to July 4, the fort commemorates the historic siege with a three-day reenactment with hundreds of participants coming from across North America. There are four battle reenactments along with artillery firings, period artisans, period merchants offering 18th century wares, and Native American councils where you’ll hear allies speak in original languages including Mohawk and Seneca. (Interpreters will translate the dialogue for visitors.) Quill penmanship, cartography, basket weaving, dressmaking and pottery. New this year will be a demonstration of Native American dance at 3 p.m. July 6. Call 716-745-7611 or visit oldfortniagara.org.
Lipsey Summer Jazz at the AKG. 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays starting July 7 on the steps of the Lincoln Stairs outside the AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Ave.
This long-running free jazz series is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon outside enjoying great music in the picturesque setting behind the AKG Art Museum. Opening the series on July 7 is Star People, a group launched as a tribute to jazz great Miles Davis. With arrangements by Bobby Militello, the band features drummer John Bacon, pianist George Caldwell, trumpeter Mark Filsinger, trombonist John Hasselback Jr., bassist Joe Goehl and saxophonist Andrew Weinzler. Coming up: Jeff Jarvis and The Buffalo Big Band Allstars, July 14; Heather Bamrick, July 21; J.D. Allen with the George Caldwell Quartet, July 28; and Tres Mais, Aug. 4. Bring a blanket, folding chair and goodies to eat if you like.
Lavender Festival. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at Park Circle, Angelica.
About 16 years ago, a group of women had a vision of lavender. It involved fields of the flowering purple plant throughout Allegany County and a festival to attract visitors to the picturesque small town of Angelica. For the festival, they gathered local artisans who made lavender-inspired products. Today, the festival continues to grow with about 20 new vendors added this year. Sunny Cove Farm will have lavender-infused baked goods, along with other items like soaps. Bentley and Son’s Honey, a third-generation beekeeper family returns with honey products including lavender-infused honeys. This year, the festival honors co-founder Patricia Kaake, who died in 2023, by raffling off a handmade quilt she started that has been completed by her daughter, Shannon Kaake. Another daughter, Marika Burke, photographed and designed the event poster. In her memory, free lavender plants have been donated by Aunt Jan's Eden Grove to give to the first 100 customers. It's about an 80-minute drive from Buffalo to Anjelica – the perfect amount for a summer day trip. Take Exit 31, I-86 Southern Tier expressway.
Tall Ship at Canalside. Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 at Canalside.
The Lettie G. Howard, a tall ship and National Historic Landmark, is coming to Canalside. Free tours are at offered from 1 to 6 p.m. both days on the ship, the last surviving example of a Georges Bank fishing schooner. Private sails are available. Buffalo Waterfront, which is hosting the ship, will also have other programs that weekend like Indigenous education activities, a sand sculpture, and an "I Love NY Activation Experience" spotlighting New York locations. buffalowaterfront.com.
“Hundred Days.” Opens Wednesday, July 10 at MusicalFare Theatre, Daemen College, 4380 Main St., Amherst.
What if you only had 100 days to live? That’s the theme in this regional premiere of a musical that explores how we can make the most of the time that we have. Directed by Susan Drozd with music direction by Theresa Quinn, the musical runs July 10 to Aug. 4. It stars Anna Krempholtz, Theresa Quinn, Kevin Stevens, Nick Stevens, Samantha Sugarman and Jay Wollin. Music and lyrics are by Abigail and Shaun Bengson, who also wrote the book along with Sarah Gancher. Performances are 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Meet-the-cast talk backs are July 17, 24 and 31. Tickets are $55 general with student and group rates. Visit musicalfare.com.
Concerts
Here's a look at some of the outdoor concerts coming up.
Ellicottville Summer Music Festival. July 4-7 at Holiday Valley, 6557 Holiday Valley Road. Highlights include Marc Martel at 9:15 p.m. July 6 and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performing at 8 p.m. July 7. Fireworks start at dusk.
Janet Jackson is joined by opener Nelly for a concert at 8 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Darien Lake.
April Wine and Carl Dixon perform in the next concert in the Rockin' the Downs series at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, 8315 park Road, Batavia.
Kidz Bob Kids returns to Darien Lake for an afternoon show at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 7.
Adam Duritz and Counting Crows, along with James Maddock and David Immergluck play 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 at Terminal B at the Outer Harbor.