'My Favorite Things'

The Lancaster Opera House will be alive with "The Sound of Music" from June 1-17.

Maria leaves an Austrian convent to become governess to a widowed naval officer, Captain Von Trapp, and his children.

Produced by the Lancaster Opera House and directed by Thomas T. Kazmierczak III, the production features Katie Miner as Maria and Gary Sage as Captain Von Trapp (pictured), Deborah Jasinski as Mother Abbess, Michelle Holden as The Baroness, Vince Martino as Max, Michael O'Neill as Rolf, and others.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16; 2:30 p.m. June 3, 10 and 17; and 2 p.m. June 2 at 21 Central Ave., Lancaster.

Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors/students and $11 for children and are available by calling 683-1776 or by visiting www. lancopera. org. ¦Thursday, May 31

CONI MINNECI: SPECIAL PREVIEW, through May 31, Apple Tree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga. 568-2175

CRUISE NIGHT, 3 p.m.-dusk every Thursday through September, Polish Falcons Club, 445 Columbia Ave., Depew. 681-0278

DOSBERG NOTABLE SPEAKER SERIES, 7:30 p.m., Union College professor Stephen Berk on "Israel at the Crossroads: A Discussion of the Contemporary Middle East," Benderson Building, 2640 N. Forest

Road, Getzville; $ 886-7750

www. jfedbflo. com

¦Friday, June 1

AND MANY MORE, with Fill in the Blanks, Do it With Malice, The Scurvy Knaves, 7 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

THE BASH, ninth annual event presented by the American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter, 786 Delaware Ave., corner of Summer Street, Buffalo; $40.77. 878-2372, redcrossbash.org

A BODY OF WATER, presented by Ujima Theatre, through June 3, Theaterloft, 545 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $ 883-0380 www. ujimatheatre. org

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, presented by The Aurora Players, through June 2, Historic Roycroft Pavilion, Hamlin Park, South Grove St., East Aurora; $ 687-6727

CENTER FOR INQUIRY SPRING SPEAKER SERIES 2007, "Quantum Mechanics and Free Will," with Barry Loewer, 7 p.m., 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst; $ 636-4869, Ext. 300 FRIDAY NIGHT CAFE AND OPEN MIC, 8 p.m., Buffalo Church of Scientology, 836 Main St., Buffalo; $ 856-3910

GUSTO AT THE GALLERY: "Belly Dance at the Gallery": Education Exhibition: "Form, Space and Vision," 5-10 p.m.; performance, Melange 6, 7 p.m.; Nickel City Poetry Slam with Andrea Gibson, 7-10 p.m.; performance, belly dance, 8 p.m., Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; free admission. 270-8204

HAPPY HOUR IN THE GROVE, 4 p.m. every Friday, George F. Lamm Post Grove, American Legion 622, 962 Wehrle Drive, between Union and Cayuga Road, Williamsville; $ 837-3582

HOLINESS - WHOLENESS - IN A BUSY WORLD?, three-day retreat presented by the St. Columban Center, June 1-3, Retreat Center for the Diocese of Buffalo, Derby. To register, call 947-4708 or visit www. stcolumbancenter. org.

JAM FOR THE LAMB, with Elijah's Fire, Tina Marie Williams, Paid in Full and Common Vessel, 7 p.m., Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Road, Lockport; $ 440-1366, www. solidrockministrieswny. com

MURDEROUS FRIDAYS, "Heads You Lose" murder mystery dinner, 7 p.m., Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown; $ 745-7611

NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORIC GARDENS TOUR, self-guided tours, June 1-Aug. 31. Guidebooks available at North Tonawanda History Museum, 314 Oliver St., North Tonawanda; $ 213-0054

SOPHIE TUCKER: THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Co., June 1-24, 625 Main St., Buffalo; $ 853-4282

THE SOUND OF MUSIC, presented by the Lancaster Opera House, June

1-17, 21 Central Ave.; $ 683-1776,

www. lancopera. org

¦Saturday, June 2

ART ALIVE: "A Walking-Talking Art Contest," 11th annual event, noon-2 p.m., Gallery lawn across from Delaware Park. 882-8700, www. albrightknox. org

BASKET RAFFLE, 11 a.m. (doors open), 1 p.m. (raffle), Epiphany United Church of Christ, 55 Pleasant Ave., Lancaster. 896-0210

THE BRASS RING THING VII, Renaissance Faire, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda; $ 693-1885

CHARLOTTE'S WEB, presented by the Theatre of Youth, through June 3, Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo; $ (box office, 884-4400)

COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Training Edge, 8200 Main St., Williamsville. 565-9568

RICK CUA, Christian recording artist, 7 p.m., Randall Baptist Church, 6301 Main St., Williamsville; free.

EARTH SPIRIT, Healing with Herbs Seminar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Woodlands Environmental Education Center, Genesee Road, Sardinia. Pre-registration required by calling 941-6267.

FAMILY FUN DAY, in honor of Elaine Mack and benefits WNY United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse Foundation, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dunn Tire Park, 275 Washington St., Buffalo; $ 821-7722, Ext. 14, e-mail msmith@wnyunited.org

GAMALON, 10 p.m., Scotch 'N Sirloin, 3999 Maple Road, at Bailey Avenue, Amherst. 837-4900

GUIDED WALK and wildlife, every first and third Saturday, Knox Farm State Park, Seneca Street, East Aurora. 585-457-3228

HALLWALLS' ARTISTS AND MODELS, 20 installation artists, music, DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., the Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo. 954-2225, www. buffalocentralterminal. org

HAIKU DVD RELEASE PARTY, 7 p.m., Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Clarence; $ 565-0110

HERB FAIRE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst. 689-1440, www. amherstmuseum. org

JACKIE'S HAWAIIAN LUAU DANCE, music by Toots Dintino, 8:30 p.m., Brounschidle American Legion Post, 3354 Delaware Ave., Kenmore; $ 691-8654

KNOCKOUT BASKETBALL TOURN AMENT,fo with proceeds to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Canisius College, Daemen, Medaille, Niagara University, St. Gregory's; $ 688-4752. Registration form at www.rideforroswell.org. Rain date is June 3.

NUNSENSATIONS, 8 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $ 692-2413, www. rivieratheatre. org

QUEEN CITY CONTRA DANCERS, with caller, 8-11 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave. at West Ferry Street, Buffalo; $ 884-0646

RUMMAGE SALE, presented by the Asbury United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 3750 Millersport Highway, Getzville. 688-8677

STARRY NIGHT THEATRE INC. basket raffle, noon-3 p.m., the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda; $ 743-1614

STAR LIGHTS, DRINKS AND BITES, star gazing, wine tasting, 7-11 p.m., Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo; $ 896-5200, www. buffalomuseumofscience. org

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND PRESCHOOL ribbon cutting for new building addition, 3 p.m., 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. 692-3255

SUMMER OPEN HOUSE, 24th annual event presented by Canine Helpers for the Handicapped, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Canine Helpers, 5699 Ridge Road, Lockport. 433-4035

TOUR DE CURE, bicycle ride benefits the Amherst Diabetes Association, 9 a.m., Niagara County Community College, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn; $ 1-888-DIABETES

WEEKEND ON THE NIAGARA, 10th annual arts and crafts show, 10

a.m.-5 p.m. June 2 and 3, Niawanda

Park Miller Bandshell, Tonawanda.

¦Sunday, June 3

ANTIQUE RIV SHOW, 1 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $ 692-2413, www. rivieratheatre. org

HAPPYLAND DAY CAMP open house, arts and crafts, magician, 2-p.m, HappyLand Day Camp, 1 Orbit Drive, Amherst. 688-9518. happylanddaycamp.com

CHILDREN'S DAY AT PENN DIXIE, 1-4 p.m., Hamburg. Fossil collecting, contests. For directions, call 627-4560; $ www.penndixie.org

JAMBALAYA JAZZ, with renowned saxman Vince Giordano, 5-8 p.m., Sean Patrick's Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Highway, Getzville. 636-1709

PAN-AM WALKING TOUR, 12:30 p.m., Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo; weather permitting; $ 873-9644, Ext. 301

PAULA IVASKA ROBBINS, author/historian, lecture and PowerPoint presentation on the North American travels of Peter Kalm, 2 p.m., Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown. 745-7611

SUNDAYS IN THE CEMETERY, In Loving Memory Collaborative Tours, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., beginning at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court, to Forest Lawn Cemetery, Delaware and West Delavan avenues; $ 885-1606, Ext. 302

TENNIS OPEN HOUSE and customer appreciation day, noon-4 p.m., the Village Glen, 162 Mill St., Williamsville; free. Tennis, music, food. Open to members and guests. 633-1635

TWO WILD ON THE WATERS cruise, presented by the SPCA, 4-7

p.m., the Miss Buffalo II, Erie Basin

Marina, Buffalo; $ 875-7360

¦Monday, June 4

JUNE IN BUFFALO, "An Evening with Steve Reich," with the Slee Sinfonietta, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts Drama Theatre, UB North Campus, Amherst; $ 645-ARTS

MONDAY NIGHT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE, 8:30-10:30 p.m.,

followed by open mic, Nietzsche's,

248 Allen St., Buffalo. 886-8539

¦Tuesday, June 5

CHARLES E. BURCHFIELD NATURE & ARTS CENTER Summer Concert Series: Clinton Elementary Sixth Grade Chorus, 7 p.m., outdoor amphitheater, Burchfield Nature & Art Center, 2001 Union Road, West Seneca; free. 677-4843. In event of rain, concert at West Seneca Middle School, 395 Center Road, West Seneca.

JUNE IN BUFFALO, "The Arditti String Quartet, featuring works of June in Buffalo participants, 3 p.m., Baird Recital Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; free. 645-ARTS

JUNE IN BUFFALO, The New York Virtuoso Singers, featuring works of June in Buffalo participants, 8 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; $ 6 4 5 - A RT S

CHUCKLES FOR CHILDREN, benefit for The Morlock Foundation, for families with sick children, 6:30 p.m., The Comix Cafe, 3163 Eggert Road, Tonawanda; $ 835-HAHA (4242).

FAMILY GENOGRAM, with Dr. Trevor Watt, 1:30-2:30 p.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26, Jewish Community Center, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville. To register, call 688-4114, Ext. 366, or e-mail astromberg@jccbuffalo.org.

NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK, fourth annual event, 7:05 p.m., Dunn Tire Park, Heron's Landing Party Deck, 275 Washington St., Buffalo; $35; benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County. 844-2029

GARY PUCKETT, Fairgrounds free concert, 6 p.m. (local acts), 7:30 concert, The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 648-9733, Ext. 483

SAXMAN SLIM, 8 p.m., Tuesdays, The Chocolate Bar, 114 W. Chippewa St., Buffalo (inside the Hampton Inn). 332-0484

SEMINAR: "Human Relations Made Simple," 7 p.m., Church of

Scientology Buffalo, 836 Main St.,

Buffalo. 856-391

¦Wednesday, June 6

THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY LITERARY CAFE, with Gunilla Theander Kester (classical guitar), and Susan Wehle (voice), 7:30 p.m., Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. 636-4869, Ext. 319

JELANI EDDINGTON, organist, 7:30 p.m., the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $ 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org

JUNE IN BUFFALO, chamber music featuring works of June In Buffalo participants, 4 p.m., Baird Recital Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; free. 645-ARTS

JUNE IN BUFFALO, The Arditti String Quartet, featuring works of June in Buffalo participants, 8 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; $ 6 4 5 - A RT S

LECTURE: "What Keeps A Person From Thinking Clearly?," 7 p.m., Church of Scientology Buffalo, 836 Main St. 856-3910

THE POLKA JACKPOTS, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Midway Lounge of The Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 648-9733, Ext. 483

UBTHISSUMMER LECTURE SERIES: "The World in Which We Live: Multiple Disciplines, Multiple Perspectives": "Why is Murder So Entertaining?" with David F. Schmid, associate professor, UB Department of English, 4 p.m., 215 Natural Sciences Building, UB North Campus, Amherst; free. 645-6404

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM A WALK IN THE CEMETERY, presentation by Mark Davison, 7 p.m. June 6 and 10:30 a.m. June 9, the Buffalo and Erie County Historical

Society, 25 Nottingham Court,

Buffalo. 873-9644

¦Thursday, June 7

ALLENTOWN ASSOCIATION Preservation Series: "Buffalo's Oldest House: The Coit House," 6:30 p.m., Karpeles North Hall, 220 North Street, Buffalo; free. 881-1024

DANCE WITH THE JIM TUDINI BAND, 12-piece contemporary big band, 7:30-11 p.m., Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall, Symphony Circle, Buffalo; $ 885-5000, www.bpo.org

JUNE IN BUFFALO, The Arditti String Quartet, featuring works of June in Buffalo participants, 1:30 p.m., Baird Recital Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst; $ 645-ARTS

JUNE IN BUFFALO, Red Fish Blue Fish percussion ensemble, featuring works of June in Buffalo participants, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts Drama Theatre, UB North Campus, Amherst; $ 645-ARTS

THRILL ME: "The Leopold and Loeb Story," June 7-30, New Phoenix Theatre, 95 N. Johnson Park, Buffalo; $ 853-1334