Film/Video
thurs. 19 The Women - Movie starring Norma Shearer and Joan Crawford, presented as part of the Riviera Theatre's The Women of Hollywood summer film series, 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2413, www.rivieratheatre.org fri. 20 Charlie Chaplin Film Festival - Four classic shorts from the comedic genius, as part of Movie Night on Elmwood, 9:30 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Church, Elmwood Avenue and West Ferry St., Buffalo; free. sat. 21 House of Sweet Magic - Part of Squeaky Wheel's Fourth Outdoor Animation Festival, 9 p.m., Days Park, Buffalo. A memorial screening for New Orleans-based filmmaker Helen Hill. 884-7172, www.squeaky.org thurs. 26 The Philadelphia Story - Starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart, presented as part of the Riviera Theatre's The Women of Hollywood summer film series, 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, the Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda; $. 692-2413, www.r ivieratheatre.org www.waterspor texpo.org fri. 20-sun. 22 The Finger Lakes Wine Festival - Eighty wineries and artisans, jewelers, culinary products, displays and wine accessories, Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 22 at Watkins Glen. Culinary classes, "Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar, A Treasured Tradition," 1:30 p.m. July 21 and 22 (registration required); $. 866-461-7223, www.flwinefest.com
 | | now-Aug. 19 Sterling Renaissance Festival More than 80 stages and 200 actors are part of the event, which includes a pub sing, a wench auction and trial and dunk tank. The festival runs 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Sterling Renaissance Festival grounds, 15385 Farden Road, Sterling; $. 1-800879-446, www.ster lingfestival.com |
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Scandinavian Festival- Scandinavian music, a wine and beer garden and traditional Scandinavian food starting at 3 p.m. Friday, July 20 and running through Sunday, July 22 at Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Runs from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 21 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22; $. 338-1187, www.sc adinavianjamestown.org
Grease Pole Festival - The area's oldest Puerto Rican heritage festival will start at 6 p.m Friday, July 20 at the Pucho Olivencia Community Center, 261 Swan St., Buffalo, and continues through Sunday, July 22. The event will feature live music, games, Latin food and a youth talent show; free. 852-1648 fri. 20-sat. 5
The Cattaraugus County Fair - Activities include a demolition derby, tractor pull and a parade starting Friday, July 20 and running through Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley; $. www.cattarauguscofair.com sat. 21
Burgerfest - Annual Rotary Club of Hamburg, Hamburg Rotary Sunrise Club, Kiwanis Club and Lions Club event features the hamburger as well as live entertainment and Taste of Hamburg restaurant event starting at noon Saturday, July 21 on Buffalo Street, Village of Hamburg; free. 983-9861 sat. 21-sun. 22
Hawk Creek's Annual Wildlife & Renaissance Festival - Live music, Renaissance-themed events, flying bird shows, medieval re-enactments, art auction and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, Grover Road, East Aurora; $. 652-8646, www. hawkcreek. org
mon. 23-sun. 29
Chautauqua County Fair - The fair features a pay-one-price for all rides, exhibits, livestock and food. Opens 9 a.m. Monday, July 23 and continues through 11 p.m. Sunday, July 29 at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk; $. 366-4752
tues. 24
UB on the Green - Outdoor family festival featuring performances by Garth Fagan Dance and Le Ballet Touba N'Dame Fall starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 at Hayes Hall Lawn, UB South Campus, Buffalo; free. Works by painter Edreys Wajed and illustrator Iris M. Kirkwood will be featured. 829-3099, www. buffalo. edu/ yourUB
fri. 27-sun. 29
Ellicottville Jazz Festival - A chance to enjoy cool jazz, hot stores and delicious food throughout the village beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, July 27; free. 1-800-349-9099, www.ellicottvilleny.com
thurs. 26-Aug. 5
Buffalo Infringment Festival - This alternative art event will feature 138 exhibits and performances of art, music and dance at various venues throughout Buffalo; free and $. 408-0488, www.infringebuffalo.org