Late but not lost: The Weekly Events List, 6-2 to 6-7

Buffalo.com photo by Marc Wierzbowski.

Tuesday

• Jack Astor’s 14th Annual Bartender Competition. Some of the area’s top drink jockeys battle for a trip to Las Vegas in this fun competition to benefit Women’s and Children’s Hospital. 7 PM, Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, Walden Galleria Mall, Cheektowaga.

Wednesday

• Fourth Annual Buffalo Select Chorus Concert. The finest high school singes in Buffalo perform live for a full house at one of the most unique venues in the city. Local crooner Michael Civisca plays host for the evening, 7:30 PM, Asbury Hall at Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.

Thursday

• 3rd Annual Sabres Alumni Fishing Derby. Check out the weigh-in and awards ceremony at beautiful Olcott Harbor. See some favorite from days of hockey past and how well they do with the rod and reel! 1 PM, Olcott Harbor, Olcott.
• Thursday at the Square: Disco Biscuits. The Disco Biscuits are a dynamic and popular live act with a cult following around the country – but hey, the best part of The Square is the people! Hang out with thousands of men and women from all corners of WNY looking for nothing more than a good time at one of the best weekly events of the summer. 6 PM, Lafayette Square, Buffalo.
• 2009 Corporate Challenge. One of the biggest races of the summer – thousands of Western New Yorkers gather in Delaware Park for a 5K run and a long night of partying. Ben and Deanna will be there running for The Buffalo News! I’ll be doing video, too. 6:45 PM, Delaware Park, Buffalo.

Friday

• Buffalo Greek Hellenic Festival. One of the favorite festivals of the year and a true gateway to summer – the “Greek Fest.” Lots of people, traditional dancing, music, and arts and crafts, and - of course – a party that never stops. 11 AM to midnight, Hellenic Orthodox Church, 146 West Utica St., Buffalo.
• Standard of Living CD Release Party. The up-and-coming punk-pop band from Amherst celebrates the release of its latest album with a special show in the city. 7 PM, Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St., Buffalo.
• The Bash 2009. Formerly known as “The MASH Bash,” this huge outdoor tent party to support the American Red Cross is truly one of the events of the summer season. Thousands of people, tons of food and drink, bands, dancing, and more make this a raucous good time in the heart of the city. 8 PM, American Red Cross Mansion, 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.


Saturday

• Buffalo Feis. Irish dancing, music, story-telling, and generally a lot of people who enjoy this sort of thing (and there are many, as this is part of an international competition). A fun event – but no videotaping is allowed and they are kind of strict about photographing the dancers. Otherwise, it’s an excellent day-long event. 7 AM (you don’t need to get there that early), competition begins at 8:30 AM, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg.
• Buffalo Greek Hellenic Festival. One of the favorite festivals of the year and a true gateway to summer – the “Greek Fest.” Lots of people, traditional dancing, music, and arts and crafts, and - of course – a party that never stops. 11 AM to midnight, Hellenic Orthodox Church, 146 West Utica St., Buffalo.
• Lancaster-Depew Ponytails Coca-Cola Classic Softball Tournament. The 12U and 14U teams compete in a tournament that will draw ultra-competitive girls’ softball squads from throughout the region. 11 AM, Walden Pond Park, Lancaster.
• Crash-A-Rama…The Wildest Show on Wheels. School bus figure 8 racing, a mini-van demolition derby…all sorts of fun stuff. If you can get some video, too, so much the better. Gates open at 4 PM, racing starts at 6:30 PM. Holland Speedway, 2 N Main St., Holland.
• Traditional German-Irish Night. Two of Buffalo’s largest ethnic groups get together for a party that will certainly include lots of suds and even more fun. 6 PM, Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo.

Sunday

• Pride Weekend GLBT Parade and Celebration. One of the most colorful, campy, and all-around interesting parades you’ll ever see – a staple of the annual Pride Weekend festivities and a fun event that will attract hundreds to one of the funkiest parts of Buffalo. Parade runs from Main and Dodge to Bidwell Park on Elmwood Avenue and is followed by a party. Line-up begins at 11 AM.
• Buffalo Greek Hellenic Festival. One of the favorite festivals of the year and a true gateway to summer – the “Greek Fest.” Lots of people, traditional dancing, music, and arts and crafts, and - of course – a party that never stops. Noon to 9 PM, Hellenic Orthodox Church, 146 West Utica St., Buffalo.
• Superjam 2009. A star-studded outdoor blues jam – too many for me to name, but rest assured, if they play blues in Western New York, they will be at this show. Or, if you don’t want to rest assured, do a Google search. But seriously, this is a monster show. 1 PM to 9 PM, Creekside Grove, William St. and Union Road, Cheektowaga.
• Irish Wake for Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. The Aud is almost gone, but it’s certainly not forgotten – and there will be a lot of fun remembering some of those good old days at this fun, memorabilia-packed party. 5 PM, Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, 76 Pearl St., Buffalo.
• Benefit Concert for Bobby Jones. Some of the biggest names in the Buffalo jazz scene – Bobby Militello, Doug Yeomans, even Bobby Jones - take the stage to support one of their own. 7 PM, The Tralf, 622 Main St., Buffalo.