Events: 7-7 to 7-12

Buffalo.com photo by Don Nieman.

Tuesday

· Doug Yeomans and the Lo Blue Flame (Elmwood Village Free Summer Concert Series). A fun, relaxing evening in Bidwell Park with hundreds of laid-back locals, enjoying the smooth sounds of one of the Buffalo music scene’s elder statesmen. 7 PM, Bidwell Park, Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo.

· Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Scranton-Wilkes Barre. Check out the baby Mets vs. the Baby Yankees! 7 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.

Wednesday

· Body Worlds media preview. Members of the media are invited to preview, photograph, and film Body Worlds & The Story of The Heart, the international museum blockbuster featuring a unique collection of over 200 authentic human specimens. If you want to attend this event for Buffalo.com, this is the time to do it – you may not get another chance. Includes opportunities to interview Dr. Angelina Whalley, creative and conceptual designer of the exhibit. A great, unique opportunity for writers and photographers! 8:30 AM (official premiere at 10 AM) to 1 PM, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo.

· West Herr Gateway Harbor Concerts: Ozone Rangers and Poison Whisky. Classic rock fans – check out these tributes to ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd as part of a cool outdoor summer concert series. 6 PM and 8 PM (respectively), Gateway Harbor Park, Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda.

· Buffalo Bisons Baseball: v. Scranton-Wilkes Barre. Check out the Baby Mets vs. the Baby Yankees! 7 PM, Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo.


Thursday


· Boats, Bait and Beer. A kick-off event to the BassEye Celebrity Tournament to benefit cystic fibrosis. Food, beer and signature tropical cocktails provided
by Labatt USA, Tommy Bahama and Rich Renaissance Catering. Music is courtesy of Soul Committee. 6 PM, Rich Renaissance Atrium, 1 Robert Rich Way, Buffalo.

· Thursday at the Square: Los Lonely Boys. Come hang out at the Square with Buffalo.com and enjoy a free show by this well-received band from south of the border. The Grammy Award-winning band will perform, and we will be there shooting video, taking pics, and so on. Write a review, take some photos, and we will hook you up with some free concession tix. Should be a good time – as long as it doesn’t rain (again)! Meet us at the merchandise tent (stage right) at 6 PM, Lafayette Square, Buffalo.


Friday


· The Cult. If you’ve listened to 97 Rock or The Edge in the last couple hours, odds are pretty good that you’ve heard (at least) one song by The Cult. Popular amongst metalheads, alt-rockers, and classic rock fans alike, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have made solid music for over 25 years and reunited to record another album of new songs and tour the world. See them in Lockport as part of the weekly Molson Canal Concert Series! Gates open at 5 PM, Ulrich City Centre, Main Street, Lockport.

· Queen of Heaven Carnival 2009. One of the Southtowns’ biggest festivals/lawn fetes/parties of the year. Live music, carnival rides, all of that good stuff – and hundreds, nay thousands, of people out having a good time. 6 PM to Midnight, Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., corner of Mill Road, West Seneca.

· Nyckel City BUFFALO MUSIC EXPERIENCE. Lots of local music that spans a variety of genres, including bands like Displaced, Summer Reign Revolution, Edreys, and more. 8 PM, Town Ballroom, 681 Main St., Buffalo.


Saturday


· Taste of Buffalo 2009. 60 restaurants, 6 wineries and over 450,000 invited guests will gather in downtown Buffalo to enjoy "fun by the forkful." One of the region's signature events, the Taste of Buffalo is the largest two-day food festival in the United States. A great summer event! 11 AM to 9 PM, Niagara Square, Buffalo.

· Queen of Heaven Carnival 2009. One of the Southtowns’ biggest festivals/lawn fetes/parties of the year. Live music, carnival rides, all of that good stuff – and hundreds, nay thousands, of people out having a good time. Noon to Midnight, Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., corner of Mill Road, West Seneca.

· 2009 Slo-Pokes Firematic Tournament. Come see Firematic Racing teams from all over Western New York compete in the annual Main-Transit Firematic Tournament. Events feature both motorized and foot races, which utilize many facets of everyday
firefighting skills. Live music, too! 3 PM, Main-Transit Station No. 1, 6777 Main St., Amherst.

· Sugar Ray. The popular band responsible for hits like “Fly,” “Every Morning,” and “Someday” performs live at the Hard Rock Café in Niagara Falls. This should be a big show, and the folks at the Hard Rock have personally invited Buffalo.com to be there…so it should be fun. 5 PM, Hard Rock Café, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.

· Blue Light Gateway Harbor Concert Series: Badfinger. The band that The Beatles once groomed as the next great rock ‘n’ roll phenomenon is back and touring. Check out this free show with hundreds of music fans on a summer night in WNY. 6 PM, Gateway Harbor Park, Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda.

· Marilla’s 6th Annual Civil War Weekend – Period Dance. Join City Fiddle and your pals Johnny Reb and Billy Yank as the Town of Marilla celebrates its annual Civil War reenactment with a period-themed dance. 7 PM to 11 PM, Marilla Town Park, Three Rod Road, Marilla.

· TNA Wrestling. The second-largest wrestling tour in the United States comes to Western New York. Some of the biggest stars in the wrestling world will be on hand for what will certainly be an explosive event. 7:30 PM, Hamburg Agri-Center, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg.

· Splash Panic presents: Panic Attack! Fashion Show. Cutting edge fashion on a hot summer night! 8 PM, Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., Buffalo.


Sunday


· Run for Rover 5K. A race to support our furry friends, many of whom will be on hand (or should I say “on paw?” No I shouldn’t). 10 AM, LaSalle Park Pavilion, (Buffalo waterfront near Porter Avenue) Buffalo.

· Taste of Buffalo 2009. 60 restaurants, 6 wineries and over 450,000 invited guests will gather in downtown Buffalo to enjoy "fun by the forkful." One of the region's signature events, the Taste of Buffalo is the largest two-day food festival in the United States. A great summer event! 11 AM to 6 PM, Niagara Square, Buffalo.

· Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series: Bobby Jones and Friends. A great day of jazz in the heart of the city. One of the top local jazz concerts of the year! 2 PM, Albright-Knox Art Gallery (out on the back steps facing Delaware Park), Buffalo.