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JUL. 10 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.

Rome. Jam with the Band: The Family Band. The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association hosts. “The Family Band” is a group of three brothers, who enjoy playing and singing gospel, country and folk music together. Musicians who play bluegrass music are encouraged to bring their instruments to join in and jam with the band after the concert. Bill Fahy hosts and leads the jam. Beer, wine, and refreshments are available by donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. $5. Rome Art and Community Center, 308 W Bloomfield St. www.romeart.org. 315-336-1340. executivedirector@romeart.org.

Syracuse. Penguin Palooza! Kids of all ages can enjoy this ice cream party around the zoo’s Penguin Coast exhibit, featuring an incredible array of activities, entertainment, free ice cream, kid-friendly foods, music, face painters, and of course, demonstrations with the zoo’s colony of Humboldt penguins. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free with zoom membership or admission. Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place. www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org. (315) 4358511x8526. info@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

JUL. 11 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.

JUL. 12 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.

JUL. 13 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.

Clayton. Jake Shimabukuro. Hawaiian ukulele player and composer performs jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. 7:30 p.m. $45+. 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets.claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

Potsdam. Potsdam Summer Festival. Three days of vendors, live music, and food trucks. Check out Fall Island Friday with the Fall Island Fiesta for the kids in the morning, and Friday evening featuring the beer, wine, and cider tent for the adults. Laser tag during the day on Saturday with the fireworks show to conclude the festival on Saturday night. Times vary; check the schedule online. Free. Downtown Potsdam. www.potsdamchamber.com. director@potsdamchamber.com.

Sylvan Beach. Pirates Weekend. The weekend offers the Pirate Pub Crawl, beach treasure hunts, live music, bonfire, sandcastle building contest, dog parade, antiques, vendors, food, pirate boat parade, fireworks, Pirate Zombie Walk, Blues Fest, Pirate Parade and landshark recovery specials. Check the website for the complete schedule. 5:45 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. Free. Various venues in Sylvan Beach. www.facebook.com/ events/843764703579308. 315-383-6568.

stages at Buffalo Iron Works & Lockhouse Distillery, a vendor village, local artisans, Kids Village, food trucks and multiple bars throughout the site. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. $20 to $100. Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St. http://cobblestonelive.com.

Canandaigua. The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour. Featuring Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and Johnn McFee, the four-time Grammy Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the Doobie Brothers are back on the road together for the first time in more than 25 years. 8 p.m. $35+. CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive. www. cmacevents.com.

Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.

Geneva. Judy Collins. Collins played to a soldout crowd at The Smith in 2018. Her rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album “Wildflowers” has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. 7 p.m. $45+. Smith Center for the Arts, 82 Seneca St. www.thesmith.org. 315-781-5483. boxoffice@ thesmith.org.

Lyons. Lyons Peppermint Days. See July 14. Vendors, food, live entertainment, K9 demonstration, parade, fireworks and car show. Church Street, Downtown. www.lyonsny.com/ peppermintdays.html. LyonsPeppermint@ gmail.com.

Potsdam. Potsdam Summer Festival. See July 13.

Sylvan Beach. Pirates Weekend. See July 13.

Buffalo. Cobblestone Live Music and Arts Festival. The festival features two outdoor stages located on Illinois and Columbia streets, two indoor

JUL. 14

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester Red Wings. Duel of the Dishes: Salt Potatoes vs. Garbage Plates. Specials on craft beer and a fireworks display. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/ syracuse?t=1682123374.

Marcy. 2023 Bavarian Festival. Hosted by Utica Maennerchor, the event features live entertainment from Bavarian Brothers and the club’s own Edelweiss Schuhplattlers. Try German beverages and food, such as Black Forest torte, sausages, imported beers, a variety of wursts with sauerkraut, potato slinkies, liverwurst, and more. Pizza, wings, and funnel cake are also available. Games for the kids, gift basket raffle, and other activities for the whole family. Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission TBA; free for children 12 and younger. 5535 Flanagan Road. www.uticamaennerchor.com/festival. html. 315-735-5882. uticamaennerchor@ gmail.com.

JUL. 15 Buffalo. Buffalo Taco, Beer, and Tequila Festival. Wine, beer, cider and tequila samples complimentary to ticket holders. The region’s 15 best taquerias and taco trucks come together to showcase 30 different tacos, plus guacamole, and churros and chocolate. Live entertainment and games. 21+ only. 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. $34–$59. Canalside Buffalo, 44 Prime St. www. facebook.com/events/2414880642158316.

Buffalo. Cobblestone Live Music and Arts Festival. See July 14.

Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28. Farmington. ChamberFest Canandaigua. The event will feature world-class musicians and programs, ranging from a free children’s concert to a beer-and-classical performance to more formal concerts, all at a variety of venues in the area. Check the website for times, tickets and locations. 1622 NY Route 332. www.chamberfestcanandaigua.com.

Louisville. Turtle Trot. Underdog Race Timing will provide professional timing services. Medals will be awarded at the end of the race to first place male and female winners in seven age categories: 15 & younger, 16-29; 30-39; 4049; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. Free T-shirts to the first 250 who register by mail, online, or in person. A free beer will be available for anyone 21 and older who registers. Live turtles on display, bounce houses, raffle, silent auction, and door prizes for racers. All proceeds of the race will be donated to the Louisville Volunteer Fire De partment. Registration 8:30 a.m.; race 10 a.m.

Your Hastings Lions Club

Free admission; Registration $25; $6 children 11 and younger. Whalen Park on Rt. 131. www. louisvillenewyork.com. 315-764-1289.

Lyons. Lyons Peppermint Days. See July 14. Ogdensburg. Fort Fest. Fort Fest is an arts, crafts, wine, food and vendor show for the whole family. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Fort LaPresentation Association, 1 Bridge Plz. 315393-3620. laura@slcchamber.org.

Potsdam. Potsdam Summer Festival. See July 13.

Sylvan Beach. Pirates Weekend. See July 13. Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester Red Wings. Post-game firework show. Black Panther will be at the game for photo ops with fans and the players will be wearing specialty Syracuse Defenders of the Diamond jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game to benefit a charity. It’s also Buy Local Night to celebrate all the great local business in CNY. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

JUL. 16 Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Counties. Annual Tri-County Salmon Slam. See June 28.

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Farmington. ChamberFest. See July 15.

Hannawa Falls. Raquette River Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon Boating is one of the fastest growing watersports. Teams consist of 20 paddlers and a drummer to keep the pace. Participate or watch the several races throughout the day culminating in the final race among the fastest paddlers. Food trucks, live entertainment, and vendors on site. Eye dotting ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Free. Postwood Park, Postwood Road. http://sites.clarkson. edu/dragon-boat.

Lyons. Lyons Peppermint Days. See July 14. Sylvan Beach. Pirates Weekend. See July 13. Syracuse. Kidz Bop Never Stop Live Tour. All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change without notice. Tickets subject to applicable fees. 4 p.m. $42+. St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way. www.sjhamphitheater.com.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Rochester Red Wings. ALS Appreciation Night & Jersey Auction. The Syracuse Mets will auction off game-worn ALS jerseys in an online jersey auction with the proceeds to benefit the ALS Association. After the game, kids may run the bases just like their favorite players. Presented by East Syracuse Chevrolet, A Member of the West Herr Auto Group. 1:05 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www.milb.com/ syracuse?t=1682123374.

JUL. 17 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-4747833. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

Farmington. ChamberFest. See July 15.

JUL. 19 www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2023-stcroix-bassmaster-open-at-st-lawrence-river. Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Buffalo Bison. Dollar Thursday offers many concessions for $1. 6:35 p.m. $16-$39. 233 E. Washington St. www.milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374. 315-474-7833.

Farmington. ChamberFest. See July 15.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Buffalo Bison. We Care Wednesday highlights local charitable organizations. 6:35 p.m. $16$39. 233 E. Washington St. 315-474-7833. www. milb.com/syracuse?t=1682123374.

JUL. 21

Deansboro. CNY Irish Festival. Live Irish music and dancers, Irish food, Highland games, children’s activities and more. Camping on-site available. Check the website for advanced sale tickets and camping reseravations. $10+. MKJ Farm, 6844 W. Hughes Road. www.cnyirishfest.com.

Farmington. ChamberFest. See July 15. Waddington. St. Croix Bassmaster Opens. See July 20.

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Farmington. ChamberFest. See July 15.

Syracuse. Syracuse Mets vs. Buffalo Bison. Taco Tuesday special deals. 6:35

JUL. 20

Clayton. Bachelors of Broadway. Three dapper gents perform classic and modern melodies from stage and screen with piano accompaniment. 7:30 p.m. $35+. 403 Riverside Drive. https://tickets. claytonoperahouse.com. 315-686-2200.

Farmington. ChamberFest. See July 15. Waddington. St. Croix Bassmaster Opens. The St. Croix Bassmaster Opens is a series of tournaments that tiers up to the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series. It is divided into three divisions. Opens fields are made up of pros and non-anglers. Check the website for a schedule and further details.

JUL. 22 Alexandria Bay. Paddle, Golf and Tennis for Betterment. See July 22. The Alexandria Bay Chapter of The Foundation for Community Betterment hosts inaugural event in the spirit of a “river community” to promote community improvement and local philanthropy. Welcome party on Friday evening 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bonnie Castle Resort’s outdoor pool house. Check the website for the weekend’s complete schedule. www.communitybetterment.org/alexandriabay.html.

Alexandria Bay. Wine & Spirits Tour. Take a ride on Swan Bay Resort’s Shuttle Bus to be chauffeured to four different local tasting rooms in the 1000 Islands Region. Registration required. Cash only. $30. Swan Bay Resort, 43615 NY-12. www.swanbayresort.com. 315482-7926.

Cape Vincent. Tibbets Point Run. Annual Tibbetts Point Walk & Run. 5K and 10K op-