Wednesday, August 31: Bruno Mars at Chevy Court tonight

Bruno Mars

Pop and R&B phenom, Bruno Mars does a free show tonight at Chevy Court on the grounds of the New York State Fair. Admission is included in the price of your fair ticket. The show starts at 8 p.m.

More free music at the fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 11 a.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Salt City Brass, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Buddy Valastro (‘Cake Boss”), Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Salt City Brass, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Salt City Brass, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Matise Masie Ensemble, Pan-African Village
• 5 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – Merry Mischief, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. - About Time, West End Var and Grille
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Restless Soul, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Bruno Mars, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Bobby Green and the Cut Above, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• The Fabulous Ripcords at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St., Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Ghost Riders at the Village Park Grandstand (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Skaneateles Festival: Pianist Jon Nakamatsu at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub & Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 30: Journey and Foreigner at the fair tonight

Journey with Foreigner and Night Ranger are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at $55 and $65. And while you're at the fair, don't miss Fritz's Polka Band who are doing three shows today on the Special Events Stage behind the International Building (2, 4, and 5:30 p.m.).

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 11 a.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Midtown Men, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Fritz’s Polka Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Fritz’s Polka Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Michael and Angela Lynn, Pan-African Village
• 5 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – Fritz’s Polka Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Scoundrels, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Ronnie Dunn, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – As Is, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Big D hosts Open Jam at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Micaroni & Vulcano at Yesterday’s Royal (14 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, August 29: REO Speedwagon at Chevy Court tonight

REO Speedwagon hits the stage at Chevy Court tonight at 8 p.m. Admission is included in the price of your fair ticket.

More free live music at the Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
  
• 11 a.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
  
• 12 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 12 p.m. – Mahoney Irish Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
  
• 2 p.m. – Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chevy Court
  
• 2 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 2 p.m. – Mahoney Irish Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 3 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
  
• 3 p.m. – The Ancient African Pharaohs, Pan African Village
  
• 4 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
  
• 4 p.m. – Enzian Bavarian Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 5 p.m. – Michael and Angela Lynn, Pan-African Village
  
• 5 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
  
• 5:30 p.m. – Enzian Bavarian Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 6 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
  
• 7:30 p.m. – Mondays, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 8 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
  
• 8 p.m. – REO Speedwagon, Chevy Court
  
• 8 p.m. – Diversity, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• David Anthony at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Freestyle w/George Leija at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Joanne Perry and  Wendy Ramsay host Open Mic at Tipp Hill Cafe, Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, August 28: Three Doors Down at the fair tonight

Three Doors Down with Saving Abel and SafetySuit are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at $15 and $40.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Corey Sky, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – G-Riot Voices, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Allstar Weekend, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, Shamrocks
• 2 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Corey Sky, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – The Ancient African Pharaohs, Pan African Village
• 4 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Adi Shakti World Fusion Belly Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – J-Project, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Tweedlers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Light Blue, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – KC and the Sunshine Band, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Michael and Angela Lynn, Pan-African Village

Also today

• Pickin’ in the Pasture runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Pasture Grounds (2515 Covert Road Route 414, Lodi). Today's lineup includes Remington Ryde, Goldwing Express and The Pasture Kids. Admission is $15.
• Joe Bell Benefit with The Prison City Rockers at Auburn Correctional Facility Recreation Center, Sennett, 1 p.m.
• Community Drum Circle at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation. 
• Rockin’ The Bay with Magical Mystery Tour and others in Downtown Alexandria Bay, noon
• Central Chapter of the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers Association.at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission
• Blake Shelton and Aaron Lewis at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m. -$37.50, $49.50.

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4:30 p.m.
• Jerry Cali  at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Dunes and the DelTunes at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.
• Chris Farrar at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Joe Donelan, Cato and Gary at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Miss E at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Phil Petroff and Natural Fact at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• WoodStone at Creekside Books & Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, August 27: Selena Gomez at the fair and more

Selena Gomez and the Scene are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available at $38 and $48.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Downhome Country Cloggers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Harrington School of Irish Step Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Matie Masie Duo, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Curtis Stone, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Downhome Country Cloggers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Harrington School of Irish Step Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – The Ancient African Pharaohs, Pan African Village
• 4 p.m. – Downhome Country Cloggers, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Hover, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Adanfo, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Hover, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, Grange Building
• 6:30 p.m. – Brass Inc., West End Bar and Grille
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – South Bay, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Trace Adkins, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Stevie Wolf, Pan-African Village

Also today

• Childhood’s End headlines Islanfest tonight at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). Music starts at 5:45 p.m.
• Pickin’ in the Pasture continues from 11 a.m to 10 p.m.
at the Pasture Grounds (2515 Covert Road Route 414, Lodi). Today’s lineup includes Straight Drive, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Travers Chandler and Avery County, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper and Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road. Admission is $30. Kids under.16 admitted free.
• Another Breath, Plus Achilles, All Teeth, Victims and The Curl and Drag at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m.
• The Big Break at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m.
• Lyle Lovett at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $35, $50, $65.
• Strings Attached: A Summer Guitar Summit featuring Tom Rasely, My New Obsession, Roy Coston and Thistle Dew at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m .- $15 adults, $10 students.
• Skaneateles Festival: The Marcus Roberts Trio at Brook Farm (2870 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.- $20-$26.
• The Machine at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m.- $20 at the gate.

At the clubs

• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephant Shoes, 4 p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Mark Macri, 9 p.m.
• Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse) - Smokin, 9:30 p.m.
• Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square) - George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Billionaires, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Tommy Connors,10 p.m.
• College Street Café (34 College St., Clinton) - Mark Zane and Friends, 10 p.m.
• Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport) - Dave Wolever, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato) – Monster Machine, 8 p.m.
• Crow’s Nest (415 Boodys Hill Road, Waterloo) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Grupo Pagan
• Earth Tones Coffeehouse (6197 Route 31, Cicero) - East of Earth, 7 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Killaton, Undergang, Psychopath, One Kills All ,10 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton) - Just Joe, 5 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - 3’s a Crowd Band, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Barbecue (201 First St., Liverpool) - Miss E. and Dovetail Joint , 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Extremists,10 p.m.
• Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - The Bomb, 8 p.m.
• Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown) - Gina Rose and GForce, 9 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Wannabees, 2 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) - Malachai, 9 p.m.
• Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Frenay and Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Mojo, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Fully Loaded Band,10 p.m.
• Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls) - 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) - Brass Exchange, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, August 26: Ne-Yo and Cee Lo Green headline at the fair

Cee Lo Green

Fresh from his run as a judge on The Voice, Cee Lo Green hops on the Grandstand stage tonight along with Ne-Yo. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $55. Two great acts perform today at Chevy Court. Gym Class Heroes perform at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. you can enjoy Three Dog Night. Admission to Chevy Court shows are free with paid Fair admission.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Cloggers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Lindsey Mae, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 2 p.m. – Gym Class Heroes, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Cloggers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Lindsey Mae, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 4 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Cloggers, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Bells of Harmony, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – ESP, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Jacque Kofi Thomas, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Adirondack Mountain Cloggers, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Gina Rose and G-Force, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Adirondack Mountain Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Three Dog Night, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – One Nation, Pan-African Village

Also today

• Pickin’ in the Pasture: A four-day festival held at Pastrure Grounds (2515 Covert Road, Route 414, Lodi). Runs Fri. noon-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is $80 for weekend; $15 for Sun, $25 for Fri.; $30 for Sat. Kids under 16 admitted free.
• BB King and Buddy Guy at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $25 lawn, $40, $50, $65 reserved
• Perpetual Groove and Steep at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Skaneateles Festival: Pianist Marcus Roberts at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24 adults.
• Downtown Mile at Market Street Park, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park, Skaneateles, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Abe's Waterfront Boathouse Bar and Grill (8527 Greig St., Sodus Point) Extremists, 9 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 6 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) – Mark Macri and Trainwreck, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Virgil Cain, 10 p.m.
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dean and Hutson, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Rick Pallatto, 7:30 p.m.
• Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 10 p.m.
• Delphia’s Restaurant and Bar (236 Genesee St., Chittenango) - Music Now and Then, 8:30 p.m.
• Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – Rockin’ On The River with Johnny Bender, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – South Bay , 6 p.m.; eXpoZure with Last Call, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7:30 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Sugardaddys, 9:30 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Gary Branch, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Hand of Fate , 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Disappointing the Family, 9 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - The Guise, 6 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Frank and Burns, 8:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Letizia Duo, 10 p.m.
Ave., Solvay) – Chris Lizzi and The Revolutionary Music Group, 9 p.m.
• Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) - Jerry Cali, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Brown Skin
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Stone Soul Foundation
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6:30 p.m.; Stuck On Stupid, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 7;30 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Smart Alec, 6 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Entourage

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Thursday, August 25: Maroon 5 headlines tonight’s opening concert at the NYS Fair

Maroon 5

The great New York State Fair opens today and tonight, Maroon 5 and Train kick off this year’s Grandstand entertainment lineup. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35. Two great acts perform today at Chevy Court. The Pointer Sisters take the stage at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. you can enjoy Larry Gaitlin and the Gaitlin Brothers. Admission to Chevy Court shows are free with paid Fair admission.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Lake Effect Bluegrass, Grange Building
12 p.m. – Hot Country Line Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 2 p.m. – The Pointer Sisters, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Lake Effect Bluegrass, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Lake Effect Bluegrass, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Los Vega, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Brownskin Band, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Los Vega, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 6:30 p.m. – Sarah Horner Band, West End Bar and Grille
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Beatlemania Again, Talent Showcase Stage
• 8 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Larry Gaitlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Brownskin Band, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• Pickin’ in the Pasture: A four-day festival held at Pastrure Grounds (2515 Covert Road, Route 414, Lodi). Runs Thurs. 3-10 p.m., Fri. noon-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is $80 for weekend; $15 for Thurs. and Sun, $25 for Fri.; $30 for Sat. Kids under 16 admitted free.
• Kittie, Capricorn Black, Diamond Plate, Armed with Valor, Dirge Within and Kill the Maestro at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $7.
• The Honky Tonk Hindooz at Casey Park Amphitheater, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Community Band at Bullhead Point, Fulton, 7 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• The Doobie Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7:30 p.m. - $23.50 lawn, $31, $50.50, $66 reserved.
• Skaneateles Festival: So Percussion at Skaneateles High School (49 E. Elizabeth St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24 adults

At the clubs

• Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing) - Joe Whiting and Terry Quill, 7 p.m.
• Borio's Restaurant (8891 McDonells Parkway, Cicero) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 7 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 S. First St., Liverpool) - Jeff Meloling, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Mere Mortals, 10 p.m.
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – Smart Alec, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Pale Green Stars.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Mark Macri, 7 p.m.
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – Silent Fury, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Kosta’s Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) - Party On The Patio’ with Jon Liebing, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Flipside, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Dirty Birds
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Chris Mosley and John Schulte, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Open Mic with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Prime Steak House (313 S. Geddes St.) – Andy Rudy, 8 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) – The Guise, 7 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – McArdell and Westers, 8 p.m.
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) – Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Los Blancos, 5:30 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - George Leija, 5 p.m.
• Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.) – Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Dan Elliott and Wayne Miller, 7 p.m.

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