It’s been hot. Like don’t-touch-the-steering-wheel hot.

If you’ve been hiding indoors or sweating it out like the Boilermaker runners in Utica last weekend, let’s change things up this Sunday with a relaxed meetup along the water.

Join me this Sunday for the Finger Lakes Effect reader meetup: a casual walk and some Farmers Market fun.

📍 Stewart Park → Ithaca Farmers Market
📅 Sunday, July 20th at 1pm

It’s a casual out-and-back walk along the Waterfront Trail. Meet up, make a friend or two, and then we’ll go from Stewart Park to the Farmers Market, hang out for 30–45 minutes, and make our way back on our own time. Details here:

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1. Finger Lakes Effect Readers Walk & Farmers Market Visit 😉

2. Homebrewed Comedy @ Prison City Brewery (Speakeasy)

3. Wilderness Skills Workshop: Natural Navigation & Awareness @ Baltimore Woods Nature Center

Wednesday

• History of Electronic Music with Josh Oxford @ The Downstairs (Ithaca) – Explore the wild evolution of electronic music in this fun, nerdy, and pay-what-you-can night out.

• Live Music Sunset Cruise w/ Tyler Westcott @ Ithaca Boat Tours (Ithaca) – Set sail at sunset with live music, lake views, and golden skies on this unforgettable Cayuga cruise.

• Paint Night: Sea Turtle Welcome Sign @ The Whimsy Mercantile (Lansing) – Create a sea turtle welcome sign at this fun BYOB paint night. Perfect for summer vibes and creativity! Going to try and convince Jeney to go here for our date night…

• Steve Cocola's Neil Diamond Tribute w/ Covers Exposed @ Geneva Lakefront Gazebo (Geneva) – Sing along to Sweet Caroline and more at this breezy lakeside Neil Diamond tribute on the shores of Seneca.

• Murder for Two @ Cortland Repertory Theatre (Preble) – Two actors play all the roles in this hilarious musical murder mystery with piano and plot twists galore.

• Grassroots Pre-Party ft. Max Childs, LongStory & Anguid @ Deep Dive (Ithaca) – Kick off Grassroots week with beats, energy, and pure local fire. The pre-party starts here.

• Rockwell Live: Ariel Arbisser @ The Rockwell Museum (Corning) – Bold voice, sunset terrace, and art all around. Let Ariel Arbisser soundtrack your midweek mood.

• CNY Jazz @ Sherwood Inn (Skaneatles) - Join Alex Becerra & friends with Andrea Miceli from 6pm to 8:30pm for jazz and dinner on the lawn. Reservations required.

Thursday

• EPIC Concert Series: Cruise Control @ Emerson Park (Deauville Island) (Owasco) – Catch live music and lake breezes with Cruise Control at this fun Thursday concert on Owasco Lake.

• Live Music: Kip & Richy @ Hopshire Farm & Brewery (Freeville) – Sip local brews and vibe to live tunes from Kip and Richy at this relaxed Thursday night hang at Hopshire.

• Scott Tremolo Live @ The Three Bears Courthouse Green (Ovid) – Settle in on the courthouse lawn for live music and summer charm with Scott Tremolo in the heart of Ovid.

• Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad @ GrassRoots Festival (Trumansburg) – Dance barefoot in the grass under the stars as the night kicks off with big sound and irresistible summer energy.

• Homebrewed Comedy @ Prison City Brewery (Speakeasy) (Auburn) – Cold beer, hot mic, and zero cover. Grab a pint and get ready to laugh your face off this Thursday night.

• Alex Cano Live @ Two Goats Brewing (Hector) – Big voice, bold vibes, and brews with a view. Rock your Thursday with lakeside sound and soul.

Friday

• Jorge T. Cuevas & The Caribe Jazz Allstars @ Cornell University (Ag Quad) (Ithaca) – Dance into the weekend with salsa, samba, and cha cha at this fun, free outdoor Latin jazz concert.

• Time Riders @ Finger Lakes Cider House (Interlaken) – Sip craft cider and rock out to nostalgic hits in a lively barnyard setting with the Time Riders this Friday night.

• Wine & Roses: There’s Magic in the Air @ The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier (Binghamton) – A dreamy garden night of wine tastings, food, music, and art wrapped in summer magic and moonlit charm.

• Hangtime Concert Series: Tailor Made @ Treleaven Wines (King Ferry) – Kick back with wine and live music as golden hour turns into a summer night full of good vibes and easy tunes.

• Live Music: Trick Shot Band @ Hopshire Farm & Brewery (Freeville) – Big sound and boot-stomping energy light up this country rock night of guitars, harmonies, and good beer vibes.

• Friday Night Laughs @ Hilton Garden Inn Corning (Corning) – Grab a drink and get ready to laugh till it hurts at this high-energy night of comedy with major weekend vibes.

• Jason Vieaux & Friends @ ChamberFest Canandaigua (Farmington) – World-class strings, soulful guitar, and timeless melodies. Let the music transport you this Friday night.

• Bad Bear Live @ Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards (Oasis Stage) (Hector) – Rock, funk, slushies, and Chinese bites. This Friday night hits different at the Vineyard Oasis.

• Meg Williams and Jenny Teator Live @ Grist Iron Brewing (Burdett) – Blues and brews collide as Meg and Jenny light up the lakeside stage with soul, fire, and fierce guitars.

• Michael Ciccone & Company @ Two Goats Brewing (Hector) – From the Finger Lakes to Paris and back, Michael Ciccone brings the stories and the soul to Two Goats..

• Shakey Graves with Hovvdy @ Point of the Bluff (Hammondsport) – Kick off your weekend with wild heart energy and soul-soaked sound that stirs something deep.

Saturday

• Burn the Boats & Secret Service Men @ Hopshire Farm & Brewery (Freeville) – Hard riffs, cold brews, and underground energy collide in this no-frills punk night with a bring-your-own-snacks twist.

• Wilderness Skills Workshop: Natural Navigation & Awareness @ Baltimore Woods Nature Center (Marcellus) – Learn to navigate using nature in this hands-on outdoor workshop for curious explorers and hikers.

• Acoustic Saturdays featuring Patrick Young @ Treleaven Wines (King Ferry) – Sip wine and vibe to acoustic tunes with Patrick Young. Cool music, chill crowd, and vineyard views guaranteed

• Adult Zoo Camp @ Rosamond Gifford Zoo (Syracuse) – Go wild at Adult Zoo Camp. Hands-on animal fun, insider tours, and stories just for grown-ups.

• Syracuse Nationals Classic Car Show @ NY State Fairgrounds (Syracuse) – Rev up your weekend with classic cars, retro vibes, live music, and epic rides at Syracuse Nationals!

• STEIN SATURDAY with The Dropouts @ ONCO Fermentations (Tully) – Live music, good brews, and stein-swinging vibes await.

• Old Dominion – How Good Is That Tour @ CMAC (Canandaigua) – Old Dominion hits the CMAC stage with summer anthems and feel-good vibes. A country night under the stars!

• Judah live @ Grist Iron Brewing (Burdett) – Cold brews, golden views, and tunes to light up your Saturday night.

• Astro @ Atwater’s SunSET Series (Burdett) – Chill beats. Lake breeze. Layers of wine-soaked groove. The perfect sensory sunset.

Sunday

• Finger Lakes Effect Readers Walk & Farmers Market Visit (Ithaca) - Stretch your legs and grab a bite at the Farmers Market with fellow Finger Lakes Effect readers at this free (registration required) event.

• Hot & Cold Therapy Workshop @ 360 Pronoia (Elmira Heights) – Reset your body and mind with sauna heat, cold plunge chills, and breathwork in this bold wellness experience!

• Summer Sundays Music Series ft. Erich with an H @ Wagner Vineyards (Lodi) – Sundays are for wine, sunshine, and soulful tunes. Pour a glass, catch the vibe, and stay awhile.

• Spyro Gyra @ Glenora Wine Cellars (Dundee) – Celebrate 50 years of smooth jazz with Spyro Gyra live. Iconic sound, vineyard views, and summer vibes!

• The Tempest by Shake on the Lake @ Rochester Folk Art Guild (Middlesex) – Spirits, sorcery, and Shakespearean mischief unfold in this wild outdoor adventure full of magic and music!

• Airshow 2025 @ Academy of Model Aeronautics Field (Phelps) – Watch the skies come alive with flips, dives, and flight at this high-energy weekend of model aviation thrills!

• Colin Cutler @ The Downstairs (Ithaca) – Old-time roots and Southern soul spill into Sunday sunlight with Colin Cutler.

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Adam Moody

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