Name: Balloon Fest at Cedar Lake Cellars
Start: 2025-08-30T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-31T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Cedar Lake Cellars

Vincente Benedett

United States

Djs Rare Groove & Noah i mean spinning reggae and dancehall hits. Full tiki bar & kitchen open till midnight.

Reggae Tuesdays at the Island

10th Island Tiki Bar and Grill

Admin

Canada

Bring a Friend, Save Together: Book with a friend and enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on your tickets, automatically applied at checkout!

Inclusions:
Up to 15 Dates
Appetizers
Sign in Begins at 7:15pm / Dating at 7:30pm – Please be on time!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your social circle and meet single professionals in your city. Book your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable night of mingling, meshing, and making meaningful connections!

Important Items to Note:
Cancellations must be made 5 business days before the event for a credit. No refunds or credits will be issued for illness or last-minute cancellations, but tickets can be transferred to another person for the same event. A 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee applies for cancellations due to credit card transaction fees.
If the event is cancelled by us, you may choose a full refund or credit. For weather-related cancellations, no refund will be issued, but a credit will be applied to a future event.
Matches will be sent by 9 AM the following business day, with notifications sent via email/phone. Personal information like last names, emails, or phone numbers will not be exchanged through the platform.
A 2-3 year flexibility is allowed for the age range.
Please arrive on time. Late arrivals (15+ minutes) may forfeit their spot, with no refund or credit.
To ensure receipt of event confirmations, please add @singleinthecity.ca to your safe list to avoid email issues.

Go on fun fast dates and meet up to 15 new South Asian singles in one fun night with Single in the City!

Mississauga South Asian Speed Dating (Ages 30-42)

Boston Pizza

This exclusive tasting menu celebrates the chefs' unique heritage while featuring delicious new additions from Tamayo’s new menu. Enhance your experience with an optional beverage pairing. ¡Salud!

Indulge in a five-course dinner curated by Chefs Richard Sandoval, Dana Rodriguez, and Oscar Padilla on Tuesday, August 19th, at  7 PM.

Tamayo Through the Ages Dinner

Tamayo

2025 GRAMMY winner Nicholas Phan is “one of the world’s most remarkable singers” (Boston Globe). Don’t miss the chance to hear him in Schubert’s timeless and heartrending love story in the form of a song cycle, Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Miller’s Daughter).

2025 GRAMMY winner Nicholas Phan performs Schubert's song cycle, Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Miller’s Daughter).

Matinee: Schubert’s The Beautiful Miller’s Daughter

First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

Jillian Fiore

We're proud to offer the highest-quality cuisine in both our grab & go bistro and onsite restaurant. Our philosophy is to create an enhanced dining experience with a focus on our residents and their desires as the inspiration behind our seasonal menus.
This is your free first-class ticket to travel abroad with us from the comfort of our dining room during our monthly Around the World menu sampling.
FREE & OPEN TO ALL SENIORS 62+
Sample award-winning chef-prepared cuisine from regions around the world, experience our community's warm hospitality, and get the opportunity to mix and mingle with other seniors ages 62+.

This is your free first-class ticket to travel abroad with us from the comfort of our dining room during our monthly Around the World menu sampling.

Around the World - Taste of Brazil

555 Harvest Gate Rd

Up next in our Station Tasting with Stock and POPUP RHODY series: Chef Alp of Tolia, our Middle Eastern and Turkish culinary expert, will be demonstrating how to make their homemade Chickpea Hummus—a silky, flavorful staple that’s all about simple ingredients done right. You’ll learn the secrets to achieving that perfect texture and depth of flavor, and of course, there will be samples to enjoy. Pair it with a glass of natural wine or a refreshing cocktail from the bar for a well-rounded tasting experience. Guests will receive a recipe card to take home—collect all seven and earn a Track 15 gift card! Plus, Stock Culinary Goods will be on hand with tools and pantry items to help you recreate this classic dip in your own kitchen.

Join Chef Alp of Tolia at Track 15 for a hands-on Chickpea Hummus demo as part of the Station Tasting series. Enjoy samples, recipes, and kitchen tips from Stock Culinary Goods and PopUp Rhody.

Station Tastings Featuring Chef Alp of Tolia

Track 15

Beth Wakefield

Now’s the time to take a sip while enjoying the LIVE sounds of classical and popular music from your Illinois Symphony Orchestra musicians. It’s the ISO’s hip happy hour concert series, Sips & Sounds, coming soon to a location near you. From breweries and restaurants to coffee houses and wineries, we guarantee our music will mix with your favorite sips!

Join us for a FREE performance from your Illinois Symphony Orchestra!

ISO String Quartet
Carmen Abelson, Violin
Hannah Cartwright, Violin
Bethany Pereboom, Viola
Allison Chambers, Cello

Springfield
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill

For more information, go to ilsymphony.org/sips.

Don't miss out on our Sips & Sounds series finale for Summer 2025 featuring ISO's String Quartet!

Sips & Sounds, String Quartet

Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill, Museum and Entertainment Complex

Go on fun, fast dates and meet up to 15 new people in one fun night with Single in the City!


Hamilton Speed Dating (Ages 35-48)

Indulge in a five-course dinner curated by Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Frank Bonanno on Wednesday, August 20th, from 7 to 9 PM. 

Tamayo 4 Hands Dinner

Australia

The Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) 2025 returns to the big screen in Sydney and Parramatta!
 
From 21-26 August at Event Cinemas George St, Sydney, the festival opens with the Australian premiere of "Hear Me: Our Summer" followed by a spectacular lineup including 6 Sydney exclusives and intimate Q&As with the directors and actors. Experience the big picture of Korean cinema only here in Sydney.


Can’t make it to Sydney? The FREE Touring Program will see the return of 4 films to Parramatta from 26-27 September at Riverside Theatres. Enjoy complimentary screenings of festival highlights in the heart of Western Sydney– your direct access to Korea’s vibrant cinema culture at zero cost.


Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) 2025


505/525 George St

Join us at the JB Duke Hotel, a AAA Four Diamond Hotel on the campus of Duke University, for the return of our Guest Bartender Series, a lively celebration of Durham’s dynamic and ever-evolving cocktail scene. Each Thursday from August 21 through September 11, some of the region’s top bartenders will step behind the chic Lobby Lounge bar, shaking up inventive cocktails to support great local causes. 
 
Sip on expertly crafted drinks from beloved Durham spots like The Bar Beej (a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist), Conniption Bar & Lounge, Alley Twenty Six (a 2022 James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Bar Program) and Liberty & Plenty. Each bartender’s standout creations will also remain on the menu the following week, with 10% of proceeds donated to their chosen local nonprofit. 

Lineup: 
August 21 – Connor McKenzie (Conniption Bar & Lounge) 
Partnering with: Animal Protection Society of Durham 

August 28 – Amy Waas (The Bar Beej) 
Partnering with: NAMI Durham 
 
September 4 – Shannon Healy (Alley Twenty Six) 
Partnering with: Club Boulevard Elementary PTA 

September 11 – Will McDonald (Liberty & Plenty) 
Partnering with: Wake Tech Foundation 

Each bartender’s guest appearance starts at 5 p.m. No tickets or reservations required — just great cocktails, great company and a great cause each week. 

The Lobby Lounge sets the stage for a relaxed and refined dining experience, offering a thoughtfully curated menu of inventive small plates and elegant entrées. With a sleek peninsula bar, stylish décor and inviting seating nooks, it’s an ideal setting for cozy conversations or relaxed gatherings with friends. 

For real-time bartender series updates, visit the Community Events page on the JB Duke Hotel website, www.jbdukehotel.com, and follow JB Duke on Instagram at @jbdukehotel. 

Join us at the JB Duke Hotel for the return of our Guest Bartender Series, a lively celebration of Durham’s dynamic and ever-evolving cocktail scene. 

Guest Bartender Series @ JB Duke Hotel

230 Science Dr

Andrew Bacher

Join us for Party on the Bricks—a brand-new summer series on the Church Street Marketplace! 

Each week, the party pops up on a different block of the Marketplace, spotlighting one of our amazing Marketplace restaurants and featuring a band or performer. Think patio dining, dancing in the street, cold drinks, good friends, and warm summer nights—all right here in the heart of Burlington. 
 
When: Thursdays 5:30-8pm, July & August (starting July 10) Bands start at 6p – 7:30p.  
Where: Church Street Marketplace

Lineup:

July 10: Troy Milette & the Fire Below-Halvorson’s-Top Block

July 17: Moonbird-Ken’s Pizza and Pub-3rd Block

July 24: Dahlia Dumont~The Blue Dahlia-Church Street Tavern-2nd Block

July 31: The Tenderbellies-Honey Road-City Hall Block

Aug 7: Rachel Ana Dobken-Halvorson's-Top Block

Aug 14: Barbacoa-Ken's Pizza and Pub-3rd Block

Aug 21: High Summer-Church Street Tavern-2nd Block

Whether you're a regular on Church Street or just visiting, Party on the Bricks is your invitation to experience the best of our downtown community—one Thursday (and one block) at a time.

Free to attend. All are welcome. Come hungry, come thirsty, come happy, and come ready to party! 

Sponsored by Foam Brewers.

Media Sponsors: Seven Days, Burlington Area Newspaper Group, and Star 92.9.

Join us for Party on the Bricks—a brand-new summer series on the Church Street Marketplace! 

Party on the Bricks

Church Street Marketplace

Cincinnati Magazine’s popular and swanky spirits and cocktail event, On the Rocks, is back at a NEW location to showcase and celebrate Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s vast adult beverage scene in support of a very worthy cause.

The top-shelf, luxe tasting event attracts and inspires hundreds of liquor and cocktail enthusiasts from across the region each year.

On the Rocks 2025 is set for Thursday, August 21 at Newport Car Barn from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

This stylish, evening experience boasts Queen City’s impressive hospitality and bartending scene. Guests will enjoy elaborate liquor and cocktail mixology, tasting stations, small bites from local restaurants and notable brands, music, entertainment, mocktail stations, and a live, main stage cocktail competition among industry masters!

The massive libation celebration features a plethora of liquor varieties transformed into creative cocktails and sips. In addition, there will be oversized outdoor games, expansive lounge spaces, a luxe photo booth, and NEW this year, LIVE MUSIC! Guests will also have the opportunity to win high value giveaways, while meeting the innovators behind these amazing spirits brands and local establishments.

Be an On the Rocks VIP to receive 30 minutes early access (at 5:30 p.m.) and entry into the VIP Lounge complete with exclusive tastings and a swag bag!

On the Rocks benefits the Life Learning Center in Covington which works to help at-risk people learn, secure, and sustain a better way of living through gainful employment and a holistic, integrated continuum of education and care. You’ll have the chance to meet their team on-site!

“We are thrilled to bring back our popular On the Rocks event at a new, Northern Kentucky location in support of such a great cause,” said Ivy Bayer, Publisher of Cincinnati Magazine. “Whether you enjoy a smooth bourbon, vodka or gin, you will be delighted by our wide variety of tasting samples and cocktails made with the finest local and national spirits.”

Guests may opt to enjoy the full On the Rocks experience complete with spirits and cocktail tastings, food and entertainment, or choose the designated driver option, which is an alcohol-free tasting pass that includes mocktails, soft drinks, water and food only.

VIP tasting pass holders will receive early access for $75, and general admission tasting passes are $45 per person. Designated driver (food only, no alcohol) tickets are $25. All ticket types include unlimited access to the spirits and cocktail stations, unlimited food and entertainment.

Cincinnati Magazine’s On the Rocks event is made possible with support from Canada Dry, BIG BLUE Moving, Chinet, Decal Impressions, DripDrop, Fever-Tree, FIJI water, Hu Kitchen, La Brea, Lux Row, Merchants Club, Middle West Spirits, Mr. & Mrs. T's, Nothing Bundt Cakes, On The Rocks Cocktails, Rao's, Sargento, St. Elmo's Whiskey with special thanks to the magazine’s sustainability partner, MadTree Brewing Company.

Guests and raffle ticket participants must be 21 and over and ID’s will be verified at the door. Learn more and buy tickets now at cincinnatimagazine.com/ontherocks.

Cincinnati Magazine’s Luxe Spirits and Cocktail Tasting Event ON THE ROCKS Thursday, August 21 at Newport Car Barn featuring unlimited tastes benefiting Life Learning Center

Cincinnati Magazine’s On the Rocks Event

Newport Car Barn

Michele Scheve

Thursday August 21, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge
103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
These shows sellout!
Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area's best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
Free snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!
How it Works:
Comics on the show will do approximately 3-1/2m of comedy. This show’s 3 top comics will be brought back with other show winners to compete in our pageant finale, date TBD. Audience votes through paper ballots to be picked up and counted at end of show, winner will be announced.
Comics competing:
Aaron Naylor
Art Sturtevant 
Austin Elfers 
Cloud Hudson 
Consuelo Franklin 
Corey Day 
Derek Boskovich
Evelyn Pakarek
Forrest Rivers 
Foster 
Jason Reel
Johnny Gray 
Justin Blackburn 
Kymberli Tucker 
Leah Garth vs 
Michael Halcolmb 
Min McWilliams 
Mouse 
Roman Fraden
Scott Riddell

Thursday August 21, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge
103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) 

Standup Comedy Contest

Pulp Bourbon Lounge & Speakeasy

Bring a Friend, Save Together: Book with a friend and enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on your tickets, automatically applied at checkout!

Inclusions:
Up to 15 Dates
Appetizers

Sign in Begins at 7:15pm / Dating at 7:30pm – Please be on time!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your social circle and meet single professionals in your city. Book your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable night of mingling, meshing, and making meaningful connections!

Important Items to Note:
* Cancellations must be made 5 business days before the event for a credit. No refunds or credits will be issued for illness or last-minute cancellations, but tickets can be transferred to another person for the same event. A 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee applies for cancellations due to credit card transaction fees.
* If the event is cancelled by us, you may choose a full refund or credit. For weather-related cancellations, no refund will be issued, but a credit will be applied to a future event.
* Matches will be sent by 9 AM the following business day, with notifications sent via email/phone. Personal information like last names, emails, or phone numbers will not be exchanged through the platform.
* A 2-3 year flexibility is allowed for the age range.
* Please arrive on time. Late arrivals (15+ minutes) may forfeit their spot, with no refund or credit.
* To ensure receipt of event confirmations, please add @singleinthecity.ca to your safe list to avoid email issues.

Go on fun, fast dates and meet up to 15 new people in one fun night with SITC!

Vaughan Speed Dating (Ages 30-42)

St. Louis Bar & Grill

Events Team

It’s the last hurrah of summer! Adults Night Out: Block Party is a night out at the zoo for the 21+ crowd, complete with carnival games, mini golf, drag bingo with Veronica Pop, face painting, a live DJ, and concessions stands and pop-up bars throughout the zoo serving snacks and drinks for purchase.

All Tickets Include:

-Exclusive access to the zoo without kids and summer crowds
-Free face painting
-Drag bingo with Veronica Pop
-Carnival games and mini golf
-Free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel
-Animal chats from zoo experts
-DJ spinning music on Main Mall all night
-Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks for purchase

Sound like your kind of party? Get your tickets now before prices increase!

There’s nothing like summer in Chicago, and you can end it on a high note with Adults Night Out: Block Party, a night out at Lincoln Park Zoo for the 21+ crowd.

Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

The Jasper String Quartet (“flawless…expressively assured and beautifully balanced,” Gramophone) leads a program of music inspired by local and indigenous cultures. Gabriela Lena Frank draws upon her Peruvian roots in Leyendas, inspired by the sound of Andean folk instruments; Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate gives homage to Hopi and Pueblo music in Pisachi, accompanied by projected images of the American Southwest; and Czech master Antonín Dvořák pulls out the stops in his energetic, deliberately “Slavonic” String Quartet, Op. 51.

Program:
GABRIELA LENA FRANK Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout
JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE Pisachi (Reveal)
DVOŘÁK String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 51 (“Slavonic”)

The Jasper String Quartet leads a program of music inspired by local and indigenous cultures featuring a piece by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate.

Jasper String Quartet: Roots

Join us for Words with Nerds, an infotainment bonanza that's like TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!

Speakers and topics slated at this show include:

Ben O'Connell -- "Mayor Bud: The Important History of Animals in Political Office"

Darrell Cochran -- "Blerd: The Rags to Riches Story of Black Nerds"

Adyn Hamann -- "Sax Sells" (with a live saxophone performance)

Hosted by: Sasha Rosser (winner of Madison's Funniest Comic Competition 2025)
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August 21, 2025
Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7:00PM

Crucible
3116 Commercial Avenue
Madison, WI 53713
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Tickets are $15 advance, $20 DOS.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-with-nerds-tickets-1415823138119

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $5 cover with a student ID.

RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/706619085657180
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Seating is first come, first served. It is suggested that you arrive at the venue when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick of seats.

Recommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a photo ID upon check-in.

Lineup subject to change.

We do not offer refunds, but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact Cheshire Cat Comedy at cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically in the event of a show's cancellation.
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Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu, nipple equality activism in Madison, how people misuse statistics, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more.

Past presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.

Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.

Words with Nerds

Crucible

Play Around & Find Out is a theatrical performance where every twist is unscripted and the actors are just as surprised as the audience. This month in the Liquid Laughs Underground, the PAFO players take on a night of comedic horror, powered by the award-winning roleplaying game "Dread."

Players (or brave volunteers from the audience) risk their character's fate by drawing bricks from a wood tower, reminiscent of the popular game Jenga®. Every brick removed brings the fictional characters one step closer to survival, but if the tower collapses, a terrible will follow.

A live show where every twist teeters on a shrinking tower of blocks. Can our cast of comedians and actors survive this night of Dread, or will it all come crashing down? We'll Play Around & Find Out!

Play Around & Find Out: Live!

Liquid Lounge

New Vaudeville Productions

His philosophical comedy rants, like the "Catcalling Construction Worker with a Heart of Gold" and “Existential Car Salesman” have garnered over 1 billion views on TikTok alone and hundreds of thousands of followers.

A bibliophile, he is the host of the "Turek Books Podcast" where comedians and other interesting people talk about the books they are obsessed with. His debut poetry book "On the Outside Looking Up" was published in 2024 and sold out of its first printing in three weeks. He has appeared on Hulu and Comedy Central.

The Lounge has a 2 Drink minimum but, don’t worry, we have LOTS of non-alcohol options! Prices range from $3-$10.

Deemed a less problematic Charles Bukowski meets a younger Big Lebowski by a stranger on the internet, Joshua Turek is a comedian and poet who has amassed a large cult following.

JOSHUA TUREK @ The Comedy Lounge

Lounge at the End of the Universe & The Comedy Lounge

United Kingdom

The Flower Pots Beer Festival is back for the August Bank Holiday Weekend 2025. Now in its 29th year PotsFest continues to grow featuring over 100 cask ales and lagers sourced by our brewing team from brilliant independent breweries throughout the UK. Our kitchen team will deliver fresh food throughout the whole weekend and we have over 20 live music acts for you to enjoy. 

Like the Inn we welcome children and dogs. Free car parking is available on Cheriton Recreation ground with a dedicated disabled drop off point.

Our festival is free to attend!

Over 100 cask ales from brilliant independent breweries throughout the UK, fresh food, over 20 live music acts, free car parking. Children and dogs welcome. No ticket needed!

The Flower Pots Beer Festival

The Flower Pots Brewery

This unique event brings together six festivals in one unforgettable weekend. From live music performances by headliner and global sensation Rita Ora to popular musicians Travis, Tom Walker, Madness, Rick Parfitt Jr., and Squeeze, to gourmet delights at FoodFest, family activities at KidsFest, and vintage vibes at RetroFest, there's something for everyone. 

Relax and unwind at SpaFest, meet your favourite stars at StarFest, and of course, admire a stunning array of cars at CarFest. With celebrity masterclasses, interactive workshops, and endless entertainment spread across 2,500 acres, it's the ultimate weekend experience for the whole family. 

Plus, kids' tickets start at just £21, and family tickets are frozen at 2024 prices. Don’t miss out—tickets are on sale now at www.carfest.org. 

Get ready for CarFest presented by bp pulse, the UK’s largest family fundraising festival, packed with entertainment for all ages. 

CarFest 2025

Laverstoke Park Farm

Get ready for CarFest presented by bp pulse, the UK’s largest family fundraising festival, packed with entertainment for all ages. This unique event brings together six festivals in one!

Michael Lin

TAIWANfest Artist Market features local and international creators who are experts in their craft. Blending tradition and innovation, this year’s market also invites artisans all the way from Japan, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan. From intricate crochet pieces and handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and handmade charms, the market aims to elevate small businesses right in the very heart of downtown Toronto. Join us in celebrating our local talent, and treat yourself to a little memento of a weekend well spent with your friends here at TAIWANfest. For more information and more creative programming, visit www.torontotaiwanfest.ca. 

TAIWANfest Artist Market features Japanese artisans, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan, showcasing their original crafts alongside local artists. 

2025 TAIWANfest: Artist Market

Harbourfront Centre

2025 Toronto TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre with the theme “ECHOES OF THE OCEAN”, exploring migration stories, diasporic memories, and cultural reconciliation. Discover the untold stories of Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada through live music performances featuring local and Taiwanese artists, Hope Talks on history, interactive exhibitions, indigo dye workshops, an artist market, and more. By linking Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada, 2025 Toronto TAIWANfest reimagines multiculturalism as a living, evolving story shared across the seas. Learn more about our programs at www.torontotaiwanfest.ca.

TAIWANfest returns to Habourfront Centre in a Dialogue with Portugal: Echoes of the Ocean. Enjoy live music, exhibitions, films, artist market, workshops, talks, and more.

2025 Toronto TAIWANfest

That’s what’s in store at the 7th annual Black Bear Music Fest, happening August 22–24 at the scenic Harwinton Fairgrounds in Harwinton, CT.

This summer celebration of Americana music brings together national headliners, rising regional talent, and some of Connecticut’s favorite local bands — all spread across a beautiful, tree-lined fairground that transforms into a vibrant field of sound, food, and family-friendly fun.

🎶 THE MUSIC
The lineup spans blues, rock, folk, roots, and bluegrass, featuring:
• Shawn Mullins, Grammy-nominated and known for the platinum hit “Lullaby”
• Howie Day, whose hit “Collide” still pulls heartstrings
• David Wilcox and Jeffrey Gaines, acclaimed for their deeply personal and powerful performances
• The Alpaca Gnomes, Bridgeport’s jam-fueled, 7-piece folk-rock favorite
• The Dreadnoughts, bringing their rowdy blend of folk-punk and sea shanties

And so many more! Explore the full lineup at https://www.blackbearmusicfest.com/lineup »
Whether you’re here for the headliners or discovering new favorites, the weekend is packed with nonstop sound and serious heart.

🎪 MORE THAN MUSIC
Formerly a fall tradition in Goshen, Black Bear now shines in the August sun with:

• Local food trucks and craft beverages
• Artisan vendors and handmade goods
• Family-friendly workshops and creative activities
• Tent and RV camping options
• The fan-favorite Bearwear merch building

It’s the kind of festival that feels less like a giant crowd and more like a music-loving village.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Get your tickets here: https://tickets.blackbearmusicfest.com/event/black-bear-music-fest-2025-qf2qag
• 1-Day Pass: $70
• 2-Day Pass: $130
• 3-Day Pass: $170
• Tent Camper Pass: $215
• RV Camper Pass: $260
• Kids 17 & under: FREE

Rain or shine. All ages welcome!

50+ ACTS | 4 STAGES | 3 DAYS of music! A high-energy celebration of Americana, blues, folk & roots at Harwinton Fairgrounds. Camping, food trucks & good vibes for all ages!

Black Bear Music Fest 2025

Harwinton Fairgrounds

Danielle Culbertson

What to Expect:
*A 20-minute guided stroll through our organic olive and apple orchards.
*A demonstration-style class in our charming Apple Cottage kitchen
*Tastings of the finished products.
*A ride back to our Farm Shop in a vintage pink VW van.
*10% off all Farm Shop purchases made on the day of the workshop.

Stephanie Rosenbaum Klassen, our Farm Shop and Tasting Room manager, brings years of experience as a cookbook author, teacher, and food writer. Her acclaimed books include A Little Taste of San Francisco, World of Doughnuts, and Honey from Flower to Table. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Edible publications, and more.

Fresh mozzarella is the best mozzarella! Learn how to make fresh mozzarella, then feature it in a summery Caprese salad with organic tomatoes, Gold Ridge organic olive oil, and fresh basil.

Mozzarella Making - A Cooking Demo with Stephanie Klassen

Gold Ridge Organic Farms

Eric Altman

The 2025 Pennsylvania Bigfoot Camping Adventure is an outdoor charity fundraiser festival featuring Bigfoot television celebrities, guest speakers, vendors, food trucks, night hikes, movies, music and more.  We will feature Lyle Blackburn, Ron Morehead, Dr. Jeff Meldrum and Willie and Jeff from the tv show Mountain Monsters.  The event will also feature 10 guest speakers, workshops, various craft vendors, food trucks, kareoke and Bigfoot movies.   There will be a chinese auction.   All net proceeds will be donated to two local area charities Fayette Friends of Animals and One Voice One Community.   The event will take place August 22 and 23, 2025 at Benners Meadow Run RV Campgrounds in Farmington (Fayette county) Pennsylvania.   Tickets and more information can be found on our website. 

the 2025 Pennsylvania Bigfoot Camping Adventure is an outdoor charity fundraiser festival featuring Bigfoot television celebrities, guest speakers, vendors, food trucks, night hikes, movies, music.

2025 Pennsylvania Bigfoot Camping Adventure

315 Nelson Rd

Paul Tarantino

***Friday, August 22nd***
5:00 Cupid's Nemesis (NY)
6:30 The Hydronauts (Ma)
8:00 The Sci Flies (NY)

***Saturday, August 23rd***
5:00 The Vista Cruisers (Me)
6:30 TarantinosNYC (NY)
8:00 Blue Wave Theory (NJ)

***Sunday, August 24th***
5:00 The Jagaloons (NY)
6:30 9th Wave (Ct)
8:00 Time Surfers (NY)

Takes place at Rockaway Bazaar, located at Beach 97th St & Shore Front Parkway.
Take the A train to Broad Channel & then the Shuttle to Beach 98th St.
...or take the NYC Ferry & shuttle bus:

Wide variety of food and drinks available!

9701 Shore Front Parkway



*The 5th Annual Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival*

Join us for 3 days of Sun, Surf & Twang!
This year - 9 great surf bands from 5 states over 3 days!
Free/No tickets required/All ages

The 5th Annual Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival

97-01 Shore Front Pkwy

Judith A Meyers

Festival will have food including Mexican, Vietnamese, African, Italian, and American, a beer garden, rides, Blackjack, BINGO, Silent Auction, Pull tabs. 50/50, Raffle. There will be a Texas hold-um contest Saturday night. Along with live music by The Friend's Band on Saturday night.  Lots of fun for all ages

Festival feature rides, games and food i.  Beer garden and live music

St. Joseph Festival and Food Fair

St Joseph Church

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Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as twilight descends and our lantern-filled heavens come alive. Whether you're seeking a romantic escapade, a joyful celebration, or a serene moment of reflection, our sky lantern event promises an unforgettable experience for all. The Lights Fest is more than a mere spectacle; it's a transformative experience that connects people, cultures, and emotions. In this shared celebration, you'll find a sense of unity and belonging. Embrace the warmth of human connection as you share stories, laughter, and heartfelt moments with fellow sky gazers. Use code- DCLIGHTS10 to receive $10 off!

Get ready for a night of magic as thousands of lanterns light up the sky. Whether you're here for romance, celebration, or a peaceful moment, this unforgettable experience will leave you in awe.

The Lights Fest Washington, D.C.

BAPS Motor Speedway

Sonia McCormick

Holy Transfiguration Church Hosts 32nd Annual Middle Eastern 
Food Festival on Labor Day Weekend: August 30 & 31

Come and experience a weekend of legendary hospitality 

McLEAN, Va. – Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church will host its 32nd annual Middle Eastern Food Festival, August 30 and 31, on the church grounds -- 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, Virginia.  The festival will feature authentic Middle Eastern food, pastries, music and dancing, as well as vendors, church tours, and activities for both children and adults.  

Join in the fun from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30 and 12:30 – 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31.  Smell the aromas from the outdoor grills, partake of Kibbeh, Chicken Shish Kabob, Roast Lamb, Falafel, Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves and Tabouleh, or any number of other delicious menu choices.  Be sure to save room for dessert and coffee.  Some of the mouth-watering Arabic pastries include Baklawa, Maamoul, Namoura and Ghraybeh.  There also is Atayef, a pancake-like dessert stuffed with a delicious pistachio mixture and rose-water simple syrup.

Once you’ve satisfied your appetite, visit the vendors or go on a church tour.  Children, meanwhile, can enjoy the moon bounce, 18-foot slide, face painting, and the petting zoo, as well as participate in some of the many games going on throughout the festival.

A highlight of the event is the Saturday night, 6:30 p.m. “Hafli” (“party” in Arabic) that will feature live music and dancing.  Join us and learn to dance the “Dabke,” a traditional folk line dance.

The festival will be held rain or shine.  Admission and parking are free.  To learn more, including how to order in advance, visit www.MiddleEasternFoodFestival.com. 

Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church is the local parish of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton (Massachusetts). “Melkite” is used to refer to those Catholics whose ancestry is Middle Eastern and who follow the Byzantine Tradition in worship, theology, and spirituality. 
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Festival features authentic Middle Eastern food, pastries, live music and dancing, as well as vendors, church tours, and activities for both children and adults. 

32nd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival

Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek Catholic Church

Germania of Poughkeepsie

Oktoberfest 2025 features live German Bands, German Food, home baked German Desserts, Traditional German Beer, children’s entertainment, Bavarian Dancers, and Singers. Adult entry ticket $5 daily, $4 Veterans and Active Military with valid ID, children under 16 with parent, no charge.  

Event will be held RAIN or SHINE under tents. FREE PARKING!  Service Animals only with valid ID please.

Join us for a fun, festive and authentic Oktoberfest at Germania Festival Grounds, September 5-7, 51 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie NY! 

OKTOBERFEST 2025 POUGHKEEPSIE NY

Germania Festival Grounds

Jill Snodgrass

Just a Few Friends – Key West
Labor Day Weekend | August 29 – September 1, 2025
Key West, Florida
www.justafewfriendskeywest.com

Celebrate the music, stories, and sunshine-soaked spirit of Key West during Just a Few Friends, a four-day island-style festival held every Labor Day Weekend. Inspired by the lifestyle and legacy of a certain beloved tropical troubadour, this event invites fans, friends, locals, and curious wanderers to experience the place that helped shape the soundtrack of endless summers.

Set in iconic locations throughout Old Town, this multi-day celebration includes two Milagro Margarita Bar Strolls, a Cheeseburger Beach Battle and Tribute Concert at the Southernmost Beach Resort, a lively Second Line Memorial Procession, and the high-energy Party in the Park—a free concert at Truman Waterfront featuring nationally recognized artists and regional favorites.

Live entertainment includes:
🎶 Will Kimbrough – award-winning songwriter and co-writer of Buffett’s “Bubbles Up”
🎶 The Nautical Wheelers featuring Jockey Jord & Roger Bartlett – original Coral Reefer guitarist
🎶 Nadirah Shakoor – longtime Coral Reefer vocalist
🎶 Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band – Florida Keys legends
🎶 Plus late-night performances by Cayman Smith-Martin and more

Other festival events include author talks, pool parties, sailing excursions, the Coconut Telegraph Trolley Tour, family-friendly experiences, a mustache contest, and exclusive event badge perks. Official Event Badges grant access to featured concerts, exclusive discounts, and a locals-only QR code filled with sponsor-only offers.

🎟️ Festival badges and select tickets are available now through www.justafewfriendskeywest.com. Last year, most events sold out in advance, and attendance exceeded expectations, with more than 10,000 fans gathering to celebrate music, memories, and friendship—Key West style.

🎉 Whether you’re local, a longtime fan, or discovering the music for the first time, you’re invited to raise a glass, kick off your flip-flops, and spend the weekend with just a few friends in paradise.

Disclaimer: All events are not affiliated with or endorsed by Jimmy Buffett’s Estate or Margaritaville Enterprises.

Celebrate Jimmy Buffett’s legacy in Key West labor day weekend with bar strolls, cheeseburger contests and more—featuring Will Kimbrough, Nadirah Shakoor, Roger Bartlett, and Howard Livingston

Just a Few Friends, Key West Labor Day Weekend

Key West

Cedar Lake Cellars Events

Looking for the perfect way to kick off fall fun? Experience the wonder of Balloon Fest at The Landing at Cedar Lake Cellars, on Saturday Aug. 30 and Sunday Aug. 31, from 4-9 p.m. This two-day event is packed with charm, adventure, and fun for everyone. It’s the ultimate family outing—or the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening.

Event Attractions include:
- Magical balloon glow, featuring more than 20 balloons
- All day music
- Kids games, inflatables & face painting
- Great food from our favorite food vendors & trucks
- A variety of local craft vendors


Light up your Labor Day Weekend with the magic of Balloon Fest at Cedar Lake Cellars, just west of St. Louis! glowing hot air balloons, live music, games for the kids, and more!

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