July 1-11, 2003, Tue.-Sat. Noon-5pm - Invitational. El Museo, 91 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY. Annual Invitational features the work of local artists in conjunction with the Allentown Arts Festival. (716) 884-9362

July 1-31, 2003, Tue & Thu 8am-2:30pm - Downtown Country Market. Main Street between Court & Church Streets, Buffalo, NY. Market features more than 25 WNY farmers and specialty vendors and runs through October. (716) 856-3150

July 1-31, 2003, Tue-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri. 11am-9pm, Sat. & Sun 10am-5pm - Masterworks from the Phillips Collection. Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222-1096. More than 50 of the finest examples of European painting and sculpture. Renoir's celebrated "Luncheon of the Boating Party" is a highlight of the show. (716) 882-8700 www.albrightknox.org

July 1-31, 2003, 12-1pm - M & T Bank's Plaza Event Series. 1 M & T Plaza (345-363 Main Street, Buffalo, NY. Each weekday during the noon hour free live outdoor entertainment features a diverse lineup of performances including dance, jazz, big bands, top 40, gospel and community theater. (716) 842-5405

July 1-31, 2003, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm - Wheels of Power: Electrifying WNY. Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court (at Elmwood Avenue), Buffalo, NY 14216. Dramatic exhibit demonstrating how the harnessing of Niagara Falls for electric power changed Buffalo and the lives of Americans forever. Event runs through May 2004. (716) 873-9644 www.bechs.org

July 1-August 17, 2003, Tue-Sun 7:30-10:30pm - Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Shakespeare Hill, Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY. Shakespeare under the stars! Buffalo/Niagara free summer theater tradition now entering its 28th season. A Midsummer Night's Dream June 19-July 13 and Much Ado About Nothing July 24-August 17. (716) 856-4533 www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org/

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2003, 5:30pm - Thursday at the Square. Lafayette Square, Downtown Buffalo, NY. WNY's free outdoor concert series, now in its 17th season. Popular bands every Thursday night through September 4. (716) 856-3150 www.buffaloplace.com

July 4, 2003, Depart 12:30pm Return 2:30pm - Annual Historic Buffalo River Tours. All Tours depart from the Miss Buffalo dock located at Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo. The Industrial Heritage Committee Inc. Historic Buffalo River Tour provides a sailor's view of the industries and green space along the shores of the Buffalo River and the Erie Canal. Enjoy this opportunity to cruise on the Miss Buffalo and learn how the grain elevators shaped Buffalo's history and influenced modern architecture. Adults $12, Children 3-9 $8, under age 3 free. For reservations call: (716) 856-6696 E-mail: ihcdart@netscape.net

July 4, 2003, 12 & 3pm - July 4th Train Run. Arcade & Attica Railroad Arcade, NY. Ride a train to yesteryear on one of New York State's last operating steam railroad trains. (585) 492-3100 www.anarr.com

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2003, Sat. only 9:30-11am - Yoga in the Park. Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY. Learn the art of yoga in Buffalo's historic Delaware Park. Sponsored by the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. (716) 838-1249 www.buffaloolmstedparks.org

July 12-13, 2003, Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 11am-7pm - Taste of Buffalo. Main Street, Downtown Buffalo. One of the largest food and entertainment extravaganzas in the nation, featuring more than 55 local restaurants and wineries along with four entertainment stages. (866) 562-0134 www.tasteofbuffalo.com

July 17-20, 2003, Thu-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm - Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival. Hertel Avenue, between Delaware and Colvin Avenues Buffalo, NY. Italian sausage, cannoli, tripe and calamari are just some of the Italian delights available at more than 100 food booths. Each day, visitors will be entertained by three different stages featuring Jazz, Big Band and various ethnic groups. (716) 874-6133

July 18-20, 2003, Fri 5pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-9pm - 34th Annual Grease Pole Festival. Agustin "Pucho" Olivencia Center, 261 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY. The area's oldest Puerto Rican Festival celebrates its 24th year within the local Hispanic/Latino community. (716) 693-7342

July 18-20, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-5pm - International Water Sport Expo. Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo, NY. The International Water Sport Expo, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of Buffalo community members seeking to promote the benefits of our waterfront recreation. This event is free to the public. It will feature the Coast Guard Marine Show, the Buffalo Harbor Club's 25th Anniversary Regatta, the Great Buffalo River Race (Kayak Regatta,) Parade of Waves Boat Parade for the MS Society, Buffalo's only In-Water Boat Show, SCUBA Tour 2003 with free introductory scuba classes in a 30,000 gallon tank, live bands, food and craft vendors, antique wooden boats, fishing tournament, boater safety workshops. It will be fun for the whole family. (716) 884-0834 E-mail: wnysail@yahoo.com www.watersportexpo.com

July 18-20, 2003, Fri 6:30-midnight, Sat 3pm-midnight, Sun 1:30-9:30pm - 25th Annual Polish-American Arts Festival. Cheektowaga Town Park, 2600 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY. 25th annual celebration of Polish music, cuisine, customs and culture. (716) 689-3989

July 18-20, 2003, Fri 6pm-1am, Sat & Sun 10am-8pm - Summerfest. Village Park, Attica, NY. German food, German music, arts & crafts and a jamboree on Friday night. (585) 591-1429

July 19, 2003, gates open at 6:30am - 23rd Annual Batavia Hamfest & Computerfest. Firemen’s Recreation Center, 10708 Route 98, Alexander, New York 14005. Genesee Radio Amateurs W2RCX present this 23rd annual event which includes a free indoor and outdoor flea market, prizes, chicken barbeque, FOX hunt, hospitality tent on 7/18 at 6pm and more. (800) 622-2686

July 19, 26, 2003, Sat. 8-9am - Tai Chi Classes in Delaware Park. Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY. Learn the art of Tai Chi in Buffalo's historic Delaware Park. Sponsored by the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy! (716) 838-1249 www.buffaloolmstedparks.org

July 20, 2003, Depart 12:30pm Return 2:30pm - Annual Historic Buffalo River Tours. All Tours depart from the Miss Buffalo dock located at Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo. The Industrial Heritage Committee Inc. Historic Buffalo River Tour provides a sailor's view of the industries and green space along the shores of the Buffalo River and the Erie Canal. Enjoy this opportunity to cruise on the Miss Buffalo and learn how the grain elevators shaped Buffalo's history and influenced modern architecture. Adults $12, Children 3-9 $8, under age 3 free. For reservations call: (716) 856-6696 E-mail: ihcdart@netscape.net

July 26-27, 2003 - Annual Garden Walk. Elmwood Village and Allentown areas, Buffalo, NY. This is truly a garden lovers dream. Take a self-guided tour through some of Buffalo's most beautiful residential neighborhoods. You will discover spectacular "secret" gardens and amazing use of small urban spaces. The resident gardeners will be on hand to discuss their gardens and are sure to offer suggestions and tips on their gardening success. (716) 881-0707 www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com

July 26-27, 2003 - Gospel Festival. Johnny B. Wiley Sports Pavilion, Jefferson & Best Streets, Buffalo, NY. This festival features many WNY and national Gospel singers and choirs. (716) 855-1569 www.wnylrc.org/dhp/ethnic/hsafrica.htm

July 26-27, 2003, Sat & Sun 11am-9pm - Hotluck Festival. Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218. Hot pepper and garlic festival with food vendors, live entertainment and children's activities. (716) 827-1584

July 30, 2003, 6-9pm - Wines in the Wild. Buffalo Zoological Gardens, 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214. Spirits, edibles and enjoyment at the Buffalo Zoo. Wine and beer tasting with food from local restaurants. (716) 837-3900 www.buffalozoo.org