Some recommended events for the upcoming week
TODAY
Color me
What: Picnic Table Painting Why: Artpark’s 150 acres of green space needs a colorful face lift What else: All painting to be conducted by Artpark artists, but you can watch. Tables will be available for purchase/ sponsorship. Info: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. for free
What: Savvy Cyclist: Introduction to Bicycling Why: Ideal seminar for cyclists who want to learn the basics, those returning to cycling from a long hiatus or those who are nervous in traffic. What else: Some classroom but mostly feet-on, this is a League of American Bicyclists Road 1 class. Info: Presented from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. for free by Green Options Buffalo at the Buffalo Blue Bicycle, 98 Colvin at Linden avenues.
Branching out
What: Lewiston Garden Fest Why: Get more bang with perennials What else: Stroll Center Street for flower and plant education, then branch out to six gardens, each marked by a geranium flag. Info: From 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Maps available at GardenFest hospitality tent.
MONDAY
Return to Cookie Mountain
What: TV on the Radio What else: Spin voted this band as 2006 Artist of the Year Why: Spans genres as diverse as free jazz, a cappella/doo-wop, soul, shoegaze, trip-hop and electro. Info: 7 p. m. at Town Ballroom, 681 Main St. 852-3900. $22.
THURSDAY
Kick up your heels
What: Morgan City Stompers What else: Hang out downtown and sample the Farmer’s Market along Main Street. Why: Get to know your city Info: Music from noon to 1 p. m. at 1 M&T Plaza.
FRIDAY
What: John & Mary and the Valkyries What else: Homegrown talent doesn’t get any better. Why: Go early and hang in Wilson with the sailboats Info: 8 p. m. at Wilson Boathouse Restaurant, 57 Harbour St.
SATURDAY
Splendor on the grass
What: “King Lear” What else: Shakespeare in Delaware Park behind the Rose Garden and Marcy Casino Why: It’s a free picnic. Info: 7:30 p. m. 856-4533. www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org . Cerebral Cycler
— Jane Kwiatkowski
