Pulaski. Colossal Cruz-In ’06. Celebrate the Colosse Cheese Store’s 35th anniversary with live entertainment every Friday starting at 6 p.m. Corner of Rts. 11 and 13. Call (315) 298-2141 for info.

Upper Hudson River Railroad. Day Out With Thomas. Weekends. Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. Call (518) 251-5334.

Auburn. Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Emerson Park, Rt. 38A, Auburn, regional premiere showcasing this legendary musician, for show times and prices call (800) 457-8897. Ends June 17.

Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. One of America’s best homegrown arts festivals. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the Festival happens in the heart of Ithaca on the Ithaca Commons, throughout downtown and in DeWitt Park. On Sunday, the entire Festival moves to Stewart Park at the base of Cayuga Lake. (607) 273-3646

Clayton. 1000 Islands International Chapter of Dogs Show. Recreation Park Arena - East Line Rd. For more information on this event please contact Michelle Stephens, NCKC Secretary, 327 N. Indiana Ave. Watertown, NY 13601. (315) 788-0722

Syracuse. Taste of Syracuse. Over 50 area restaurants participate in this outstanding festival which also features NYS wine & cooking demonstrations. Continuous live entertainment on 3 stages enhancea the experience in Clinton Square. 11am-11pm. (315) 484-1123

Old Forge. Thunder in the Forge. Motorcycle gathering. Vendors at the Pavilion on Saturday and Sunday. Custom bike show on Saturday. Blessing of the bikes, parade and bikers’ games on Sunday.

Phoenix. Canal Days, 9am-2pm. Canal Island, Lock 1 (Culvert St. off Co. Rte. 57). (315) 695-1308. Admission free.

Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. See June 1 listing.

Utica. Wine in the Wilderness. Utica Zoo. 99 Steele Hill Road. (315) 738-0472. www.uticazoo.org

Alexandria Bay. Alexandria Bay Village Wide Garage Sale. Throughout the Village of Alexandria Bay. Watch for the Yellow Balloons! Village Wide Yard Sales. Come browse to find your treasures. Large community participation. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Liverpool. Onondaga Lake Day. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the Onondaga Lake Partnership. 10am-3pm. (315) 435-2260

Oswego. 7th Annual Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta, 8am-4pm. Fund-raising regatta benefits Oswego County Hospice. Regatta winner becomes eligible to compete at a national regatta. Good viewing from Breitbeck Park. Oswego Yacht Club, Oswego International Marina, Lake St. (315) 343-9459, www.oswegoyachtclub.org. Call for registration information; viewing free.

Oswego. Miche Fambro, 8pm. Acoustic soul music. Ontario Center for Performing Arts/Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St. (315) 342-1733, www.oswegomusichall.org. Admission $8-$10/members, $12-$14/non-members.

Old Forge. Thunder in the Forge. See June 2 listing.

Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. See June 1 listing.

Syracuse. Taste of Syracuse. See June 2 listing.

Ithaca. Ithaca Festival. See June 1 listing.

Old Forge. Thunder in the Forge. See June 2 listing.

Schenectady. Linda Ronstadt has established one of the most impressive careers in the history of contemporary music. As one of the more beloved vocalists of the 20th century, she has broadened the latitudes of the pop singer, expanding the vocalist’s canvas to include country, rock, big band, jazz, opera, Broadway standards, Mexican and Afro-Cuban influences, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of the ultimate song. $19.75, $29.75, $49.75, $59.75. (518) 382-3884. 8pm. Proctor´s Theatre. 432 State St.