Third Thursday 2025
May 15th, June 19th, July 17th, August 21st, Sept 18th
music, entertainment, & downtown commerce
We have an exciting line up of entertainment lined up for Winter Garden Plaza, downtown restaurants will be open, retail shops will be open late, and there may be a surprise or two around the corner. Get up to date information on all the Third Thursday fun by following the Third Thursday Jamestown account on Facebook and Instagram.
Third Thursday: May 15th 2025
Madness Most Discreet presents Moonlight Revels: A Radical Reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Winter Garden Plaza
313 N Main St
Performances at 6 & 8 pm.
Madness Most Discreet (Jamestown) will perform “Moonlight Revels,” an immersive adaptation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s. This bold new work continues the company’s mission to make Shakespeare’s plays radically accessible and available to all. A show not to be missed.
Third Thursday: June 19th 2025
Tsavo Highway, St Vith, & Jade Giambrone
Winter Garden Plaza
313 N Main St
6 to 9 pm
Tsavo Highway (Buffalo) are quickly gaining recognition in the Western NY indie rock and jam scene. The band’s engaging live performances and strong songwriting skills will immediately make new fans in Jamestown. St. Vith (Finger Lakes) has strong ties to Chautauqua County and will be expressing their style of psychedelic indie rock. The evening will also feature a special set by local singer/songwriter Jade Giambrone (Jamestown).
Third Thursday: July 17th 2025
Lazlo Hollyfeld & Smackdab
Winter Garden Plaza
313 N Main St
6 to 9 pm
For many people, this night will be reminiscent of evenings at the beloved Mojo’s bar and music venue in downtown Jamestown. The art rockers Lazlo Hollyfeld (Buffalo) have an almost 25 year history with the furniture city. This show is so special, that hometown heroes Smackdab (Jamestown) are opening the show.
Chautauqua Art Gallery – 318 N Main St – 5 to 8 pm
Meet local Artists Susan Simmons, Sandra Maggio, Aleida Foulk. View their artwork and watch them demonstrate techniques.
LadySong – 110 W 3rd St – – 6:00 pm
Live demonstration of yarn dyeing. Stop by talk with the shop owner.
Rose & Grace Studio – 316 Cherry St Suite 105, 5:30 p.m.
Rose & Grace Studio will be hosting painting by Patti, Two separate workshops, 5:30-6:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:30p.m. Bring a friend and paint each other (face, arm, leg)
Liquid Monkey – 16 E 3rd St – Live Glass Blowing – 5 pm to 8 pm.
Shop owner, Grant Robinson, will be blowing glass in his shop window. Take a peek at incredible craft in progress.
Paint Party in at Crystal Bodhi Tree & Potters Terrace – 3rd St and Potters Alley – 2 to 5:30 pm.
Crystal Bodhi Tree and Potters Terrace will have an open canvas event set up. Anyone is welcome to bring their own art supplies to paint with. There will be plenty of supplies for anyone passing by to stop and paint with us as well. The event will be free to the public.
Art Cloth and Craft – 108 E 3rd St – Open until 8 pm.
Art Cloth and Craft will host a jewelry artist from 5 – 8 pm., demonstrating jewelry carving for casting molds and simple jewelry-making techniques. They will also be offering a jewelry cleaning clinic – bring in your own jewelry for cleaning.
BioDome Project – 207 Pine Street – Open until 7 p.m..
BioDome Project is a locally-owned art gallery, artisans’ market, farmer’s market, and garden shop dedicated to growing plants and building community in Jamestown, NY.
The Pine Cone Creamery (formerly The Sprinkle Cone) – 207 Pine St – chalk the sidewalk with your own artistic creation.
Pearl City Clay House – 220 E 2nd St – 5-6 p.m.
Pottery Throwdown
You are invited to witness the magic unfold as approximately 10 participants each month take on the challenge of the pottery wheel or hand-building clay pieces. With a live narrator guiding the audience through the action, spectators will be treated to an immersive experience, gaining insight into the techniques and artistry behind each creation.
Closing Reception, Imposter Syndrome, 6-8 p.m.
Join us for the Closing Reception of this dual exhibition with Joseph Grice and Joe Rice.
Chautauqua Soap Co. – 14 E 3rd St – will be open until 8 pm offering up their wonderful soaps, candles, and other skin care products. Stop in to talk with owner, Audrey, to learn about soap and candle making.
Stroll through downtown to enjoy murals, public art, and ArtScape banners.
Downtown Fun Every Thursday Evening
Cherry Lounge – 326 Cherry St. Open until 11 p.m. Wing Night! Dine-in Only!
Brazil Lounge – Open until 10 p.m. 10 E. 4th St. Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm. Trivia starts at 7 pm.
Chop House on Main – Open until 9 p.m., 2 E. 2nd St. Ladies Night (½ off martini’s) Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm. Half off draft and $4 house cabernet and chardonnay.
El Jarocho – Open until 8 p.m. 323 Washington St.
4 Below Haggy’s Bar & Grill – Open until 11 p.m. 104 E 2nd St.
Landmark Restaurant – open until 8:30 p.m. 516 W 4th St