The Science Museum’s annual suds-stravaganza has reached its fourth year celebrating the science and magic of bubbles, be they the soap-based variety or something more sinister (methane, anyone?) This day-long outdoor/indoor event is edu--tainment for all ages, including music, food vendors, and the following bubble-related activities: Giant bubble tubes, body bubbles, the latest in bubble technology (including a best bubble-maker contest), “bubbling sun” solar observation with the Buffalo Astronomical Society, a bubble art room, and even ‘tiny bubbles” activities for the littlest attendees. Special guests include the Bubble Man from Allen Street (don’t forget to say “thank you!”), musicians Susan Rozler and Dave Ruch, and celebrity guest star Casey Carle (pictured). Carle is a bubble expert/performance artist, Cirque du Soleil consultant, and author of BubbleOlogy. He’ll present his one-man show, BubbleMania: Science, Art, and Comedy at 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm in the Museum Auditorium, along with scheduled signings of BubbleOlogy: A Hands-On Science Kit, which is available in the Museum Gift Shop. All activities are included in the admission price, which comes with an all-access bubble bracelet. It’s a bubble blow-out!

This Friday, St. John Maron Church kicks off it’s three day celebration of Lebanese culture and food at the 10th Annual Lebanese festival. Delicious foods, handmade by the women of the parish, will include tabouli, falafel, chicken and beef kabobs, spinach pies, kibbeh, stuffed grape leaves, hummus and much more. Make sure to save room for the desserts and strong Turkish coffee...the baklava and mamool are to die for! Fresh Lebanese flat bread will be made to order and cooked in the traditional way, on a sajj. Aside from eating, which is, let’s face it, the real reason for going to the festival, there will be much to see and hear. Lebanese music and dancing will be ongoing throughout the weekend. Backgammon tables and games of chance, along with a raffle for prizes will be taking place. There is also a children’s area with a bounce house and games. A gift shop will offer Lebanese cookbooks, t-shirts, cd’s of Lebanese music and more. It will be a great party under the tents. So rain or shine, bring family and friends to enjoyall the food and fun.

Friday, July 25-Sunday, July 27
William Parker and Patricia Nicholson Duo

Monday, July 28
Buckethead