Standup comic and actress Amy Schumer will perform two shows tonight at the Northwest Arena at 7 and 9:30.

Several other events are planned for today, including a Conversation with Barry Dougherty and Tom Cotter following a dialogue featuring Josh Mills, son of Edie Adams, and Lucinda Winters, daughter of Jonathan Winters. Both events are taking place in the Lucy Desi Tropicana Room.

In the Willow Bay Theater at 5 p.m. there will be a Conversation with Fran Drescher, Moderated by Kelly Carlin, NCC board members and daughter of the late George Carlin.

At 6 p.m., Dan Aykroyd sill hold a motorcycle dedication during block party preceding Amy Schumer’s 7 p.m. show, outside of the National Comedy Center.

There will also be a late night comedy show featuring up and coming standups inside the Tropicana Room.

More events are also set to take place on Saturday, highlighted by an Evening with Lily Tomlin at the Reg Lenna.

For more information, visit NationalComedyCenter.org.

CIRCO COMEDIA AT THE REG

Highlighting the weekend is the final Reg Presents Series for the 2017-18 Season at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts.

The unique circus-style performance of Quebec-based comedy duo Circo Comedia takes place Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Reg Lenna. Following in the tradition of the Quebec Circus, the duo will perform amazing stunts and hilarious antics for the audience.

Tickets start at $5 for children aged 18 and under and $10 for adults and may be purchased at the Reg box office, over the phone at 716.484.7070 or online at RegLenna.com.

In addition to the show, Len Barry from the Reg Lenna will also announce the 2018-19 season lineup.

WEEKEND AT THE MUSEUM

The owner and developer of two historic downtown buildings will be displaying several pieces of artwork that had previously been owned by the Prendergast Library.

Developer Arnold Duke recently purchased the Old Marine Midland Bank  (most recently known as The Forum)at the northwest corner of Main and Second Streets. To celebrate the purchase and raise awareness about future plans for the building, Duke will be showcasing items he purchased at auction from the Prendergast Art Collection both tonight and tomorrow at the former bank location.

The “Weekend at the Museum” theme will also feature various memorabilia, including items that belonged to first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor, and Pat Garrett – the lawman who shot and killed Billy the Kid. On Saturday, free fossils will also be given out to children.

The “Weekend at the Museum” is taking place at 201 N. Main St. (northwest corner of Main and Second Streets) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday for adults only and then from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday for people of all ages.

The event is free and open to the public.

In addition to the Marine Midland Bank purchase, Duke also purchased the former Key Bank building directly across the street in 2017.

‘IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE’ AT WILLOW BAY THEATER

The Winged Ox Players will present the thought-provoking play “It Can’t Happen Here” starting Friday as well as two shows on Saturday at the Willow Bay Theater.

The play is based on the novel by American author Sinclair Lewis and has been described as a “cautionary dark satire about the fragility of democracy and how fascism can take hold even in the land of liberty.”

• RELATED: LISTEN TO WRFA’S INTERVIEW WITH WINGED OX PLAYERS

Friday and Saturday evening performances will begin at 7 p.m. and there will also be a matinee performance Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by a panel discussion with several community members, high school and college teachers and members of the cast.

Admission to the show is free, but free will donations are encouraged.

The show will also be shown next Friday and Saturday, May 18 an 19 at 7 p.m.

SPRING GRAPES AND HOPS FEST AT NORTHWEST ARENA

Also on Saturday The 4th Annual Spring Grapes & Hops Festival will take place at the Northwest Arena from 3 to 7 p.m.

The event will feature beer samplings and wine tasting from local breweries and wineries, as well as business vendors from around the area.

Visit NorthwestArena.com for more information.

PRENDERGAST RUN FOR LITERACY

Also on Saturday morning, Prendergast Library continues its fundraising efforts with the 12th annual Run for Literacy.

The 5K race starts at the library with registration running from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. with walkers starting shortly after. Free T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 registrants.

Registration costs $20, and can be completed online, at the library, or on the day of the race.

To learn more or to register online, visit PrendergastLibrary.org.

ANGELA CALEY’S ‘MEET THE ARTIST RECEPTION’ AT DYKEMAN YOUNG

A Meet the Artist Reception for the new exhibit “Free: New works by Angela Caley” will be taking place Saturday night at the Dykeman Young Gallery on 2^nd St. in Jamestown. The event is free and open to the public.

LIVE MUSIC

In addition to the events listed above, there’s also a variety of live music events to choose from both Saturday and Sunday in the Jamestown area. For a complete listing, visit our Rock and Roll Rundown for this weekend.

• Originally airing Friday, April 21, 2017

WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with director Steven Cobb and playwright Richard Olson-Walter about the upcoming play ‘Least Resistance’ – which focuses on local stories of addiction and recovery. The play is presented by Winged Ox Players, and will be shown Friday, April 28 and Saturday April 29, along with Friday May 5 and Saturday May 6 at the Willow Bay Theater in Jamestown, NY.

• More details at the Winged Ox Players Facebook Page

The Post-Journal is reporting that the DRI Local Planning Committee finalized the project list that will be submitted to state officials later this month.

Twelve downtown projects are recommended to receive funding. They

The final list of projects and projected funding amounts include:

• Hilton Double Tree Hotel refurbishment for $3,450,000;
• Revitalization of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts for $1.5 million;
• Furniture Mart Building redevelopment for $1.5 million;
• Jackson Center upgrades for $1.5 million;
• Acquire riverfront development property to facilitate riverfront development for $1.4 million.
• Jamestown Brewing Company development for $1 million;
• Redevelopment of the former Key Bank Building for $1 million;
• Excursion train infrastructure and depot for $670,000;
• Streetscape and pedestrian improvements for $610,000;
• Downtown programming and activities for $600,000;
• Greater Jamestown Riverwalk enhancements for $325,000;
• Little Theater upgrades for $265,000;

Officials say the final 12 projects were narrowed down from an original list that included more than 80 projects, through the help of public input. The list will now go to the state for final review, with funding expected to be released later this year.

The first Community Workshop for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) will take place Monday night at the Willow Bay Theater in Jamestown. The meeting will review the DRI planning process and engage residents in a discussion about key goals for downtown revitalization and potential actions to create what officials say will be a more vibrant and prosperous place to live, work, visit, and invest.

This summer, Jamestown was selected as part of a competitive process by New York State and will receive $10 million in state funding to revitalize its downtown.

As part of this process, Jamestown’s Local Planning Committee (LPC) and the consultant team are drafting a Strategic Investment Plan to prioritize economic development, transportation, and housing and community projects for DRI funding. The plan will be completed by February 2017.

Monday’s workshop will include a group presentation, discussion, and brainstorming of ideas about the DRI. Small groups and interactive exercises will be included.

The workshop will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

Originally airing Friday, Oct. 5, 2016.

The 2016 Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K race will take place Oct. 8 and 9 in Jamestown, NY. (Image courtesy of www.LucyRace.com)

WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum about the 2016 Lucytown Half Marathon & 5K. Gunderson provides details of the event, including registration information as well as details on the headline performer, Tammy Pescatelli.

Both the 2016 Lucy Town Half Marathon and Univera Kids 2K will take place on October 9. In addition, the Lucy Town 5K will take place on October 8. The race weekend is held annually in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown. For the fourth consecutive year, Univera Healthcare is the presenting sponsor for the weekend’s events.

The Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K race weekend has attracted participants from across the country annually since its creation in 2013, including both elite runners and Lucy fans alike. The inaugural year was headlined by Martin Short, and during the 2014 race weekend paid tribute to the iconic I Love Lucy grape stomping scene as 1,232 people set a new world record for most people treading grapes.

The weekend is a program of the National Comedy Center, which also produces the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and operates the year-round Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum.

In addition to the races, comedian Tammy Pescatelli will be appearing in Jamestown for a performance at the Willow Bay Theater on October 8.

Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Tammy Pescatelli’s most recent one-hour special, the top downloaded, Finding The Funny (available on Netflix & iTunes) is just one of her new and noteworthy endeavors. Tammy brings brassy sexiness with a female voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences, holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating and family life using tongue-in-cheek humor. She has had recent appearances on The View and The Howard Stern Show and was chosen by Jenny McCarthy & Donnie Wahlberg to be a part of their Dirty, Sexy, Funny franchise that included a hilarious all-female slate of standup comedians comedy special on EPIX/Hulu, a touring show and a pilot for A&E.

Tickets to the October 8th performance ($17.50) are now on-sale by calling 716.484.0800, or visiting www.lucyrace.com. Registration information on the 2016 Lucy Town Half Marathon is also available by visiting www.lucyrace.com.