Band members of 141 North are Robert “Hoss” Hostettler, Melanie Rose, Brent Hostettler, Brian Whitens and Gerry Pirkola.

NIAGARA, Wis. — Two local bands will entertain the crowd this weekend for the annual Niagara Lions Club Community Picnic at Heights Park in Niagara.

Festivities kick off at 4 p.m. Friday, with the opening of the park.

The bean bag tournament begins at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in taking part can register at 4 p.m.

Safe Sax, featuring Michael Prusinsky of Port Washington, Wis., on sax and vocals, will begin at 7 p.m.

The park grounds will open at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Kids can enjoy the bounce house starting at 1 p.m.

The community parade will step off at 2 p.m., followed by the coronation of Miss Niagara at 3 p.m. and First Lady and Mr. Niagara at about 4 p.m. at the park.

Winners of the special fireworks cash raffle will be announced at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20 and are available for purchase at area businesses. They will draw for 17 cash prizes. Winners do not need to be present to win.

The local variety county band 141 North takes the stage at 7 p.m. to play for the evening.

The fireworks display will begin at dusk.

A variety of food and refreshments will be available for purchase both days at the park.

Other local entertainment:

Sandstone Terrance, Iron Mountain — Today, Katelyn Whitens of Hermansville (variety acoustic music), 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday — Seth Brown Duo of the local area, formerly of Oregon, (Americana country folk music), 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday — Money Shot of the local area (rock acoustic music), 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Sunday — The Chain (acoustic music), noon to 3 p.m.

Wednesday — Group Therapy (acoustic music), 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 3 — 141 North of the local area (variety music), 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Out to Lunch, downtown stage, Iron Mountain — Today, Datura with Thomas Niebrydowski of the local area (classical music trio), 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Food vendor will be Crispigna’s.

Thursday, July 3 — The Make-Believe Spurs of Marquette (alternative-folk and Americana music), 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Music in the Park, downtown stage, Norway — Today, Next Myle of the local area (variety music), 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 3 — The Make-Believe Spurs of Marquette (alternative-folk and Americana music), 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Music in the Square, lawn in front of Goodman Historical Society, Goodman, Wis. — Today, Greg Tallier of Wabeno, Wis. (variety acoustic music), starting at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 3 — Larry Mullins of Crivitz, Wis. (variety acoustic music), starting at 7 p.m.

Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill, Quinnesec — Today, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), 8 p.m. to midnight.

Old Ish Park, downtown Ishpeming — Today, Summer Concert Series with The Make-Believe Spurs of Marquette (alternative-folk and Americana music), 7 to 8 p.m. In case of bad weather, will be at Lake Bancroft Pavilion.

Thursday, July 3 — Diversion of the Marquette area (variety of ’70s through today’s music), 7 to 8 p.m.

Thirsty Whale Bar & Grill, Norway — Friday, Neil Holub of Little Chute, Wis. (variety country acoustic music), 8 to 10 p.m.

Round 2, Iron Mountain — Friday, Michael Murphy and the Mob of Appleton, Wis. (variety blues and classic hits music), starting at 9 p.m.

Mayme’s, Iron Mountain — Friday, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), 8 p.m. to midnight.

The Long Branch, Faithorn — Friday, True Love Jones featuring Amber Farrington, Kelsey and Aaron Fleming of the local area (variety acoustic music), 5 to 8 p.m.

Island Resort & Casino, Harris — Friday and Saturday, The Peltier Brothers of Bark River (country, classic rock and blues music), starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Famers, Pine Mountain, Iron Mountain — Friday, Haley Grace of the northeast Wisconsin area (variety country music), 6 to 9 p.m. on the patio.

Saturday — Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), 6 to 9 p.m. on the patio.

Four Seasons Island Resort, Pembine, Wis. — Friday, Goodfellas of the Menominee-Marinette, Wis. area, (old standards from the ’40s, rock and roll from the ’50s on up, and country music), 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday — Govern of the local area (variety rock music), 9 p.m. to midnight.

Pine Grove Bar, Republic — Friday, Jim Counter of the local area (variety acoustic music), 7 to 10 p.m. Central time.

Saturday — Toni Saari of the Ishpeming area (acoustic music), 3 to 6 p.m. Central time; Boots and Sandals of the Marquette area (country, soul and rock ‘n’ roll acoustic music), 7 to 11 p.m. Central time.

Sunday — Luke Ogea of Boston, formerly of Marquette (country variety classic rock and original acoustic music), 3 to 6 p.m. Central time.

The Tavern on Central, Florence, Wis. — Saturday, Florence Street Dance with Just Us

band (variety music), 6 to 10 p.m. They will also have a dunk tank. A cornhole tournament is planned at 2 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Florence County Blue Ox Trail Riders.

Mondays — Music Bingo Night, 6 to 8 p.m.

Roadhouse 139, Long Lake, Wis. — Saturday, Jim Counter of the local area (variety acoustic music), 1 to 5 p.m.

Mister Mom’s, Norway — Saturday, Neil Holub of Little Chute, Wis. (variety country acoustic music), 6 to 9 p.m.

Wild Horse Saloon, Iron Mountain — Saturday, Morning Star Karaoke (variety music), starting at 9:30 p.m.

Every day — Rock/country music videos jukebox, played on six big-screen TVs.

Firelane Bar & Grill, Athlestane, Wis. — Saturday, Nicki Sims of Green Bay, Wis. (pop/rock acoustic music), 2 to 6 p.m

Blind Walleye, Crivitz, Wis. — Saturday, Acoustic Mayhem of northeast Wisconsin (variety acoustic ’80s, ’90s, modern rock music), 7 to 10 p.m.

Country Roads Bar & Grill, Wausaukee, Wis. — Saturday, Summer pig roast with Victorious featuring Victoria Bourassa of the Amberg, Wis. area (variety classic rock and country music), 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., pig roast at 1 p.m.

Northern Lites — Sunday, Jesse Fuller of De Pere, Wis., (variety covers and original music), 3 to 7 p.m.

Venue 906, Kingsford — Tuesday, Todd Wanger Project with Evan Blagec of the local area (indie and alternative pop/rock acoustic music), starting at 5 p.m.

The Amberg Pub, Amberg — Tuesdays, bean bag toss starting at 6 p.m.

Sol Blu, Iron Mountain — Wednesday, trivia night starting at 6:30 p.m. Four rounds will be played of 10 questions of mixed multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank and audio/image rounds. Each round winner will receive a drink chip and the overall winner receives a food gift certificate to redeem the following week’s trivia night.

Moosehead Bar, Norway — Wednesday, “Singo” — song bingo — 6 to 8 p.m.

Polly’s, Iron Mountain — Wednesday, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), starting at 9 p.m.

Next week:

Todd Wangerin Project with Evan Blagec, Chasin’ Steel and Aaron Simmons at Sandstone Terrace, Iron Mountain; Morning Star Karaoke at Round 2, Iron Mountain; Morning Star Karaoke at Wild Horse Saloon, Iron Mountain; Detour at the Island Resort and Casino, Harris; Mane Event Karaoke at the Four Seasons Island Resort, Pembine, Wis.; Scott Hermes DJ and Jesse Fuller and Ron Hall at Roadhouse 139, Long Lake, Wis.; Triple R Karaoke at Northern Lites, Florence, Wis.; Paris Nights, Little Cisco and Seth James Band at Uncle Mike’s Corner Pub & Grill, Crivitz, Wis.; Fire on High and Bryan Drewyor, the One Human Band at Alpha Brewing Co.; Failte at Northern Sun Winery, Bark River; Jared Hubbard, Lonewolf Productions and Jesse Fuller at the Firelane Bar & Grill, Athlestane, Wis.; Jackie Treehorn Experience at The Rustic, Athelstane, Wis.; Make it a Double and Crankin Yankees at Gateway Bar& Grill, Crivitz, Wis.; Bullets & Booze at the Blind Walleye, Crivitz, Wis.; Jimi Anderson and Stone Sober at Woody’s Dog House Bar & Grill, Crivitz, Wis.; Summer party with Larry Ketola and Paul Sundquist at Amasa Sawblade; The Pelletier Brothers at Hermansville Lake Park.

Upcoming:

July 11 — Money 2 Burn on the patio at 5 p.m. at Venue 906 in Kingsford. Fundraiser for Lake Antoine Park Partners.

July 26 — Outdoor Dance with The Descendants of the local area, 3 to midnight, Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway.

Aug. 2 — Second-annual 906 Fest with headliners The Electric Cars, along with The Descendants and Spun, starting at 2 p.m. at Venue 906, Kingsford.