Part 1: We recap 4th of July festivities, an attempt to see the tall ships, Lou's Diner, The Quarter, and Lauren's 24 Hours in Toronto.

Part 2: Coming Up This Weekend...

We're launching a new series within our podcast called "The Best Things We've Tried This Month"! Every month, we'll recap the best things we (SOB staff members) have tried over the past month or so - including food, restaurants, activities, things - you know.

Here's what Lauren, Emily, and Summer Intern Maddy tried in June:

Part 1: We recap Batavia Downs Rockin' the Downs Concert, La Divina, Riverworks, and Marble + Rye.

Part 2: Here's what's happening this weekend:

Let's be honest, there are more than 21 questions being answered here, but still you get the gist.

In part 2 Emily, Lauren & Maddy cover the following topics you asked us about:

Part 1: Lauren tells us about Buffalo Summer Solstice, Duende, Buffalo Brewers Festival, and popups happening at Canalside. Then Emily talks about the TR Site's Unexpected Inauguration Tour and the new Resurgence Brewery in the Old First Ward.

Part 2: Coming up this weekend:

Part 1: Emily recaps Taste of Country, Aladdin, and her most recent visit to Belt Line Brewery and Lauren recaps a dismantled Discover Kenmore and what she did instead.

Part 2: Coming up this weekend we're talking about...

Lauren, Emily & our summer intern Maddy answer questions from Instagram:

Part 1: Lauren recaps South Buffalo Porch Fest

Part 2: Coming up this weekend...

Part 1: We recap the Pints + Pierogi Fest and Lauren dishes about Marotto's Clam Bar.

Part 2: The best things to do this weekend include...

Lauren and Emily handpicked their top favorite festivals happening in June. Listen to find out what to expect at these upcoming events: