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Greg Wohlford, Erie Times-News
- Events include art exhibitions, comedy shows, concerts and theater productions.
- Many events are family-friendly, such as the Second Sunday drop-in art making and Playdate Playlist concerts.
Entertainment around Erie doesn’t take a summer break.
You can still hear music, see art, watch drama, laugh at comedy and much more in the Erie region.
Below you’ll find some of what you can go to in July, August and September. Local festivals and outdoor music series have been included in separate lists that are updated on GoErie.com. You can find even more events on GoErie.com calendar.
July
“Dan Schank: Dissolves” and “Motherhood”: Through July 27, 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Two exhibitions. Open Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., during events and by appointment.
NPAA Biennial 9 Art Exhibition: Through Sept. 30, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive. Northwestern Pennsylvania Artists Association show with gala reception, July 12, 5-9 p.m. Ridge Center hours, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Free admission.
TINYstage: Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10 p.m., CafeGiant, 1311 State St. Poets, singers, storytellers and performers in 15-minute spots. Free.
Mike E. Winfield: July 11 and 12, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
Little River Band 50th Anniversary Tour: July 12, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. $72.75, $62.75 plus fees.
“Snake-Eye Sam’s Saloon Showdown”: July 12, 19 and 26 and Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m., and July 13, 20 and 27 and Aug. 3, 2:30 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. $51 for adults, $45 for ages 65-plus, youth and military, $31 for ages 6-11 plus fees.
Second Sunday: July 13, 2-4 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Drop-in art making for families. Pay-what-you-wish admission.
Playdate Playlist: July 16, 1-2 p.m., Experience Children’s Museum, 420 French St. Family-friendly concert by Brooke Surgener. Included with museum admission of $12 for ages 1-61, $10 for ages 62 and older, free for members, discounts available.
Lisa Ann the Glam Ham: July 18 and 19, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
“Radium Girls”: July 18, 19 and 24-26 and Aug. 1 and 2, 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 3, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. $20.
The Fae Soiree: July 19, 8 p.m.-midnight, 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Hosted by Taylor and Tonic. $60.
Access for All: July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Free admission time at the museum.
“Viscous” and “Amygdala”: July 20, 2 p.m., Feed Media Center, 1307 State St. Screening of animated shorts. $10.
Teddy Swims: July 21, 8 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour” with special guest Sienna Spiro. $97.50, $57.50 plus fees.
Kevin Farley: July 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
“Cats”: July 25 and 26 and Aug. 1, 2, 7-9, 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 3 and 10, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. $20.40 for opening weekend; $19.40 to $30.40 for remaining shows.
July Movie Night: July 26, 7 p.m., The Little Church on the Hill, 10410 High St., Albion. Outdoor screening of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”; moves indoors in case of inclement weather. Free; donations accepted.
“Music for Lafayette: A Bicentennial Concert”: July 29, 7 p.m., Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St. Music historians David and Ginger Hildebrand will don period attire for a concert of special period songs, dance tunes and marches arranged from historical sources. Free; registration required.
Playdate Playlist: July 30, 1-2 p.m., Experience Children’s Museum, 420 French St. Family-friendly concert by First to Eleven. Included with museum admission of $12 for ages 1-61, $10 for ages 62 and older, free for members, discounts available.
August
Nate Bargatze: Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour.” $37.75-$107.75 plus fees.
Preacher Lawson: Aug. 1 and 2, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
Mid Day Art Break: Aug. 6, noon-1 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Music by Savage Daughter and food from ILP Snack Shack. Free admission.
Herm Weber: Aug. 7, 5-7:30 p.m., Glass Growers Gallery, 10 E. Fifth St. Opening reception for exhibition that continues through Sept. 13. Free admission.
Tom Arnold: Aug. 8 and 9, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $35.
“Much Ado About Nothing”: Aug. 8 and 9, 6 p.m., and Aug. 10, 2 p.m., Goodell Gardens & Homestead, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro. Meadville Community Theatre production. $20 for Goodell members, $30 for non-members, plus fees.
Second Sunday: Aug. 10, 2-4 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Drop-in art making for families. Pay-what-you-wish admission.
Playdate Playlist: Aug. 13, 1-2 p.m., Experience Children’s Museum, 420 French St. Family-friendly concert by Attention Switch. Included with museum admission of $12 for ages 1-61, $10 for ages 62 and older, free for members, discounts available.
“Keep on Laughing”: Aug. 16, 23 and 30 and Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m., and Aug. 17, 24 and 31 and Sept. 7, 2:30 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. $51 for adults, $45 for ages 65-plus, youth and military, $31 for ages 6-11 plus fees.
“Murder on the Rocks”: Aug. 20, 21, 27 and 28, 6:30 p.m., Room 33, 1033 State St. Murder mystery dinner from Penny & Pearl Productions. $65 plus fees.
Josh Wolf: Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 23, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $30.
August Movie Night: Aug. 23, 7 p.m., The Little Church on the Hill, 10410 High St., Albion. Outdoor screening of “Finding Dory”; moves indoors in case of inclement weather. Free; donations accepted.
September
Leonid & Friends: Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. $70.25, $59.75, $46.50 plus fees.
“Hotel California”: Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. “The Original Eagles Tribute.” $56, $51, $46, $42 plus fees.
The Bacon Brothers: Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, 501 E. 38th St. $50, $40 and $35 for adults; $45, $35, $30 for seniors; $40, $30, $25 for youth and non-Mercyhurst students.
“She Sat Where The Light Awaited”: Sept. 4 opening, Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Exhibition by painter Shabnam Jannesari. Regular museum hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-6 p.m. $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students, free for age 16 and younger and museum members.
Tom Papa: Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. “Grateful Bread Tour.” $66.75, $56.75, $41.75, $31.75 plus fees.
“Rings and Dragons”: Sept. 5, 6 p.m., Masonic Temple, 32 W. Eighth St. Candlelight concert with Liseto string quartet. $46, $32, $22.
“Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites”: Sept. 5, 8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 32 W. Eighth St. Candlelight concert with Liseto string quartet. $46, $32, $22.
Steven Michael Quezada: Sept. 11-13, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
Cole Swindell: Sept. 12, 7 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. “Happy Hour Sad Tour.” $97.50, $77.50, $67.50, $57.50, $47.50, $37.50 plus fees.
ComiCon Erie: Sept. 12, 2-7 p.m.; Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. $18 for Friday or Sunday, $23 for Saturday, $50 for weekend, plus fees.
“My Fair Lady”: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20 and 25-27, 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 21 and 28, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Tickets go on sale to the public Aug. 19.
Jason Amatangelo: Sept. 19, 5-10 p.m., Glass Growers Gallery, 10 E. Fifth St. Opening reception for exhibition that continues through Oct. 25. Free admission.
“Best of the ’80s”: Sept. 19, 6 p.m., Masonic Temple, 32 W. Eighth St. Candlelight concert with Liseto string quartet. $46, $32, $22.
“Queen vs. ABBA”: Sept. 19, 8:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 32 W. Eighth St. Candlelight concert with Liseto string quartet. $46, $32, $22.
“Tethered”: Sept. 19, 20, 26 and 27, 1607 State St. Immersive theatrical experience. $125, $75, $35 plus fees.
Dan Sperry: Sept. 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
“A Canterbury Feast”: Sept. 20 and 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 5:30 p.m.; Sept. 28 and Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2:30 p.m.; and Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6:30 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. $51 for adults, $45 for ages 65-plus, youth and military, $31 for ages 6-11 plus fees.
“The Great Gatsby Ballet”: Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. World Ballet Co. presentation. $95, $75, $58, $48 plus fees.
The Alans: Sept. 26 and 27, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
“The Music of John Williams”: Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 28, 3 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic Pops concert. Individual tickets weren’t yet on sale.
Early October
Jamey Johnson: Oct. 3, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. “The Last Honky Tonk Tour.” $97.75, $72.75, $52.75 plus fees.
April Macie: Oct. 3 and 4, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.
Dana Massing can be reached at dmassing@gannett.com.
