Verdi and Dvořák – Erie
Philharmonic
Celebrating the Possibilities:
Art Show & Sale at Barber
Date: March 7
Times: 8 p.m.
Address: Warner Theatre, 811 State
Street, Erie
Contact: eriephil.org, or 814.455.1375
Dates: Apr. 17-20
Address: Barber Institute Main Campus,
North Lobby, 100 Barber Place, Erie
Contact: barberinstitute.org
One of the largest and most diverse
shows in the region, with artworks from
over 500 youth, adult amateur and adult
professional artists.
Library Con
Date: May 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Blasco Memorial Library,
160 East Front Street, Erie
Contact: erielibrary.org, or 814.451.6939
For all ages! Keep an eye on the website
for upcoming details.
Edinboro Art & Music Festival
Dates: May 14-17
Address: Various Edinboro Venues
Contact: edinboroartandmusic.com, or
814.734.3777
A three-day event that showcases
grassroots art and music in the unique spirit
of Appalachian culture and tradition.
Erie Art Museum Spring Show
Date: Check the website for updates.
Address: 411 State Street, Erie
Contact: erieartmuseum.org, or
814.459.5477
An opportunity to check out some of the
best work from artists around the region!
Making History Gala
Date: May 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: New Exhibit Building, Wood-
Morrison House, 338 West 6th Street, Erie
Contact: eriehistory.org, or 814.454.1813
A gala to celebrate the opening of the new
building and a viewing of the new exhibit of
national significance on the first floor.
Erie Home & Garden Expo
Dates: March 20-22
Address: Bayfront Convention Center,
1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie
Contact: eriepromotions.com, or
814.790.5079
A jam-packed weekend full of home
improvement inspiration and information!
Erie Micro Brew Fest
Date: Apr. 4
Times: Several afternoon sessions
Address: The Brewerie at Union Station,
123 West 14th Street, Erie
Contact: eriebeerfest.com
This year’s fest will feature 30 select
breweries and each will bring a rare beer,
something unavailable at a bottle shop or
grocery store. Tickets can be purchased
online. Verdi: Ballet Music from “Macbeth,”
Debussy: Three Transcriptions for Solo
Trumpet, Vivian Fung: Trumpet Concerto,
and Dvořák Symphony No. 8.
Mac n’ Cheese 5 Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
Year five of “Erie’s only mac n’ cheese
tasting competition”! Proceeds benefit the
Erie Philharmonic. Beethoven Symphony No. 9 along with
Erie Philharmonic Chorus.
Date: Apr. 19
Times: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Address: Bayfront Convention Center,
1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie
Contact: eriephil.org/mac, or 814.455.1375 Date: Apr. 4
Times: 8 p.m.
Address: Erie Philharmonic, Warner
Theatre, 811 State Street, Erie
Contact: eriephil.org, or 814.455.1375
Charter Day ‘Something Rotten!’ at the
Erie Playhouse
Date: March 8
Address: Flagship Niagara/Erie Maritime
Museum, 150 East Front Street, Erie
Contact: flagshipniagara.org, or
814.452.2744
Join in a celebration of Pennsylvania’s
birthday!
Spring Fest at Peek’n Peak
Date: March 21
Address: 1405 Old Road, Clymer, NY
Contact: pknpk.com, or 716.355.4141
Welcome spring by having one last
blast on the slopes! Check the website for
updates on special activities.
Dates: March 20 to Apr. 5
Address: 13 West 10th Street, Erie
Contact: erieplayhouse.org, or
814.454.2852
In the 1590s two brothers are desperate
to write a show that will rival that of the
popular William Shakespeare. Nominated
for nine Tonys, “Something Rotten” is an
ode to musicals and uproarious fun.
‘Tuck Everlasting’
Dates: May 8-17
Address: Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th
Street, Erie
Contact: erieplayhouse.org, or
814.454.2852
Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle A well-known novel brought to life on
stage, exploring what it is to be free and
live a full life while asking the question: If
given the chance of immortality, would you
take it?
Workshops, field trips and other
activities. This year’s keynote speaker is Lang
Elliott, a professional nature recordist. Space
is limited. Fairview HS Musical
Concerts & Shows Fairview High School Spring
Celebration of the Arts
Dates: May 8-10
Address: 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie
Contact: presqueisleaudubon.org, or
events.dcnr.pa.gov
All an Act Presents
‘Another Country’
Dates: March 20 to Apr. 5
Address: 652 West 17th Street, Erie
Contact: allanact.net or 814.450.8553
Loosely based on the life of the real-life
spy Guy Burgess, starting in an English
school in the 1930s, Burgess and another
student have vastly different views of British
life and ways to deal with a tragedy at the
school.
Dates: March 5-7
Address: 7460 McCray Road, Fairview
Contact: fairviewschools.org
Date: May 12
Address: 7460 McCray Road, Fairview
Contact: fairviewschools.org
Girard Idol
Date: March 13
Time: 6 p.m.
Address: 1135 Lake Street, Girard
Contact: girardsd.org
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