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Obituary's Heavy Metal Legacy Alive at Basement Transmissions

by Tommy Shannon8/29/2018, 12:15 PM
Metal powerhouse comes to Erie for show with local band

Annual LEAF Festival Celebrates Flora and Fauna

by Cara Suppa8/29/2018, 12:15 PM
Event celebrates its 20th year

Lock, Stock, and Punk Rock the Block

by Nick Warren8/29/2018, 12:00 PM
Fueled by a DIY ethos Scotty's set to host punk show to support local organizations

Eerie and Experimental; Dark-comedy Short Film The Fifth Premieres

by Hannah McDonald8/29/2018, 11:45 AM
Locally made short film debuts

Punk Rock Mash About to Arrive at Scotty's

by Nick Warren8/15/2018, 1:15 PM
Mala Sangre, The Coffin Bangers, Revelation, and Black Static Eye

Don't Be Afraid of a Little Spiritual Rez

by Nick Warren8/15/2018, 12:30 PM
The infectiously groovy, upbeat rockers are coming back to the Rook

Keeping the Lights On

by Hannah McDonald8/15/2018, 12:00 PM
Lantern Fest at the Lake Erie Speedway promises to turn a few heads upward

Ludwig-crous Speed

by Matt Swanseger8/15/2018, 11:45 AM
Erie Philharmonic sponsors the Beat Beethoven 5K Run and Street Fair

Get Pumped Up for Penny's Pin-Up Party

by Hannah McDonald8/15/2018, 11:45 AM
Glittering gals can dress up in their most glamorous, vintage Hollywood garb and take to the dance floor for music

Night Lights Shines Bright

by Ryan Smith8/15/2018, 11:45 AM
It's time for that completely one-of-a-kind, not-to-be-missed annual festival In Sherman, NY

Seann Clark & Colette Bone to Conclude Goodell Garden's Summer Concert Series

by Tracy Geibel8/15/2018, 11:35 AM
Local talents converge at the beautiful Edinboro homestead

Upon A Burning Body Are Bringing the Rain

by Tommy Shannon8/15/2018, 10:30 AM
The Texas band has shifted over time, evolving from straightforward metalcore to something more nuanced and diverse

Donate and Laugh During All An Act's Run For Your Wife

by Aaron Mook8/15/2018, 10:30 AM
Chase down the new comedy coming to All An Act

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

by Matt Swanseger8/15/2018, 10:15 AM
Verily, verily, verily, verily Cardboard Boat Regatta is quite the scream

Putting the Erie in Celebrate Erie

by Nick Warren8/15/2018, 8:45 AM
The annual festival prepares to take over downtown with scores of events

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

NANA FEST '26, North American New Art Festival 2026

Music
Oct. 1st, 4 PM to 10 PM

Bishop Sean Rowe – Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award Recipient

Community & Causes
Oct. 1st, 7 PM to 8:30 PM

A Royal BloodBath Double Feature Hosted by Shea D'Heaux

Hobbies & Interests
Oct. 1st, 7 PM

NANA FEST '26, North American New Art Festival 2026

Music
Oct. 2nd, 4 PM to 10 PM

THE LEVER: A Tethered Immersive Production

Performing Arts
Oct. 2nd, 6 PM to 9 PM

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September 2026: Back to (Old) School
Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 9
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