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Eerie Horror Fest 2025 Scares Up a Ghoulish Time

by Cara Suppa10/9/2025, 10:00 AM
Film screenings, celebrity meet-and-greets, and family tricks and treats

To Hell and Back

by Cassandra Gripp10/9/2025, 9:30 AM
Hadestown heads to the PACA Footlights stage

National Coming-Out Day: Erie Family Photo

by Erin Phillips9/29/2025, 11:00 AM
Local advocacy group recreates 30-year old photo at Erie County Courthouse

Soweto Gospel Choir to Perform at MIAC

by Thomas Taylor9/29/2025, 8:00 AM
South African freedom songs meet gospel and classics in outstanding performance

Our Hat's Off to Spirits Off, Mercyhurst Theatre Program's Newest Production

by Cara Suppa9/25/2025, 11:00 AM
Original comedy conjures laughter

Our West Bayfront's Porch Fest 2025

by Larry Wheaton9/22/2025, 10:00 AM
Rock the block

From Star Wars to Jurassic Park: Erie Phil Brings John Williams' Epic Scores to Life

by Erin Phillips9/22/2025, 8:00 AM
Pops series launches with salute to Hollywood's greatest composer

Women Rock

by Edwina Capozziello9/19/2025, 8:00 AM
Third annual Female Feature Fest at Centennial Hall

19th Annual Homegrown Harvest Festival

by Ally Kutz9/17/2025, 10:00 AM
The Goodell Gardens event returns this fall

Erie Reader Book Club: September 2025

by Ally Kutz9/16/2025, 11:00 AM
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

Tethered's Immersive Theatrical Experience Arrives Downtown

by Aaron Mook9/15/2025, 10:00 AM
Explore memory and consciousness like never before

POTUS Presents Timely Female-led Hilarity at PACA

by Amy VanScoter9/15/2025, 8:00 AM
Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive

Downtown Movie Night is Back with Film 1020

by Nick Warren9/12/2025, 10:00 AM
Film Erie partners with the 1020 Collective for the Lyons-run series

There's a Party Going on in Perry Square

by Gretchen Gallagher-Durney9/12/2025, 8:00 AM
Annual event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

Reading is Resistance

by Erin Phillips9/11/2025, 12:00 PM
Lake Erie Lit Fest Returns to Frontier Park

Featured Events

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Making A Difference: How One Erie-based Company Is Working To Shape Ukraine's Future

Community & Causes
Sep. 29th, 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

Music
Sep. 30th, 6 PM

Make A Zine

Hobbies & Interests
Sep. 30th, 6 PM to 7 PM

MIAC Live: An Evening With Renee Elise Goldsberry

Performing Arts
Sep. 30th, 7:30 PM

NANA FEST '26, North American New Art Festival 2026

Music
Oct. 1st, 4 PM to 10 PM

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