May 2023: Summer Preview

Erie Reader: Volume 13, Issue 5

May 3rd, 2023 — June 6th, 2023

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Fish That Talk: A Brief History of the Computer

by John Bavaro5/25/2023, 12:00 PM

"Shakespeare in the Garden" Brings Classic Comedy to Unique Venue

by Michael Hull5/24/2023, 8:00 AM

Goodell Gardens & Homestead presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Album Review // Blondshell // Blondshell

by Nick Warren5/23/2023, 12:00 PM

Art Review: The 2023 Nicole and Harry Martin Spring Show

by Justus Cotterill5/23/2023, 8:00 AM

One Hundred Years of Looking

The Well of Truth

by Sarah Brown5/22/2023, 12:00 PM

Pain, Panic, and Progress

by Dan Schank5/22/2023, 8:00 AM

Responding to the overdose crisis in Erie

Album Review // Mudhoney // Plastic Eternity

by Larry Wheaton5/19/2023, 12:00 PM

Goodbye Seasonal Depression

by Charles Brown5/19/2023, 8:00 AM

Return of warm-weather activities melts away the blues

Book Review: In the Lives of Puppets

by Ally Kutz5/18/2023, 12:00 PM

TJ Klune's latest finds the heartbeat beneath the machinery

Gem City Style: May 2023 Summer Preview

by Jessica Hunter5/18/2023, 8:00 AM

A Q&A with musician Tommy Link: six-stringer and song singer

Button Chops

by Brad Pattullo5/17/2023, 12:00 PM

Podcast Picks: Old Gods of Appalachia

by Melissa Sullivan5/17/2023, 8:00 AM

"From ghoulies and ghosties, long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us."

Book Review: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

by Ally Kutz5/16/2023, 12:00 PM

Silvia Moreno-Garcia's latest horror recalls Victorian-era classics

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

by Jonathan Burdick5/16/2023, 8:00 AM

Establishing respect and representation for Asian and Pacific Americans

Album Review // Daughter // Stereo Mind Game

by Aaron Mook5/15/2023, 12:00 PM

When the Dad Joke Isn't Funny Anymore

by Melissa Sullivan5/15/2023, 12:00 PM

Party for the Planet at the Erie Zoo

by Ally Kutz5/15/2023, 8:00 AM

All-in-one extravaganza honors the Earth

Tommy In Toon: May 2023

by Tommy Link5/12/2023, 12:00 PM

Elective Action

by Liz Allen5/12/2023, 8:00 AM

Erie teens get intro to state government

Album Review // Lana Del Rey // Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd

by Julia Carden5/11/2023, 12:00 PM

Brenna Thummler's Own Kind of Ghost Stories

by Nick Warren5/11/2023, 8:00 AM

How the talented local cartoonist became a nationally recognized author

So You Think You're Smarter Than A Derby Roller?

by Jordan Coon5/10/2023, 11:00 AM

Erie Roller Derby invites you to a Trivia Night to raise funds for 2023 season

Gavin Griffin for Titusville City Council

by Julia Carden5/10/2023, 11:00 AM

College freshman believes 'there is no minimum age to do what is right'

Standing Up for Erie's Youth

by Susannah Faulkner5/9/2023, 12:00 PM

Our youth are screaming out — are you listening?

The Tenth Anniversary of Toxic Prom

by Larry Wheaton5/9/2023, 8:00 AM

Freaks and geeks at Basement Transmissions

Erie Philharmonic Closes Season with Mozart's Requiem

by Thomas Taylor5/8/2023, 10:30 AM

Orchestra to perform poignant piece that transcends time

Change is Coming to Erie City Council

by Ben Speggen5/8/2023, 8:00 AM

How much is up to voters come May 16

Are You Smokin' Yet?

by Forest Taylor5/5/2023, 11:00 AM

Smoking Causes Coughing is a Demented Good Time

Cinematic Panic Attack

by Forest Taylor5/5/2023, 10:00 AM

Beau is Afraid is shocking, uncomfortable, and brilliant

Birdwatchers Flocking to Festival of the Birds

by Amy VanScoter5/5/2023, 8:00 AM

Presque Isle Audubon's three-day event features David Lindo, The Urban Birder

Staying Inn

by Cara Suppa5/4/2023, 11:30 AM

All An Act stages What Is Susan's Secret?

Erie at Large: Cultures of Abuse

by Jim Wertz5/4/2023, 7:45 AM

How the judicial system favors abusers over the abused

The 22nd Annual Free Comic Book Day

by Erin Phillips5/3/2023, 1:00 PM

Get in on the action at Books Galore

2023 Summer Events Preview

by Erin Phillips5/3/2023, 10:00 AM

Mark your calendars for live music, cultural events in a packed summer schedule

From the Editors: May 2023

by The Editors5/3/2023, 8:00 AM

May, the month of many months

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Bayfront Maritime Center Open House

Outdoors & Recreation

May. 27th, 3:24 PM to 8 PM

World Otter Day Celebration

Education & Instruction

May. 27th, 3:24 PM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

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