Be a Tourist: Events around town January 31-February 2
The Automobile Association of Erie County presents the Erie Auto Show at the Bayfront Convention Center from Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2. With over 21 featured dealerships, this is a great opportunity to get behind the wheel of a new car, as well as view the annual display of antique and muscle cars! Purchase tickets here.
Come join the World Championship ICE Racing Series at the Erie Insurance Arena on Friday, January 31st at 7pm. Featuring the biggest names in professional motorcycle ice racing. Find additional information and purchase tickets here.
Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the ABC hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and numerous comedy specials on Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime. For more event details click here.
Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play, God of Carnage relates an evening in the lives of two couples, residents of a tony Brooklyn neighborhood, who meet to discuss a playground incident. Additional event details are available by clicking here.
Waitress features memorable music and lyrics by GRAMMY Award winner Sara Bareilles, and stars The Rooftop Project Band front-woman Rebecca Keim in her Playhouse debut as Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker, dreams of a happier life alongside thoughts of her mother – played by Keim's mother Julie Moore – while relying on the help of her fellow waitresses (Lizdel Collado-Monahan and Shawna Daisley) and a bright and delicious cast of characters. To see show times and purchase tickets click here.
Join Poverty Knob in celebrating Tater & Spud's second Groundhog's Winter Festival! Groundhogs are a huge part of the state's history as well as Poverty Knob's farm and brewery. Come out to Port Farms & Poverty Knob on February 1st & 2nd for fun winter and groundhog themed activities! Admission and most activities are FREE! For additional even information click here.
Samples of the area's best chili recipes, vote for your favorite dish, DJ Mark playing your favorite hits, a $500 Grand Prize for the Best Overall Winning Recipe. Click here for additional event details.
Presque Isle's winter celebration is under a new name, Winter Discovery Day! This family friendly event highlights winter activities in the park and will include sled dog demonstrations, fishing, a craft cabin, hot cocoa station, horse drawn wagon rides and more. Click here for more information.
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