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Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Be a Tourist: Events around town June 13-15
Eric Mina dares his audiences to dream about a world of unlimited possibilities. Eric's award-winning hypnosis show has been broadcast on television to be viewed by millions of people around the world, as well as on every stage imaginable. It's a refreshing new take on what you think hypnosis is. The audience literally becomes the show in this unique, hilarious, and mind-boggling event. For more information, click here. For the first time ever in the region, the Erie Zoo is lighting up the night with Glow Wild: The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by HanArt Culture! From April 17 to June 15, the zoo will transform into a dazzling world of larger-than-life, handcrafted lantern displays, breathtaking cultural performances and a magical evening experience like no other. For more information, click here. The Corry Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the YMCA of Corry to bring a unique and exciting experience to the community. With Bear Hollow Carving facilitating world-class carvers, attendees are sure to witness some incredible talent in action. The chance to own one of the carvings through the auction adds an extra layer of excitement and involvement for attendees. For more information, click here. Six of the nation's best all-star monster trucks will do battle in Best Trick, Side-by-Side Racing, and Freestyle at Lake Erie Speedway on June 13 and 14. The truck lineup includes Krazy Train, Plane Krazy, Terminal Velocity and three more to be announced. For more information, click here. Professor Robert Langdon and Cryptologist Sophie Neveu are in an epic race against time to solve a murder and unlock the secrets of the Holy Grail. The pair must decipher a labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever. Unlock the secrets of The Da Vinci Code in the northwest Pennsylvania premiere of this international phenomenon. For more information, click here. Join The Shops at 5th & State for a special evening of art, entertainment and shopping in the vibrant downtown community. The sidewalks will be lined with local talent, artists and art demonstrations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the energy and beauty of an artful experience. For more information, click here. What do you do to prepare for a visit from your parents? Plenty, when you're the daughter of strict Italian Catholic parents who expect to meet your female roommate, who is a guy. For more information, click here. Arundel will serve pints of craft beer, glasses of premium wine and soft drinks, as well as entrees from their regular menu. Pavilions will be provided for shade, but seating will be limited. Please bring a chair. There will be live music, local vendors and activities for kids. For more information, click here. This heritage festival honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, celebrating the resilience, strength, and culture of the Black community. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, local vendors and family-friendly activities. It's a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate shared history and support Black businesses and talent. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Be a Tourist: Events around town June 6-8
Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah will be performing at Kellar's on June 6 and June 7. The Saturday Night Live alumnus, known for his impressions, is a comedy club headliner. For more information, click here. For the first time ever in the region, the Erie Zoo is lighting up the night with Glow Wild: The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by HanArt Culture! From April 17 to June 15, the zoo will transform into a dazzling world of larger-than-life, handcrafted lantern displays, breathtaking cultural performances and a magical evening experience like no other. For more information, click here. Come listen to a free concert on Friday, June 6, featuring Seann Clark & Friends, with concessions by Erie Ale Works, Dawn's Grazing Creations & Casey's Ice Cream Cart. For more information, click here. The Girard Art Walk is a one-day event held on the first Friday in June. It pairs local businesses along Main Street in Girard with artists from the area, where they are given the opportunity to exhibit their work in a solo show capacity. There will be food trucks and live music as well. For more information, click here. The Erie SeaWolves face off against Richmond Flying Squirrels. On Friday, there will be fireworks. On Saturday, there will be a hoodie giveaway! For more information, click here. The Great Lakes Pro-Am Series will be four rounds of Tandem Drifting competition. This will take place Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, at Lake Erie Speedway Driven by Pro Waste. For more information, click here. Rewind to the 1990s and enjoy an immersive evening at Room 33, featuring the live music of Shani Bills and a theatrical performance by Penny and Pearl Productions! For more information, click here. What do you do to prepare for a visit from your parents? Plenty, when you're the daughter of strict Italian Catholic parents who expect to meet your female roommate, who is a guy. For more information, click here. Welcoming kayaks, canoes and paddleboards! All paddlers are invited to join Presque Isle Partnership for a day of fun on the waterways of Presque Isle! The 5.5-mile poker run takes participants on a scenic journey through the Presque Isle Lagoons. Paddlers will stop at five pre-determined locations along the route, drawing a card at each location. Individuals with the best and 'worst of the best' five-card poker hands win cash prizes. For more information, click here. The Erie Zoo is revving its engines and welcoming some colossal, jaw-dropping machinery to the zoo for one exciting day only! Get up close and personal with some of the coolest heavy-duty machines around—including tractors, construction equipment, and more—all brought to you by local vendors. Free with Zoo admission. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-05-2025
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Be a Tourist: Events around town May 30-June 1
In the spring of 1993, Costaki Economopoulos was doing graduate work at the University of Georgia. His off time was spent honing his stand-up skills in pizza joints and bars. When he had to turn down a couple of gigs to work on his thesis, it made his stomach hurt. He hung in there and, within a year, was a full-time comic on the road. For more information, click here. For the first time ever in the region, the Erie Zoo is lighting up the night with Glow Wild: The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by HanArt Culture! From April 17 to June 15, the zoo will transform into a dazzling world of larger-than-life, handcrafted lantern displays, breathtaking cultural performances and a magical evening experience like no other. For more information, click here. National touring and award-winning barbecue rib cooking teams (as seen on the Food Network) compete for Best Ribs and Best Sauce. The festival also includes local and regional entertainment, works by artisans and craftsmen, additional festival foods and treats, specialty acts, beer and spirits and a fun zone for kids. For more information, click here. This two-day event will be held in beautiful downtown North East, May 31 and June 1. Enjoy local food trucks and specialty food vendors, along with wine, beer and craft beverages available by the glass. For more information, click here. What do you do to prepare for a visit from your parents? Plenty, when you're the daughter of strict Italian Catholic parents who expect to meet your female roommate, who is a guy. For more information, click here. Join park naturalists on an easy-riding bicycle tour around Presque Isle on May 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The emphasis of this tour is the plants found in the park. Remember your water bottle and sunscreen! Meet at the Cookhouse Pavilion to start. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Be a Tourist: Events around town May 23-25
For the first time ever in the region, the Erie Zoo is lighting up the night with Glow Wild: The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by HanArt Culture! From April 17 to June 15, the zoo will transform into a dazzling world of larger-than-life, handcrafted lantern displays, breathtaking cultural performances and a magical evening experience like no other. For more information, click here. Enjoy authentic Russian food, an ice bar and live folk entertainment at the 15th Annual Troika Russian Festival at the Church of the Nativity Community Center at 109 German Street. For more information, click here. The Erie SeaWolves face off against the Hartford Yard Goats. On Friday, there will be fireworks. On Saturday, the first 1,000 fans receive a patriotic button-up shirt. Show your red, white and blue pride in style! Sunday is Military Appreciation Day. For more information, click here. Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. For more information, click here. Crash-A-Rama presented by Jamestown Mattress takes place at Lake Erie Speedway Driven by Pro Waste on May 24. It features School Bus Figure 8 Racing, Enduro, Skidd Carz Race, Trailer Race, Flagpole Race, Motorhome Demo Derby, fireworks and more! For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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Be a Tourist: Events around town May 16-18
Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood's most prolific creatives. He will be performing at Kellar's on May 16th and 17th at 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here. For the first time ever in the region, the Erie Zoo is lighting up the night with Glow Wild: The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by HanArt Culture! From April 17 to June 15, the zoo will transform into a dazzling world of larger-than-life, handcrafted lantern displays, breathtaking cultural performances and a magical evening experience like no other. For more information, click here. Norton Juster's beloved children's book, The Phantom Tollbooth Jr., is adapted for the stage in this modern tale of a boy who must save the princesses Rhyme and Reason and reunite the brother kings who rule over the cities of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. For more information, click here. Ideas and inspiration are blooming at the Friends of the Erie County Library's 'Swing into Spring' Book Sale in the Admiral Room of the Blasco Library. The sale will feature gently used gardening books, craft books and cookbooks, along with a nice selection of fiction and non-fiction books, children's books, puzzles and some media. For more information, click here. Drift PAOHNY and Lake Erie Speedway Driven By Pro Waste present Spring MatsErie. Join Lake Erie Speedway for over 25 hours of action on the track! For more information, click here. Sinai Sports is thrilled to be hosting the Season 10 Midwest Regional Championship, starting May 16th! Competition ranges from kids as young as six to masters who are 40 and over. Spectator tickets for visitors, friends and relatives are available at the door for $5.00 per day per person. For more information, click here. This three-day event showcases grassroots art and music in the unique spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition. Over the course of the three-day festival, there will be live music around town, children's activities and workshops, dancing, art shows, music workshops, local artisan vendors, jam sessions, yoga, Pilates and much more! For more information, click here. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song, all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. For more information, click here. Get ready for a night of rock 'n' roll mayhem as the legendary Alice Cooper hits the road on his Too Close for Comfort tour! Known for his electrifying stage presence, dark theatrics, and timeless anthems, Alice Cooper promises a show that pushes the limits of shock rock and musical mastery. Experience all the hits, from School's Out to Poison. For more information, click here. Enjoy samples from local breweries and ride the Beer Coaster at Waldameer Park as part of Erie's celebration of American Craft Beer Week. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
