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2 days ago
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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.
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09-05-2025
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Be a Tourist: Events around town May 9-11
A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show, Greg has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT. 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. In 2018, The Boys in the Band made its Broadway debut at the Booth Theatre in an unprecedented production featuring a cast of entirely out-and-proud gay actors. This new edition contains both the original two-act script and the one-act Broadway version, as well as an introduction by celebrated playwright Tony Kushner. For more information, click here. The Erie SeaWolves face off against the Altoona Curve. On Friday, there will be fireworks, and the theme is 'cartoon night.' Saturday is the back-to-back champions flag giveaway, and Sunday is Mother's Day and Fauxback Fun Day! For more information and tickets, click here. Helping his father run the family business (a struggling small-town funeral home) has gotten in the way of Harry Gibson's love life. For more information, click here. This event, hosted by Gannon University and Whispering Woods Golf Club, will feature 20 of the premier Division II men's golf teams from the Atlantic and East regions. The three-day tournament will be played at Whispering Woods on May 8-10. For more information, click here. Bring your mom or grandma for an afternoon at Splash Lagoon for Mother's Day! Splash Lagoon has plenty of exciting activities planned around the park to make this day special, including an ice cream social VIP event just for you and your mom! For more information, click here. Get free admission and check out lots of vendors, educational activities, live music and more. For more information, click here. Concluding the Erie Philharmonic's season, experience the emotional depth of Verdi's Requiem, an epic masterpiece familiar to everyone. The program also features Takemitsu's Funeral Music from Black Rain, an evocative piece that paints a landscape of introspection and solemn beauty. 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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02-05-2025
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Be a Tourist: Events around town May 2-4
Steven Michael Quezada starred on the Emmy Award-winning series Breaking Bad as DEA agent Gomez. Steven is not just an actor, he is a major touring comedian and has appeared on HBO, Showtime, and has performed on the new Arsenio Hall show. 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. In 2018, The Boys in the Band made its Broadway debut at the Booth Theatre in an unprecedented production featuring a cast of entirely out-and-proud gay actors. This new edition contains both the original two-act script and the one-act Broadway version, as well as an introduction by celebrated playwright Tony Kushner. For more information, click here. The Erie SeaWolves face off against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. On Friday, there will be fireworks, and the theme is 'cartoon night.' Saturday is the back-to-back champions hat giveaway, and Sunday is Fauxback Fun Day! For more information and tickets, click here. Helping his father run the family business (a struggling small-town funeral home) has gotten in the way of Harry Gibson's love life. For more information, click here. Enjoy appetizers, dessert, live acoustic music, and a splash of bubbly. For more information, click here. An epic day of fun and learning as they honor Earth Day, World Oceans Day, and Endangered Species Day all in one exciting event! Help them support the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) initiative to create a greener, healthier planet for all who call it home. For more information, click here. This new symphonic tribute to the Fab Four features top vocalists and expert rock musicians with new arrangements by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik, transcribed from the original master recordings at Abbey Road. With rare and previously unseen videos and photos projected before and during the concert, REVOLUTION will take audience members on a musical and visual journey through the archives of one of the greatest bands of all time. For more information, click here. Browse a wonderful selection of vendors dedicated to promoting health and wellness, offering everything from natural skincare, local honey, handmade crafts, wellness services, and more. This is the perfect opportunity for mothers and all women to enjoy a day of shopping, self-care, and pampering in a lovely setting. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
