Gallery Night exhibits, nature photos, Presque Isle art on display around Erie area
The Erie area has art for you.
In addition to ongoing exhibits at the Erie Art Museum, a Gallery Night is coming up there and at other venues around the city.
A photographic artworks exhibit of nature and wildlife is wrapping up at Blasco Library. A student art show continues at Presque Isle's Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
If you're looking for music and drama, the Erie region has those too.
Find information below about many entertainment options around Erie. We couldn't list everything. Find additional events at GoErie.com/calendar.
Note: It's always a good idea to check with organizers in advance to make certain an event is still taking place and to find out what COVID-19 measures might be in place.
Spring events
"It's Wild Out There": Through March 31, Blasco Memorial Library, 160 E. Front St. Photographic Arts Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania presents a photographic artworks exhibit of nature and wildlife. Viewable during regular library hours. Opening reception is March 11, 1-3 p.m. 814-449-5305, www.pasnwpa.org, erielibrary.org
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"Eighty-Six Reasons for Asylum Admission": Through May 14, Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Kimberly Chapman of Cleveland exploring how and why women were sent to asylums in the 19th and 20th centuries and examining the unfair and misconstrued diagnoses and treatments they received at the hands of medical misogyny. Chapman will lead a tour Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 2-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Museum admission is free for members, $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens, free for age 16 and younger. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org
"Wildlife of PI": Through May 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive. Annual Natural Impressions Presque Isle Student Art competition. Artwork by students in first grade through college will be displayed. 814-833-7424, bgula@pa.gov
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"Connecting with the Collection: Photographic Portraits": Through June 25, Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Exhibition featuring a small selection of the many photographic portraits found in the collection of the museum from formal studio-style portraits shot against simple backdrops, to composed scenes that offer contextual clues as to their subject’s identity, to documentary-style photographs and street photography. Artists in the exhibition are: Serge Balkin, Karen Bell, Kevin Bubriski, Tom Caravaglia, Kerry S. Coppin, Joseph Diess, Michael Emery, Mark Frey, Robert Gilge, Kenneth Graves, Mahlon Hirsch, Kathe Kowalski, Tony Ray-Jones, Arthur Rothstein, Edward Sheriff Curtis, Len Speier, Alfred Stieglitz, Mark Perrott, Jose Picayo and Rick Smolan. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 2-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 am-5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-6 p.m. Museum admission is free for members, $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens, free for age 16 and younger. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org/connecting-with-the-collection-photographic-portraits
Chris Botti at Mercyhurst: March 28, 7:30 p.m., Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Performance by the Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer. $25 to $50 plus fees. 814-824-3000, miac.universitytickets.com
Movie Magic: March 29, 5 p.m., Kellar's: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Kellar's and the Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania offer a weekly film series including Cocktails & Conjuring at 5 p.m., buffet dinner at 6 p.m. and film at 8 p.m. March 29 film is "The Menu." Future films are: April 5, "Top Gun: Maverick"; April 12, "Nope"; April 19, "The Fabelmans"; and April 26, "Avatar: The Way of Water." $18; beverages are extra. 814-580-6608, 814-461-0911, www.filmsocietynwpa.org, kellarsmagic.com
"The Wake": March 29, noon; April 1, 5:30 p.m.; and April 2, 2:30 p.m.; Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. An afternoon or evening of fun with jokes, jigs, games, stories and songs. $48 for adults, $42 for seniors and students, $28 for ages 6-11. 814-864-2022, www.canterburyfeast.com
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Comedy and magic shows: March 30-April 1, 7:30 p.m., Kellar's: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring Denny Corby and Erik Tait. Upcoming shows: April 6-9, Taylor Mason; April 13-15, John Mulrooney; April 20-22, Kevin Downey Jr.; April 27-30, Doc Dixon. $30 plus fee. 814-461-0911, kellarsmagic.com
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"The Diary of Anne Frank": March 30 and 31 and April 1, 7:30 p.m., and April 2, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Drama about the Jewish girl and her family hiding from Nazis during World War II. $17.49 to $27.40 plus fees. 814-454-2852, www.erieplayhouse.org/events/the-diary-of-anne-frank
Gallery Night: March 31, 5-8 and 7-10 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St., and various galleries and venues in the Erie area; hours depend on location. Celebration of art at more than a dozen local galleries and businesses with some also featuring music and food. Free admission. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org/gallery-night
"The Pleasure Trials": March 31 and April 1, 8 p.m., Dramashop, 1001 State St., Suite 210. When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork. The effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success might corrupt everyone involved. Pay what you can. www.dramashop.org/pleasure-trials
Drop In and Discover: April 1, 1-2 p.m., Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Road. This week's theme is Animal Tricks: learn how some animals use tricks and mimicry to pretend to be different ones. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 814-835-5356, www.asburywoods.org
Comedy open mic night: April 3, 7-9 p.m., Outlaw Barbecue Revolution Westlake, 3040 West Lake Road. With Off Constantly Comedy; continues every first, third and fifth Mondays of the month. Free admission. 814-520-6781, www.facebook.com/offconstantlycomedy/events
Multicultural Dance Night: April 4, 7 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Gannon University’s Making Connections 2023 Spring Speaker Series presents dances from around the world performed by artists from the vibrant Erie community and special feature: the fiery rhythms of Tuika’s Polynesian Island Magic. $12 plus fees. erieplayhouse.org, gannon.edu
Art After Dark: April 6, 5-8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks and light refreshments at 5; stay for the live music playing from 6 to 8. $10; free for museum members. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org/art-after-dark
"Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles": April 7, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Tribute show performing the Eagles catalog of music. $47.75 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
Jurassic Quest: April 7 and 8, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and April 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. Interactive lifelike dinosaur experience with animatronic dinosaurs, shows, science and art activities, play area, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, scavenger hunt style adventure, more. $40.25 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
"Little Feat: Boogie Your Spring Away Tour": April 13, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Concert by the band that unites California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie; with special guest Miko Marks. $43.50-$74.25 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
Erie Beer Fest: April 15, 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.., The Brewerie at Union Station, 123 W. 14th St. Presented by WQLN and The Brewerie. $50, $75 for VIP, $20 for designated driver, plus fees. 814-864-3001, www.wqln.org/erie-beer-fest
"Cirque at the Symphony with Troupe Vertigo": April 15, 3 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic concludes its 2022-23 Pops Season with a group of circus performers. $10-$56 plus fees. 814-455-1375, www.eriephil.org
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Broadway in Erie: April 16 6:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Series continues with "Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles." Final show is April 19 and 20, "Fiddler on the Roof." Tickets for "Rain" are $65, $55, $45 and $35 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com, nacentertainment.com/broadway-in-erie
"Casting Crowns: The Healer Tour": April 22, 7 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Performance by the contemporary Christian rock band with special guests We Are Messengers and Ben Fuller. $25.75-$103 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
LIBCON Erie: April 24-29, various Erie County Public Library sites. Family-friendly event with cosplay, games, workshops, crafts, food trucks and more. Free. eriecounty-pa.libguides.com/LibConErie/Home
"Brit Floyd: 50 Years of the Dark Side of the Moon": May 3, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. New production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece "The Dark Side of the Moon" plus renditions of other classic Pink Floyd tracks. $58.75, $48, $38.75 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
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"Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled": May 4, 7 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Tour stop featuring the comic/ventriloquist. $65 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
Mozart's "Requiem": May 13, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The Erie Philharmonic concludes its season with Mozart's "Requiem." The Philharmonic will donate 10% of ticket sales to the Erie United for Ukraine Fund administered by the Erie Community Foundation and the United Way of Erie County. $10-$52 plus fees. 814-455-1375, www.eriephil.org
Donnie Iris & The Cruisers concert: May 20, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The 80th birthday celebration concert makes a stop in Erie. $35-$55. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
Summer events
Aaron Lewis 2023 Acoustic Tour: July 23, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Concert by the founding member of Staind, who returned to his origins for his No. 1 Billboard Country Album debut "Town Line." $79.75, $69.75, $59.77, $49.75 plus fees. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
Matt Fraser at the Warner: Aug. 11, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Psychic medium and star of the TV show "Meet the Frasers" brings his readings to Erie. Must be age 18 or older to attend. Tickets go on sale March 17. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com
Find more events and submit your own for free at GoErie.com/calendar.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie, PA entertainment: Gallery Night, music, more for March 28, beyond
