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The month of February is filled with local entertainment. From Valentine’s Day date night ideas to concerts and a gallery night.
We’ve compiled a list of suggestions for what to do in February of 2026. We will update the list as new events are announced. More entertainment options can be found on GoErie.com/calendar.
February
Ghost Hounds with special guests Don Felder: Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at Warner Theatre at 811 State St. $42-$60 plus fees. Fresh off their fifth studio album, Ghost Hounds will bring their blend of country, rock, blues and roots to Erie.
Art After Dark: Live Music by Steely Mac: Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum at 20 E. Fifth St. Take a tour of galleries while enjoying drinks and live music from Steely Mac, a Steely Dan tribute. This event is free for museum members and included in museum admission.
Commodore Gaming Night: Board Game Night: Feb. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Werner Books and Coffee at 3608 Liberty St. Commodore Gaming will host a monthly board game night at Werner Books. This event is made for board game enthusiasts looking to make new connections.
“Mean Girls“: Feb. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 8 at 2 p.m., Feb. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Erie Playhouse at 13 W. 10th St. $20.40-$31.40 plus fees. A musical based on the hit film. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.
Concert Choir: Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Walker Recital Hall, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. $5-10.
Galentine’s Day: Feb. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Werner Books and Coffee at 3608 Liberty St. Celebrate Galentine’s Day at Werner Books while enjoying cafe specials and local vendors.
Reflections: Sarah Jacobs exhibition opening: Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Sarah Jacobs is a contemporary artist whose work spans maximalist and surrealist traditions expressed through both canvas and large-scale mural projects. This event is free for members and included in the cost of admission for nonmembers which is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students and free for anyone 16 and younger.
Valentine’s Day at Kellar’s Modern Magic and Comedy Club: Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Kellar’s Modern Magic and Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Doors open at 5 p.m. This event features two tributes: A Tribute To Lionel Richie and A Tribute to Kenny G.
Dale Jones: Feb. 13-14 at 7 p.m. at Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club at 1402 State St. $25 plus fees. Dale Jones is a rapid-fire comedian who blends in quick improvisions, physical comedy and animated faces. He’s made appearances on “Last Comic Standing,” “TBS-The Very Funny Show” and “Stand Up Live Nashville.”
“Brit Floyd: The Moon, the Wall and Beyond“: Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Warner Theatre, 811 State St. $50.26-$219.15 plus fees. Brit Floyd is the top Pink Floyd tribute band. The 2026 tour will feature a full performance of highlights from “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall,” including timeless classics such as “Time,” “Money,” “Comfortably Numb,” and “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2.”
Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man”: Feb. 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. at Warner Theatre, 811 State St. $65-93 plus fees. Part of the Broadway in Erie series, Meredith Wilson’s six time Tony Award winning musical follows a fast-talking traveling salesman as he cons the people of River City, Iowa to buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band that he vows to organize.
Straight White Men: Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at PACA, 1505 State St. A father and his three grown sons gather for the holidays, their traditional optimism turns into an existential crisis about identity and privilege.
U.S. Navy Band Concert Band: Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Free event but tickets must be reserved online. The U.S. Navy Band inspires patriotism, elevates espirit de corps, enhances Navy awareness and public relations while supporting recruiting and retention efforts.
Erie Poetry Slam Volume Two: Feb. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at KD’s Place, 2306 State St. An open mic event for musicians, singers, and comedians from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The poetry slam kicks off at 7 p.m. This will be a three round slam with prizes awarded to the top three poets.
Michael Misko: Feb. 20-21 at Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. 7 p.m. $25 plus fees. A comedy magician that combines dry-roasted comedy and world-class slight of hand magic to form highly energetic entertainment.
Wine on the Lake: Feb. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras St. A wine trail under one roof. Taste local wines and grab gifts for yourself or friends. Food concessions are available at select locations. Participants must be 21 or older. Tickets range from $43.84 to $57.10.
As You Like It: Feb. 26-Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m., March 1 at 2 p.m. at Mercyhurst University Theatre, 4018 Briggs Ave. A musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”
Gallery Night: Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m at the Erie Art Museum at 20 E. Fifth St. and various venues throughout the Erie area.
Don Friesen: Feb. 27-28 at 7 p.m. at Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club at 1402 State St. $25 plus fees. A modern comedian who offers a frenetic and engaging act while describing the irony of parenting, marriage and every day absurdities.
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” Live in Concert: Feb. 28 from 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. Enjoy “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” on screen on the Warner Theatre stage as the Erie Philharmonic provides the musical score live. $17-$63 plus fees.
Nicholas Sorensen can be reached at [email protected].
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