Pass the time until spring by viewing an art exhibition, concert, magic show, comedian, musical and more entertainment around Erie. ‘Disney on Ice,’ ‘Waitress,’ and Clint Black among the offerings.
Erie Events production manager describes what he does behind the scenes
As production manager for Erie Events, Ryan Patsy coordinates shows at the Warner Theatre and Erie Insurance Arena.
Art, comedy, music and more shows await audiences around Erie this year.
We’ve compiled a list of some of what you can see and hear in galleries and on stages through the end of March. You can find even more to do on the GoErie.com calendar.
Enjoy!
January
“Reflections — A Kaitlyn Page Retrospective”: Jan. 16, 5-7:30 p.m., Glass Growers Gallery, 10 E. Fifth St. Artist reception for show of Page’s watercolor and mixed media paintings and prints. Show continues through Feb. 15, Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. glassgrowersgallery.com
“Disney on Ice: Into the Magic”: Jan. 16 and 17, 7 p.m.; Jan. 18 and 19, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Jan. 20, noon; Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. Features Disney movie characters including Belle, Moana, Miguel, Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, Flynn and more. $66, $42, $32, $30, $27, $25, $22 and $17 for Thursday, Friday and Monday shows; $70, $54, $44, $40, $37, $30, $27, $25 and $22 for Saturday and Sunday; plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Ed Alonzo at Kellar’s: Jan. 16-18, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the actor and magician. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“The Magic of Motown”: Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Rescheduled concert from 2024 includes songs by The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, more. $73.25, $63, $52.50, $42.25, $32 and $21.75, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
“God of Carnage”: Jan. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and 31 and Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 2, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. The Tony Award-winning play relates an evening in the lives of two couples, residents of a tony Brooklyn neighborhood, who meet to discuss a playground incident. $20 plus fees. 814-616-7222, www.paca1505.org
“Eat, Drink and be Merry Stand-Up Comedy Show”: Jan. 18, 7 p.m., Madeline’s Dining and Events, 8844 Route 18, Cranesville. With host Josh Ritenour from Pittsburgh, opening act is Julian Atwater from Pittsburgh, featured comedian is Chris Scriva from Pittsburgh and headliner is Ray DeVito from Cleveland. $45-$55. https://bit.ly/madelinescomedy
Leah Rudick at Kellar’s: Jan. 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedian. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“Waitress”: Jan. 24, 25 and 31 and Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 2 and 9, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. In this Tony Award-nominated musical, a waitress and expert pie-maker dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. $20.41 for Jan. 24 and 25, $19.40-$30.40 for remaining shows. 814-454-2852, www.erieplayhouse.org
“Rhapsody in Blue”: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic symphonic concert includes “Rhapsody in Blue” featuring pianist Janice Carissa and more. $17-$61, plus fees. 814-455-1375, www.eriephil.org/24-25
“Marks of Resistance: Käthe Kollwitz Prints”: Jan. 29, Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Opening of a special exhibition that will showcase the powerful and important artwork of the German printmaker known for her emotional artwork about issues like war, poverty and grief. Regular museum hours are Wednesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sundays, 1–6 p.m. $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students, free for members and ages 16 and under. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org
World Championship ICE Racing Series: Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. Professional motorcycle and quads ice racing. $32 and $23 for adults, $15 for ages 2-12, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Caroline Rhea at Kellar’s: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 1, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the actor and comedian. $30. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
February
“Hito no Chikara — The Power of Human Strength”: Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Yamato: The Drummers of Japan present a thrilling new production featuring more than 30 drums as part of the MIAC Live season. $30-$55, plus fees. 814-824-3000, miac.mercyhurst.edu/events/miac-live
Art After Dark: Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5, stay for live music from 6 to 8 by Logan B and the Dirty Leaf. $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students, free for members and ages 16 and under. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org
Jonathan Burns at Kellar’s: Feb. 7 and 8, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedian and variety artist. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“The Mysterious Affair at Styles”: Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 3 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. All an Act Theatre production of the Agatha Christie murder mystery featuring Hercule Poirot. $18 for adults, $15 for students and age 55 and older, $5 for ages 6-11. 814-450-8553, 814-449-6554, www.allanact.net/now-playing
“‘Return of the Jedi’ in Concert”: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 9, 3 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic pops concert with the orchestra performing the John Williams score while the film plays. $17-$66, plus fees. 814-455-1375, www.eriephil.org/24-25
Scotty McCreery concert: Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The country artist will be joined by special guest Spencer Crandall. $79.75, $59.75, $49.75 and $39.75, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Cathy Ladman at Kellar’s: Feb. 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedian. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
Justin Willman Illusionati Tour: Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Star and creator of the Netflix series “Magic For Humans” will present an interactive evening of magic, comedy and mind-control for the whole family. $150, $49.50 and $39.50, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Kelly MacFarland and the Alans at Kellar’s: Feb. 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedian and the magician and mentalist. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
Wine on the Lake: Feb. 22, noon to 4 p.m. or 5-9 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. Wine tasting festival featuring wineries, vendors, workshops. $40-$55, plus fees. wineonthelake.com
“The Cher Show”: Feb. 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Broadway in Erie presents the Tony Award-winning musical about the kid who became the glam pop star and icon. $79, $69, $59 and $49, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Clint Black concert: Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The country legend will bring his 35th Anniversary Of Killin’ Time Tour with special guest Ryan Larkins. $100, $90, $70, $60 and $40, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Gallery Night: Feb. 28, 5-10 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St., and other galleries and businesses around Erie. Hours and entertainment vary by site. Free to attend. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org
Michael Winslow at Kellar’s: Feb. 28 and March 1, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedian. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“She Kills Monsters”: Feb. 28 and March 1, 7 and 8, 7 p.m., and March 2 and 9, 4 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. A high schooler deals with the death of her younger sister in this dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and ’90s pop culture. $15 plus fees. 814-616-7222, www.paca1505.org
March
Art After Dark: March 6, 5-8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5, stay for live music from 6 to 8 by V Band. $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students, free for members and ages 16 and under. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org
Ron Pearson at Kellar’s: March 6-8, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedian. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“Pete the Cat”: March 7, 14 and 15, 7 p.m., and March 8, 9 and 16, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Based on the book series of the same name, this Youtheatre production features a groovy, guitar-playing cat and the most organized second-grader on Earth. Tickets were to go on sale Feb. 11. 814-454-2852, www.erieplayhouse.org
Erie Anime-Fest: March 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Quality Inn & Suites, 8040-A Perry Highway. Features fandoms of multiple genres and includes celebrity guests, panels, vendors, cosplay and lip sync contests, more. $20, one free admission for a child under age 11 with a paid adult admission, additional children are $10. www.erieanimefest.com
Christopher Titus at Kellar’s: March 14, 7:30 p.m., and March 15, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the actor and comedian. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“The Magic of the Guitar”: March 15, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic symphonic concert including the renowned Miloš’ guitar virtuosity, more. $17-$61, plus fees. 814-455-1375, www.eriephil.org/24-25
“The Addams Family”: March 17 and 18, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Broadway in Erie presents the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring your favorite creepy, kooky characters. $74, $64, $54 and $49, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Dave Attell at Kellar’s: March 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedian and variety artist. $45. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
Trino and Noah Sonie at Kellar’s: March 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedy magicians. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“Bat Boy: The Musical”: March 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 and April 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m., and April 6, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature found in a cave and taken to live with the town veterinarian’s family. $20 plus fees. 814-616-7222, www.paca1505.org
“Murder Among Friends”: March 22 and 29 and April 5, 5:30 p.m., and March 23, 30 and April 6, 2:30 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. A mystery comedy thriller with an actor, his rich wife and an agent all planning murder. Meal included. Starts at $31. 814-864-2022, www.canterburyfeast.com
Michael Kent at Kellar’s: March 28 and 29, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring the comedy magician. $25. 814-461-0911, https://kellarsmagic.com
“The Prince of Egypt: The Musical”: March 28 and 29 and April 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12, 7:30 p.m., and April 6 and 13, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. Tickets were to go on sale March 4. 814-454-2852, www.erieplayhouse.org
Gary Allan concert: March 29, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The multi-platinum country artist will make a tour stop in Erie. $139, $99, $79, $59, $39 and $29, plus fees. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com
Betty Buckley and Seth Rudetsky: March 29, 7:30 p.m., Walker Recital Hall, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. The Broadway performers appear together as part of the MIAC Live season. $60 for adults, $55 for seniors 60 and older, $50 for non-Mercyhurst students and ages 12 and younger. 814-824-3000, miac.mercyhurst.edu/events/miac-live
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