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Music

Fall Band & Chorus Concert

Gannon University events (Schuster Theatre, music, public events) · 7:00 PM

Free
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Needle Felting Workshop with Melissa Trigg-Collins

Erie Art Museum · 1:00 PM

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CLEER Program: Science Sundays

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 1:00 PM

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Working with Windows Part 2

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 9:30 AM

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Toddler Time

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 10:00 AM

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Plantsgiving - Neighborhood Forest Pickup Day

Community Classroom · 2:00 PM

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Monday Makers: 3D Printed Magnets

Makerspace · 6:00 PM

Music

DJ Music Night

Flagship City Food Hall · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 30
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Spoon Carving Meet Up

Community Classroom · 6:00 PM

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Teen: Curious about Crystals

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

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Baby Bounce

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 1
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Crowdfunding: Is It Right for Your Business?

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 12:00 PM

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Pokémon Club

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 5:30 PM

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Product Photography

Admiral Room · 6:00 PM

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Make a Fall Gnome

Makerspace · 6:00 PM

Music

Karaoke @ the Food Hall

Flagship City Food Hall · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 24
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Preschool Storytime

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 19
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Finding your Niche: Leveraging Market Research to Turn Ideas into Opportunities

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 12:00 PM

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Sustainability as a Foundation for Lasting Business Success

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 1:15 PM

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Teen Board Game Club: Ticket to Ride

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 5:00 PM

Music

PianoPunk @ the Food Hall

Flagship City Food Hall · 6:00 PM

Music

Hot Water Music

Centennial Hall · 6:00 PM

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Art Exploratory - Fabric Collage

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

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Pressed for Thanksgiving: Make Your Own Apron

Makerspace · 6:00 PM

Music

Fall Band & Chorus Concert

Gannon University events (Schuster Theatre, music, public events) · 7:00 PM

Free
Event

Your Business Branding Checklist

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 12:00 PM

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Using AI to Make Better Business Decisions

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 1:00 PM

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Bonsai Terrarium Building Workshop with Aston Ferns

Erie Art Museum · 2:00 PM

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Read & Roll: Happy Head

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

Food & drink

Benevolent Beers: Alzheimer's Association of Greater PA

Erie Ale Works · 7:00 PM

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Woodland Lanterns

Makerspace · 10:00 AM

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STEMtastic:Dinosaur Discovery

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 10:30 AM

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Do I need an App for that?

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 12:00 PM

Event

Learn to 3D Print

Idea Lab · 2:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Downtown d'Lights

Perry Square and downtown Erie · 5:00 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Saginaw Spirit

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 12
Music

Les Délices: Time Stands Still

Walker Recital Hall · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Mud Market

Erie Art Museum · 10:00 AM

Event

Adult D&D: Hero's Feast

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 10:00 AM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Owen Sound Attack

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Feb 7
Music

Tyler Smilo

Centennial Hall · 7:00 PM

From $20
Festivals & markets

Copper Carriage Holiday Market

Erie Ale Works · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 22
Music

David Kambowa and Friends

Gannon University events (Schuster Theatre, music, public events) · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Jim Breuer: Find The Funny

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Beyond the Bronze: The Story Behind the Baldwin Collection

Erie Art Museum · 2:00 PM

Food & drink

Food Truck: Cousins Maine Lobster

Erie Ale Works · 7:00 PM

Music

Dark Star Orchestra

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

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Working Files and Folders

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 9:30 AM

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Start Smart: From Idea to Action

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

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Teen D&D: Hero's Feast

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

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Monday Makers: Fall Wreaths

Makerspace · 6:00 PM

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Happy Harvest K-2 Story Party

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

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Iron On Pot Holders

Makerspace · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Cirque Musica

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:30 PM

Sports

Bayfront Brawl 19

Bayfront Convention Center · 7:00 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. London Knights

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 13
Music

This American Song (Vinyl Release Show)

Centennial Hall · 6:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Allegheny Health Network 2026 Festival of Trees

Bayfront Convention Center · Through Nov 29

Festivals & markets

Small Business Saturday

Erie Art Museum · 11:00 AM

Event

November Leftover Craft Party

Makerspace · 12:00 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Windsor Spitfires

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 21
Music

Handel's Messiah

Erie Philharmonic · 3:00 PM

Event

Bring Your Windows Laptop to Class

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 9:30 AM

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Cricut: Infusible Ink Mugs

BLA Idea Lab · 10:00 AM

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Bouncy Ball Bonanza

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 3:00 PM

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Monday Makers: Holiday Cards

Makerspace · 6:00 PM

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Learn to 3D Print

Community Classroom · 6:00 PM

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DIY Live Wreath Workshop

Erie Ale Works · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 8
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Bag Charm Bar: Make a statement accessory for your bag!

BLA Idea Lab · 6:00 PM

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Magic the Gathering Meet Up

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

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Teen Make a Snow Globe

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Photo with Santa

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 6:00 PM

Food & drink

Benevolent Beers: Community Blood Bank

Erie Ale Works · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Victorian Holidays

Hagen History Center · Through Dec 6

Free
Event

DIY Nutcrackers

Community Classroom · 2:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Light Up AJ's Way

Waldron Outside AJ's Way · 5:00 PM

Theater & dance

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Erie Playhouse · Through Dec 20

Event

Intro to Computers and the Internet Part 2

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 9:30 AM

Art & museums

Erie Community Poetry Workshops

Blasco Memorial Library (Erie County Public Library) · 1:30 PM

Music

Half Glass Christmas with Class

Centennial Hall · 6:30 PM

From $10
Music

Come Home for the Holidays

Erie Philharmonic · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 6
Theater & dance

Mrs. Doubtfire

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 8
Food & drink

Victorian Holiday Dinner

Hagen History Center · 6:00 PM

From $150
Art & museums

Adaptive Art: Free Visual Arts Class for Adults with Disabilities (18+)

Erie Art Museum · 10:30 AM

Free
Art & museums

Gallery Night

Erie Art Museum · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

Opening Reception: The Audacity of the Mundane

Erie Art Museum · 5:00 PM

Theater & dance

Erie's Nutcracker Saturday

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

2026 Barber Christmas Ball

Bayfront Convention Center · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Erie's Nutcracker Sunday

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 2:00 PM

Art & museums

Second Sunday

Erie Art Museum · 2:00 PM

Music

Erie Junior Philharmonic Winter Concert

Strong Vincent Middle School · 3:30 PM

Music

Jordan Jensen

Centennial Hall · 6:00 PM

From $35
Event

Wassail Cooking Class

Hagen History Center · 6:00 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Kingston Frontenacs

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Sarnia Sting

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 27
Music

Chamber Chorus: Make We Joy!

First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant · 7:30 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Brantford Bulldogs

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Mar 20
Event

New Year's Eve Celebration: An Evening of Chills and Thrills

Erie Playhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Brampton Steelheads

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Niagara IceDogs

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

Music

The Fab Four: A Hard Day's Night

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Wizard Fest

Centennial Hall · 7:00 PM

From $15
Sports

Erie Otters vs. Flint Firebirds

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 12
Sports

Erie Otters vs. Oshawa Generals

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Trolls: The Musical Jr.

Erie Playhouse · Through Jan 31

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Guelph Storm

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Mar 14
Music

Divorced Dad Rock Night

Centennial Hall · 6:00 PM

From $15
Music

The Four Seasons

Erie Philharmonic · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

3 more dates through Jan 31
Event

Erie Kennel Club Dog Show

Bayfront Convention Center · Through Jan 31

Food & drink

14th Annual Ales for Sails

Bayfront Maritime Center · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Bill Engvall

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

Food & drink

Peruvian Nights

Hagen History Center · 6:00 PM

From $150
Theater & dance

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Les Misérables

Erie Playhouse · Through Mar 14

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Peterborough Petes

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Clouds in My Coffee

Erie Philharmonic · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Feb 21
Music

Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

Beetlejuice

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Mar 3
Sports

Erie Otters vs. North Bay Battalion

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

Music

Spring in England

Erie Philharmonic · 7:30 PM

Sports

Erie Otters vs. Sudbury Wolves

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 4:00 PM

Music

Reuben's Painted Mandolin (Jerry Garcia Tribute)

Centennial Hall · 7:30 PM

From $15
Sports

Erie Otters vs. Kitchener Rangers

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 6:00 PM

Event

Theresa Caputo

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 3:00 PM

Music

Brit Floyd

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:30 PM

Music

The Rock Orchestra

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird

Erie Playhouse · Through Apr 18

Music

Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 8:00 PM

Sports

Harlem Globetrotters: The Rivalry Tour Presented by Sprite

Erie Events (Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center) · 7:00 PM

Sports

Harrisburg Senators at Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves home games at UPMC Park · 6:05 PM

9 more dates through Aug 8
Music

The Best of Broadway

Erie Philharmonic · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Apr 11
Food & drink

An Evening Aboard the Titanic: Second Class Dinner in the Mansion

Hagen History Center · 6:00 PM

From $175
Sports

Akron RubberDucks at Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves home games at UPMC Park · 6:05 PM

8 more dates through Jul 18
Music

The Furious Bongos (Frank Zappa Tribute)

Centennial Hall · 6:00 PM

From $30
Music

The Passion of Tchaikovsky

Erie Philharmonic · 7:30 PM

Sports

Somerset Patriots at Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves home games at UPMC Park · 6:05 PM

5 more dates through May 9
Sports

Portland Sea Dogs at Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves home games at UPMC Park · 6:05 PM

5 more dates through May 16
Theater & dance

How To Train Your Dragon: The Musical Jr.

Erie Playhouse · Through May 23

Sports

Chesapeake Baysox at Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves home games at UPMC Park · 6:05 PM

11 more dates through Jul 25
Art & museums

BMC Open House

Bayfront Maritime Center · Through May 31

Theater & dance

Man of La Mancha

Erie Playhouse · Through Jun 27

Sports

Altoona Curve at Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves home games at UPMC Park · 6:05 PM

10 more dates through Aug 21
Sports

Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves home games at UPMC Park · 6:05 PM

5 more dates through Jul 4
Theater & dance

Anastasia: The Musical

Erie Playhouse · Through Aug 15

Theater & dance

Amadeus

Erie Playhouse · Through Oct 3

Theater & dance

Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical

Erie Playhouse · Through Oct 31

Theater & dance

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.

Erie Playhouse · Through Nov 21

Theater & dance

The Santa Switch

Erie Playhouse · Through Dec 19

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