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The stars shine bright over the Erie Playhouse, one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the nation. Recognized as one of the 10 best community theatres in national competition, it remains at the forefront of the arts not only in Northwest Pennsylvania, but the entire state.

Here is a link to Erie Playhouse Schedule
Check out all of the Erie Art Museum events
SeaWolves Schedule!

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Downtown is a key player in all the events you love to come to Downtown! Everything from Bike Nights to Downtown d’LIGHTS, there is something for everyone.

Bike Nights attract visitors from as far away as Wisconsin. Over 2,500 bikers visit downtown Erie, on average, during these events. Join us on June 5th, July 31st and August 28th from 4th to 12th Street along State and either park or just enjoy! Live music at Perry Square each event!!

Buggin State nights give car clubs in the Erie area a chance to showcase their classic, custom and tricked-out vehicles. Thousands of enthusiasts come downtown to see the cars on display along State Street. Join us on July 24th, August 21st and September 4th from 4th to 12th Street along State and either park or just enjoy! Live music at Perry Square each event!!

Block Parties bring the excitement of Fridays to a traditionally off night. Every year Block Parties draw over 25,000 people downtown on Thursday nights and also raise thousands of dollars for Erie community charities.

Downtown d’LIGHTS kicks off the holiday season each year in Perry Square. With everyone on board from Santa and his elves to the Mayor of the City of Erie, with one flip of a switch Perry Square is transformed into a Christmas spectacular. Date to be determined.

*The DID would also like to thank all of the local sponsors, who without their help, none of these events would be possible!

Summer Events Schedule

Block Parties sponsored by Erie Beer:

June 11th Block Party@ Nelson's/Papa Georges with Rodger Montgomery & Jake's Blues
June 18th Block Party @ Plymouth with Blues Beaters & Money Shot
June 25th Block Party @ Sluggers with the Hammerd & M-80's

July 2nd Block Party @ Scully's Pub with Man's Room Band
July 9th Block Party @ Cell Block with Earthquakers & Joe Bauchman and the Crew
July 23rd Block Party @ Brew Erie with performers Man’s Room Band
July 30th Block Party @ Juniors Last Laugh with RIFT & Main Street

August 6th Block Party @ Park Place with Geek Army
August 20th Block Party @ Skeeter's with M-80's
August 27th Block Party @ Nicky's Pub/Docksider with Midnight Riders

Buggin State Events sponsored by Glenwood Beer & Rick Weaver & McQuillen:

Friday, July 24th
Friday, August 21st
Friday, September 4th

Bike Nights sponsored by Glenwood Beer & Burger King:

Friday, June 5th
Friday, July 31st
Friday, August 28th

Entertainment On The Map

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Bars, Restaurants, Cafes and Nightclubs	Entertainment	Museums/Erie Culture
Lodging	Fitness

Bars, Restaurants, Cafes and Nightclubs

1201 Kitchen 1201 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-464-8989	Antlers 162 West 4th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-874-0238	Arby's 101 West 12th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-456-0603
Benjamin's Restaurant 16 West 10th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-459-2220	Bertrand's 18 North Park Row Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-871-6477	Billies Jazz Club 16 West 10th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-459-2220
Boardwalk Complex Downtown 28 North Park Row Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-4705	BrewErie at Union Station 123 West 14th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-2200	Calamari's Squid Row 1317 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-459-4276
Catfish Kitchen 38 North Park Row Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-452-1038	Docksiders 1015 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-879-0708	Dominick's 24 Hour Eatery 123 East 12th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-456-6891
Dominicks 24 Hour Eatery 123 East 12th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-456-6891	Erie Club 524 Peach Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-1328	French Street Cafe 410 French Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-1558
Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant 418 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-452-4488	Hookah Cafe 129 W 14th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-1055	Hungry Howie's Pizza 128 West 12th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-464-0202
Lettuce Entice You 1001 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-3616	Market Place Grill 319 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-7272	McDonalds 1115 Sassafras Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-456-9906
McDonalds 430 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-452-4406	Molly Brannigans 506 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-453-7800	Mr Sub 1017 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-0603
Nelson's Tavern 1031 State Street Erie, PA United States	Nicky's Pub 1013 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-461-1013	Papa Georges Country Bar 1023 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-7304
Plymouth Tavern 1109 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-452-6201	Pufferbelly 414 French Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-1557	Rite Aid 916 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-4949
Rose Garden Caffe 815 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-864-3091	Scully's Pub 408 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-0067	Sherlock's/Park Place 508 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-0652
Sidewalk Cafe 26 North Park Row Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-0002	Skeeter's Clubhouse and Grill 723 French Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-453-1806	Slugger's Sports Bar 14 East 10th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-9464
Small Business Development Center 120 West 9th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-871-7232	Smuggler's Wharf 3 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-459-4273	Starbucks 502 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-459-2400
Steve O's Pizza 1017 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-2418	Subway 427 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-456-2718	Subway 1018 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-456-7991
Sugar Ray's 1301 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-1735	Sullivan's Pub and Eatery 301 French Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-452-3446	The Baybreeze 24 North Park Row Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-4160
The Breeze 1325 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-7766	The Cellblock 1213 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-464-9176	Tickles Deli 17 West 4th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-5718
Two Friends Italian Market 817 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-461-9966	Under the Clock 100 Boston Store Place Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-454-4700	Wendy's 105 E 12th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-0640

Upcoming Events

• Jul 08, 12:00 am

  Mid-Day Art Break

• Jul 09, 06:00 pm

  Block Party

• Jul 10, 07:05 pm

  Erie SeaWolves vs. Akron Aeros

Famous Venues

• Jr’s Last Laugh
• Warner Theater
• Philharmonic
• Civic Center
• Convention Center
• SeaWolves
• Otters
• Playhouse
• Arts Council
• Art Museum