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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 27th & August 29th 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 June 20th, July 25th & August 22nd 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 12th Block Party@ Calamari’s with performer One World Tribe
June 19th Block Party @ Nickys/Docksider/Papa Georges with performer Next of Kin
June 26th Block Party @ Skeeters with performer the M-80’s

July 10th Block Party @ Cell Block with performer Joe Buchman & the Crew
July 24th Block Party @ Sugar Rays with performer Money Shot
July 31st Block Party @ Brew Erie with performers Man’s Room Band & Jake’s Blues

August 7th Block Party @ Jr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club with performer the M-80’s
August 21st Block Party @ Matthew’s Trattoria & Martini Lounge with performers Duke Sherman Band
& Sam Hyman
August 28th Block Party @ Plymouth with performers Key West Express

September 4th Block Party @ Scully’s with performer Money Shot

Buggin State Events sponsored by Glenwood Beer, Contemporary Motorcar & Roth Cadillac:

June 20th with performances at Perry Square gazebo by The Four Jays
July 25th with performances at Perry Square gazebo by The Untouchables
August 22nd with performances at Perry Square gazebo by Endless Summer

Bike Nights sponsored by Glenwood Beer:

June 27th with performances at Perry Square gazebo by Rick & the Roadhouse Rockers
August 29th with performances at Perry Square gazebo by Rodger Montgomery Blues Band

Entertainment On The Map

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

Bars, Restaurants, Cafes and Nightclubs

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	Matthew's Trattoria & Martini Loungs 153 East 13th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-459-6458	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: 814-456-2323
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	Quizno's 420 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-3025	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	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: 814-456-2323
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	Twelve O' One Restaurant and Wine Bar 1201 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-464-8989
Two Friends Italian Market 817 State Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-461-9966	Wendy's 105 E 12th Street Erie, PA United States Phone: 814-455-0640

Upcoming Events

• Oct 10, 12:00 pm

  Erie Art Museum Gallery Night

• Oct 15, 07:00 pm

  Erie Otters vs Niagara

• Oct 18, 07:30 pm

  Sugarland with special guest Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd

Famous Venues

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