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The Erie Reader is Erie's only free weekly paper and features in-depth coverage of news, arts, and entertainment while exploring and discussing the issues that affect our city. From Erie theater to the center gallery at the Erie Art Museum to the best local music, we have you covered on what’s happening in Erie’s scene. Writing and reporting on local and national politics, with opinionated arts, c

ulture, music, dance, film, theater and sports reviews and entertainment listings, the Reader is your source on all that Erie has to offer.

Kick off the summer season right at the Kings Rook Club and catch the Floozies stopping in Erie on their festival circut...
05/27/2026

Kick off the summer season right at the Kings Rook Club and catch the Floozies stopping in Erie on their festival circut. They'll be joined by Bray Radbury, local DJ VOTO, with an afterparty featuring Phunkademic. More by Larry Wheaton at the link below ⬇️

Our summers are full of celebrations of cultural heritage and county fairs alike including (clockwise from top left): Th...
05/27/2026

Our summers are full of celebrations of cultural heritage and county fairs alike including (clockwise from top left): The Amerimasala multicultural celebration, the 141st Erie County Fair, and Best of Erie-winner Zabawa Polish Festival.

2026 Summer Events Preview by Erin Phillips at the link below ⬇️

Negative Worlds: May 2026Some or every summerby Nick Warren
05/27/2026

Negative Worlds: May 2026
Some or every summer

by Nick Warren

Antonio Howard creates a live painting during the Office of Erie County Drug and Alcohol Abuse’s Rock for Recovery event...
05/26/2026

Antonio Howard creates a live painting during the Office of Erie County Drug and Alcohol Abuse’s Rock for Recovery event, held to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma of substance abuse, addiction, and recovery.

Follow the link in the comments to read more by Chloe Forbes ⬇️

City Council rejected the resolution to build the Bayfront Market House, citing concerns about further dividing up the b...
05/26/2026

City Council rejected the resolution to build the Bayfront Market House, citing concerns about further dividing up the bayfront for corporations and nonprofits.

Summary of public comments and ordinances

2026 Summer Events Preview ✨Shop Til You Drop: Recurring Summer Vendor Markets 🛍️More by Erin Phillips at the link below...
05/26/2026

2026 Summer Events Preview ✨

Shop Til You Drop: Recurring Summer Vendor Markets 🛍️

More by Erin Phillips at the link below ⬇️

📸: Erie Downtown Development Corporation

Erie's newest comedy venue the Set Closet, nestled into the second floor of the Ascend Building on 5th and State, is hos...
05/26/2026

Erie's newest comedy venue the Set Closet, nestled into the second floor of the Ascend Building on 5th and State, is hosting Rebecca Kaplan in May.

Follow the link below to read more by Nick Warren ⬇️

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Local Produce, Local Sustainability: Regular Farmers Markets 🥒There's always something to do in Erie in the summertime l...
05/25/2026

Local Produce, Local Sustainability: Regular Farmers Markets 🥒

There's always something to do in Erie in the summertime like (clockwise from top left): enjoying the classic cars at any number of Gas N Gears II events, sharing in Erie's local harvest at one of our many farmers markets, discovering more about our park at Presque Isle Partnership's Discover Presque Isle, and taking a spin during Lake Erie Cyclefest (Photos: Erin Phillips, Erie Downtown Partnership Discover PI, Dave Tamulonis)

Read more of Erin Phillips 2026 Summer Events Preview at the link below ⬇️ ☀️

2026 Summer Events PreviewCelebrate summer in Erie with live music, food, and athletic, educational, and cultural experi...
05/25/2026

2026 Summer Events Preview
Celebrate summer in Erie with live music, food, and athletic, educational, and cultural experiences ☀️

Expand your horizons, both mentally and physically this summer by attending (clockwise from top left): The Great American Book Sale, the Pride Parade, America 250 City of Erie Fourth of July Celebrations, and the Gem City Renaissance Festival. (Photos: Erin Phillips, R Frank Media, Ryan Hoover, and Taylor Lody) Follow the link in the comments below ⬇️

2026 Summer Events PreviewCelebrate summer in Erie with live music, food, and athletic, educational, and cultural experi...
05/24/2026

2026 Summer Events Preview
Celebrate summer in Erie with live music, food, and athletic, educational, and cultural experiences

Let's Eat – Local Food and Drink Events 🍇

Follow the link below ⬇️

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