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Celebrate Erie:
Erie’s biggest summertime extravaganza! This four-day family festival is held in the streets of downtown Erie and offers a variety of culture, arts, food and entertainment. Something for everyone! For more information: www.celebrateerie.com
August 18-21, 2011
4th of July Weekend in Erie
July 3
Fireworks at Dusk--Waldameer Park and Water World
Erie SeaWolves Baseball Game: 6:35 vs. Akron
Post-Game Fireworks sponsored by the Pennsylvania Lottery
"Coast Guard Art Exhibit" at the Erie Maritime Museum
"Fossils!" Exhibit at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Margaret Tafoya Art Exhibit at the Erie Art Museum
July 4
"Coast Guard Art Exhibit" at the Erie Maritime Museum
"Fossils!" Exhibit at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Margaret Tafoya Art Exhibit at the Erie Art Museum
“Sounds of Summer” Music Series:
Concerts are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday’s starting June 13, 2011
June 13
| Villa Maria Apartments
| 819 West 8th St.
| Gem City Jazz
| June 20
| Saint James Manor
| 2611 Pear Ave.
| Jim Moore – Elvis Appreciator
| June 27
| Ostrow Apartments
| 4220 Davidson Ave.
| Haener Brothers
| July 11
| Curry Schell
| 3909 Schaper Ave.
| Shrine Brass band
| July 18
| St. Joe’s Apartments
| 517 Maryland Ave.
| Gem City Concert Band
| July 25
| St. Mary’s Home East
| 607 East 26th Street
| Dixie Doodlers
| August 1
| VA Midical Center
| 135 East 38th Street
| Haener Brothers
| August 8
| Mercy Terrace
| 430 East Grandview
| Dixie Doodlers
| August 15
| PA Soldier’s and Sailers
| 560 East 3rd Street
| Parade Street Dixieland Band
| August 22 & 29
| RAIN DATES
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Thursday Night Downtown Block Parties:
Every Thursday night throughout the summer we will close off a city block and celebrate summer in Downtown Erie. Local bands will perform, 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Erie Downtown Partnership. For more information call 455-ERIE or http://www.eriedowntown.com
| June 16 | The Cove/Rum Runners
| Lucky Dog/Chrome | | June 23 | SeaWolves | TBA/One Sweet World | | June 30 | Plymouth Tavern | Blues Beaters/New Wave Nation | | July 7 | Cell Block | Earthquakers/Joe Bauchman | | July 21 | Park Place/Boardwalk Complex
| Kristen and the Cosmonauts/Geek Army | | July 28 | Brewerie at Union Station
| 25 or 64/Mans Room Band | | August 4 | Sherlock’s/Molly Brannigan’s | Open Island/The Cover Up | | August 11 | Skeeters Clubhouse and Grill | Leader of Men/Thirst n Howl | | August 25 | Crooked I/Docksider/Vermont Tavern | Big Leg Emma/Eric Brewer & Friends | September 1
| Scully’s | TBA/Next of Kin |
Bike Nights in Downtown Erie:
Bike Nights are back to Friday! Rev up your engines as bikers from all over the area come downtown to show off their ride. Event begins at 6:00 p.m.
May 27, 2011
June 24, 2011
July 1, 2011
August 12, 2011
Cruise-Town Erie:
Car Cruising is back! Check out the Hot Rods on State Street between 4th and 12th on the following Fridays. Event is from 6-9 PM and is sponsored by Contemporary Motorcar.
May 20
July 8
September 2
8 Great Tuesdays:
Join us at the Amphitheater on Erie’s beautiful Bayfront for free concerts on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Free shuttle service is available starting at 5pm from the Park’n Ride Lot located at I-79 & Lincoln Avenue and the Bayfront Intermodal Transportation Center. Shows begin at 6:30 PM. For more details contact the Western PA Port Authority at 455-7557 ext. 234 or www.porterie.org
July 12
| The Red Elvises
| July 19
| Jakes Blues
| July 26
| Johnny Winter
| August 2
| Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle
| August 9
| TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds
| August 16
| Dana Fuchs
| August 23
| Misery Bay Big Band featuring Lake Erie Belly Dance
| August 30
| Rick Magee & Norman Nardini
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Erie Summer Festival of the Arts:
Located at Liberty Park features live entertainment, juried art show, crafters, children’s activities, and great food. For more information call 838-0971 or www.eriesummerfestivalofthearts.org
June 24, 25, 26
Roar on the Shore:
Hear the roar of thunder through the streets of Erie as motorcycle enthusiasts gather for the fifth annual event. Enjoy musical entertainment, special guest appearances, and much more. For more information call 800-815-2660 or www.roarontheshore.com
July 14, 15, 16
Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle:
Enjoy free music concerts at Beach 1 every Wednesday starting at 6:00 PM. For more information go to: www.discoverpi.com
June 15
| 6:00
| Chasing Moira
| 7:00
| Sirsy
| June 22
| 6:00
| Abbey Road
| 7:00
| Jimbo & the Soupbones
| June 29
| 6:00
| Stilletto
| 7:00
| Garland Nelson & Soul Session
| July 6
| 6:00
| Endless Summer
| 7:00
| Rising Regina
| July 13
| 6:00
| Erie Showstoppers
| 7:00
| Big Eyed Phish
| July 20
| 6:00
| Sam Hyman Band
| 7:00
| Tennessee Back Porch
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Discover Presque Isle:
Discover Presque Isle Days features music, arts and crafts, food, beach games, and bonfires along our beautiful lakefront beaches. For more information call 833-6050 or www.discoverpi.com
July 29-31
Erie Wild Rib Cook Off:
Competition is fierce for the 21st Annual Wild Rib Cook Off. Gather your friends and meet downtown for a sample of some of the best tasting ribs around. For more information call: 899-5177 or www.ErieRibFest.com
June 1st-4th
Erie Art Museum’s Blues and Jazz Festival:
Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and check out the largest jazz and blues event in the region. Held outdoors in Frontier Park this two day event is free to the public and offers you an opportunity to listen to some of the best national, regional and local musicians around. For more information call: 459-5477 or www.erieartmuseum.org
August 6th & 7th (Rain or Shine)
OTHER LOCAL EVENTS:
Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Tuesday, September 20th
Jerry Uht Park beginning at 5:30
Light the Night is a nationwide evening event to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. This year's Walk will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at Jerry Uht Park. The pre-walk celebration begins at 5:30PM while the walk will begin at 7:30PM.
For more information, please contact Sherry at 814-964-0283 (please dial all ten digits) or email sherry.ziesenheim@lls.org
Erie Microbrew Fest:
Brewerie at Union Station, 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm. Form more information call: 454-2200 or www.brewerie.com
April 16th
Erie Zoo Parade:
Starts at 18th and State Streets at 10:00 a.m. For more information call: 864-4091 or www.eriezoo.org
May 21st
Russian Festival: For more information call: 459-8515 or www.churchofthenativity.net
May 27-29
Greek Festival: For more information call: 838-8808
July 8-10
North East Cherry Festival: For more information call: 725-5616 or www.necherryfestival.com
July 12-16
Waterford Heritage Days: For more information call: 796-6105 or www.waterfordheritagedays.com
July 15-17
St. Paul’s Italian Festival: For more information call: 459-3173
August 12-14
Zabawa Polish Festival: For more information call 456-0671
August 26-28
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