May 2008
May 1 - 31
Ladies on Parade-A Presentation of Erie's Women & Fashion
Wed-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm
Watson-Curtze Mansion
www.eriecountyhistory.org
814-454-1813 x0
Exhibit highlights the women of Erie and their fashions
May 1 - 31
Wild Things - A Look at the Human/Animal Relationship
Regular Museum Hours
Erie Art Museum Frame Shop
www.erieartmuseum.org
814-459-5477
Hand built terra-cotta sculpture of animals by Kathe Umlauf beginning with a belief in the humanizing influence of animals on man.
May 2 - July 5
Sculpture by Brian Pardini
Regular Museum Hours
Erie Art Museum Annex Gallery
www.erieartmuseum.org
814-459-5477
Totemic figures made of objects found in nature, evoking humanity's long history of spiritual relationship with the natural world.
May 2, 4
Dick Clarkson's Jukebox Hop
7pm on May 2, 2:30pm May 4
The Station Dinner Theatre
www.thestationdinnertheatre.com
866-848-2022
Bobby soxers and greasers light up the stage.
May 2,4
La Traviata
Fri 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Central High Performance Auditorium
814-871-7755
By Guiseppe Verdi. An Erie Opera Theatre presentation.
May 2 - 4
Market at the Mansion
Fri 7pm-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Noon-5pm
Watson-Curtze Mansion
www.eriecountyhistory.org
814-454-1813 x0
Local artists, musicians, bakers, designers showcase their crafts under one roof for one weekend.
May 2 - 4
Shakespeare in Hollywood
Th/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Erie Playhouse
www.erieplayhouse.com
814-454-2852
Magic and mayhem abound in this hilarious comedic ramp as Shakespeare's most famous fairies magically materialize eon the 1930's Hollywood set of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
May 3,4,9,10
Spring Murder Mystery: Medical Mayhem Dead on Arrival
Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 2:30pm
Riverside Inn Dinner Theatre
www.theriversideinn.com
800-964-5173
Good thing there's a doctor in the house.
May 3
Mai Fest
7pm-2am
The Brewerie at Union Station
www.thebrewerie.com
814-454-2200
A celebration of spring with blues and four local microbreweries.
May 3
Erie Riverrats Indoor Football
TBA
Tullio Arena
www.erieriverrats.com
888-RIV-RATS
Erie's newest indoor football team of the American Indoor Football Association
May 4 - 24
Presque Isle Artists' Association Art Show
Call for times
Blasco Memorial Library
www.presqueisleartists.org
814-825-2594
Featured artist: Rebecca Blair. 30 other local artists will participate and exhibit.
May 5 - 11
Erie Seawolves AA Baseball
Call for times
Jerry Uht Park
www.seawolves.com
814-456-1300
May 6-7,13-14,20-21,27-28
Bermuda Ave Triangle
Tue/Wed/Th matinee 12Noon
Riverside Inn Dinner Theatre
www.theriversideinn.com
900-964-5173
You're never too old to do what you think you're too old to do!
May 7
Guelcher Film Series Starting Out in the Evening
2pm & 8pm
Mercyhurst Mary D'Angelo Center
www.mercyhurst.edu/events
814-824-3000
Neglected novelist tries to finish one last book while dealing with his 40-yr old daughter and a fawning grad student.
May 7, 14
Tea at The Boothby Inn Honoring Mothers
3pm-5pm
The Boothby Inn
www.theboothbyinn.com
814-456-1888
Limited seating, Tea with cake, sandwiches and live music. $50/pp
May 8-10, 2008
Cookbook and Gardening Booksale
Sponsored by the Friends of the Erie County Library
Blasco Library - Admiral Room
Thurs: Noon to 8pm, Fri: 9am to 5pm, Sat: 9am to 3pm
A large selection of slightly used and almost new books!
May 9-11,16-18
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm
Erie Playhouse
www.erieplayhouse.com
814-454-2852
the famous fairy tale that broke all box office records for two years makes an Erie appearance.
May 9
Erie Riverrats Indoor Football
TBA
Tullio Arena
www.erieriverrats.com
888-RIV-RATS
Erie's newest indoor football team of the American Indoor Football Association
May 9-11, 2008
Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle
Presque Isle State Park and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Hosted by the Presque Isle Audubon Society 814-860-4091
www.presqueisle.org/audubon
May 9 - 11
Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle
TBA
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.presqueisle.org/audubon
814-833-7424
Enjoy the height of spring migration at Presque Isle State Park with workshops and field trips beginner to expert.
May 9-11,16-18
The Awesome 80's Prom
Wed-Sun 7pm
Masonic Temple
www.erieplayhouse.com
814-454-2852
In the spirit of Tony n Tina's Wedding, you'll have a blast!
May 10
All You Need is Love - A Tribute to the Beatles
8pm
Warner Theatre
www.eriephil.org
814-455-1375/info@eriephil.org
An Erie Philharmonic performance featuring the Classical Mystery Tour
May 11
Mothers Day Brunch
10am - 4pm
Quincy Cellars
www.quincycellars.com
716-736-2021
May 14
Guelcher Film Series Lars and the Real Girl
2pm & 8pm
Mercyhurst Mary D'Angelo Center
www.mercyhurst.edu/events
814-824-3000
A 27-yr old male virgin finds a girlfriend in an anatomically correct female mannequin and the whole town goes along with it!
May 16 - 18
Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival
various times each day
Edinboro University
www.edinboro.edu
800-526-0121 or814-732-2162
highland dance competition, pipe band competition, sheep herding, medieval camps and more
May 16-18, 20-25, 30-31
The Great American Western Melodrama Musical Comedy
Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 2:30pm, Tue 12pm, Wed 4pm
The Station Dinner Theatre
www.thestationdinnertheatre.com
1-866-848-2022
A hootin', hollerin, foot stompin' good time! Cheer the hero and boo the villian.June 2008
May 16,17, 23-24, 18
The Big Roaring 20s Speakeasy
Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 2:30pm
Riverside Inn Dinner Theatre
www.theriversideinn.com
800-964-5173
live action games, comedy, live music and dancing
May 16-18, 20-21,23-25, 30-31
Snake Eye Sam's Saloon Showdown
Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 2:30pm, Tues Noon, Wed 4pm
The Station Dinner Theatre
www.thestationdinnertheatre.com
866-848-2022
What happens when the whole town is quarantined?
May 17, 2008
Bike Around the Bay
Meet at Intermodal Transportation Center
814-835-8069 or bab@lea.earthforce.org
Join hundreds of tri-state bicyclists to bike 10, 30 or 50 miles around Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie to raise funds for Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force
May 17
Erie Zoo Parade
10am
Starts at 18th & State Streets
www.eriezoo.org
814-864-4091
Annual event with over 100 units parading down State Street to Perry Square
May 17
Dancers in Bloom
TBA
McDowell Intermediate Little Theater
www.lakeerieballet.com
814-871-4356
May 17, 2008
6th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
9am-5pm
Erie First Assembly 8150 Oliver Rd.
814-868-4876
Food, drinks, Chinese auction, trophies, proceeds benefit Royal Family Kids Camp for abused children.
May 19 - 22
Erie Seawolves AA Baseball
Call for times
Jerry Uht Park
www.seawolves.com
814-456-1300
May 19 - Sept 29
Weekly Car Cruises
6pm-9pm
Bayfront Parkway/Liberty Park
www.lakeerieclassics.com
814-474-5183
Every Monday excluding Memorial Day and Labor Day. Lake Erie Classics Car Club
May 21 - Sept 24
Car Cruise-Ins at Steak N' Shake
5pm-?
Steak N' Shake Restaurant/Peach & I-90
www.scottenterprises.org
814-866-8028
Car cruise ins are free events held every Wednesday night, rain or shine!
May 21
Guelcher Film Series This is England
2pm & 8pm
Mercyhurst Mary D'Angelo Center
www.mercyhurst.edu/events
814-824-3000
Gritty film set in 1983 from the perspective of a 12-yr old boy who must come to terms with the death of his father.
May 21 - 24
Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube
5pm-?
Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant/ Peach & I-90
www.scottenterprises.org
814-864-WING
Bike Nights are held every Wednesday night, rain or shine!
May 24 - 25
Hot Glass Blowing Demonstrations
11am-4:30pm
Campbell Pottery
www.campbellpotterystore.com
814-734-8800
Watch experts create glass vases, paper weights and other hand-blown glass items right before your eyes.
May 24
Erie Riverrats Indoor Football
TBA
Tullio Arena
www.erieriverrats.com
888-RIV-RATS
Erie's newest indoor football team of the American Indoor Football Association
May 24
Lake Erie Speedway Racing
7pm
Lake Erie Speedway
www.lakeeriespeedway.com
814-725-3303
NASCAR sanctioned racing with plenty of fun and family-friendly events.
May 24
Presque Isle Open for Swimming
12pm
Presque Isle State Park
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
All beaches open for the season.
May 27 - 31
Erie Seawolves AA Baseball
Call for times
Jerry Uht Park
www.seawolves.com
814-456-1300
May 28 - 31
Wild Rib Cook-off & Music Festival
all day
Perry Square, Downtown Erie
www.performanceandeventmgt.com
814-480-8500
numerous vendors compete for best rib competition plus plenty of music, entertainment and tasty barbecue!
May 28
Guelcher Film Series I'm Not There
2pm & 8pm
Mercyhurst Mary D'Angelo Center
www.mercyhurst.edu/events
814-824-3000
Six different actors embody different aspects of the life and works of Bob Dylan.
May 30 - June 1
50th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
Friday Noon to Sunday Noon
Allegany State Park Salamanca NY
www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.org
814-898-0284
Red House Area. Over 100 field trips about nature, perfect for all ages!
May 31st
3-9pm
Jon & Joe Nolan @ 3pm
The Sam Hyman Band @ 4pm
The Blues Beaters @ 6:30pm
716-736-2021
Quincycellars.com
May 31
Erie Dance Conservatory presents Alice in Wonderland
7pm-9pm
McDowell Intermediate High School
www.eriedanceconservatory.org
814-476-7123
A magical fairytale that includes ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop.
May 31
Lake Erie Speedway Racing
7pm
Lake Erie Speedway
www.lakeeriespeedway.com
814-725-3303
NASCAR sanctioned racing with plenty of fun and family-friendly events.
May 31
Erie Riverrats Indoor Football
TBA
Tullio Arena
www.erieriverrats.com
888-RIV-RATS
Erie's newest indoor football team of the American Indoor Football Association
May 31
Quincy Cellars Summer Kickoff Celebration
TBA
Quincy Cellars
www.quincycellars.com
716-736-2021
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