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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.

Album Review // Youth Lagoon // Rarely Do I Dream
04/29/2025

Album Review // Youth Lagoon // Rarely Do I Dream

Erie Reader is Erie PA's weekly newspaper & features in-depth coverage of news, arts, & entertainment while exploring & discussing issues of our city.

This month, Erie Ale Works brewer Jeff McCullor is taking us through downtown Erie (with a beer in hand, of course) by t...
04/28/2025

This month, Erie Ale Works brewer Jeff McCullor is taking us through downtown Erie (with a beer in hand, of course) by the numbers. Stroll past City Hall or take a walk down towards the bay and reflect on the changes Erie has been through over the past 230 years.

Erie by the numbers

Conserving ingredients was a hallmark of days past, and as prices of groceries and necessities continue to soar, making ...
04/28/2025

Conserving ingredients was a hallmark of days past, and as prices of groceries and necessities continue to soar, making our ingredients stretch is an important skill. Laura Sterrett's 1881 Erie Cook Book has many recipes that make the most of what's on hand, like this month's Rusk recipe.

This early American shortbread is an economic staple for your tea table and beyond.

Join a locally-star-studded cast at PACA in April for their production of Boys in the Band, a groundbreaking play which ...
04/28/2025

Join a locally-star-studded cast at PACA in April for their production of Boys in the Band, a groundbreaking play which premiered off-Broadway in 1968 and tells the story of a group of gay men at a birthday party, and the drama that ensues.

Pre-Stonewall era play retains relevance today

Gen X Marks the Spotby Brad Pattullo
04/27/2025

Gen X Marks the Spot
by Brad Pattullo

Erie Reader is Erie PA's weekly newspaper & features in-depth coverage of news, arts, & entertainment while exploring & discussing issues of our city.

Catch Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle award-winner Aaron Tveit at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyh...
04/26/2025

Catch Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle award-winner Aaron Tveit at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst University as he brings his Broadway energy to the stage.

Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture

MIAC hosts concert for award-winning performer

Bird of the Month April 2025: Brown ThrasherErie Bird Observatory
04/25/2025

Bird of the Month April 2025: Brown Thrasher

Erie Bird Observatory

Avian rustler

The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from April 22, 2025
04/25/2025

The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from April 22, 2025

Summary of ordinances and possible appointments

Being a Democrat in the reddest municipalities of Erie County is not easy, and although Corry, Erie county's second city...
04/23/2025

Being a Democrat in the reddest municipalities of Erie County is not easy, and although Corry, Erie county's second city, went for Trump in 2024, there is a hearty enclave of Democratic voters that is continually fighting to have their voices heard.

A survey of Corry residents says otherwise

Discover serene and lesser-known natural escapes in Erie County, perfect for springtime adventuring.
04/23/2025

Discover serene and lesser-known natural escapes in Erie County, perfect for springtime adventuring.

Nurture a deeper appreciation for nature this spring

Local art gallery and venue space City Gallery will kick off their latest series of Harmony and Blessings concerts with ...
04/22/2025

Local art gallery and venue space City Gallery will kick off their latest series of Harmony and Blessings concerts with Kelly's World, a local group that features reimagined jazz standards, original songs, and innovative arrangements of African folk songs.

City Gallery owners celebrate 10 years of the Harmony and Blessings Concert Series

Fridge Comics: April 2025by Anthony Carson
04/22/2025

Fridge Comics: April 2025
by Anthony Carson

Erie Reader is Erie PA's weekly newspaper & features in-depth coverage of news, arts, & entertainment while exploring & discussing issues of our city.

This month, Erin Phillips visited the maple farm of Ed Allgeier at Four Mile Maple to learn about his passion for produc...
04/22/2025

This month, Erin Phillips visited the maple farm of Ed Allgeier at Four Mile Maple to learn about his passion for producing maple syrup from the 600+ trees on his Greene Township property.

A shoo-fly pie recipe made with Four Mile Maple syrup

Explore the metaphysical world at the seventh annual Love, Light, and Healing Psychic fair, hosted by Spiritually Connec...
04/21/2025

Explore the metaphysical world at the seventh annual Love, Light, and Healing Psychic fair, hosted by Spiritually Connected and Girard's Love Light Heart Soul shop which will feature a wide variety of psychics, mediums, and vendors.

A bevy of spiritual offerings await open-minded seekers at seventh annual event

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