The production director of ERIE events describes what he is doing behind the scenes
As production director for Erie Events, Ryan Patsy coordinates shows at the Warner Theater and Erie Insurance Arena.
Art, comedy, music and more are to come for the public, because the galleries and stages of the region welcome a variety of shows and artists.
From April to June, several sites in the region host performances for all ages.
Here is a list of what you can see and hear in the spring and the first days of summer. You can find even more to do on the Goerie.com calendar.
April
Opening of the spring show And art after nightfall: April 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Jurié art exhibition Open to artists living, working or a student within 250 miles from Erie will open in April Art After Dark Event; The show continues until August 8. Regular hours are from Wednesday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. And Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. for adults, $ 8 for the elderly and students, for free for the 16 and under and the members of the museum.
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: April 3-5, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. April, 4 p.m., 1020 collective, 1020 Holland St. Poe Stories and related cocktails; must be 21 or more. $ 45.
Lou Gramm All stars: April 4, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. with special guest in Asia; reprogrammed from December 12. $ 76.75, $ 63.50, $ 46. www.erieevents.com
Blake Vogt at Kellar: April 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 25.
“Broken sculpture”: Friday and Saturday at Memorial Day, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Cafegiant, 1311 State St. Installation by Brad Ford mixed media artist. Free.
“Machine Palace”: Fridays and Saturdays through the Memorial Day, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Feed Media Art Center, 1307 State St. Multi-screen video and sound installation by Stephan Moore and Jenny Boles. $ 5. www.feed.art
“The Prince of Egypt: the musical”: April 4, 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and April 6 and 13, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, are suddenly divided by a secret past. $ 19.40 – $ 30.40.
“BAT BOY: Musical comedy”: April 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m. and April 6, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Musical Comedy / Horror Show. $ 20.
Salon and sale of spring art:: April 5, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 5 and 6 April, from noon to 4 p.m., Woman’s Club of Erie, 259 W. Sixth St. April 5 Opening reception Honoring Debbie Vahanian. Free to attend; The prices to be purchased vary.
A1A: April 5, 8 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. $ 56.75, $ 51.75.
“Murder with friends”:: April 9, noon, Dinner theater station, 4940 Peach St. Mystery Comedy Thriller. Meal included. $ 31 – $ 51.
“Variety show”: April 9 and 10, 6 p.m., Paca Theater, 1505 State St. Footlights Theater Performing Arts Center’s Center. $ 15.
“Patti Lupone: A life in the notes”: April 10, 7:30 p.m., Mary d’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture Event. $ 40 – $ 65.
Ryan Hamilton at Kellar: April 11, 7:30 p.m. and April 12, 6.30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 25.
Temptations and four tops: April 18, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater811 State St. $ 98, $ 78, $ 58, $ 48.
Michael Misko at Kellar: April 18 and 19, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 25.
Flagship festival of the city’s comedy: April 23, 7 p.m., Werner Books and Coffee, 3608 Liberty St. The inhabitants present only. $ 10.
Flagship festival of the city’s comedy: April 24, 6 p.m., room 33 Speakeasy, 1033 State St. and 8 p.m., 1020 collective, 1020 Holland St. Room 33 Showcase and Dwight Simmons at 1020. $ 10 for room 33,, $ 15 for Simmons.
Erie Jeer Fest: April 24, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. with Ryan Niemiller. $ 30.
“Eat, drink and be happy”: April 25, 6.30 p.m., Madeline’s Dining and Events, 8844 route 18, Cranesville. Comedy show with John Brown, Chris Scriva, Josh Wagner and John Hickok. $ 45 – $ 55.
Flagship city comedy festival: April 25, 6 p.m., Calamari’s Squid Row, 1317 State St.; 8 p.m., 1020 collective, 1020 Holland st.; And 11 p.m., Hazards Mini Golf Social Pub, 419 State St. Calamari comedy showcase,, Brandie Posey at 1020 and Against Humanity Comedy Showcase comics to dangers. $ 10 for Calamars and Dangers, $ 15 for Posey.
“Boys in the band”: April 25 and 26 and May 1-3, 9 and 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m. and May 11, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Play on a “truth” game that goes terribly bad during a birthday party for adults. $ 20.
Ryan Niemiller at Kellar: April 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 25.
Donnie Iris and the Crosers: April 26, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. with special guests Joe Vitale Sr. and Joe Vitale Jr. $ 61.75, $ 51.50, $ 41.25.
Flagship festival of the city’s comedy: April 26, 5 p.m., Black Monk Brewery, 3721 W. 12th St. and 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Black Monk Comedy Showcase and Shane Torres at 1020. Free for Black monkrequired tickets; $ 20 in advance for Torres, $ 25 at the door.
“Not your typical dragon”: April 26, April 10 and 27, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Playtime Family musical performances inspired by the history of the children’s imagination library. Free.
The Mutt Gala:: April 26, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. Fundraiser de la Erie Humane Society with seated dinner, drinks, music, fashion show, dance, plus. $ 99.
“Gibson et fils”: April 26 and May 3 and 10, 5:30 p.m.; April 27, 2:30 p.m.; and May 9, 6.30 p.m., Dinner Theater station, 4940 Peach St. Comedy. Meal included. $ 31 – $ 51.
Spring concert: April 27, 2 p.m., Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., northeast. Concert of the 75th anniversary of the North East Choral Club. Free.
Flagship festival of the city’s comedy: 27, 3 and 6.30 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Encéée Comedy Tattoo Tattoo Program At 3 years old and Ben Roy at 6:30 am. $ 10 for ink, $ 15 for Roy.
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Journalists: May 1, 7:30 pm, Warner Theater, 811 State St. “Worldwide Revival Nights”. $ 77.25, $ 36.25, $ 31.
Aaron Tveit: May 1, 7:30 p.m., Mary d’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture Event. $ 40 – $ 65.
Art after dark:: May 1, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Tour des Galeries et Boissons at 5 years old, live music from 6 to 8 by Charity Nuse Duo. $ 10 for adults, $ 8 for the elderly and students, for free for members and the 16th and under.
Steven Michael Quezada At Kellar: May 1-3, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 25.
Jamie Borowicz exhibition: May 1 to June 7, Gallery gallery10 E. FIFTH St. Opening reception, May 2, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
“Revolution: Beatles music”:: May 3, 7:30 p.m.., And May 4, 3 p.m.Warner Theater, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic Pops Concert. $ 66, $ 55, $ 44, $ 29; $ 17 for students.
Rodney Atkins: May 7, 7 p.m., Rebich Investments Rebich Amphitheater at Liberty Park, 828 W. Bayfront Parkway. $ 23.75, $ 41.75.
Blippi: May 8, 6 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. “Join the group Tour”. $ 69.75, $ 54.75, $ 44.75, $ 29.75.
“The Phantom Tollbooth Jr.”: May 9 and 16, 7 p.m. and 10, 11, 5 p.m., 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Youthatreat Production adapted for the children’s book scene by Norton Just. Tickets were to be sold on April 15.
Greg Hahn at Kellar: May 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 25.
“Requiem de Verdi”: May 10, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Concert. $ 61, $ 51, $ 40, $ 25; $ 17 for students.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: May 12, 8 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. With the special guest Les Vindys. $ 109.50, $ 99.50, $ 89.50, $ 59.50.
“”Menopause The Musical 2: Cruiser through “Change”“”: May 13, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. $ 65, $ 55, $ 45.
“”Who lives anyway?“” May 16, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. $ 69, $ 59.
Paul Reiser at Kellar: May 16 and 17, 6.30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 45.
Alice Cooper: May 5, 8 p.m., ERIE Insurance Arena, 809 French St. Tour “Too close for comfort”. $ 79.75, $ 59.75, $ 49.75.
“Broadway by the bay”: May 22, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. Fundraiser for Erie City Mission with a special performance by the star of “Les Misérables” Broadway Ivan Rutherford. $ 49. www.erieevents.com
“”Is not too proud – life and times of temptations“”: May 23 and 24, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. Broadway in érié presentation. $ 79, $ 69, $ 59, $ 49.
“Saint Cannoli!”: May 31 and June 7, 14 and 21, 5.30 p.m. and 1st, June 15 and 22, 2:30 p.m., Station dinner4940 Peach St. Comedy. Meal included. $ 31 – $ 51.
June
Nate Bargatze: June 6, 7 p.m., ERIE Insurance Arena, 809 French St. “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour”. $ 99.75, $ 79.75, $ 59.75, $ 39.75.
“The price”: 6, 7, 12-14, June 20 and 21, June 7 and 22, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Play by Arthur Miller. $ 20.
“”The Davinci code“”: 13, 14, 20, 21, 21, 21 and 26-28, 7:30 p.m. and 22 and 29 June, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. based on the world’s successful world of Dan Brown. Tickets were to be sold on May 20.
Bret Ernst at Kellar: June 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 25.
Rob Katkowski Exhibition: June 26-August. 2, Gallery gallery10 E. FIFTH S.
Michael Carbonaro at Kellar: June 27 and 28, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $ 40.
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(This story has been updated to add new information.)