We really enjoyed our visit to Erie Playhouse! The staff is very courteous. The venue is lovely,…read morewith an intimate feel. The production of Matilda we saw far exceeded any community theater production we've seen elsewhere.

The Erie Playhouse is one of my favorite places in Erie!…read more Price: The tickets are cheap compared to the talent you see on their stage. Setting: The theater is comfortable (sometimes you will find that, in theaters, the seats are too small or there isn't enough leg room), and really no seat is a bad one, since the theater is relatively small. Shows: The performances are great. We once attended a show where one of the actresses missed a performance (due to hospital emergency) and I wasn't able to tell who was replacing her until the end of the show! (side note: they had offered a refund, a ticket to another show, or for us to enjoy the show with a replacement) I enjoy the Christmas plays and the interactive plays the most. I don't think I have had a better time since I attended We Gotta Bingo!.

This gem of the theatre was located in downtown Erie Pennsylvania. It is easy to get to, although…read moreparking is difficult in downtown Erie. We were able to Uber it with no problem to and from where we were staying in the city. The architecture and the lighting and the acoustics in this building are amazing. The Erie, Philharmonic orchestra, and the choir were quite enjoyable to listen to with the music from avatar, Star Trek, and Star Wars.

When events are scheduled and go as planned, it's the greatest place around. HOWEVER, I get it's…read moreErie, PA and the winter weather is sketchy. When and if there are cancellations with concerts, usually they don't find out at the last second or minute. I get that certain artists/bands can't or won't show up because of the weather. I lived in Erie for awhile, I currently live south 90 minutes. My sister still lives in the heart of Erie. My husband bought 8 tickets to see Lou Gramm on 12/12/24. It's on his bucket list, and mine as well. Fast forward, weather emergency in Erie 10 days ago.... We get that happens. LONG story short we were told via the artist's email list that the concert has been postponed until early April (exact date not set as of yet). OK, cool.... Contacted Erie Events and no answer. They continue to update their page with "closed" or boasting new shows, yet cannot answer a question via Facebook. 4 days later, I receive a response saying to "please contact" a certain email address regarding my question. So, I did just that. 3 days later I get a generic response stating they cannot "confirm or deny" the show has been postponed or changed. Here's the deal... OUR group of 8 live over 90 minutes away. We ALL took at least 1.5 days or 2 off because of this concert. WE ALL paid for a hotel room. None of us are rich, we're simply wanting to see the best artist to ever live, Mr. Lou Gramm. We all need to cancel our hotel rooms (obviously) so we aren't charged for no reason if the show doesn't happen. I could go on and on. We saw Donnie Iris last May, we had an idiot spill beer on us who squeezed into the front row. It took security 3 songs to realize the guy was shouting "F" this and that. And, I think it was Donnie's crew who notified security, not them noticing there was an extra random guy screaming for no reason.....IN THE FRONT ROW. During John Mellencamp show we were not allowed to have the lids on our cups we pay top dollar for, just to be able to take into show. We were told that we'd "get replacements" at the next show because at the previous 'rap' show people tore the place up. A couple years ago Pat Benatar cancelled yet we were already there and only notified because of the lot attendant. A couple weeks ago Nitro Circus was cancelled. NOBODY knew until the time of the show. People waiting in line to get in. NOBODY notified until their not so wonderful staff posted a simple piece of paper on door saying it was cancelled. UPDATING the website would help A LOT. If someone is able to update that the electricity is out and posting new dates for new acts, then you can post for anything that is postponed or cancelled. I LOVE ERIE and Erie Events. I don't know if it is the new management or what is going on but personally, it's gone downhill, and fast. VERY disappointing. I will never try to take away the beauty of this place and what a gem it used to be. As of this date, 12/08/2024, I will never recommend anyone go there. I will also never purchase another ticket unless I know there is a change at the boxoffice.

This was so much fun! It's in a 120yo warehouse with 1/2 mile of horrors to behold! Security were…read moreso nice! They even had the owner lady there and she was very friendly. I really liked that the actors don't touch you! It was spooky and very well designed, they didn't miss a single detail in decorations. They had a lot of nods to a lot of horror movies which all 4 of us are obsessed with. It was cool to see those Easter eggs all over. I highly recommend it, we're making it a tradition to go yearly now.

We were first group through on Opening night and were sufficiently frightened. Actors did a pretty…read moregood job. Our guide, Bobo the Clown kept us moving through the 40 minute maze of screams, cries, blood and gore. My first trip through one of these since the Jaycees made them popular back in the 70's. For $20.....it was a fun trip, I'm sure it will only get better. Have fun, definitely check it out!

Whenever I'm in town I make a point of stopping at the Kada Gallery. Growing up in Erie I never…read morerealized that there were art galleries. Those were fantastical places that only existed in larger cities like New York or L.A., and we're manned by pretentious hipsters in unrelieved black. This place is nothing like that. Although in a fairly high end local commercial area, the place almost has the feeling of walking into a home. While the main room is what you might expect to see when thinking of an "art gallery" the rest of the place is an eclectic plethora. The oxymoron "ordered chaos" comes to mind. Many of the walls are hung salon style, and nearly every surface is covered in some type of art. They have a wide array of pieces. Most of it seems to be in the traditional style but there are some modern and a few funky surrealist pieces. One of my favorite artists featured there is a woman by the name of Mindy Duncan. If visiting you must check out her work or Brad Lethaby's figurative pieces. The place is quite a bit larger inside than it appears from the street, going much deeper into the building. Aside from the art museum I believe it is the largest place to view original artwork in the city of Erie. Although sizable, it has such a personal feel to it. When you walk in you are almost always greeted by the owner, who is more than happy to help you select framing or tell you about every artist and painting within the place, should you choose to ask. Most of the framing work is done by her husband in the gallery's lower level. All and all it truly is a wonderful place that is worth a look if you have a passion for art. It's in a merchant center where every one of the businesses are locally owned, and as such many of the shops around it are unique as well. My only criticism is that it can get a little warm in there during certain months of the year, but it's still a great place to unwind and spend a lazy summer afternoon.

Erie Dance Theater provides a very diverse range of dance styles such as Classical Ballet, Jazz,…read moreTap, Hip-Hop, Bollywood/Belly Dancing, Praise Dance, Step, Workout classes, and coming soon Yoga and Pilates! Erie Dance Theater is a great place to go if your looking for dance training or even just a hobby taking classes here and there! Brand new studios, comfortable family environment, and really welcomes you in! So if you are looking for a dance studio this is the place to be!

The teacher are amazing! They all welcome you with open arms. Me.Mike is one of the best jazz…read moreteachers there