The new year brings with it new entertainment options and events in the Erie region this winter.
A harrowing play at PACA and a sharks display at TREC are just a few of the events you can take in this week. Music soon will fill the renovated Warner Theatre with the Erie Philharmonic and national recording acts yet to come this winter.
Here is just some of what you can find to do as 2022 begins. This list isn’t complete. We couldn’t get everything in here so be sure to check GoErie.com/calendar for more.
Note: It’s always a good idea to check with organizers in advance to make certain an event is still taking place and to find out what COVID-19 measures are in place.
Things To Do in Erie PA – Erie Times-News
Winter events
“Sharks: On Assignment with Brian Skerry”: Through Jan. 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive. National Geographic exhibit hosted by the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation. Free. 814-833-7424, www.trecf.org
Dun dun dun dun:Sharks don’t swim in Lake Erie but here’s why you can see them at Presque Isle’s Ridge Center
“Gidion’s Knot”: Jan. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 8 p.m. Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Johnna Adams’ emotional tale of a child who commits suicide as a mother and teacher come to grips with excruciating feelings. $15. 814-616-PACA, https://www.paca1505.org/events/detail/gidions-knot-by-johnna-adams
Full Moon Night Hike: Jan. 18, 6-7:30 p.m., Erie Bluffs State Park, 11122 West Lake Road, Lake City. Park naturalist will lead a 2-mile hike to discover what nocturnal animals can be heard. Registration required by Jan. 16. Free. 814-833-7424, http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/presque_isle_state_park
“tick, tick … BOOM!”: Jan. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and Feb. 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m., and Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, 2 p.m.; Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Pulitzer- and Tony-winning composer Jonathan Larson’s intimate pop rock musical. 814-454-2852,
Erie Philharmonic featuring Emanuel Ax: Jan. 23, 3 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The Philharmonic opens the renovated Warner with accomplished pianist Ax performing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 on the theater’s newly-delivered Steinway grand piano. $10-$52. 814-455-1375, https://eriephil.org/21-22#21-22sym
Drumroll, please:Erie Philharmonic eager to start 2022 lineup of live shows
Learn to Snowshoe: Jan. 30, 1-2 p.m., Presque Isle State Park. Beginner’s course with equipment provided for a guided walk if conditions are favorable. Registration required by Jan. 29. Free. 814-833-7424, http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/presque_isle_state_park
An Evening With Branford Marsalis in MIAC Live Series: Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator Marsalis brings his talented quartet to Erie. $25, $30, $35, $40, $45. 814-824-3000, https://miac.mercyhurst.edu/events/evening-branford-marsalis
Disney on Ice: Feb. 3 and 4, 7 p.m., and Feb. 5 and 6, noon and 4 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. Presentation of “Into the Magic” featuring Disney characters. 814-452-4857, https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/02/03/2022/disney-on-ice-presents-into-the-magic
“Love From A Stranger”: Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 3 p.m. All An Act Theatre, 652 West 17th St. The play by Agatha Christie and Frank Vosper explores how newfound wealth and romance goes wrong. https://www.allanact.net/current-season
Gordon Lightfoot concert: Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Warner Theater, 811 State St. Concert by the legendary singer-songwriter and musician whose catalog includes “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” Postponed from Aug. 14. $57-$73. 814-452-4857, erieevents.com/events/event/08/14/2021/gordon-lightfoot-2
Many musicians:Erie’s renovated Warner Theatre is a hot date in 2022 with a growing list of musicians booked
Lake Erie Winter Showcase: Feb. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 Delmas Drive, North East. Feb. 5 will feature snowmobile oval racing and a vintage snowmobile show. Feb. 6 will include ATV, UTV and Trike oval racing. Registration is $30 in advance, and $40 for day-of entry. Spectator admission is $15 each day, and free for children 12 and under. https://www.lakeeriespeedway.com/winter-showcase
Melissa Errico in MIAC Live Series: Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Broadway star and devotee of the classic American Songbook, Errico makes a tour stop at Mercyhurst to sing her favorite things live. $50 (includes pre-show tapas and drinks). 814-824-3000, https://miac.mercyhurst.edu/events/melissa-errico-0
Broadway in Erie: Feb. 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Season opens with “An Officer and a Gentleman.” Additional shows are “Waitress,” March 1 and 2; “Summer – The Donna Summer Musical,” April 5 and 6; “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” May 24 and 25; “The British Invasion,” March 9; “Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats,” April 7; and “Jersey Boys,” July 19 and 20. Single tickets not yet on sale; $179, $219, $259 and $299 for season tickets. 814-452-4857, nacentertainment.com/broadway-in-erie
Broadway in Erie:Curtain up in Erie as touring Broadway musicals return to Warner Theatre in 2022
“My Way – A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra”: Feb. 25 and 26 and March 4, 5, 11 and 12, 7:30 p.m., and March 6 and 13, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Music revue features songs recorded by crooning legend Sinatra. Tickets go on sale Jan. 24. 814-454-2852, www.erieplayhouse.org/events/my-way-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-frank-sinatra
Erie Philharmonic performs “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. The Phil performs Paul Dukas’ masterpiece, which was made famous in the Disney film “Fantasia” (1940), and Cameron Carpenter makes a return trip to the region to display his skill on the theater’s new pipe organ. $10-$52. 814-455-1375, https://eriephil.org/21-22#21-22sym
Coming in March:Alice Cooper to perform at Erie’s Warner Theatre
Brit Floyd World Tour 2022: March 12, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Rock tribute show recreating the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour. $38.75, $48, $58.75; $150 for VIP. 814-452-4857, www.erieevents.com/events/event/03/12/2022/brit-floyd-world-tour-2022
Leslie Odom Jr. in MIAC Live series: March 26, 6:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Odom, an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author and actor, performs songs from his albums and more. Rescheduled from Dec. 6. $40, $45, $50, $55, $60, $65. 814-824-3000, miac.mercyhurst.edu/events/leslie-odom-jr-christmas-tour
Coming in May:‘Weird Al’ Yankovic bringing ‘Ill-Advised Vanity Tour’ to Erie’s Warner Theatre
Find more events and submit your own for free at GoErie.com/calendar.
