Martin Short in MIAC Live series: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Comedic actor from stage and screen, Short has won awards in television, film and theatre since his breakout season on “Saturday Night Live” more than 30 years ago. $40-$65. 814-824-3000, miac.mercyhurst.edu/events
MIAC Live:Martin Short brings iconic comedic skills to Mercyhurst’s opener of live series Sept. 23
“Shades of Bublé: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé”: Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Concert event celebrating the reopening of the Playhouse doors and starring Erie’s Michael Valentine. Evening gala includes cocktail hour. $21.75 plus taxes and fees for adults and $12 plus taxes and fees for students for matinee; $31.50 plus taxes and fees for evening. 814-454-2852, erieplayhouse.org
Reopening:Erie Playhouse ready to open doors to audiences in September for live performances
Appearing at Kellar’s: Comedy magician Trino, as seen on the CW Network’s “Masters of Illusion,” will appear at Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St., Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and all guests must be 21 years or older. Trino has also appeared on shows on Fox, The Verge and ABC. 814-461-0911, kellarsmagic.com
All An Act Theatre: Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m., at 652 W. 17th St. Production of “Blood Relations,” a mystery/drama about Lizzie Borden. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students and $5 for ages 6-11. Also scheduled for Oct. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. 814-450-8553, 814-449-6554, allanact.net
Coming up:Busy season of live theater ahead for Erie, including reopenings. Here’s what we know.
Performing Artists Collective Alliance: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., at PACA, 1505 State St. Production of “Alabaster,” a darkly comical, southern drama about love, art
and the power of women. $15. Also scheduled for Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9. 814-616-7222, paca1505.org
Button show: Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bel-Aire Hotel, 2800 W. Eighth St. Pennsylvania State Button Society’s Fall Show hosted by the French Creek Valley Button Club with vintage buttons, vendors and workshops for children and adults. $3 admission. 814-746-5008.
L.E.A.F. Open Market: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the West Eighth Street side of Frontier Park. Includes vendors selling fresh bread and pastries, fruits and vegetables, oils and vinegar, honey, herbs, fresh flowers and plants, coffee and tea. Sometimes also local craft vendors, artists, hard cider, beer and more. leaferie.org/openmarket
Leaf Open Market – Lake Erie Arboretum
2021 Great Grape Walks: Enjoy a self-guided walk at Johnson Estate Winery, 8419 W. Route 20, Westfield, New York. Saturdays: Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 and 9, at 10 and 10:30 a.m.; Sundays: Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 and 10, at 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 a.m. Sample up to 13 varieties of estate-grown grapes. Attendees will receive grape baskets and borrowed clippers to fill them. After the walk, those of age can taste wines made from those estate grapes paired with a small cheese and charcuterie board at the outdoor dining area. Advance reservations are recommended. $35 per adult. bit.ly/2YIWZwb
More events:Drama, nature and more round out September entertainment in the Erie area
Sidewalk Sunday Hill District Flea: Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Erie’s historic Federal Hill area near West 26th and Peach streets. Music, food trucks, fashion, vendors, more. Free to attend. shopsonthehill.org, bit.ly/3kgIUhD
Taste of the Arts Neighborhood Art Market: Through Tuesday. Virtual fundraiser for Inner-City Neighborhood Art House providing an opportunity to view, shop for and bid on artwork created by students and local artists. 814-455-5508, neighborhoodarthouse.org
Things To Do in Erie PA – Erie Times-News
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