May 2025: Summer Preview

Erie Reader: Volume 15, Issue 5

May 8th, 2025 — June 4th, 2025

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Album Review // Japanese Breakfast // For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)

by Aaron Mook5/28/2025, 12:00 PM

Stardew Fever

by Brad Pattullo5/28/2025, 12:00 PM

Miss Tethered Immersive's REWIND '90s Themed Event? As if!

by Cara Suppa5/27/2025, 12:00 PM

Get into the drama (literally) at Room 33

Just Toyin' Witcha: May 2025

by B. Toy5/26/2025, 12:00 PM

Album Review // Deafheaven // Lonely People with Power

by Aaron Mook5/23/2025, 3:00 PM

IRG's Plastics Plan: Promising in Theory, Precarious in Practice

by Jeff Bloodworth5/23/2025, 12:00 PM

Funding, environmental questions lead to anticipated recycling facility being scrapped

Take Your Beer For a Walk: It's Gonna Be MAY

by Jeff McCullor5/22/2025, 2:00 PM

A sudsy stroll through the historic West Bayfront

Tommy in Toon: May 2025

by Tommy Link5/21/2025, 3:00 PM

Bird of the Month: Yellow Warbler

by Mary Birdsong5/21/2025, 12:00 PM

A sweet, sweet bird

Album Review // Brian the Fly // Night Light

by Nick Warren5/20/2025, 3:00 PM

Class Act(s): School Reunions Keep Us Connected in a Wired World

by Liz Allen5/20/2025, 12:00 PM

Why our alma maters can mean a lot

Tommy In Tome? Link's Collected Cartoons

by Nick Warren5/19/2025, 4:00 PM

The Reader's very own Tommy Link set to release a book of Tommy In Toon

Fridge Comics: May 2025

by Anthony Carson5/19/2025, 3:00 PM

Edwina Tries ... Open Mic Night

by Edwina Capozziello5/19/2025, 12:00 PM

Philly On The Rocks open mic Sundays are casual and welcoming

Fish That Talk: May 2025

by John Bavaro5/16/2025, 3:00 PM

The Power of Nature: 40 Year Anniversary of Albion Storms

by Jonathan Burdick5/16/2025, 11:30 AM

The deadliest tornado outbreak in Pennsylvania history

Creating Culture: Local Artist JC Nickles Delivers His Vision While Helping Others

by Amy VanScoter5/15/2025, 12:00 PM

Prolific creator and promoter passionate about homegrown talent

The Reader Beat Monthly Recap

by Alana Sabol5/14/2025, 12:00 PM

Summary of April council meetings

CommUnity Seedling Swap/Sale

by Ally Kutz5/13/2025, 2:30 PM

Get to know and grow with fellow urban farmers and gardeners

Erie Reader Book Club: May 2025

by Ally Kutz5/13/2025, 2:00 PM

Summer by Ali Smith

Gem City Style: Musician Erika Kuhn

by Jessica Hunter5/13/2025, 12:00 PM

A study of soul, poise, and purpose

WhatARTu Inspires Young Artists to Create and Celebrate

by Cassandra Gripp5/12/2025, 2:30 PM

OpenedEyes' youth gallery returns for third year

Album Review // Black Country, New Road // Forever Howlong

by Nathaniel Clark5/12/2025, 1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Primary Elections 2025

by Ben Speggen5/12/2025, 12:00 PM

How voters cast ballots in May sets the stage for November's general election

Deliver Us From Evil: Sinners is a Bloody Good Time

by Forest Taylor5/9/2025, 2:00 PM

Director Ryan Coogler mashes up genres with panache

May Events at Basement Transmissions*

by Larry Wheaton5/9/2025, 12:00 PM

Slackjaw, Murphy's Law, Total Chaos and a Stuff Swap

A Perfect Game: Eephus is Funny and Bittersweet

by Forest Taylor5/8/2025, 5:00 PM

Director Carson Lund brilliantly portrays the schlubby side of baseball

Dig into Spring with Plant Sale at Penn State Behrend

by Gretchen Gallagher-Durney5/8/2025, 4:00 PM

Support master gardeners who lend a hand across the county

Erie Philharmonic Closes 2024-25 Season with Verdi's Requiem

by Thomas Taylor5/8/2025, 2:30 PM

And join chorus members for a Drink Along, Sing Along fundraiser

2025 Summer Events Preview

by Erin Phillips5/8/2025, 12:45 PM

Erie's best season offers music, food, drink, educational, and cultural celebrations

From the Editors: May 2025

by The Editors5/8/2025, 12:00 PM

It's just so typically meme

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Open Studio

Visual Arts

May. 4th, 7:31 PM to 1 AM

Ain't I A Woman? The Times, Tales, And Impact Of Sojourner Truth

Community & Causes

May. 4th, 7:31 PM to 12:30 AM

Star Wars Book Club!

Literary Arts

May. 5th, 7:31 PM to 11 PM

Harriet Tubman And The Underground Railroad