April 2026: The 15th Anniversary Issue

Erie Reader: Volume 16, Issue 4

April 9th, 2026 — May 7th, 2026

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Sabbatical Day 40

by Brad Pattullo4/24/2026, 3:00 PM

Edwina Tries… Monday Makers

by Edwina Capozziello4/24/2026, 12:00 PM

Blasco Memorial Library hosts weekly craft drop-in sessions

Mabeline's Poetry Corner: Inclusive Vision

by Mabel Howard, Mabeline "The Artist"4/23/2026, 3:00 PM

Take Your Beer For a Walk: April 2026

by Jeff McCullor4/23/2026, 12:00 PM

The ghosts of Erie bars past

Bird of the Month: Common Loon

by Mary Birdsong4/22/2026, 3:00 PM

Loony for Loons

Just Toyin' Witcha: April 2026

by B. Toy4/22/2026, 2:00 PM

15 For 15: Celebrating 15 Great Films from the Last 15 Years

by Forest Taylor4/21/2026, 3:00 PM

Film reviewer picks his favorites since the Reader's inception

Revisiting GAF's Bayfront Site 15 Years Later

by Alana Sabol4/21/2026, 12:00 PM

Plans for the site have been in the works as long as the Erie Reader

Tommy in Toon: April 2026

by Tommy Link4/20/2026, 3:00 PM

What the FLOCK, Millcreek?

by Alana Sabol4/20/2026, 12:00 PM

License plate readers appear in township, raise questions and anxieties

Fridge Comics: April 2026

by Anthony Carson4/17/2026, 3:00 PM

The Reader Beat Recap: March 2026

by Alana Sabol4/17/2026, 12:00 PM

A summary of March meetings

Erie Reader Book Club: April 2026

by Ally Kutz4/16/2026, 3:00 PM

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Ashley Brown Steps In Time with Erie Philharmonic

by Thomas Taylor4/16/2026, 2:00 PM

While yogis asana to the violin sounds of Ann Yu

Erie's Simmering Comedy Scene

by Jonathan Burdick4/16/2026, 12:00 PM

The Flagship City Comedy Fest brings laughter to the city

A Common Thread

by Cassandra Gripp4/15/2026, 2:45 PM

The Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild Opens Art Show

Top 15 Local Albums From the Last 15 Years

by Erie Reader Staff4/15/2026, 2:00 PM

Contributors share their Erie-area favs since 2011

The Search For Sand

by Dan Schank4/15/2026, 12:00 PM

Finding federal dollars to nourish our beaches at Presque Isle

Fish That Talk: You Go Back Jack...

by John Bavaro4/14/2026, 6:00 PM

No Pissin' Around: Urinetown Plays at PACA

by Cara Suppa4/14/2026, 2:00 PM

In a hypercapitalist society, is the monetization of public restrooms really that farfetched?

You Can Check Out Any Time You Like, but You Can Never Leave…

by Ben Speggen4/14/2026, 12:00 PM

Catching up with 'Ghosts of Erie Reader Past' as the alternative, independent publication turns 15

More Bang for Your Buck-ley: Betty Buckley's Back at MIAC

by Ally Kutz4/13/2026, 2:00 PM

Artist-in-residence returns to Mercyhurst campus and stage

Let's Talk About Skin Color

by Cassandra Gripp4/13/2026, 2:00 PM

Combating racism through education at Mercyhurst

Gem City Style: 15th Anniversary of the Erie Reader

by Jessica Hunter4/13/2026, 12:00 PM

A conversation with Brian Graham and Adam Welsh, publishers and editors-in-chief of the Erie Reader

April King's Rook Club Schedule Gets Funky, with Splashes of Metal

by Nick Warren4/10/2026, 2:00 PM

Inviting and varied lineups to shower concertgoers with grooves and more

The Contributors of the Erie Reader

by Erin Phillips4/10/2026, 12:00 PM

A look behind the bylines of our Reader writers, editors, and artists

Celebrating 20 Years of Erie's Craft Beer

by Erin Phillips4/9/2026, 4:30 PM

Raise a glass to public media

Enter A Doll's House at Erie Playhouse

by Edwina Capozziello4/9/2026, 4:00 PM

Local theatre stages a stripped-down version of the Ibsen classic

Centennial Hall: Renovated and Ready to Go

by Larry Wheaton4/9/2026, 1:00 PM

The Menzingers set to open up refreshed venue

From the Editors: April 2026

by The Editors4/9/2026, 12:00 PM

Coming of age

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Open Studio

Visual Arts

May. 4th, 5:36 PM to 1 AM

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

Community & Causes

May. 4th, 5:36 PM to 12:30 AM

Star Wars Book Club!

Literary Arts

May. 5th, 5:36 PM to 11 PM

Harriet Tubman And The Underground Railroad