the area ! Free gallery tours are offered at 12:30 and 1 p . m . Visit the website for a schedule of performances and for other details .
Talent Share at Blasco Library Date : May 9 Time : 6 p . m . Address : Peninsula Room , Blasco Memorial Library , 160 East Front Street ,
Erie Contact : erielibrary . org , or 814.451.6927
Join in Blasco Library ’ s Tuesday night open mic talent share ! Bring your instrument , your voice , and your talent and show who you are . The library encourages all forms of open mic creativity , starting with music and ending wherever the evening leads . For ages 12 to 18 , adults and seniors .
For Foodies
Erie ’ s Wild Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival Date : May 31 Address : Perry Square , Downtown Erie Contact : erieribfest . com , or 814.899.5177
Numerous vendors compete for title of Best Ribs . Food , musical entertainment and family fun . Visit the website for more information .
Mac n ’ Cheese 2.0 Date : April 2 Address : Concourse of Union Station , 121 West 14th Street , Erie Contact : eriephil . org / mac , or 814.455.1375
This family-friendly tasting competition hosted by the Erie Philharmonic will be presented in conjunction with the Disney Favorites concert scheduled for April 1 , and will include all-you-can-eat mac n ’ cheese , characters in costume and much more ! Each dish requires two ingredients — macaroni and cheese . It ’ s up to each restaurant to decide how to best combine these two amazing items . Visit the website for more information .
Wine and Cheese Weekend Dates : April 21-23 Address : Various Participating Wineries in Lake Erie Wine Country between Harborcreek and Silver Creek , New York Contact : lakeeriewinecountry . org , or business . nechamber . org
Visit wineries for fabulous cheese-inspired food samples , each paired with a complementary wine . Cheese provided by Yancey ’ s Fancy . Experience Lake Erie Wine Country , formerly known as the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail , located on the south shore of beautiful Lake Erie . Here you ’ ll step back in time as you explore the wineries , villages and beaches that are nestled among green rolling hills in the midst of 30,000 contiguous acres of luscious , fragrant grape vineyards . Visit the website for ticket information , winery locations and other details .
Wine on the Lake Date : April 1 Address : Bayfront Convention Center , 1 Sassafras Pier , Erie Contact : wineonthelake . com
Wine on the Lake is your opportunity to taste regional wines , sample gourmet cheese and fare from local restaurants , and shop for unique gifts and household treasures from a myriad of local , craft businesses . There ’ s plenty of parking and assistants will help you carry wine and gifts to your car . Visit the website for more information .
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