Erie Event Highlights 12/31 - 1/5

A curated list of free/cheap/local/unique things to do in and around Erie!

Be safe and check the link/call to see if the event is still happening before you leave.

TUES 31
New Years Eve Pregame
Altered State Distillery 12pm - 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/494771513119898/

Kigoma: NYE Night of Culture and Arts
"a joyous fusion of African artistry, food, music, and dance alongside opportunities to connect with Erie's thriving multicultural community"
FEED Media Art Center 5:30pm - 1am | $20
https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/kigoma-nye-night-of-culture-and-arts-12-31-2024

2025 New Years Eve Party
Philly on the Rocks 6pm - 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/3902860406655238/

Bushan and the Magic Beans New Year's Eve Bash
Rathskeller Cafe 8pm - 11pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/599933322463668/

NYE w/Minka, Steely Mac and more
King's Rook Club 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1107249154193824/

New Years Eve Party
"Complimentary champagne, noise makers and Pork & Sauerkraut served at Midnight"
120 W 4th St, Waterford 9pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1992152944606416/

New Year's Eve Celebration featuring the EarthQuakers
Presque Isle Downs 10pm - 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/962494715764132/

WED 1
New Year's Day Walk in the Woods
Asbury Woods 10am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1230139504721905/

THURS 2
Art After Dark - Steve Trohoske's 2 Guitar Chant
Erie Art Museum 5pm | $10 museum admission
https://www.erieartmuseum.org/art-after-dark

FRI 3
Balsamic Vin live
Ugly Tuna 6pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1146348653858667/

SAT 4
Jay Hunter - Black Monk's Free Headliner Comedy Night
Black Monk Brewery 7pm - 10pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/625099956654988/

SUN 5
Pickleball Tournament
Gannon Recreation and Wellness Center 11am - 2pm | $25
https://www.yeperie.org/events/detail/pickleball-tournament

ONGOING
Pay What You Wish for Erie County Residents
Hagen History Museum (Jan 2 until end of March)
https://www.eriehistory.org/

Arcade BYOB Fridays! Laser Tag and Pool Tables
Play Port Fridays 9:30pm - 12:30am (until end of May) | $14
https://playporterie.com/byob-night

THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS

SPORTS
Erie Otters
Erie Insurance Arena (until Mar 23) | $16+
https://chl.ca/ohl-otters/schedule/

What did I miss? What are you looking forward to this week? Let me know in the comments!