1 WILD RIB COOK OFF MUSIC FESTIVAL: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 2, 11 am-11 pm; Perry Square; barbecued ribs, music, kids zone, artists, crafters, vendors, more. Cost: Free. Info: www.ErieRibFest.com, 899-5177.
US NAVY BAND CONCERT: Friday, June 1, 7-8:30 pm; Liberty Park; patriotic music. Cost: Free. Info: www.porterie.org.
WESTFIELD QUILTERS GUILD SHOW: Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday, June 3, noon-4 pm; 21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland, NY; quilt raffle, vendors, quilt appraisals, door prizes and guild cookbooks available for purchase. Cost: $4; raffle tickets, $1 or 6 for $5. Info: (716) 366-6645 or zoequilt@roadrunner.com.
DANIEL BURKE UNFRAMED: Through Aug. 15, hours by appointment only; Mercyhurst Universitys Cummings Gallery; exhibit of works by Daniel Burke, professor of art and chairman of the art department at Mercyhurst. Cost: Free. Info: 824-3000.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Friday, June 1, 6:30-9 pm; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; snacks, board games and activities. Cost: Included with museum admission of $6 per person. Info: 453-3743.
TARZAN: Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, 7:30 pm; Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St.; also June 7-10 and 13-17; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 pm, and Sundays, 2 pm; musical based on the Disney film. Cost: June 1 and 2, all seats $15; other dates, adults, $22 and $15; students, $13.50. Info: 454-2852, Ext. 0, www.erieplayhouse.org.
2 WESLEYVILLE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Saturday, June 2, 9 am-dusk; celebration picnic including all-faith service, live music, kids karaoke, parade, food, car show, Pro Wrestling Rampage, fireworks. Cost: Free. Info: wesboro@roadrunner.com or 899-9124.
BOOK SIGNING: Saturday, June 2, 11 am-1 pm; Werner Books, Liberty Plaza; local author and historian David Frew signs copies of his new book, Perrys Lake Erie Fleet. Cost: Free; book costs $19.99. Info: 864-1565.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Saturday, June 2, 5 pm; McDowell Intermediate High School, 3320 Caughey Road; Erie Dance Conservatory performs with more than 150 dancers ages 3 to adult. Cost: Adults, $15; children, $10. Info: http://eriedanceconservatory.org.
GARAGE AND BAKE SALE: Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 9 am; Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary, 5439 West Lake Road; benefits the shelter. Info: 504-3246.
INDOOR YARD SALE: Saturday, June 2, 9 am-2 pm; Union City Fire Department Social Hall, 50 Second Ave, Union City. Info: 438-9002 or 438-2803.
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 435 ANNUAL CAR SHOW: Saturday, June 2, 11 am-3 pm; Pennsylvania Soldiers Sailors Home, 560 E. Third St.; picnic lunch noon-2 pm, silent auction, music. Cost: Spectators, free; car show entries, $3. Info: 871-4531.
SUMMER DELIGHTS FLOWER SHOW: Saturday, June 2, 10 am-2 pm; Asbury Barn, 4106 Asbury Road; presented by Carrie T. Watson Garden Club. Cost: Free. Info: www.carrietwatsongardenclub.com.
2012 BARROW FUN BLAST: Saturday, June 2, 7:30-10:30 pm; Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin; entertainment, hors doeuvres, 50/50 raffle, lottery board, rip tickets and other gaming fun. Cost: Free. Info: (814) 437-3440, (800) 537-7769 or www.barrowtheatre.com.
RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, June 2, 8 am-2 pm; Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 Heidler Road, Fairview; lunch available for purchase from Youth Group. Info: 833-3225.
FULL SPECTRUM CENTER WEEKEND: Saturday, June 2, 9:30 am (all day, includes a morning, afternoon, and evening session), and Sunday, June 3, 9:30 am-1: 30 pm; Full Spectrum Center, 310 Chestnut St., Suite 400, Meadville; learn techniques and tools to begin or deepen a spiritual practice. Cost: $250; preregistration and a $125 nonrefundable deposit are required. Info: (814) 337-8399, www.FullSpectrumCtr.org.
3 SYMPHONIC SINGERS OF ERIE SPRING CONCERT: Sunday, June 3, 3 pm; Wayside Presbyterian Church, 1208 Asbury Road. Cost: Free. Info: 774-8425.
MILLCREEK AREA COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT: Sunday, June 3, 3 pm; McDowell Intermediate School Little Theatre, 3320 Caughey Road; new and traditional tunes. Cost: Free. Info: 825-0970.
KATE BUCZEK MEMORIAL JAZZ CONCERT: Sunday, June 3, 4-6 pm; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway; Mary Alice Brown and the Charles Ventrello Quartet perform. Cost: Free. Info: 923-1155.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE AND CELEBRATION: Sunday, June 3, 9:30 am-2 pm; Erie Shriners Ambulatory Surgery Center and Outpatient Specialty Care Center, 1645 W. Eighth St.; antique car show and craft fair (9:30 am-12:30 pm), entertainment (11 am-12:45 pm), facility tours and more. Cost: Free; food and gift items available for purchase. Info: 875-8782.
MEGAN KING BENEFIT: Sunday, June 3, 1-8 pm; Paderewski Park, Wattsburg Road; music by three bands, food, drinks, auction, games and raffles; proceeds will help cover medical expenses for Megan King. Cost: $10. Info: 873-1761.
PLANT PRODUCE PREVIEW SALE: Sunday, June 3, noon-5 pm; Goodell Gardens Homestead, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro; talk to experts and take a tour; 12 vendors will offer plants, produce and food products for purchase. Cost: Free. Info: 734-6699.
GOSPEL CONCERT: Sunday, June 3, 6 pm; New Ireland United Methodist Church, 15055 Willey Road, Union City; the Keeling family performs southern gospel music. Cost: Free will offering.
4 CRUISE THE BAY: Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6-9 pm; Liberty Park, Bayfront Parkway; music, food and snacks available for purchase, 50/50 and T-shirt sale to benefit Make-A-Wish organization, door prizes, contests and more; cruise or spectate. Cost: Free. Info: 474-5183 or www.callingallrodders.com.
5 VENUS TRANSIT AT PRESQUE ISLE: Tuesday, June 5, 4 pm; Tom Ridge Environmental Center; join guest professors to learn about the historical significance of the passage of Venus in front of the sun; at 6 pm, watch the transit via telescope from Beach 7. Cost: Free. Info: 833-7424.
PUPPETRY CLASSES: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30-11:30 am; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; for children ages 3 to 5; play with puppets, watch a puppet play and learn how to make your own puppet. Cost: Members, $3; nonmembers, $5, in addition to general admission. Info: 453-3743.
6 FILM AT THE ERIE ART MUSEUM: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 8 pm; Multipurpose Room, Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St.; June 6 is kickoff event; see There Are No Goodbyes (June 13); 2001: A Space Odyssey (June 20), Amelie (June 27). Cost: Free; $5 donation is suggested. Info: www.erieartmuseum.org.
MID-DAY ART BREAK: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, noon-1 pm; Erie Art Museums outdoor patio, 20 E. Fifth St.; live music; free gallery tours at 12:30 and 1 pm Cost: Free. Info: www.erieartmuseum.org.
THE D-DAY INVASION ? THE GREAT CRUSADE: Wednesday, June 6, 7-8:30 pm; Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St. Cost: $10; $15 with a guest. Info: 459-8000 or www.JESerie.org.
MINI MASTERS CLASSES: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30-11:30 am; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; art activities with varying themes for children 3 to 5 years old. Cost: Members, $3; nonmembers, $5 in addition to general admission. Info: 453-3743.
7 SUMMER DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTIES: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6 pm; outside downtown establishments; live music; benefits local charities. Cost: Free. Info: www.eriedowntown.com.
THURSDAY IN THE PARK CONCERTS: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7-8:30 pm; City Park, Corry; local bands perform; in the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to Salt Church. Cost: Free. Info: www.corryareaartscouncil.com.
CHAIN SAW CARVING EXHIBITION: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 7-9, 9 am-dark; Sparrow Pond Family Campground Recreation Center, 11103 Route 19N, Waterford; food, music, hayrides and extreme carving demonstrations. Cost: Adults, $5; students, $3. Info: 796-6777 or www.sparrowpond.com.
MOVEMENT AND DRAMA: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1-2 pm; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; children ages 3 to 5 can explore dramatic play and movement. Cost: Members, $3; nonmembers, $5, in addition to museum admission. Info: 453-3743.
TODDLER STORY TIME: Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 am; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; parents and children are invited for a story and hands-on activity related to a different theme each week. Cost: Included in museum admission. Info: 453-3743.
8 ERIE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Friday, June 8, 7:30 pm; First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St.; cellist Edward Arron is the featured soloist. Cost: Free. Info: 871-7755.
RUMORS: June 8-July 2, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 pm, Sundays, 3 pm; All An Act Theatre, 652 W. 17th St.; Neil Simon comedy. Cost: $7-$10. Info: 450-8553 or www.allanact.net.
MASS APPEAL: Friday, June 8, 7:30 pm, and Saturday, June 9, 2 and 7:30 pm; Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Library, 160 E. Front St. Cost: $10. Info: www.saintbonifaceplayers.org.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC: Friday, June 8, 7-9 pm; Goodell Gardens, 221 Water St., Edinboro; Matt Texter and Tom Hitt perform outdoors. Cost: Members, free; nonmembers, $2-$5. Info: http://goodellgardens.org/_Events_Calendar.html.
OPEN STAGE NIGHT: Friday, June 8, 7-9 pm; Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St.; singers, musicians, dancers, magicians, poets and other artists can present two selections or 8 minutes of material; sign-up starts at 6 pm Cost: Free. Info: www.erieartmuseum.org.
CRUISE-TOWN ERIE: Friday, June 8, 6 pm, 6-10 pm; State Street between Fourth and 12th streets; see classic cars and hot rods. Cost: Free. Info: www.erie.pa.us.
RUMMAGE SALE: Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9, 9 am-3 pm; South Harborcreek Methodist Church, 7929 McGill Road, Harborcreek. Info: 899-5962.
9 ROMOLO CHOCOLATES 2012 MUSIC SERIES: Saturdays, June 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6-9 pm; Romolo Chocolates, 1525 W. Eighth St.; live music on the outdoor piazza. Cost: Free. Info: www.romolochocolates.com.
GIBSON DAYS: Saturday, June 9, 10 am-6 pm, and Sunday, June 10, noon-6 pm; Gibson Park, North East; crafts, food, gift auction, music by Tennessee Backporch, Sunday 2-4 pm Cost: Free. Info: 725-5762.
KICKOFF TO SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Saturday, June 9, 10:30 am; McCord Memorial Library, 32 W. Main St., North East; local authors Elizabeth Way and Ken Springirth present Remembering When ? a Love of Reading, Writing And Riding On Railroads. Cost: Free. Info: www.mccordlibrary.org or 725-4057.
KIDSFEST AT THE ARBORETUM: Saturday, June 9, 11 am-4 pm; Frontier Park, across the street from Country Fair on West Eighth Street; live performances and hands-on educational, artistic and physical activities and projects for children; directed by North Coast Dance. Cost: Free. Info: www.leaferie.org.
BOOK SIGNING: Saturday, June 9, 11 am-1 pm; Werner Books, Liberty Plaza; Erie native Eugene Cross will sign copies of his short-story collection Fires of Our Choosing. Cost: Free; book, $15.95. Info: 864-1565.
LAKEVIEW WINE CELLARS SUMMER CONCERTS: Saturdays, June 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6-9 pm; 8440 Singer Road, North East; Eric Brewer and Friends perform. Cost: Free. Info: 725-4440.
Tionesta Lighthouse Tour: Saturday, June 9, 1-4 pm; Sherman Memorial Lighthouse, Lighthouse Island on the Allegheny River, Tionesta; sponsored by Tionesta Lions Club; first of only three times each year the lighthouse is open to the public. Cost: Adults, $5; children ages 13 to 18, $2; children 12 and younger, free. Info: (814) 755-3672.
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community: Saturday, June 9, 9 am; Presque Isle State Park; 5K walk to benefit 24 health and human service organizations in the Erie area; 1-mile fun walk starts at 9:15 am Cost: Donation. Info: www.walkforahealthycommunity.org
NATIVE PLANT SALE: Saturday, June 9, 8 am-1 pm; Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive; a variety of native perennials, grasses and shrubs will be available for purchase. Cost: Free. Info: 833-7424.
EQUIPMENT DAY: Saturday, June 9, 10 am-2 pm; Erie Zoo, 423 W. 38th St.; see trucks and heavy machinery up close. Cost: Adults, $8; children ages 2-12, $5; free for children under 2 and Zoo members. Info: www.eriezoo.org, 864-4091.
GEM CITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT: Saturday, June 9, 6-7 pm; outside Jerry Uht Park, 110 E. 10th St. Cost: Free. Info: www.gemcitybands.org.
DEDICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PAVILION: Saturday, June 9, 10 am-noon; Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive; brief dedication ceremony, plus interactive exhibits and activities offered; pavilion sponsored by American Association of University Women. Cost: Free. Info: 833-7424.
10 SECOND SUNDAY: Sunday, June 10, 1-5 pm; Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St.; families can play board games and try a hands-on art activity. Cost: Free. Info: www.erieartmuseum.org.
GRANDPARENT STEPPINGSTONE CLASS: Sundays, June 10 and 17, 1-3 pm; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; children ages 4 to 10 and a grandparent can create a steppingstone keepsake. Cost: Members, $30; nonmembers, $35. Info: 453-3743.
TEA TIME TALK: Sunday, June 10, 3-4 pm; Goodell Gardens Homestead, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro; Cyndy Beck, of Peace by Piece Farm in Waterford, will discuss the benefits of Community Supported Agriculture. Cost: Members, $3; nonmembers $7, includes refreshments; preregistration required. Info: info@goodellgardens.org or 734-6699.
GREAT AMERICAN BOOK SALE: Sunday, June 10, noon-8 pm, Monday-Thursday, June 11-14, 10 am-8 pm, and Friday, June 15, 10 am-6 pm; Villa Maria Center gymnasium, 2551 W. Eighth St.; used books, CDs and more. Cost: Free admission. Info: 454-6770.
11 MERCY CENTER OF THE ARTS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: Mercy Center of the Arts, 444 E. Grandview Boulevard; Summer Clay Workshop, for ages 5 to 12, June 11, 12, 13 and 15, 9:30 am-noon; Summer Fantastic Day Camp, for ages 4 to 10, June 18-22 or June 25-29, 9:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: $84-$100. Info: www.mercycenterofthearts.com.
ASBURY COMMUNITY SENIORS: Monday, June 11, noon; Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road; bring a casserole to share; lunch will be followed by a meeting and program. Cost: Free. Info: 833-6625.
12 ART IN ACTION: Tuesdays, June 12-Aug. 14, 3-4:30 pm; Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St.; 7- to 14-year-olds will create a different exhibit-inspired art project each week. Cost: $5 per session; free for members. Info: www.erieartmuseum.org.
13 SUNSET MUSIC SERIES: Wednesdays, June 13 and 27; Beach 1, Presque Isle State Park; listen to live music as the sun goes down. Cost: Free. Info: www.discoverpi.com.
IF NOT NOW, WHEN?: Wednesday June 13, 11:30 am-1:30 pm; Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St.; lunch with speaker Jack Jacobs, Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient. Cost: $15; advance registration required. Info: 459-8000 or www.JESerie.org.
FATHERS DAY GIFT MAKING CLASS: Wednesday, June 13, 1-3 pm; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; children ages 5 to 10 can listen to a story, learn some facts about Fathers Day and make a personalized gift and card to take home. Cost: Members, $25; nonmembers, $30. Info: 453-3743.
TASTE OF SPRINGHILL: Wednesday, June 13, noon-1:30 pm; Springhill Senior Living, 2323 Edinboro Road; learn about Springhill at a casual summer buffet. Cost: Free; reservations required; also Thursday, June 28. Info: 860-7042 or (800) 755-6784 or www.SpringhillErie.org.
14 CORRY FEST 2012: Thursday, June 14-Sunday, June 17; downtown Corry; antique car show, Little Miss Corry pageant, parade Saturday, 11 am, chalk walk, battle of the bands, food vendors, games, activities and more. Cost: Free.
SET THE SUN WITH THE ARTS: Thursday, June 14, 6-9 pm; Freeport Yacht Club, Freeport Road, North East; North East Arts Councils annual meeting and celebration; music, a theme basket auction, local wine and a light dinner. Cost: Free with a new or renewed membership of $20, singles; $30, families; $40, corporate. Info: www.northeastarts.org.
PICNIC IN THE PARK: Thursdays, June 14, 21 and 28, noon; Gibson Park, North East; entertainment, food for sale and childrens craft corner. Cost: Free. Info: www.nechamber.org.
THURSTON CLASSIC HOT AIR BALLOON SHOW: Thursday, June 14, 9 pm; Friday, June 15, 6 pm; Saturday, June 16, 7 am and 6 pm; and Sunday, June 17, 7 am; Robertson Field, Allegheny College, Meadville; see balloons lit up for night glow Thursday evening, races other days. Cost: Free. Info: www.thurstonclassic.com.
WORLDWIDE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS: Thursday, June 14, 7 pm; Erie Maennerchor, 1607 State St.; Henry Katwinkel presents a slideshow of more than 100 cathedrals and churches in the US, Europe and Australia; sponsored by German Cultural Society of Erie. Cost: Free. Info: 838-4315 or www.gcsoe.org.
15 GEM CITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT: Friday, June 15, 7-8:30 pm; Colony Plaza, West Eighth Street. Cost: Free. Info: www.gemcitybands.org.
DOWNTOWN ERIE BIKE NIGHT: Friday, June 15, 6-11 pm; State Street between Fourth and 12th Streets; bikers show off their rides. Cost: Free. Info: www.erie.pa.us.
SPRING GARDENING CLASS: Friday, June 15, 1-3 pm; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; children ages 5-10 can create their own planter and explore the world of botany. Cost: Members, $20; nonmembers, $25. Info: 453-3743.
RUMMAGE SALE: Friday, June 15, 9 am-4 pm, and Saturday, June 16 (bag day), 8-11 am; Sacred Heart Catholic Church auditorium, 816 W. 26th St. Info: 456-6256.
GALLERY NIGHT: June 15, 7-10 pm; galleries around town offer appetizers, drinks, entertainment and artist meet-and-greets. Cost: Free. Info: www.erieartmuseum.org.
16 LEO BENNETT MEDICAL FUND BENEFIT: Saturday, June 16, 6 pm-midnight; St. John-Holy Rosary Eastside Catholic School, 504 E. 27th St.; food and refreshments, 50/50, games of chance, and gift auction; must be 21; proceeds help defray a cancer patients treatment expenses. Cost: $10. Info: 452-6874.
PIRATE EXPERIENCE: Saturday, June 16, 10 am-4 pm; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; pirate-themed activities, including meeting a pirate character and exotic birds. Cost: Included with museum admission of $6. Info: 453-3743.
SUMMER CONCERT: Saturday, June 16, 7:30 pm; St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1070 West Dutch Road, Fairview; Erie Renaissance Singers will perform madrigals and part-songs celebrating the season. Cost: Free. Info: 868-3724.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AND CRAFT BAZAAR: Saturday, June 16, 11 am-7 pm, and Sunday, June 17, noon-5 pm; Jefferson Depot Village, 147 Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio; strawberry shortcake, quilt show, music and more. Cost: $3; children 6 and younger, free. Info: (440) 576-0496.
17 Fathers Day
CIVIL WAR DAY: June 17, 11 am-4 pm; Hornby School Museum, 10000 Station Road, Route 430, Greenfield Township; Cushings and Taylors Battery demonstrates cannon and musket firings and marching drills; costumed re-enactors; music and singing; first-person interpretations. Cost: Free. Info: 725-5680.
FATHERS DAY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SOCIAL: June 17, 1-4 pm; Legion Hall, 140 W. Fourth St., Waterford; hosted by Fort LeBoeuf Post 285 Auxiliary. Cost: $4; children ages 10 to 3, $2; children 3 and younger, free; dads accompanied by their children enjoy free shortcake. Info: 490-6875.
18 CITY OF ERIE SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Mondays, 7-8 pm, at locations around town; June 18, Pennsylvania Soldiers Sailors Home, 560 E. Third St. (Gem City Concert Band); June 25, VA Medical Center, 135 E. 38th St. (Haener Brothers). Cost: Free. Info: www.erie.pa.us/AboutErie/SummerEventsinErie.
16TH ANNUAL REFUGE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Monday, June 18, 1 pm; Riverside Golf Course, Route 19, Cambridge Springs; benefits The Refuge, an emergency shelter in Erie. Cost: $60; includes golf, cart, food and beverage. Info: 833-1222 or 456-8073 to register.
20 SUMMER BEGINS
LAND LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Wednesday, June 20, and Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, noon-4 pm; Erie Land Lighthouse, at the foot of Lighthouse Street in James N. Thompson Lighthouse Park; costumed Erie Playhouse actors conduct tours to the top of the lighthouse; benefits Erie Playhouse Youtheatre; must be over 44 inches tall. Cost: $5. Info: 454-2852 or www.erieplayhouse.org.
CONCERT BAND OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA CONCERT: Wednesday, June 20, 7 pm; lawn of Louis C. Cole Auditorium, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; An Evening of Music in the Down Under. Cost: Free. Info: 734-4389.
FARMERS MARKET: Wednesdays, June 20 and 27, 3-6 pm; Goodell Gardens, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro; vendors from Erie and Crawford County. Cost: Free. Info: www.goodellgardens.org.
ART EXHIBITION OPENING AND AWARDS PRESENTATION: Thursday, June 21, 5-7 pm; Schuster Art Gallery, Nash Library, 619 Sassafras St.; the 2012 Ruth Jageman Panorama Juried Art Exhibition opens. Cost: Free. Info: www.eriesummerfestivalofthearts.org or 451-1144.
22 ERIE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, 11 am-11 pm; and Sunday, June 24, noon-8 pm; Liberty Park; arts and crafts, live music, ethnic foods, kids activities. Cost: Free. Info: www.eriesummerfestivalofthearts.org or 451-1144.
BARN JAM: Friday, June 22, 7-9 pm; Goodell Gardens Homestead, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro; music by Special Guest, in the barn. Cost: Members, free; nonmembers, $2-$5. Info: www.goodellgardens.org.
OUTDOOR CONCERTS: Fridays, June 22 and 29, 6-8 pm; on the patio behind the Jamestown Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, NY; local and regional acts perform. Cost: Free. Info: (716) 484-2624 Ext. 203 or www.jamestownarena.com.
23 CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH CONCERT: Saturday, June 23, 8 pm; Beach 11, Presque Isle State Park; benefits the Perry 200 commemoration fund. Cost: $100. Info: 452-4857 and www.erieevents.com.
MEMBERS DAY/SUMMER ANIMAL ART SHOW AND SALE: Saturday, June 23, 10 am-5 pm; Erie Zoo, 423 W. 38th St.; Zoo members receive a free hot dog and coke and free train and carousel rides; paintings created by animals at the zoo will be available for purchase from $15 to $50. Cost: Free for zoo members; nonmembers, adults, $8; children ages 2-12, $5. Info: 864-4091.
24 CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE: Sunday, June 24, 8:30 am; Venango Valley Inn and Golf Course; benefits Lake Erie Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Associations scholarship fund. Cost: $90 per person ($75 for chapter members); includes golf, a cart, breakfast, snacks and lunch. Info: mdrabik@verizon.net or 725-2492 to register by June 18.
BUTTERFLY TOURS TALK: Sunday, June 24, noon-5 pm; Goodell Gardens Homestead, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro; hand-feed butterflies in a tent, noon-3 and 4-5 pm; Gardening for the Butterflys Lifecycle class, 3-4 pm Cost: Class, members, $3, nonmembers, $7; includes admission to butterfly tent; butterfly feeding without class, adults, $2, children, $1 kids. Info: www.goodellgardens.org.
ST. BONIFACE PARISH OLD-FASHIONED COUNTRY FESTIVAL: Sunday, June 24, 11 am-6 pm; St. Boniface Coleman Hall, 9367 Wattsburg Road; gift auction, raffles, craft demonstrations, bake sale, square dancing, line dancing, bluegrass music, outdoor games and hayrides. Cost: Chicken dinner, adults, $9; children, $5; family, $22. Info: 825-4238.
25 HANDS ALL AROUND ERIE QUILT GUILD: Monday, June 25, 7 pm; Wayside Presbyterian Church, 1208 Asbury Road; the Carriage Quilt Shop of East Aurora, NY, will present a trunk show, followed by a sale of merchandise from the store. Cost: Free.
26 US ARMY BAND concert: Tuesday, June 26, 7 pm; Liberty Park; original and standard concert music, pop, patriotic, and show tunes; part of the 18-month Perry 200 Commemoration. Cost: Free. Info: www.perry200.com.
GEM CITY CONCERT BAND CONCERT: Tuesday, June 26, 7-8 pm; parking lot of St. Marks Episcopal Church, 4701 Old French Road. Cost: Free. Info: www.gemcitybands.org.
TIE-DYE TUESDAY CLASS: Tuesday, June 26, 1-3 pm; Experience Childrens Museum, 420 French St.; children ages 5 to 10 can bring a T-shirt, pillowcase, or socks and transform them into a tie-dyed creation. Cost: Members, $15; nonmembers, $20. Info: 453-3743.
27 WERNER BOOKS MONTHLY BOOK CLUB MEETING: Wednesday, June 27, 11 am; Werner Books, Liberty Plaza; call or stop by the store early in the month for the selection; new members must register. Cost: Free. Info: 864-1565.
NPAA ART SCHOLARSHIP AND ART LOTTERY FUNDRAISER: Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 pm; Warner Theatre, 811 State St.; benefits the NPAA High School Scholarship Competition; includes dinner, scholarship awards, art lottery and music. Cost: $110 for two. Info: http://npaaonline.org/scholarship.asp.
28 GODSPELL: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 28, 29 and 30, 7:30 pm, and Sunday, July 1, 2 pm; Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Library, 160 E. Front St.; all-school musical. Cost: Adults, $10; senior citizens, $9; students, $5. Info: www.saintbonifaceplayers.org.
29 PARTY ON THE PATIO: Friday, June 29, 7-11 pm; Erie Art Museum patio, 20 E. Fifth St.; music by Mambo, DJ, interactive graffiti art, hip-hop dance performance, food, cash and specialty sangria bars, complimentary beer. Cost: $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Info: 459-5477 or www.erieartmuseum.org.
30 POETRY IN THE PARK: Saturday, June 30, 2-9 pm; Frontier Park; Heidi Blakeslee and poets from Poets Halls and the Enhanced Poetry Group; pizza and beverages, plus poetry book raffle. Cost: Free. Info: www.leaferie.org.
BOTANICAL GARDENS TRIP: Saturday, June 30, 9:15 am; meet at Wesleyville Borough Hall, 3421 Buffalo Road to carpool to Andrew Sipples Botanical Gardens in Crawford County; sponsored by Gospel Hill Garden Club. Cost: Free. Info: 899-5982.
BUFFET ON THE BAY: Saturday, June 30, 5-10 pm; Liberty Park; music, family entertainment and food and drink vendors. Cost: Donation of nonperishable food item or cash to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.
Ripley Fire District Volunteer Hose Co. Fundraiser: Saturday, June 30, 2-10 pm; Firemens Field, Park Ave. Ripley, NY; craft show, gift auction, food, wine tasting, games, corn hole tournament, music and more. Cost: Free. Info: (716) 736-7682.
Have an item for the July calendar? Mail it to Monthly Calendar, Features department, Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534; fax it to 870-1808; or e-mail it to calendar@timesnews.com. Deadline: June 15.
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