Looking for something to do in the Erie area? Here are some of this week’s Best Bets from Thursday through Oct. 18:
Scary Creature Feature
Despite its name, this family-friendly event includes spooky stories around a campfire and a guided walk through woods to encounter and learn about not-so-scary nocturnal creatures that live in the forest. It runs this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Andrew J. Conner Nature Center at Asbury Woods, 4105 Asbury Road. The program is recommended for ages 3 to 8 and goes on regardless of the weather. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Guest must preregister. The fee is $9 per person, free for children under 3. For more information, call 814-835-5356 or visit www.asburywoods.org/events/scary-creature-feature.
‘Misery’
Based on the novel by Stephen King, the stage adaptation about a novelist’s biggest fan, who holds him prisoner after a car accident, opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Additional shows are Oct. 14, 20, 21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. This production contains adult language and violence. Tickets are $20.40 plus fees for this Friday and Saturday and $17.49 to $27.40 plus fees for remaining shows. For tickets or more information, call 814-454-2852 or visit www.erieplayhouse.org/events/misery.
Fall fun:Looking for something to do around Erie this autumn? Check out these seasonal events
‘The Cat and the Canary’
This is the final weekend to see the show at All An Act Theatre, 652 W. 17th St. Show times are Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m. In the John Willard play, Ambrose West’s will designates that Annabelle West is his sole heir if there is no indication that she suffers from insanity. So the family tries to unbalance Annabelle with tales of lunatics, murders and death strikes. Ticekts are $18 for adults, $15 for students and ages 55 and older, and $5 for ages 6-11. For more information, call 814-450-8553 or 814-449-6554 or visit www.allanact.net.
‘An Evening with Whitney Cummings’
The comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur and host of the hit podcast “Good for You” will appear Friday at 8 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” Cummings has appeared in numerous television shows, films and stand-up specials. Tickets are $59.75, $49.75 and $39.75 plus fees. For information or tickets, call 814-452-4857 or visit www.erieevents.com.
‘The Eras Tour’
The Taylor Swift concert film experience comes to Cinemark’s Tinseltown Erie, 1910 Rotunda Drive, starting Friday with shows at 6, 6:20, 6:40, 7, 7:20, 8, 9:45, 10:25, 10:45, 11:05 and 11:45 p.m. and Saturday at 12:13 a.m. Must be age 17 or older or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Tickets are $19.89 for adults and $13.13 for ages 62 and older and ages 1-11, plus fees. For more information, call 814-866-3390 or visit www.cinemark.com/taylor-swift.
Victorian Halloween
See a prisoner’s dock and hear stories of murder, mayhem, Victorian traditions and historical accounts that are interactive, fun, spooky and/or whimsical this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hagen History Center, 356 W. Sixth St. A storyteller will be in each room of the Watson-Curtze Mansion to share traditions that deal with windows, mirrors, portraits, hair wreaths, games and more. Admission is $2. For more information, call 814-454-1813 or visit www.eriehistory.org.
Find more and submit events at GoErie.com/calendar.
