Find things to do in the Erie area with this list of events not to miss for Oct. 26-Nov. 1

Looking for something to do in the Erie area? Here are some of this week's Best Bets from Thursday through Nov. 1:

'Steamroller - The James Taylor Tribute'

Local artist Sam Hyman leads the eight-piece band in a tribute to the best James Taylor melodies. The show takes place this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Tickets are $28 plus fees. For more information, call 814-452-4857 or visit erieevents.com/events/event/10/26/2023/steamroller-the-james-taylor-tribute.

Drop in and Discover

Ever wonder what an owl eats? Children, accompanied by an adult, can learn the answer as they dissect owl pellets in this free program Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Road. No registration is required, just drop in. For more information, call 814-835-5356 or visit asburywoods.org/programs.

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Masquerade at the Museum

This Saturday evening gala at the Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St., will feature food, performances including Seiche Dance Collective and Jen Dennehy, spectral tales, face painted masks and more. There is no formal dress code, but attendees are encouraged to embrace the splendor of the evening with their attire. Tickets for the event from 7 to 11 p.m. are $100 per person. For more information, call 814-459-5477 or visit erieartmuseum.org/masquerade.

Kooky Spooky

The whole family can enjoy this spooktacular celebration Sunday at the Experience Children's Museum, 420 French St. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. with costume parades at 2 and 4 p.m. The fun also includes trick-or-treat stations, a choose-your-own-pumpkin patch and a mad scientist lair. Admission is $15 for a treater and $12 for a non-treater, with 20% percent discount for museum members. Preregistration is encouraged. For more information, call 814-453-3743 or visit eriechildrensmuseum.org/kooky-spooky.

'Joe Gatto's Night Of Comedy'

This isn't one for the little kids, with parental discretion advised and a recommendation for audience members to be ages 16 and older. The comedian, best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index,” performs Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Tickets are $59.75, $49.75 and $39.75 plus fees. For more information, call 814-452-4857 or visit erieevents.com/events/event/10/29/2023/joe-gattos-night-of-comedy

'Jesus Christ Superstar'

The latest Broadway in Erie production celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic musical phenomenon featuring events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Performances are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Tickets are $79, $69, $59 and $42 plus fees. For more information, call 814-452-4857 or visit https://nacentertainment.com/erie-jesus-christ-superstar.

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Find more and submit events at GoErie.com/calendar.

This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie, PA, area entertainment and more not to miss Oct. 26-Nov. 1