Art, comedy, music and more are ahead for Erie audiences as area galleries and stages welcome a variety of shows and entertainers.

From April through June, multiple venues around the region will host performances for all ages.

Here is a list of just some of what you can see and hear through spring and the first days of summer. You can find even more to do on the GoErie.com calendar.

April

Spring Show opening and Art After Dark: April 3, 6-8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Juried art exhibition open to artists living, working or studying within 250 miles of Erie opens during April Art After Dark event; show continues through Aug. 8. Regular hours are Wednesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-6 p.m. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, free for ages 16 and younger and museum members.

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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: April 3-5, 6 and 8 p.m., and April 5, 4 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Poe stories and related cocktails; must be 21 or older. $45.

Lou Gramm All Stars: April 4, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. With special guest Asia; rescheduled from Dec. 12. $76.75, $63.50, $46. www.erieevents.com

Blake Vogt at Kellar’s: April 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

“Broken Sculpture”: Fridays and Saturdays through Memorial Day, 5-10 p.m., cafeGIANT, 1311 State St. Installation by mixed media artist Brad Ford. Free.

“Palace of Machinery”: Fridays and Saturdays through Memorial Day, 5-10 p.m., FEED Media Art Center, 1307 State St. Multi-screen video and sound installation by Stephan Moore and Jenny Boles. $5. www.feed.art

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“The Prince of Egypt: The Musical”: April 4, 5, 10-12, 7:30 p.m., and April 6 and 13, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. $19.40-$30.40.

“Bat Boy: The Musical”: April 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m., and April 6, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Musical comedy/horror show. $20.

Spring art show and sale: April 5, 5-9 p.m., and April 5 and 6, noon-4 p.m., Woman’s Club of Erie, 259 W. Sixth St. April 5 opening reception honoring Debbie Vahanian. Free to attend; prices to purchase vary.

A1A: April 5, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. $56.75, $51.75.

“Murder Among Friends”: April 9, noon, Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. Mystery comedy thriller. Meal included. $31-$51.

“Variety Show”: April 9 and 10, 6 p.m., PACA Theatre, 1505 State St. Footlights Theatre Performing Arts Center’s annual event. $15.

“Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes”: April 10, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture event. $40-$65.

Ryan Hamilton at Kellar’s: April 11, 7:30 p.m., and April 12, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

The Temptations and The Four Tops: April 18, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. $98, $78, $58, $48.

Michael Misko at Kellar’s: April 18 and 19, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

Flagship City Comedy Festival: April 23, 7 p.m., Werner Books and Coffee, 3608 Liberty St. Locals only showcase. $10.

Flagship City Comedy Festival: April 24, 6 p.m., Room 33 Speakeasy, 1033 State St., and 8 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Room 33 Showcase and Dwight Simmons at 1020. $10 for Room 33, $15 for Simmons.

Erie Jeer Fest: April 24, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. Featuring Ryan Niemiller. $30.

“Eat, Drink and Be Merry”: April 25, 6:30 p.m., Madeline’s Dining and Events, 8844 Route 18, Cranesville. Standup comedy show with John Brown, Chris Scriva, Josh Wagner and John Hickok. $45-$55.

Flagship City Comedy Festival: April 25, 6 p.m., Calamari’s Squid Row, 1317 State St.; 8 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St.; and 11 p.m., Hazards Mini Golf Social Pub, 419 State St. Calamari’s Comedy Showcase, Brandie Posey at 1020 and Comics Against Humanity Comedy Showcase at Hazards. $10 for Calamari’s and Hazards, $15 for Posey.

“Boys in the Band”: April 25 and 26 and May 1-3, 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m., and May 11, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Play about a game of “Truth” that goes terribly wrong at an adult birthday party. $20.

Ryan Niemiller at Kellar’s: April 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

Donnie Iris and The Cruisers: April 26, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. With special guests Joe Vitale Sr. and Joe Vitale Jr. $61.75, $51.50, $41.25.

Flagship City Comedy Festival: April 26, 5 p.m., Black Monk Brewery, 3721 W. 12th St., and 7 and 9:30 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Black Monk Comedy Showcase and Shane Torres at 1020. Free for Black Monk, tickets required; $20 in advance for Torres, $25 at the door.

“Not Your Typical Dragon”: April 26, 10 a.m., and April 27, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Playtime family performances of musical inspired by children’s Imagination Library story. Free.

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The Mutt Gala: April 26, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. Erie Humane Society fundraiser with sit-down dinner, drinks, music, doggie fashion show, dancing, more. $99.

“Gibson and Sons”: April 26 and May 3 and 10, 5:30 p.m.; April 27, 2:30 p.m.; and May 9, 6:30 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. Comedy. Meal included. $31-$51.

Spring concert: April 27, 2 p.m., Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., North East. North East Choral Club 75th anniversary concert. Free.

Flagship City Comedy Festival: April 27, 3 and 6:30 p.m., 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St. Inked Comedy tattoo comedy show at 3 and Ben Roy at 6:30. $10 for Inked, $15 for Roy.

May

Newsboys: May 1, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. “Worldwide Revival Nights” tour. $77.25, $36.25, $31.

Aaron Tveit: May 1, 7:30 p.m., Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St. Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture event. $40-$65.

Art After Dark: May 1, 5-8 p.m., Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth St. Tour of the galleries and drinks at 5, live music from 6 to 8 by Charity Nuse Duo. $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students, free for members and ages 16 and under.

Steven Michael Quezada at Kellar’s: May 1-3, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

Jamie Borowicz exhibit: May 1-June 7, Glass Growers Gallery, 10 E. Fifth St. Opening reception, May 2, 5-7:30 p.m.

“Revolution: The Music of the Beatles”: May 3, 7:30 p.m., and May 4, 3 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic pops concert. $66, $55, $44, $29; $17 for students.

Blippi: May 8, 6 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. “Join the Band Tour.” $69.75, $54.75, $44.75, $29.75.

“The Phantom Tollbooth Jr.”: May 9 and 16, 7 p.m., and May 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Youtheatre production adapted for the stage from Norton Juster’s children’s book. Tickets were to go on sale April 15.

Greg Hahn at Kellar’s: May 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

“Verdi’s Requiem”: May 10, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Erie Philharmonic symphonic concert. $61, $51, $40, $25; $17 for students.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: May 12, 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. With special guest The Vindys. $109.50, $99.50, $89.50, $59.50.

“Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’”: May 13, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. $65, $55, $45.

“Whose Live Anyway?” May 16, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. With Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. $69, $59.

Paul Reiser at Kellar’s: May 16 and 17, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $45.

Alice Cooper: May 17, 8 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. “Too Close for Comfort” tour. $79.75, $59.75, $49.75.

“Broadway by the Bay”: May 22, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Fundraiser for Erie City Mission with special performance by “Les Misérables” Broadway star Ivan Rutherford. $49. www.erieevents.com

“Ain’t Too Proud ― The Life And Times Of The Temptations”: May 23 and 24, 7:30 p.m., Warner Theatre, 811 State St. Broadway in Erie presentation. $79, $69, $59, $49.

“Holy Cannoli!”: May 31 and June 7, 14 and 21, 5:30 p.m., and June 1, 15 and 22, 2:30 p.m., Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach St. Comedy. Meal included. $31-$51.

June

Nate Bargatze: June 6, 7 p.m., Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St. “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour.” $99.75, $79.75, $59.75, $39.75.

“The Price”: June 6, 7, 12-14, 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m., and June 22, 2 p.m., Performing Artists Collective Alliance, 1505 State St. Play by Arthur Miller. $20.

“The DaVinci Code”: June 13, 14, 20, 21 and 26-28, 7:30 p.m., and June 22 and 29, 2 p.m., Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St. Based on Dan Brown’s worldwide bestselling novel. Tickets were to go on sale May 20.

Bret Ernst at Kellar’s: June 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $25.

Rob Katkowski exhibit: June 26-Aug. 2, Glass Growers Gallery, 10 E. Fifth St. Opening reception, June 27, 5-9 p.m., during Gallery Night.

Michael Carbonaro at Kellar’s: June 27 and 28, 6 and 8:30 p.m., Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club, 1402 State St. $40.

Dana Massing can be reached at [email protected].