PACA

PACA Historic studio space, live theatre, and vibrant events. Preserving history while inspiring creativity and community.
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A community based performing arts center & theater that promotes the widest variety of artistic endeavors, entrepreneurial support, and educational opportunities.

Join PACA for Lights Over the Roof, a rooftop evening built around Erie’s July 3 fireworks. Doors open at 7:30 PM with l...
06/14/2026

Join PACA for Lights Over the Roof, a rooftop evening built around Erie’s July 3 fireworks. Doors open at 7:30 PM with live music all night from the DBM trio and Midnight Frolic, food available from Tariq’s Best Philly, and a complimentary bar. The Lights Over Lake Erie fireworks light up the sky at 10 PM, with a perfect view from our rooftop. Free to attend with donations gratefully accepted. Weatherproof: the event moves indoors if it rains.

Brad to board, make sure during the show “ please send pictures”Kelly’s Photo ….
06/12/2026

Brad to board, make sure during the show “ please send pictures”

Kelly’s Photo ….

Auditions for uncle Vanya by Chekhov, directed by Shawn Clerkin will be on Saturday, June 27 from 11 AM to 1 PM at PACA,...
06/12/2026

Auditions for uncle Vanya by Chekhov, directed by Shawn Clerkin will be on Saturday, June 27 from 11 AM to 1 PM at PACA, 1505 State St. 2nd floor.

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The Union Pacific Big Boy steaming past PACA
06/09/2026

The Union Pacific Big Boy steaming past PACA

The world’s largest steam locomotive is rolling through Erie, and we’ve got a roof.Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 pass...
06/07/2026

The world’s largest steam locomotive is rolling through Erie, and we’ve got a roof.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 passes through downtown this Tuesday morning, and PACA’s rooftop is one of the best seats in town. Come up, bring a coffee, and watch 1.2 million pounds of history roll by.

Tuesday, June 9
9:30 to 11 AM (it passes in the late morning, we’ll be tracking it live)
PACA rooftop, 1505 State Street
Free. Just show up.

The actual pass is quick, so once we spot it on the tracker we’ll wave everyone to the rail. Bring a friend and a camera.

We were delighted to welcome many new faces to meet PACA today. We hope this event leaves a lasting impression on you. F...
06/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome many new faces to meet PACA today. We hope this event leaves a lasting impression on you. For the occasion, Gallerist Brad Ford curated an exceptional show, which will be exhibited for two weeks. The artist profiles can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kf4_cmjWaZbsq0VmduLnh_xQOCuEFkBEBUbD3HbXt0A/edit?usp=drivesdk. A digital catalog has been created by Brad to showcase the artists and exhibition information, emphasizing the artwork and artist over the title and price.

It’s Ba-ack! Friday and Saturday, August 7th & 8thour signature event has returned with interweaving blocks of Theatre a...
06/07/2026

It’s Ba-ack!

Friday and Saturday, August 7th & 8th

our signature event has returned with interweaving blocks of Theatre and live music throughout two evenings at PACA. Come discover the magic of this artistic incubator.

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PACA

Address

1505 State Street
Erie, PA
16501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18144340687

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