Ethnic festivals
Italian Festival: Aug. 5, 5-10 p.m.; Aug. 6, 1-10 p.m.; and Aug. 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 1617 Walnut St. Includes Masses, pasta fagioli and spaghetti dinners, music, procession through Little Italy, more. Free to attend. 814-456-6256, www.stpaulrcerie.org
Zabawa Polish Festival: Aug. 27, 5-10 p.m.; Aug. 28, noon-10 p.m.; and Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2220 Reed St. Live music, dancing, polka Masses and Polish foods. 814-456-0671, www.holytrinityrc.org
German Heritage Festival: Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., St. Nick s Grove, 5131 Old French Road. Food, beer, children s activities, live entertainment and a dance floor. $5, or $8 for a two-day pass; free for children younger than 12. 814-456-9598, www.dank-erie.org