Upcoming events

Inspired by the beloved film, Anastasia transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.​
 
Book by Terrence McNally
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens
From the play by Marcelle Maurette As adapted by Guy Bolton
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Direction by Brittanie Gunn
Choreography by Michelle Sauer
Music Direction by Zach Neumann

For more information, https://www.tesseracttheatre.com/anastasia-the-musical

WOLF KINGS

Following their critically-acclaimed productions of The Dispute, Burrow, Whammy! and Titus Androgynous, YoungLiars return with a world premiere spectacle - Wolf Kings.  Created and Conceived by Artistic Directors Maggie Conroy and Chuck Harper, and written by Chuck Harper. 

As an antidote to their dystopian daily lives, five women meet weekly to divert, distract, and delight each other at a clandestine theatrical soiree. But tonight, the mood grows menacing as the line between oppressor and oppressed gets murky.  Part Victorian Drag Show, part Parisian Literary Salon, and part Fairy Tale Resistance Rally, Wolf Kings blends clever conversation, cryptic karaoke, delirious dance, and ferocious fortune-telling into an original YoungLiars spectacle.  Join us as we stray from the well-worn path into the deep dark forest, where hooded maidens, diabolical beasts, and morally-compromised grannies inevitably converge at that tiny cottage in the woods.

Performance runs through Sat., November 23rd.
Tickets & more information: youngliarstheatre.org/

Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit: Mary & Breit

This new holiday collection from the one and only Mary Engelbreit will feature her brilliant original drawings of the year’s most magical season.T

The artwork will be on display and available for sale November 6 - December 29, 2024

Green Door Art Gallery
Hours: Wed – Sun, 10am – 5pm

For more information: greendoorartgallery.com/marybreit/

OCT 18–DEC 10 | Open in Millstone Gallery during COCA's business hours 

A solo exhibition by Kerry Smith

Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art by artist Kerry Smith. The center holes are liner notes from the 1960s that often contrast the featured artist. Off The Record combines his love for album art, graphic design, and fine art; the series was inspired by Beck’s 2015 Grammy Award for best album. 

Smith is an art director, graphic designer, and painter. His work is exhibited across the United States and in London. Smith has also been featured in the international publications of PRINT magazine, HOW, Logo Lounge, and 1,000 Dog Portraits. 

Gallery Opening: OCT 18 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Join us for opening night of Off The Record. Meet artist Kerry Smith and enjoy live music by DJ Justin Foster.

For more information, https://www.cocastl.org/calendar/off-the-record/

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in St Louis.

For more information, https://eventvesta.com/events/83779/t/tickets

“I guess everybody wants to start over.”
In the quietest corner of the Midwest, middle-aged Sharon, recently divorced and seeking a sensible roommate, opens her home to Robyn, a mysterious woman with a murky past. Entwining this unlikely duo’s lives in shared dish-duty and shady business, Jen Silverman takes us on an uproarious journey of self-discovery, secrets and revelations. Challenge societal norms, embrace the unexpected, and revel in the reinvention that only true friendship can spark in this dark comedy that proves coming of age can happen anytime, anywhere- even your own kitchen table!

The Roommate runs through Sun, Nov. 17, 2024

For tickets, full schedule & more information:
repstl.my.salesforce-sites.com/tickets

Comedy show for adults at The Crack Fox in the heart of Downtown STL-
Monthly stand-up featuring six comics:

• New talent
• Local favorites
• Nationally touring comics

Every 3rd Friday:
Nov. 15
Dec. 20

Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8PM
21+ $15

For tickets & more information: thecrackfox.com/event-details/standup

After 30 years of living elsewhere, Paul McKnight returns to St. Louis and is excited to make his St. Louis cabaret debut at Blue Strawberry. Cabaret debut at Blue Strawberry. 

For more information, https://cli.re/85409-paul-mcknight

Papadosio

Deftly navigating the confluence of prog rock, livetronica, jazz, & jam, Papadosio’s appeal as a crossover act has amassed a rabid fan base across North America. Thanks to a steady stream of innovative albums, they’ve seen a decade and a half of consistent touring with hundreds of live recordings at the fingertips of every follower. Their allure’s led to co-presenting massive events such as Resonance, Secret Dreams, Summer SEEquence, and Subterranea Festival, plus headline plays at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

From their humble Midwest origins, Papadosio’s grassroots operation has grown to overflowing clubs and theaters nationwide, cementing their reputation as a must-see act. Now based in Asheville, NC, the dynamic five-piece features rhythm expert Mike Healy on drums, low end luminary Rob McConnell on bass, multi-instrumentalist brothers Sam & Billy Brouse on keyboard/vocals, and sage producer Anthony Thogmartin on guitar/vocals.

The band remains doggedly devoted to writing new music and pushing technological boundaries in their downtime, expanding the size and scope of their existing catalog live on stage and in the moment. Complex harmonies and challenging rhythms are the lifeblood of each composition, while a stunning visual show synchronized with the music enhances the immersive live experience.

Papadosio offers one-of-a-kind experiences to each attendee, with more than 150 shows per year over the past decade. In the band’s 16-year history, no one has heard a song—let alone a set—played the same way twice.

8:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)

For tickets & more information: ticketweb.com/event/papadosio-the-hawthorn-tickets/13727893?pl=hawthorn&REFID=vesta&utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

Presented by Focal Point Friends of Traditional Jazz, Blues & Ragtime - 

Brick City Four is a high-energy vintage swing jazz quartet based out of St. Louis. With lead violin and vocals from Rinn Netherton, lead guitar from Gary Hunt, rhythm guitar from Paul Davis, and bass from Glenn Meyers, the group draws inspiration from Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club of France and other swing bands of the 1930s.

For tickets & more information: checkout.square.site/buy 

WOLF KINGS

Following their critically-acclaimed productions of The Dispute, Burrow, Whammy! and Titus Androgynous, YoungLiars return with a world premiere spectacle - Wolf Kings. Created and Conceived by Artistic Directors Maggie Conroy and Chuck Harper, and written by Chuck Harper. 

As an antidote to their dystopian daily lives, five women meet weekly to divert, distract, and delight each other at a clandestine theatrical soiree. But tonight, the mood grows menacing as the line between oppressor and oppressed gets murky. Part Victorian Drag Show, part Parisian Literary Salon, and part Fairy Tale Resistance Rally, Wolf Kings blends clever conversation, cryptic karaoke, delirious dance, and ferocious fortune-telling into an original YoungLiars spectacle. Join us as we stray from the well-worn path into the deep dark forest, where hooded maidens, diabolical beasts, and morally-compromised grannies inevitably converge at that tiny cottage in the woods.

Performance runs through Sat., November 23rd.
Tickets & more information: youngliarstheatre.org/

Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit: Mary & Breit

This new holiday collection from the one and only Mary Engelbreit will feature her brilliant original drawings of the year’s most magical season.T

The artwork will be on display and available for sale November 6 - December 29, 2024

Green Door Art Gallery
Hours: Wed – Sun, 10am – 5pm

For more information: greendoorartgallery.com/marybreit/

In this dramatic reading, the sounds of St. Louis, the atmosphere on the City’s streets, and the background and beliefs of its citizens during the Civil War will be revealed in word pictures.

Historian NiNi Harris, author of A Most Unsettled State, will present the who, what, when and where of Civil War era St. Louis. Memoirs, newspapers, documents, and letters of St. Louisans will provide the word pictures. 

This program is free. Call: 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.

In this dramatic reading, the sounds of St. Louis, the atmosphere on the City’s streets, and the background and beliefs of its citizens during the Civil War will be revealed in word pictures.

Historian NiNi Harris, author of A Most Unsettled State, will present the who, what, when and where of Civil War era St. Louis. Memoirs, newspapers, documents, and letters of St. Louisans will provide the word pictures. 

Program is free.
Call: 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.

Kismet Records Presents: local Psychedelic Heavyweights Vertigo Swirl for an afternoon of Rock and Improv at The Wink Annex!

For more information: kismetrecordsstl.com/events

Eileen, a St. Louis native, is one of the top Irish harp players in the world. She has won numerous accolades including the highly coveted Senior Harp title at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (World Irish Music Championships). Eileen has toured and performed all over the world and is a regular tutor at international festivals like the Catskills Irish Arts Week, and Scoil Eigse. Eileen also represented Ireland at World Expos in 2010 in Shanghai, China and in 2015, in Milan, Italy.

Robert Ryan is a traditional Irish fiddler from London, who grew up immersed in the thriving Irish musical community of that city. Robert was encouraged to learn the tin whistle from a young age, and took up the fiddle at the age of eight, learning from the great Clare fiddler Brendan Mulkere. Over the years he developed a strong interest in the music of the Sliabh Luachra region of Ireland, and he has a deep love of the dance music associated with that area. He has recently moved to St. Louis, where he performs and teaches Irish music, and is particularly interested in sharing his passion for the music of Sliabh Luachra.

Eileen Gannon and Robert Ryan have been performing to international audiences since 2015, when they met at the Catskills Irish Arts Week in upstate New York. Eileen and Robert are both born to Irish immigrant parents, growing up in St. Louis and London respectively, and in childhood they learned their music within the immigrant community of the Irish diaspora. They are based in St. Louis, MO.

Their album “Down The Rocky Road” can be found on bandcamp, and they will soon be releasing a companion book of transcriptions for melody and accompaniment instruments.

For tickets & more information: checkout.square.site/buy/ 

“I guess everybody wants to start over.”
In the quietest corner of the Midwest, middle-aged Sharon, recently divorced and seeking a sensible roommate, opens her home to Robyn, a mysterious woman with a murky past. Entwining this unlikely duo’s lives in shared dish-duty and shady business, Jen Silverman takes us on an uproarious journey of self-discovery, secrets and revelations. Challenge societal norms, embrace the unexpected, and revel in the reinvention that only true friendship can spark in this dark comedy that proves coming of age can happen anytime, anywhere- even your own kitchen table!

The Roommate runs through Sun, Nov. 17, 2024

For tickets, full schedule & more information:
repstl.my.salesforce-sites.com/tickets

OCT 18–DEC 10 | Open in Millstone Gallery during COCA's business hours 

A solo exhibition by Kerry Smith

Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art by artist Kerry Smith. The center holes are liner notes from the 1960s that often contrast the featured artist. Off The Record combines his love for album art, graphic design, and fine art; the series was inspired by Beck’s 2015 Grammy Award for best album. 

Smith is an art director, graphic designer, and painter. His work is exhibited across the United States and in London. Smith has also been featured in the international publications of PRINT magazine, HOW, Logo Lounge, and 1,000 Dog Portraits. 

Gallery Opening: OCT 18 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Join us for opening night of Off The Record. Meet artist Kerry Smith and enjoy live music by DJ Justin Foster.

For more information, https://www.cocastl.org/calendar/off-the-record/

Our annual Trivia Night is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We will have food, drinks, raffles, a silent auction, and general knowledge trivia. All funds raised through our Trivia Night event will support Friends of the Rainforest's mission of protecting, expanding, and saving the Rainforest by inspiring kids and adults to take action. Any ticket purchase or donation you make will help us continue our free educational programming for St. Louis area schools and our granting efforts in Costa Rica to directly help protect the Rainforest.

For more information, https://www.friendsoftherainforest.org/trivianight

With stunning vocals and lyrics as rich as the soil of her native Nebraska, singer-songwriter Kelli Rachel Belles has amassed over 70M cumulative views and streams of her original songs on all platforms. With a direct fan reach of 1M, country music lovers have found in her a young woman who tells stories of love, heartbreak and hardships with meaning, wit, and unflinching honesty, much like her inspirations Loretta Lynn and June Carter Cash. Having just inked a deal with Deluge Music Publishing in Nashville, and East Music Row Records, Belles announced her second club headlining tour, The Trust Issues Tour, this fall with shows in 14 major cities across the US.
“Belles crystal clear vocals and compelling songwriting verify she’s a promising new artist with a bright future ahead.” - bellesmusic.com

Trevor Martin opens:
Rising crossover country artist, Trevor Martin, was born and raised in Bowling Green, KY, just an hour from the Music City. He moved to Nashville in 2015 and has grown his fanbase to over 500,000 followers on social media and has amassed over 20 million streams on the major streaming services. Inspired by the likes of John Mayer, Dan+ Shay, Lewis Capaldi, and Ed Sheeran, Trevor is working to create his own sound in country music.

For tickets & more information: bluestrawberrystl.com/show/detail