Upcoming events

Focal Point is proud to present John Higgins and Thayne Bradford. Longtime favorites and veterans of the St. Louis acoustic music scene, John and Thayne will be bringing their unique sound to Focal Point for an evening of duet performances drawn from their years of experience in locally-based and nationally known bluegrass, country, and Americana bands.

John Higgins has been playing music professionally for 50 years. Most of those efforts have involved what is commonly referred to today as “Americana”, and have led to meeting many musicians and listeners alike-it’s been a great musical adventure, covering twenty states playing in a number of bands. As of late, most of his efforts have been focused on playing the pedal steel guitar, and his original love, the acoustic guitar. The COVID times led to a lot of duo playing with musician extraordinaire Thayne Bradford on mandolin and vocal, and the two of them continue to mine new materials to make their own. Thayne Bradford has been playing music in the Saint Louis area since the early 70s and is steeped in the tradition of American roots music. He has played with groups such as The Road Apples, The Lonesome Pines, and The Bluegrass Alliance. John, and Thayne have been friends for close to 50 years and have performed together in many other groups. Most recently, they have enjoyed playing together as a duo.

For more information, email Judy Stein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Join The Bach Society of Saint Louis Chorus, led by Music Director and Conductor A. Dennis Sparger, at the intimate Peace Lutheran Church, where the soul-stirring beauty of Bach's motets and organ chorales will surround you. Discover the enchanting allure of this brilliant collection of sacred music that has stood unwavering through the ages. The motets have enjoyed an uninterrupted performance history, making them a truly remarkable and enduring legacy in the world of choral music. The performance showcases breathtaking motets and captivating organ solos, interwoven with audience participation and accompanied by cello and bass.

https://www.bachsociety.org/heartofbach

For more information, email Melissa Payton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our spring concert will showcase the work of multifaceted creatives who are trailblazers in their respective artistic communities. We will conclude our 23-24 season with 3 programs to include world premieres by 2021 Guggenheim Fellow Tommie-Waheed Evans whose work intersects movement vocabulary that blends cultural forms and contemporary dance vocabularies, with narratives that are often rooted in the black experience, and 2022 Princess Grace Award Winning choreographer and director Omar Román de Jesús who uses his work to express the complexities of Latinx identities.

For more information: thebigmuddydanceco.org

ANTHROMANCER PRESENTS: MONDAY NIGHT MERCENARIUM

 Get ready for a weekly card gaming odyssey LIVE from the legendary Crack Fox every Monday night from 6 PM to 10 PM! Are you ready to be part of our incredible community? Dive into the world of Anthromancer and experience the thrill of an award-winning strategy game, crafted right here in St. Louis!

Quench your thirst with crisp non-alcoholic refreshments, courtesy of Ritual Zero Proof and Mighty Kind. And for all you foodies, we've got decadent local pizzas, including vegan options, to satisfy your cravings! Can't make it in person? No worries! Tune in to our Twitch channel and catch the excitement of our spotlight game as we stream it live. It's like having a front-row seat from the comfort of your own home! https://www.twitch.tv/anthromancer

Join us for the ultimate Monday night haunt; and be a part of something special! Come and SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Every Monday, 6 PM - 10 PM. Free Entry.

Don't miss out on the action – mark your calendars and spread the word! #MondayNightMercenarium #Anthromancer #CrackFox

For more information, email Carrie Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ballyhoo! at Old Rock House

For more information: 

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/65313694/ballyhoo-stlouis-old-rock-house

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SPRING TO DANCE Festival 2024

The Midwest region’s most celebrated dance festival returns for the 16th year. Nationally touring professional companies from coast to coast flock to St. Louis to bestow their artistry. It’s an unmatched buffet of dance, featuring two days of nonstop dance from a wide array companies, including powerhouse companies, breakout stars and up-and-coming companies. Noted as one of the region’s must-see festivals – “arguably the best dance buffet in the Midwest” (Chicago Tribune) and “a celebration of dance and… an invitation to bask in its artistry” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) – the vibrant dance extravaganza brings together more than 75 dancers from across the country.

From contemporary and ballet to modern and flamenco, SPRING TO DANCE® offers something for everyone with a distinct, dynamic program each night! 

Fri., May 24th & Sat., May 25th at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

See this year’s festival line-up and purchase tickets at: dancestlouis.org/spring-to-dance-festival-2024

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Philadelphia-born bassist/bandleader Christian McBride is a Grammy Award winner with over 300 recordings as a sideman and 11 critically-acclaimed albums as a leader. He has recorded and performed with everyone from James Brown, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis to Sting, The Roots, Bruce Hornsby and Paul McCartney. In 2009 McBride began focusing his energy through a more traditional lens with the debut of his critically acclaimed Inside Straight quintet.

“…the phrase “Inside Straight” captures this band’s aesthetic well: It’s both “inside” a comfortable groove pocket and “straight”-forwardly bluesy.” –NPR Music

For more information, email Chris Peimann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

https://www.thesheldon.org/events/christian-mcbride-and-inside-straight/

Explore the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the city's founding through its current development. Take the East or the West Tour on Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:30 am, April through October, rain or shine. Tours are limited to 15 people and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $15 (children under 12 are free). Purchase tickets at: www.LandmarksTours-STL.org

For more information, email Ilissa Staadeker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Driven by a passion for exploring the colors and complexities of Irish music, The Consequences are a new Irish traditional band founded by Lexie Boatright (concertina & harp), Jake James (fiddle), Cara Wildman (bodhrán & dance), and Ryan Ward (piano & piano accordion). Award-winning soloists in their own right, the quartet comes together to create a dynamic and enthralling sound with a combination of traditional and original tunes.

For more information, email Judy Stein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ANTHROMANCER PRESENTS: MONDAY NIGHT MERCENARIUM

 Get ready for a weekly card gaming odyssey LIVE from the legendary Crack Fox every Monday night from 6 PM to 10 PM! Are you ready to be part of our incredible community? Dive into the world of Anthromancer and experience the thrill of an award-winning strategy game, crafted right here in St. Louis!

Quench your thirst with crisp non-alcoholic refreshments, courtesy of Ritual Zero Proof and Mighty Kind. And for all you foodies, we've got decadent local pizzas, including vegan options, to satisfy your cravings! Can't make it in person? No worries! Tune in to our Twitch channel and catch the excitement of our spotlight game as we stream it live. It's like having a front-row seat from the comfort of your own home! https://www.twitch.tv/anthromancer

Join us for the ultimate Monday night haunt; and be a part of something special! Come and SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Every Monday, 6 PM - 10 PM. Free Entry.

Don't miss out on the action – mark your calendars and spread the word! #MondayNightMercenarium #Anthromancer #CrackFox

For more information, email Carrie Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.