Events calendar

Presence of what; Absence of whom

COCA (Center of Creative Arts)

In Presence of what; Absence of whom, St. Louis-based, Indian-born interdisciplinary artist Sukanya Mani presents her most intimate side by using clusters of undulating paper and fabric forms to retell the daily rituals and traditions that shaped her identity as an immigrant woman. Following her commitment to raising awareness about domestic abuse, with a highlight on immigrant and refugee populations, Mani asks the visitors to question the repeated rituals each of us performs to present our own versions of masculinity and femininity. This exhibition is an investigation of identity and meaning making through rituals, clothing over time. 

For tickets and more information: https://www.cocastl.org/calendar/presence-of-what-absence-of-whom/

Creature Feature Art Exhibit

Green Door Art Gallery

Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Creature Feature. The exhibit features artists Jojo Li, Alison Bozarth, Areleana Holtzmann, Makenna Burton, Caroline Staller and Deanna Nash. The artwork will be on display and available for sale March 12 – May 3, 2025. 

For more information, https://greendoorartgallery.com/

Museum of Illusions Spring Break

Museum of Illusions - St. Louis

Museum of Illusions Goes Retro this Spring, inviting Millennials and Gen Z to relive the 90s and 2000s. This event combines mind-bending illusions with retro pop culture elements, including nostalgic props like CD chandeliers and Tamagotchis, along with interactive quizzes and Instagram-worthy photo setups. Visitors can enjoy immersive experiences such as a retro-themed Ames Room and a Walk-in Kaleidoscope, blending fun, education, and shareable moments for an unforgettable spring break.

For more information, https://moistlouis.com/current-event/museum-of-illusions-goes-retro-this-spring/

Hawthorne Players: Steel Magnolias

Florissant Performing Arts Center

Spend time in Truvy's salon in the small town of Chinquapin, Louisiana, where the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done, discuss their lives, and gossipp about others' with sharp, hilarious dialogue. A tragedy brings out the underlying strength-and love-in their friendship, revealing them to be truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. Based on the author's own life, the play showcases the bond of Southern women.

Directed by Trish Nelke

This event happens on the following Dates:
Mar 28, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Mar 29, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Apr 4, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm 
Apr 5, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Apr 6, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

For more information, https://eventvesta.com/events/99517/t/tickets

Saint Louis Chamber Chorus Opposites Attract, "Old Roots, Fresh Blooms"

First Presbyterian Church

The advent of spring has been heralded by composers in every period, and this program samples some of the most eloquent examples, from a late song cycle (opus 100) by Felix Mendelssohn to a celebration of Nature by Antonin Dvorak.

The British composer, E. J. Moeran, excerpted some of the finest verses for the season from the Elizabethan age for his suite, “Songs of Springtime,” while the contemporary American artist, Robert A. Harris, recognizes the spring’s typical weather with his “April Rain Song.” Similarly, the French Romantic composer, Vincent D’Indy offers two chansons for women’s voices. A highlight of this evocation of new birth will be the world premiere of a ‘Missa Brevis’ specially written for the occasion by the Chorus’s ‘Composer-in-Residence,’ Kerensa Briggs. The Chorus will separate into two choirs for antiphonal singing, complemented by a youth choir recruited from University City High School.

The venue is close to the school, First Presbyterian, that looms over Delmar Boulevard. Its Gothic structure will resonate beautifully with this music, both old and new.

For more information, http://chamberchorus.org/tickets

Kerry Lee

Samms' Last Chance Saloon

Kerry Lee performing live at Samm's Last Chance Saloon in Edwardsville, Illinois.  21 and up.  No cover.

For more information, http://sammslastchance.com

Tatiana Eva-Marie and The Avalon Jazz Band

Blue Strawberry STL

Tatiana brings the Avalon Jazz Band along with her for a live performance at Blue Strawberry STL!

For more information, https://cli.re/91793-tatiana-eva-marie-and-the-avalon-jazz-band