Upcoming events

Who's Ready to Get Festive???
Meet up at Ted Drewe's on Chippewa at 6:30pm 
all wheels welcome! 
Skates, skateboard, bike, unicycle, you name it!
Roll out at 7pm
Dress for the occasion, don't forget personal lights, pads, helmet.
For more information: facebook.com/events/

In this special collaboration, Jazz St Louis and Saint Louis Dance Theatre join forces to present an innovative spin on a beloved holiday tradition! In 1960, equal billing of The Nutcracker by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn marked a milestone for the longtime collaborators. A brilliant musician, arranger, and active member of the LGBTQ+ community, Strayhorn lived in authenticity at a time where most worked to keep their identities hidden. Drawing inspiration from Strayhorn’s extraordinary life, choreographer Kirven Douthit-Boyd tells a magical story of a composer who dreams of writing a song for a legendary performer. After traveling to attend her one-night-only engagement, he finds himself emersed in a vibrant social scene, and entangled in an unexpected romance. The choice to set the work in St Louis’ popular entertainment quarter, Gaslight District, pays tribute to the prominent individuals and landmarks that gave rise to a vibrant time in the city’s cultural history. This work speaks to the power of community, the gift of love, and the importance of self-acceptance. 

For more information, https://www.saintlouisdancetheatre.org/ellington-strayhorn-nutcracker

In this special collaboration, Jazz St. Louis and Saint Louis Dance Theatre join forces to present an innovative spin on a beloved holiday tradition! In 1960, equal billing of The Nutcracker by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn marked a milestone for the longtime collaborators. A brilliant musician, arranger, and active member of the LGBTQ+ community, Strayhorn lived in authenticity at a time where most worked to keep their identities hidden. Drawing inspiration from Strayhorn’s extraordinary life, choreographer Kirven Douthit-Boyd tells a magical story of a composer who dreams of writing a song for a legendary performer. After traveling to attend her one-night-only engagement, he finds himself immersed in a vibrant social scene, and entangled in an unexpected romance. The choice to set the work in St Louis’ popular entertainment quarter, Gaslight District, pays tribute to the prominent individuals and landmarks that gave rise to a vibrant time in the city’s cultural history. This work speaks to the power of community and the importance of self-acceptance.
 
Add on a special patron experience following the evening performances!  
 
Friday evening: Learn about the behind-the-scenes story and process through a post-show talkback with STLDT's Kirven Douthit-Boyd and JSL's Victor Goines. Finish off the evening with a champagne toast!
 
Saturday evening: Enjoy a magical celebration at our Holiday Soireé with hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and mingling with the directors and artists!

For tickets & more information: saintlouisdancetheatre.org/ellington-strayhorn-nutcracker

Let It Be Christmas
Produced by Rocky Marlowe Productions

Experience the Christmas story like never before in Let it Be Christmas—a unique, modern-day telling of the Nativity, expressed entirely through the timeless music of The Beatles. This innovative production weaves together dozens of the Fab Four's most beloved songs to celebrate the journey of Mary and Joseph and the miraculous birth of the Christ Child.

 Enjoy classics such as “Hey Jude,” “The Long and Winding Road,” “All You Need is Love,” and of course, “Let it Be,” as the music of The Beatles brings this ancient story to life in a fresh, contemporary way.

 "Sit back and let the evening go" as you witness the Christmas story with a musical twist, brought to you by Rocky Marlowe Productions.

 Disclaimer: This is a community-produced event featuring local performers. As such, it highlights the talents of emerging artists from our community and may differ from professional theatrical productions. We appreciate your support and understanding as we foster creativity and growth in all performers.

For tickets & more information: metrotix.com/events/detail/let-it-be-christmas

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Written by Barbara Robinson
Directed by Carol Hodson

The Herdmans were the worst kids in the history of the world! The six siblings crash the Sunday School class just in time to be cast in the Christmas Pageant. The town is in an uproar when they learn the Herdmans were cast in the leading roles.
Mayhem begins, see what happens when the curtain goes up on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

For tickets & more information: metrotix.com/events/best-christmas-pageant-ever

Internationally produced playwright and St. Louis native Abigail Jensen will present the acclaimed Sex Diaries of an Ex-Catholic at Greenfinch Theater and Dive. When the devout Joan begins to doubt her faith, she dives head first into the world of casual sex. Through threesomes and foot fetishes, she must compensate for her lack of sex education but is confronted by dismal sexual healthcare in the US. This show, in which faith gets freaky, takes the audience on a journey that climaxes… well, when Joan does.

For more information, https://www.greenfinchstl.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

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

For tickets & more information: thecrackfox.com/event-details/standup12-20

Hey folks, Ryan Koenig here.  I’m announcing my end of the year show for 2024 a bit late, but better late than never!  On the theme of “better late than never”, my show this year will be The New Missouri Fox Hunters celebrating the (very late) digital release of our first album!

Nick Pence, Alena Wheeler and I tracked this record all the way back in 2019 with Focal Point favorite Gary Gordon engineering at his own Inside Out Studio.  In 2020, we (of course) became a lot less active as a band, and these tracks slipped through the cracks… until now!  The record contains all original material in a traditional style and our take on The “Original” Missouri Fox Hunters’ song “Down By Missouri River”.  Come celebrate with us and watch us play the entirety of the album as best as we can remember, better late than never!

For more information, https://square.link/u/QHw7wpeG

Voodoo Tom Petty

For more information, https://www.facebook.com/events/540494445024449/

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/85780/t/tickets

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/

Celebrate the Season at The Fountain on Delmar!
This is a weekly recurring event, happening every Friday & Saturday through Jan. 6th, 2025.

For more information: eventvesta.com/events/89815-yesteryear-yuletide-at-the-fountain-on-delmar

Stop in this Holiday Season to Sip & Sparkle at The Fountain on Locust!
Tuesdays through Sundays, through January 6th, 2025 - For more information: eventvesta.com/events/89796-holiday-cheers-at-the-fountain-on-locust

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK? Around the Christmas tree, that is! Million Dollar Quartet Christmas brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins back together for a festive jam session that will have you jingling ALL the way! In the decked-out Sun Records studio, filled to the brim with Christmas cheer and enough musical talent to power a city grid, these legendary musicians blend their chart-topping hits with seasonal cheer. Swing into the holidays iconic rock n’ roll musical!

For tickets & more information:
repstl.org/events/detail/million-dollar-quartet-christmas

Our exhibit features works from Jared Minnick, Maxine Thirteen, Andy Dykeman, Kerry Smith, Erik Thompson, Steven Hayes, Willie Gates, Katie Chilman, Mark Regester, and Paola Scharberg, along with guest artists Metra Mitchell, Cadence Hodes, Livia Xandersmith, JT Walls, Kate Brockmeyer, Theresa Hopkins, Brian Lathan and Henryk Ptasiewicz. For more information: facebook.com/events/

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s 
A Christmas Carol: The Remix

In this laugh-out-loud musical remix of Dickens’ classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Hip-Hop Past, Present, and Future. As Scrooge is shown the path of rhythm and redemption, will he throw off his selfish chains and get down to the beat? Christmas Carol: The Remix mixes everything from reggae to rock, taking this beloved tale of love, forgiveness, and Christmas spirit to the next level. Best enjoyed by ages 12 & up. 

Performances take place through December 22, with varying times. 

Dec. Matinee Dates: 01, 06, 07, 08, 14, 15, 21, 22

For tickets & more information: stlshakes.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events

Let It Be Christmas
Produced by Rocky Marlowe Productions

Experience the Christmas story like never before in Let it Be Christmas—a unique, modern-day telling of the Nativity, expressed entirely through the timeless music of The Beatles. This innovative production weaves together dozens of the Fab Four's most beloved songs to celebrate the journey of Mary and Joseph and the miraculous birth of the Christ Child.

 Enjoy classics such as “Hey Jude,” “The Long and Winding Road,” “All You Need is Love,” and of course, “Let it Be,” as the music of The Beatles brings this ancient story to life in a fresh, contemporary way.

 "Sit back and let the evening go" as you witness the Christmas story with a musical twist, brought to you by Rocky Marlowe Productions.

 Disclaimer: This is a community-produced event featuring local performers. As such, it highlights the talents of emerging artists from our community and may differ from professional theatrical productions. We appreciate your support and understanding as we foster creativity and growth in all performers.

For tickets & more information: metrotix.com/events/detail/let-it-be-christmas

In this special collaboration, Jazz St. Louis and Saint Louis Dance Theatre join forces to present an innovative spin on a beloved holiday tradition! In 1960, equal billing of The Nutcracker by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn marked a milestone for the longtime collaborators. A brilliant musician, arranger, and active member of the LGBTQ+ community, Strayhorn lived in authenticity at a time where most worked to keep their identities hidden. Drawing inspiration from Strayhorn’s extraordinary life, choreographer Kirven Douthit-Boyd tells a magical story of a composer who dreams of writing a song for a legendary performer. After traveling to attend her one-night-only engagement, he finds himself immersed in a vibrant social scene, and entangled in an unexpected romance. The choice to set the work in St Louis’ popular entertainment quarter, Gaslight District, pays tribute to the prominent individuals and landmarks that gave rise to a vibrant time in the city’s cultural history. This work speaks to the power of community and the importance of self-acceptance.
 
Add on a special patron experience following the evening performances!  
 
Friday evening: Learn about the behind-the-scenes story and process through a post-show talkback with STLDT's Kirven Douthit-Boyd and JSL's Victor Goines. Finish off the evening with a champagne toast!
 
Saturday evening: Enjoy a magical celebration at our Holiday Soireé with hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and mingling with the directors and artists!

For tickets & more information: saintlouisdancetheatre.org/ellington-strayhorn-nutcracker

Internationally produced playwright and St. Louis native Abigail Jensen will present the acclaimed Sex Diaries of an Ex-Catholic at Greenfinch Theater and Dive. When the devout Joan begins to doubt her faith, she dives head first into the world of casual sex. Through threesomes and foot fetishes, she must compensate for her lack of sex education but is confronted by dismal sexual healthcare in the US. This show, in which faith gets freaky, takes the audience on a journey that climaxes… well, when Joan does.

For more information, https://www.greenfinchstl.com/

The Ninth Annual Winterfest is a beloved holiday tradition that transforms the area into an enchanting winter spectacle. This celebration offers a magical experience for visitors of all ages, featuring ice skating, s’mores stations, private igloos for rent, Winterfest Cafe by Chef Juwan Rice, plus St. Louis’ newest holiday pop-up: 
The Lodge at Winterfest.

Saturdays & Sundays from 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

For more information: archpark.org/events/winterfest