Upcoming events

Start the first Friday of the month with art, music, and culture in the Grand Center Arts District. At CAM, each First Friday has a special focus: slip into a photobooth on April Fool’s, meet up with CAM Young Friends members on May 6, connect with artists and neighbors involved in Collective Impact on June 3, and get to know CAM curators on the First of July. You will find interactive arts activities related to the exhibitions on view, drinks at the bar and in the courtyard, and music to make you move throughout spring and summer.

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https://camstl.org/programs/public/first-fridays/

Who will be our trivia MVP? Join us on Friday, June 3 at Paddy O’s in downtown St. Louis for our Big League Impact Trivia Night presented by Bally Sports Midwest to find out! Gather your team for some Friday night fun benefiting Big League Impact. St. Louis Cardinals players Adam Wainwright, Paul Goldschmidt, Tommy Edman, and Miles Mikolas will join us virtually from Chicago for five rounds of trivia. The hosts for the evening will be Randy Karraker and Michelle Smallmon from 101 ESPN and Brad Thompson from Bally Sports Midwest.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

www.bigleagueimpact.org/trivia-night/

Tickets start at $50 individually or purchase a table of eight for $400. Tickets include your first drink and parking. The bar and kitchen will be open to purchase food and beverages and you are allowed to bring in your own food. Outside alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted. Round sponsorships are available for $1,000 and include a table of eight.

EARLY BIRD OFFER: Sign up by May 3 and be entered to win an autographed, game-worn Adam Wainwright Victory Blue Saturday road jersey.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with trivia beginning at 6:45 p.m. and the night will include a silent auction, raffle and other fun games. The top three teams will take home some awesome prizes.

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Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm. $10 cover.

Headliner: Hurricane Ruth

Supporting Act: TBA

Hurricane Ruth earned her name because no one believed that such a large sound could come out of such a small woman! Hurricane Ruth is old school, real and raw. Her vocals are deeply rooted in the blues, but make no mistake she can rock the house! She is cut from the same cloth as Big Mama Thornton, Janis Joplin, and Tina Turner. Hurricane Ruth pulls from all these greats to create her own unique sound. Hurricane Ruth is a powerful, unpredictable, everchanging MUSICAL FORCE OF NATURE! Ruth has performed with John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Taj Mahal, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Sam & Dave, Fenton Robinson, Maynard Ferguson and his orchestra, and most recently; Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Ronnie Baker Brooks, and Mike Zito. Ruth’s vocals are deeply rooted in traditional blues, but make no mistake, she can rock the house! Ruth has opened for renowned rockers: Heart, Judas Priest, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts & Steppenwolf. The great WILLIE DIXON once told Ruth “You’re the only hurricane I can appreciate."

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https://bluehousetheatre.com/

Come hang in the Biergarten for live music, food and drinks. Bar opens at 5, Mister Blackcat hits the stage at 7. Free admission. Prost!

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Graham Curry and The Missouri Fury are a handpicked group of all star bluegrass musicians based out of Missouri. We value hard driving bluegrass, that sits perfectly in the pocket and breathes.

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http://www.thefriscostl.com/events

Mars Sinclair at Blue Strawberry STL.

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

https://www.eventvesta.com/events/16552/t/tickets

Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis’ Urinetown is an outrageous musical fable of greed, corruption, love, revolution, and urination, set in a time when water is worth its weight in gold and there's no such thing as a free pee. In this near-future dystopian Gotham, a severe 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. Citizens are forced to use public “amenities” now, regulated by a single malevolent corporation that profits from one of humanity’s most basic needs. But from the ruins of Democracy and courtesy flushes, an unlikely hero floats to the top, who decides he's held it long enough, and he launches a People's Revolution to lead them all to urinary freedom! This 2001 neo musical comedy helped catapult American musical theatre into the new millennium, with its rule-shattering tear through the traditions and conventions of Broadway. New Line produced the show in 2007 to rave reviews.

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

If you are looking for that special combination of live music, a jovial atmosphere and small-town charm, then you need to know about the Summer Music Series in historic Ste. Genevieve. Featuring a variety of musical styles ranging from soulful rhythm and blues to convincing musical tributes, the Summer Music Series takes place on Friday nights in June and July. The Summer Music Series brings regional touring acts to perform live on stage at the Orris, a former movie theater in the historic district of downtown Ste. Genevieve. Doors open at 6:30, and performances begin at 8:00. 

June 3rd: Blue Marlin, rock and roll classics

June 10th: Trezz Hombezz, ZZ Top Tribute

June 17th:  Portrait, Kansas Tribute

June 24th: Grand Allusion, Styx Tribute

July 15th:  Big Rigs, 3-part harmony with country vibe

July 22nd: Almost Famous, high-energy tribute to the greats

July 29th: Silver Bullet, A Tribute to Bob Seger

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents the opera The Magic Flute by Mozart, accompanied by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

It’s open season for enchantment. Serpents and sorcerers are no match for true love. Prince Tamino is on a high-paced adventure to save the princess Pamina from the clutches of the evil Sarastro. But he’s not alone — his loyal bird-catching friend Papageno, two magical instruments, and three benevolent spirits are ready to help him through every trial. A whimsical and timeless story that features some of Mozart’s most beloved music, The Magic Flute is a favorite for all ages! All performances are sung in English with projected supertitles.

Are you a Young Friend under 45? Buy a ticket for our Young Friends Night and enjoy an all-inclusive social experience complete with pre-show dinner buffet, open bar, and the opera.

Fully enjoy the Opera Theatre experience with preshow picnics and post-show cocktails in the Mesker Festival Gardens.

*Audio Description Services provided on June 2, 14, and 18.

*ASL services provided on June 10.

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https://opera-stl.org/whats-on/the-magic-flute/

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, 10 am to 12:30 pm, April 2 through October 29, rain or shine. Tours are limited to 10 people and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $10 (children under 12 are free).

Purchase Tickets in advance at: https://LandmarksTours.STL.org

Take a walk through the history of Downtown St. Louis! History, Culture, Architecture and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning?

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

Saturday Sessions are short workshops offered each Saturday at 11:00 AM on the Folk School Facebook page. Saturday Sessions features instructors from across the country offering instrument, vocal, and dance workshops. Free to join in, no Facebook account necessary.

Sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council.

Join Ballet 314's professional company as they perform “Chocolat.” This ballet, narrated in both Spanish and English is adapted from the book, “Chocolat and The Master (of my heart)” by Doris E. Lugo Ramírez (2020). This book tells two perspectives of the encounter that changed the course of the lives of both a regular runner and animal lover, and the abandoned dog who, among her adventures, howled at the moon for a helping hand. This brand new work is a fun dance of love suitable for adults and children. Following the performance, audience members will even have a chance to dance along with the performers from Ballet 314.

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

https://www.aplos.com/aws/events/chocolat_at_kpac_1100_performance

This fun, festive block party is open to all! With a focus on literacy, this party will have book and bike giveaways, free food, prizes, storytelling, circus performers, face painting, and more! Ready Readers expands literacy for young children in St. Louis' communities through high-quality books, strong relationships, and literacy related experiences.

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https://www.readyreaders.org/onemillionbooks/

Bluegrass Jam open to all ages and skill levels at the Berger Jam Hut hosted by the Rowdy Wranglers String band, 3 miles east of Hermann on highway 100, 3:00 to 6:00 every Saturday. For more info. call Louis Klingert at 314-520-5859.

Doors Open at 6pm Music starts at 7pm. $15 cover.

Headliner: Travis McCready

Supporting Act: TBA

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https://bluehousetheatre.com/

Community Gospel Choir is happy to present our first live performance in more than two-years with this free concert.  Join us for this joyous performance of Gospel music presented by this diverse choir of more than 50 members. The program will feature a selection of songs to move you and celebrate our message of racial unity. Presented in partnership with PROUD (People Reaching Out for Unity and Diversity).

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

Come hang in the Biergarten for live music, food and drinks. Bar opens at 5, Diesel Island hits the stage at 7. Free admission. Prost!

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The Hot Club of St. Louis is an upbeat acoustic jazz quartet led by guitarist Joe Park. They perform many of the classics made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt as well as some of their own compositions.

Joe Park - guitar

Paul Davis - guitar

Roger Netherton - violin

Guy Cantonwine - bass

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http://www.thefriscostl.com/events

The Wee Heavies (Aaron Schiltz, Peter Merideth, Jay Harkey, and Steve Neale) started singing together in the Shaw Neighborhood of St. Louis in 2013. The mostly a cappella band has won a following with their mix of Scottish, Irish and American folk music that combines tradition with innovation and weaves together a unique take on the songs they sing. With their voices (and occasional instrumental accompaniment) the Heavies create a sound rich in harmony with unexpected twists and an energy that has their audiences clapping, stomping, and singing along. Between songs, the lads are just as entertaining through their humorous rapport and engaging storytelling. The band has released two albums: a self-produced self-titled first album, and "Times Long Gone" their second album, produced by Brian McNeill. Blue Strawberry STL is a music showroom and lounge in the CWE. Local and national acts take the stage. Thoughtful menu, wines and cocktails.

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

https://www.eventvesta.com/events/16553/t/tickets

Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis’ Urinetown is an outrageous musical fable of greed, corruption, love, revolution, and urination, set in a time when water is worth its weight in gold and there's no such thing as a free pee. In this near-future dystopian Gotham, a severe 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. Citizens are forced to use public “amenities” now, regulated by a single malevolent corporation that profits from one of humanity’s most basic needs. But from the ruins of Democracy and courtesy flushes, an unlikely hero floats to the top, who decides he's held it long enough, and he launches a People's Revolution to lead them all to urinary freedom! This 2001 neo musical comedy helped catapult American musical theatre into the new millennium, with its rule-shattering tear through the traditions and conventions of Broadway. New Line produced the show in 2007 to rave reviews.

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