I don't think that I am overstating the fact that this time of year in St. Louis is just magical. The weather is just perfect, baseball is here, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and all of the Spring Festivals are in full swing. I hope that you had an opportunity to attend the Cinco de Mayo Festival on Cherokee Street over the weekend, and the Earth Day Festival the week before that. We certainly had a great time! Of course there are plenty of great activities taking place through the rest of May, and I hope that you will join me at some of them. Let's start tonight!
May 5- 10
If you're looking to enjoy the beautiful weather outside, you can pack a picnic and join me at Twilight Tuesday at the Missouri History Museum where they will be featuring the party band GalaxyRed, who will be performing from 6-8pm. There will also be food trucks on hand.
Thursday, I hope that you'll come with me down to the Schlafly Tap Room for Charlie's Angel's Silent Auction, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. There will be great food, auction items, and of course, beer! I have a ticket with your name on it, just let me know. Later on Thursday, you may want to stop by Cyrano’s Cafe to check out the jazzy vocal styling of Erin Bode! Another option for live music on Thursday is KDHX's Midwest Mayhem where you'll find 12 bands playing on 5 stages at the City Museum.
On Friday, more than 20 food trucks will be on hand for you to enjoy in Tower Grove Park for the return of Food Truck Friday! Or, you might like a nice stroll at the Missouri Botanical Garden while sampling wines from around the world at their Grapes in The Garden event. Later, the Chaifetz Arena will be the host of the Mother's Day Music Festival where you will find several R&B groups performing, including Maze, Keith Sweat, and Bell Biv DeVoe.
You might want to take the kids over to The Kirkwood Mayfest on Saturday. This is where you will find art, dancing, live music and food all day long! If you take a quick jump over the bridge to Waterloo, you'll find the 2nd Annual May Music & Market Festival. You could even stop by the Saint Louis Zoo since they have recently opened a new exhibit featuring stingrays! So if the kids are feeling adventurous this weekend and want to pet stingrays, the Stingrays at Caribbean Cove is where you need to be! On Saturday evening, a great time is in store with the Children's Education Alliance of Missouri as they host their annual Trivia Night in Richmond Heights. I still have a couple of seats at my table so let me know if you want to join me! Also Saturday, at the Sheldon Concert Hall at 11am, Bottom Up Blues Gang will put a new spin on old school sounds! Not to forget the Atrium Gallery is having an opening reception for their latest exhibition, Women in the Atrium which showcases a strong and diverse group of female artists.
Sunday May 10 , UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Arts Center will be performing a ballet and Spanish dance filled version of Don Quixote! If plays aren’t your thing, stop by the Art Fair at Laumeier on Sunday May 10, where there will be live music, crafts, and a wine garden, perfect for date night! Don’t forget Sunday is Mother's Day, and it will be a great day to just relax at the Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture park. There will be live music, crafts, and a wine garden to enjoy.
May 11-17
Wednesday, May 13, the Peabody Opera House will be hosting a cultivating conversation with renowned author Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Looking to indulge in a little shopping, food, and cocktails; you should definitely stop by Cherokee Nights on Thursday May 14 from 5pm- 11pm on Cherokee Street!
If you’re wanting to have fun with the kids this weekend ,Friday May 15, you can stop by the Emerson Free Family Night at The Magic House or the 14th Annual Art on the Square at the Belleville Public Square where they can be artists for the day with the interactive children’s art section!
Saturday May 16, there are tons of events you can attend to brush up on different cultures! The 19th Annual Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, Afriky Lolo Dance Concert in the Edison Theatre at Washington University,or even some German culture at the Maifest in Hermann, Missouri! Rotary Park will be hosting the Saint Louis Renaissance Faire , where you can expect realistic costumes, jesters and kings, and delicious food. You’ll surely feel like a 16th century villager! Also on Saturday, between Manchester Ave. and Sutton Blvd., the 7th Annual Taste of Maplewood Street Festival will be held where you can see different vendors compete for the titles of “Best Sweet Tooth”, “Best Unexpected Flavor”, “Best Cocktail” and many more! If you can’t make any of those events make sure you end your week off right at the Annie Malone May Day Parade where there will be dancing, music, great food, and fun for all ages in Downtown St. Louis.
May 18- 24
On Friday May 22, in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL, you can experience up close and personal dance performances at the 8th Annual Emerson Spring to Dance Festival 2015. Also on Friday, The Saint Louis Zoo is hosting Jungle Boogie Friday Night Series, a FREE concert for kids of all ages! If you want to try something new, the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church will be hosting the Saint Louis County Greek Fest from 11am- 8pm.There will be Greek food and desserts, music and dancing, and a Kids corner! Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park will be performing “ Antony and Cleopatra” at the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis at 8:00pm. This will be the perfect time to grab and blanket, bring a picnic basket, and enjoy the talents St. Louis can offer.
If you’re looking for something educational, yet fun ,Saturday May 23, at the World’s Fair Pavillion in Forest Park, there will be the Annual St. Louis African Arts Festival where they will feature events ranging from African films, food, and children festivities! Later that evening the Missouri Botanical Gardens will be having a Lantern Festival featuring over 20 exhibits from Zigong, China! The Black Dance- USA will be dancing the night away at the Edison Theatre at Washington University. There will be professionally taught classes ranging from West Afrikan to Hip-Hop. Another exciting event on Saturday that you can attend is the opening of The Barber of Seville, it will be performed at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis at 8pm.
If you’re wanting to the leave the kids at home; make sure you stop by St. Louis Bluesweek Festival and enjoy the food, music, and other great experiences. It will be held at the Chesterfield Amphitheater on Sunday May 24! Also on Sunday the Bevo Mill Neighborhood, will be hosting the Taste of Bevo Street Festival from 11am-6pm. The event will be filled will worldwide foods, carnival attractions, dance, music , and even a car show!
May 25th- 31st
If you love the circus make sure you go see Circus Flora perform “One Summer on 2nd Street” at the Grand Center District on Thursday May 28! It will be an exciting yet intimate flashback to the 20s you won’t want to miss! Also on Thursday, The Fabulous Fox will welcome Alabama Shakes to perform their unique spin on soul and blues.
Friday May 29, Will be the We Heart STL- Best of the City Celebration, where you can expect the Best of St. Louis’ vendors to come out and help celebrate our amazing city!
Looking for some good food and fun, well don’t pass up the opportunity to visit the Midtown Taste ART FAIR on Saturday May 30 on Locust street.Later that night, sneak away to Speakeasy Floradora at the Grand Center District, where you’re sure to find great jazz music, food, cocktails, not to mention a circus performer right at your table! Also on Saturday, The Loretto- Hill Center for the Performing Arts at Webster University, will be performing a beautiful rendition of La Rondine.
Sunday May 31, take the kids to a show they won’t soon forget, Kramer’s Marionette Theatre will be featuring “ The ShoeMaker and the Elves at 1pm!
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. All the best. -Nate
Nate K. Johnson ABR,CRS,GRI
Broker/Owner
Real Estate Solutions
314-575-7352 Direct
314-514-9600 x 102
