September 14th-20th
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race starts this Friday with the Balloon Glow. On Saturday, you can participate in the numerous festivities at the Balloon Race
Big Sam's Funky Nation performs at the Old Rock House on Friday. Big Sam’s Funky Nation is a high-energy mix of funk, rock & roll, hip-hop, and jazz melded together with brassy elements. Big Sam, the frontman, brings a lot of charisma to the stage and he will have you dancing the night away.
Cedar Lake Cellars will host Boots, Blue Jeans & Boogie on Friday. The evening will feature a DJ and country line dancing with prizes for the evening’s best Western wear. Cedar Lake Cellars’ The Smokehouse also offers a wide selection of barbecue sandwiches and side dishes. Come dressed up and ready to hit the dance floor.
The 14th annual award-winning Taste of St. Louis takes place Sept 14-16, 2018 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. We are a regional event with patrons, restaurants, chefs and vendors coming from all over the St. Louis area and beyond. The event is free to attend and showcases 30 of the region's best eateries on Synergy Wealth Solutions' Restaurant Row, the Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale culinary competition, free music concerts, regional artists, kids area, The Market with local vendors, sampling and more.
On Friday, join the Radio Arts Foundation at the Butterfly House in Faust Park for an evening of fine wine and jazz under the stars, featuring live entertainment by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers. The evening includes wine, soft drinks and appetizers plus a raffle for items and gift certificates from local businesses and organizations like the St. Louis Blues and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Schlafly HOP in the City is on this Saturday. HOP will showcase 40+ styles and 6 specialty tappings, all while listening to live local music and enjoying a special menu of festival fare from their brewpubs.
On Saturday, Dance St. Louis kicks off the season with a presentation from Wewolf, an internationally renowned LA-based dance company who fuse together their extensive backgrounds in hip-hop, threading, breakdancing, contortion, and contemporary dance. Stop and see dance like you've never seen before!
The Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival is the place to be for non-stop jazz and blues from their two stages. This event will showcase St. Louis' most talented performers plus amazing food and drinks from local restaurants. Street entertainers will be about to amuse you with face-painting, juggling, and balloons.
On Saturday, you are invited to enjoy free rides on the steam and diesel trains in Kircher Park, Eureka, Mo. Steam trains will run from 11:30 am until 3:30 pm and it will surely be a memorable experience for kids and adults of all ages.
The 2nd Annual OxFest Music Festival is Saturday at the Washington City Park Fairgrounds, featuring five bands including headliner FAT POCKET, and local favorites Tall Poppies, Burnt Whiskey, Mack's Creek and the Medicine Men. OxFest benefits the Duane Haddox Scholarship at St Francis Borgia High School, Whole Kids Outreach, and WINGS Educational Foundation. Grab your lawn chairs and find a great seat for this event.
South Grand Fall Fest returns to St. Louis on Saturday. During South Grand Fall Fest, businesses located on the boulevard will offer varying specials, discounts and entertainment. Craft activities will feature hands-on DIY activities from art experts like Artscope and Tower Grove East Prep Academy. Games will include outdoor favorites for attendees of all ages such as gigantic Jenga, life-sized Connect Four, jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe and more. There will even be live music from various performers throughout the event, so definitely stop by.
On Sunday, the Found Footage Festival will open at Delmar Hall and is a one-of-a-kind event showcasing footage from videos found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters throughout the country. Come and experience this unique festival.
Beck will be performing alongside the Voidz on Sunday at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for a show that will surely be remembered.
Cardina & I are looking forward to checking out New Edition's Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike as they perform at the Chaifetz Arena on Sunday to showcase their high energy mega-hits and dynamic stage presence.
Hit up Evangeline’s this Sunday for brunch and tap your foot to the rhythms of Miss Jubilee who brings the sounds of the 1920s’ and 1930s’. This is a guaranteed great way to start your Sunday morning.
Oktoberfest, hosted by the German Cultural Society of St. Louis, will be held at Donau Park in House Springs on Sunday and will offer live music by Die Spitzbuam Band, Brasshaufen, the Deutschmeister Brass Band, and the Wendl Band. There will also be live dances performances by the Kinder-Tanzgruppe, the Mittlertanzgruppe, and more!
On Monday, the Tivoli Theatre is hosting the Technofutures: Science Fiction Film and Modernist Design Film Series, which will showcase L’Inhumaine, a French film from 1924. This film examines the influence of modern art—Cubism, Expressionism, and Constructivism—on film and set design. All film and art enthusiasts will surely love this experience.
Ballpark Village will be showing the movie, A Wrinkle in Time, on the outdoor Busch II Infield starting at 6pm. This is a great opportunity to bring the family for a unique movie night experience.
On Tuesday, stop by Brews 'n' Clues Trivia for a fun night at International Tap House in Soulard. This is a free-to-play game that will be sponsored by one your favorite breweries with prizes to be won.
Learn some sweet moves at Tin Roof for Shake and Shout Wednesdays where you can enjoy free swing dancing lessons, followed by a vibrant swing dance party with live music by The Ambassadors of Swing! They sound pretty official, so stop by and shake it out.
On Thursday, Parties on the Plaza are back at Westport! Come see the band Fatpocket this time around in St. Louis and enjoy premium drinks, outdoor games, and food provided by Westport Social.
