
Dialogue between Prof. Majiq and Dr. Jé on the power of word-working and freedom-making, inspired by Audre Lorde's essay 'Poetry is Not a Luxury', with music from The Ethical Band.

Volunteer cleanup of the historic Simmons School, a cornerstone of African American education on St. Louis Avenue, with art by Timmy Simonds.

Jazz concert by Kenrick Smith at Jazz St. Louis in the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz in Grand Center.

Free screening of the animated film 'Flow' by Gints Zilbalodis at the Saint Louis Art Museum as part of its SLAM Cinema community film night.

Meet-up for urban enthusiasts organized by the Landmarks Association of St. Louis, which preserves the city's architectural heritage.

Concert by Abilene, Texas band Dexter and The Moonrocks, blending red-dirt country and alternative music, at The Pageant.

Parent-and-child nature exploration session for children aged 3 to 5, with hands-on activities, story time and a short walk, part of the Little Years series.

Free employment and resources fair for veterans at the Hope Recovery Center VA, sponsored by the Office of the Treasurer.

Stand-up show by Josh Johnson at The Factory in St. Louis.

Stand-up show by comedian Tony Baker, filmed, at Helium & Elements Restaurant in St. Louis.

Stand-up show by healthcare comedian Nurse Blake, a former trauma centre nurse, in an 18+ comedy club.

Stand-up show by Don 'D.C.' Curry in an 18+ showroom at Helium & Elements Restaurant, with dinner reservations available.

Stand-up show by Los Angeles comedian Crystal Marie, headlining clubs across the United States and internationally, on her 'Call Me Mommy' tour.

Comedy bingo night where a St. Louis comedian delivers dad joke setups and the audience races to find the matching punchlines on their cards.

Gala celebrating The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' 60th anniversary with cocktails, a seated dinner, live entertainment and an after-party.

World premiere musical by the Imaginary Theatre Company that reimagines Kenneth Grahame's 'The Reluctant Dragon'.

Screening of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut followed by a discussion and Q&A with editor and author Aaron Shaps.

Indie rock band Ax and The Hatchetmen play Delmar Hall on their Late Check Out Tour, with singer-songwriter John-Robert.

Drama written and directed by Paris Crayton III about three brothers whose love is tested by grief, addiction and the pressures of Black masculinity, with post-show talkbacks.

Docent-led tour of the exhibition 'Women Impressionists and the Land' paired with complimentary drinks and small bites.

Free half-day of interactive guided gallery tours, hands-on workshops, storytelling and a craft room for schools and homeschool families at the Missouri History Museum.

Country singer Carter Faith plays the Old Rock House with her Cherry Valley Forever Tour, all ages.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of Irving Berlin's holiday musical, based on the classic film, with show-stopping numbers like 'Blue Skies' and 'Sisters'.

Free public tour in Spanish of the exhibition 'Unsettling the City' by Julie Mehretu at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Afternoon of traditional Hanukkah music and dancing at the Missouri Botanical Garden, with garden admission covering the event.

Jazz vocalist Nicholas Brooks brings his Christmas in Vegas show to Blue Strawberry, the music showroom and lounge in the Crossroads at the Gateway.

Senior Night women's soccer match between SLU's Billikens and Rhode Island at Hermann Stadium, also a Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Free two-hour volunteer-led walking tour through Bellefontaine Cemetery's fall foliage, covering its historic interments and horticulture.

Free all-ages soccer pickup games and open house with costumes required, with sign-up before 10/30.

ZZ Top plays The Factory in St. Louis on its Voodoo tour.

Free opening night of the St. Louis Independent Comics Expo with poster debuts, artist signings, the Local Best in Show Award and a raffle.

Australian acoustic guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel plays The Sheldon with special guest Jake Schneider on his 'Living In The Light Tour'.

Weekday free visit to the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to learn about money and math skills.

Wine tasting dinner themed around Bordeaux, France, held at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Thanksgiving parade with musical floats, dance groups, drumlines and marching bands down Market Street in downtown St. Louis, with Santa at the end.

Holiday train ride through the story of The Polar Express, with a reading of the book, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa at the North Pole.

Anthology of three psychedelic animated shorts hosted by Peaches Christ as part of the Friday Night WTF! screening series at Arkadin Cinema & Bar.

Screening of the cult murder-mystery comedy 'Clue' with a pre-show tribute to Tim Curry, running all three surprise endings.

Free screening of the 1980 comedy '9 to 5', introduced by the St. Louis Democratic Socialists of America, with no tickets required.

Foghat plays The Pageant in St. Louis with Bryan Bassett on slide guitar, marking their Twang & Bang Tour 2026.

California surf rock band almost monday plays Delmar Hall in St. Louis with support from feel trip.

Halloween pop-up bar with spooky décor, horror-inspired games and a themed cocktail menu for adults 21+ at The Attic Music Bar.

All-ages Halloween celebration at the City Museum, a journey through a realm of oddities and curiosities.

Stand-up show by New York comedian Caitlin Peluffo, finalist on Kevin Hart's 'Funny AF', at Helium Comedy Club.
Open play session of Mah Jongg for players comfortable playing independently, with light bites and a casual lunch at the Kitchen Conservatory.

Holiday season at Gateway Arch Park with around 100,000 lights, ice skating, heated igloos, a curling cafe and the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights.

Concert by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus with choristers from Lindbergh High School, the second in the 'Choral Fire' series.

Free family event with autism resources, provider connections and activities for children with autism and special needs.

Interactive murder-mystery dinner theater in which guests enjoy a multi-course meal while solving the 'whodunit' with the Jest Murder Mystery Company.

Charles Wesley Godwin plays The Factory on The Christian Name Tour with support from Tyler Nance.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings its Life In The Past Lane World Tour to The Factory, reworking contemporary pop hits in a vintage big-band and swing style.

In-gallery talk by senior curator Judith Mann on Mary Beale's painting of Charles Beale, part of Festive Fridays.

Open studio session led by The Studio at Bowood artists to make a handmade holiday card and practice calligraphy, for all skill levels.

Program for the youngest visitors of the Saint Louis Art Museum, with play, storytelling, museum walks and art making for children ages 3 to 5.

Free public tour in Spanish of Julie Mehretu's large-scale print 'Epigraph, Damascus' at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Free admission to the exhibition 'Women Impressionists and the Land' on a Friday with late museum hours.

Free Sunday-afternoon family program with gallery exploration, hands-on art activities, a screening of 'Inside Out' and interactive performances.

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of Heidi Schreck's Pulitzer Prize finalist play about four generations of women and the U.S. Constitution.

Free screening of Agnès Varda's documentary 'The Gleaners and I' at the Saint Louis Art Museum during SLIFF.

Public opening of the fall exhibitions, including works by Julie Mehretu and Jasper Johns, with gallery talks and live jazz.

Free admission to the exhibition 'Women Impressionists and the Land' on a Friday, with late museum hours.

Free Halloween workshop to make a monster mask, for ages 5 to 18, at the Schlafly Library.

A not-so-scary haunted house run by the St. Louis Public Library for children ages 3 to 8, with teen volunteers, haunted games and candy.

American Sign Language Halloween storytime for children ages 8 and under, followed by crafts and social time.

18+ stand-up comedy show with Libbie Higgins and friends at The Duck Room in the Delmar Loop.

Shaun Cassidy brings his holiday show 'Unwrapped: Songs & Stories For The Holidays', mixing songs and stories from his career, to The Pageant.

Inaugural public health career expo with internships, a keynote, an alumni panel, a student poster session and a job fair.

Family night with the Cardinals mascot Fredbird at Cardinals Nation in Ballpark Village, on select Wednesday evenings during the off-season.

Family night at Cardinals Nation where kids 12 and under get a free meal and meet Fredbird for games and prizes on select Wednesday evenings.

Off-season family night at Cardinals Nation where kids play games, win prizes and meet Fredbird, the Cardinals mascot, while parents dine.

Halloween candy giveaway and costume contest held by the City of St. Louis Division of Recreation.

Exhibition by the Royal Ontario Museum with a life-sized blue whale skeleton, a full-scale heart model, whale calls and a game about blue whales.

Monthly black-light art session at Art City, the City Museum's hands-on maker space, where visitors create glowing art with fluorescent paints and markers.

Screening of Joseph H. Lewis's noir thriller 'The Big Combo' (1955) as part of Noirvember at Arkadin Cinema & Bar.

Jazz evening with guitarist Josiah Joyce and percussionist Drew Weiss at Evangeline's Bistro and Music House.

Jazz concert by the Leah Osborne Duo with Justin Rose at The Heavy Anchor.

Halloween night concert with Jake's Leg at the Old Rock House, with doors opening at 7 pm.

Opening of three new solo exhibitions by Igor Karash, Anna Schenker and Melissa Whiteman at The Foundry Art Centre on First Friday.

Musical holiday evening with cocktails, caroling, dinner and arias by tenor Daniel Luis Espinal and pianist Jonathan Heaney, with proceeds supporting Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

Free guided art tour through the Saint Louis Art Museum exploring works related to Opera Theatre of St. Louis's production of La traviata.

Free, one-hour guided walk through the Saint Louis Art Museum's collection of works related to 'A Little Night Music'.

Weekly Saturday morning farmers' market held at Tower Grove Park from April through November.

Free student dress rehearsals of A Little Night Music, La traviata, Cinderella and the world premiere opera Safe Haven, with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Four behind-the-scenes sessions with panel discussions and live excerpts from the 2027 Festival Season operas, moderated by General Director Andrew Jorgensen.

Rossini's comic opera 'La Cenerentola' staged by Michael Shell and conducted by Gemma New with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, in English with captions.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' production of Stephen Sondheim's musical 'A Little Night Music', with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, in the 2027 Festival Season.

Educational living history show that brings to life the stories of Josephine Baker and Marian Anderson through storytelling, music and conversation for grades 4-12.

Digital program bringing live opera to classrooms with an abridged production of Mozart's 'The Magic Flute', plus interactive workshops and a study guide.