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鈥楢in鈥檛 Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations鈥�

• When: May 9-11; performance times vary
• Where: Fabulous Fox, 527 North Grand Boulevard
• How much: $35-$120
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This jukebox musical follows how five guys went from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course you鈥檒l hear all of the Temptations hits along the way. By Rosalind Early

Bruce Bruce

• When: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. May 9-11
• Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St Louis Galleria St., Richmond Heights
• How much: $37-$47
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Born Bruce Church, stand-up comedian Bruce Bruce blossomed as a master of laughter while growing up in one of Atlanta鈥檚 most dangerous neighborhoods. Despite his humble beginnings, Bruce would go on to become one of comedy鈥檚 most celebrated names. The comedian first appeared on HBO鈥檚 鈥淒ef Jam Comedy Jam鈥� in 1993. He hosted the hit BET television show 鈥淐omic View鈥� for two years in the early 2000s and starred in films like 鈥淚dlewild,鈥� 鈥淴XX: State of the Union鈥� and 鈥淭he Wash.鈥� Rappers love having him cameo in music videos, like Outkast鈥檚 2001 鈥淪o Fresh, So Clean,鈥� a nod to how his comedy has left its mark on hip-hop culture. By Jasmine Osby

Beth Hart

• When: 7:30 p.m. May 9
• Where: The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
• How much: $49.50-$182.50
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Beth Hart embodies jazz, blues and soul music, melting in pieces of rock 鈥檔鈥� roll to create a moving wave of feeling in her songs that has landed her multiple hit records internationally. In 2013, Hart received a Grammy nomination for the Best Blues Album album 鈥淪eesaw,鈥� one of many standout collaboration projects with guitarist Joe Bonamassa. By Jasmine Osby

Rooftop After Dark Spring Concert series with Mark Harris II and the Live Band Experience

• When: 8 p.m. May 9
• Where: Live! By Loews, 799 Clark Ave.
• How much: $20
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Remember 51黑料 radio host Staci Static? After leaving radio in 2018, the on-air icon returns to the entertainment scene as the host of the Rooftop After Dark Spring Concert series. Mother鈥檚 Day weekend kicks off her second rooftop series with Mark Harris II and the Live Band experience taking over the stage. Each show includes a featured guest performer and singer Theresa Payne is set to grace the microphone with her soulful tunes. By Jasmine Osby

SATURDAY

SciFest: The Great Outdoors Expo

• When: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 10
• Where: 51黑料 Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave.
• How much: Free
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The Science Center鈥檚 popular science festival heads outdoors for a day packed full of education and fun. Kids (and adults) can learn what it would be like to live on the moon, see how their grip strength compares to certain well-chosen animals, learn about outdoor first aid, discover the world of radio communication, build and launch their own paper rockets and much, much, much (much!) more. By Daniel Neman

Lewis and Clark Departure Event

• When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10-11
• Where: Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, 1 Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, Ill.
• How much: Free
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Thomas Jefferson himself (or a reasonable facsimile) will attend both days of this event, which celebrates the time a smallish group of men set off to take in everything they could see west of here. The event features reenactors, period crafts, musketry and food, plus the third president of the United States. By Daniel Neman

MONDAY

Abraham Verghese: 鈥楾he Covenant of Water鈥�

• When: 7 p.m. May 12
• Where: Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac
• How much: Sold out
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Abraham Verghese鈥檚 epic 鈥淭he Covenant of Water鈥� is about a family in South India that is cursed to have one person each generation die by drowning. The beautiful and tender tale became an Ophrah Book Club Pick and sold more than two million copies worldwide. By Rosalind Early

TUESDAY

Post Malone and Jelly Roll

• When: 7:30 p.m. May 13
• Where: Busch Stadium, 700 Clark Ave.
• How much: $130-$1,044.50
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In 2015, Post Malone shot to the top of the charts when he released his song 鈥淲hite Iverson.鈥� The track peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, kicking off a string of melodic rap releases from the rising Syracuse hip-hop star. Right as Malone began to gain traction, he switched gears, going country. He released his first country album 鈥淔-1 Trillion (Long Bed)鈥� in 2024, snagging fellow rapper turned cowboy Jelly Roll for a tour hitting some of the biggest stadiums in the country, hence the tour name. Joining them is Grammy Award-winning Americana and folk singer Sierra Ferrell. By Jasmine Osby

WEDNESDAY

Steve-O 鈥楥rash and Burn鈥� tour

• When: 7 p.m. May 14-15
• Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St Louis Galleria St., Richmond Heights
• How much: $32-$44
• More info: st-louis.helium

Comedian and stuntman Steve-O made a name for himself performing the craziest, over the top missions on the hit show 鈥淛ackass.鈥� The television series spawned multiple seasons, spinoffs and movies, making Steve-O a household name when it came to wild, televised stunts with a dab of humor. He released his memoir, 鈥淧rofessional Idiot,鈥� in 2011, celebrated 14 years of sobriety and is currently selling out theatres and comedy clubs nationwide. By Jasmine Osby

THURSDAY

Alison Krauss and Union Station

• When: 7:30 p.m. May 15
• Where: 51黑料 Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights
• How much: $40-$184
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By 14 years old, folk music star Alison Krauss was already recording and performing live, setting in motion a multi-decade career that would earn her 27 Grammy Awards. Her first win in 1991 made her the second-youngest winner at that time and, 30 years later, Krauss would be inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Her most recent release, 鈥淎rcadia,鈥� is the first studio album for Krauss and Union Station since their 2011 Grammy-winning album 鈥淧aper Airplane.鈥� By Jasmine Osby