FRIDAY
Taste of 51黑料
- When: 4-10 p.m. Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 17
- Where: Downtown Clayton, 40 S. Central Ave.
- How much: Free, with food and drink available for purchase
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Trust us: Strategize before you go to Taste of 51黑料, otherwise you鈥檒l feel like you do on Thanksgiving, stuffed and ready for a nap. But it鈥檒l be hard to stick to just a couple dishes with restaurants there like Honey Bee Tea, Maize and Wheat, Oceano Bistro, Seoul Taco, Steve鈥檚 Hot Dogs and Peacemaker Lobster and Crab. Plus you can get cocktails from White Claw, Narwhal鈥檚 Crafted and more. By Rosalind Early
The Festival of the Little Hills will once again fill Historic Main Street and the grounds of Frontier Park in downtown St. Charles with shoppers, music lovers and foodie folks as it has nearly every year since 1971.
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- When: 5 p.m. Aug. 15
- Where: 51黑料 Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr. in Forest Park
- How much: Free
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This is a chance to see the massively hilarious comedian Ian Edwards for free (on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early). He is a little dark and a little profane, which makes the art museum the perfect place to experience it. With local opener Mychael Anthony and hosted by Chris Denman. By Daniel Neman
Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, Ali and Slo Down sat down to talk life today 24 years after the St. Lunatics hit album "Free City."
Shinedown
- When: 7 p.m. Aug. 15
- Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave.
- How much: $56.55-$1,006.10
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Rock band Shinedown released three new heart-thumping tracks this summer, letting fans know to start getting their concert bucks together. The band鈥檚 鈥淒ance Kid Dance鈥 tour slides through 51黑料 on Aug. 15, and it is obvious that singer-songwriter Brent Smith has been busy putting pen to paper. Shinedown鈥檚 latest songs epitomize a legacy of rich songwriting and storytelling that has established the band as a force in modern rock music. The band has more No. 1 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts than any other band. Expect to hear new songs and classic tracks like 鈥淪econd Chance鈥 and 鈥淪imple Man.鈥 By Jasmine Osby
The orchestra started the free outdoor concerts during COVID.
Rod Stewart
- When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15
- Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights
- How much: $30-$741.15
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Known for his raspy voice and edgy songwriting, Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling music acts in history. His music has stood the test of time for over six decades, with songs like 鈥淢aggie May鈥 and 鈥淵ou Wear It Well鈥 topping the charts worldwide. Stewart had to cancel some of his U.S. performances earlier this year due to illness. However, the British crooner is still bringing his 鈥淥ne Last Time鈥 to 51黑料, and he says this is his final world tour. Expect to hear songs like 鈥淔orever Young鈥 and 鈥淵ou鈥檙e in My Heart.鈥 By Jasmine Osby
Todd d'Amour stars as Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire."
鈥楢 Streetcar Named Desire鈥
- When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 17
- Where: Grandel Theater, 3610 Grandel Square
- How much: $45-$55
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鈥淎 Streetcar Named Desire鈥 is one of Tennessee Williams鈥 most famous plays, so it鈥檚 fitting that the Tennessee Williams Festival is staging it for its 10th anniversary. The story follows Blanche, a southern belle who has fallen on hard times. She鈥檚 had to move in with her pregnant sister and her sister鈥檚 brutish husband, Stanley. By Rosalind Early
The cast of 鈥淪econd Hurricane鈥 at Stray Dog Theatre
鈥楾he Second Hurricane鈥
- When: 8 p.m. through Aug. 30
- Where: Stray Dog Theatre, 2336 Tennessee Ave.
- How much: $30-$35
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Stray Dog Theatre is staging its first-ever opera. The company is known for doing plays and musicals, but artistic director Gary Bell was in 鈥淭he Second Hurricane,鈥 an opera by Aaron Copland, when he was young, and wanted to give other kids the opportunity to be in it, too. The youth opera, with a libretto by Edwin Denby, is about kids trying to help a community during a hurricane. By Rosalind Early
SATURDAY
Brewed Arts Festival
- When: 1-5 p.m. Aug. 16
- Where: Cherokee Street, west of Jefferson Avenue
- How much: $40
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You can sample more than 20 types of brewed drinks while perusing plenty of local art (including live art curated by the Screwed Arts Collective). Will there be live music? Now that you mention it, yes there will. By Daniel Neman
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Tacos and Tequila Festival with Lil Jon, T.I., Chingy and Chamillionaire
- When: 2 p.m. Aug. 16
- Where: CarShield Field, 900 TR Hughes Blvd., O’Fallon
- How much: $79-$2,673.75
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There鈥檚 no better place to be to enjoy hip-hop and tequila this summer than the Tacos and Tequila Festival. This festival isn鈥檛 new. However, this is its first time making a stop in 51黑料 after successful events in cities like Kansas City and Dallas. In addition to an endless supply of tacos and agave-fueled tequila shots, hip-hop legends like T.I., Lil Jon, Trick Daddy, 51黑料 rap icon Chingy and more will be hitting the stage. This is a great time to dust off your nino-pop and monastery dance moves for a night of 1990s and 2000s rap realness. By Jasmine Osby
Alternative rock band the Goo Goo Dolls bring their "Summer Anthem" tour to 51黑料 with Dashboard Confessional.聽
Staunton Balloon Glow
- When: 3-10 p.m. Aug. 16
- Where: Fireman’s Park, 900-998 Montgomery St., Staunton
- How much: Free; tethered ballon rides $20, $15 for children under 12
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There is something magic about the sight of hot-air balloons lighting up from the inside as they fill with hot air. Expect food and drink, the MAC Art Bus, face painting, crafts, a bounce house for kids and a foam glow. Balloon rides start at 5 p.m.; the balloon glow will begin at dusk. By Daniel Neman
Coheed and Cambria with Taking Back Sunday
- When: 7 p.m. Aug. 16
- Where: 51黑料 Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights
- How much: $53.90-$128.55
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Get ready for rock 鈥檔鈥 roll mayhem as Coheed and Cambria take over 51黑料 Music Park. The New York band released its 11th studio album, 鈥淭he Father of Make Believe,鈥 in March. To celebrate its release, the band announced a co-headlining tour with fellow New York rockers Taking Back Sunday. It鈥檚 sure to be an evening of heavy-metal excellence, along with violent, piercing vocals and nostalgia-inducing moments. Expect to hear new songs from both bands, coupled with fan favorites like 鈥淲elcome Home鈥 and 鈥淢akeDamnSure.鈥 By Jasmine Osby
MONDAY
鈥楯ersey Boys鈥
- When: 8:15 p.m. Aug. 18-24
- Where: Muny, 1 Theatre Drive, Forest Park
- How much: $21-$145, plus free seats
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The Muny closes out its season with 鈥淛ersey Boys,鈥 a jukebox musical about the rise of the Four Seasons, the group behind 鈥淏ig Girls Don鈥檛 Cry,鈥 鈥淪herry,鈥 鈥淐an鈥檛 Take My Eyes Off You鈥 and more hits of the 1960s and 鈥70s. By Rosalind Early
TUESDAY
鈥楳idsummer Night鈥檚 Dream鈥
- When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19-Sept. 14
- Where: Various parks and public spaces around 51黑料
- How much: Free
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Shakespeare Festival 51黑料 can鈥檛 let Forest Park have all the fun, so it takes a Shakespeare show around to a bunch of different 51黑料 parks. This year, they鈥檙e reprising their 2022 production of 鈥淎 Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream.鈥 It is an afro-futuristic version of the Shakespearean comedy directed by local artist Tre鈥檝on Griffith. By Rosalind Early
