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includes rib dinners, pork steak dinners, half-chicken dinners,

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for carry-out or sit-down dining.

Held on the parking lot of General Grant Center,

on Watson Rd., between Laclede Station & Elm.

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May 22-June 14 •Shakespeare Festival

St. Louis – “ Antony andCleopatra” will be performed

in Shakespeare Glen in ForestPark. Performances are held

nightly at 8 p.m. (excludingTuesdays). Green Showkicks off at 5:30 p.m. Free. Bring blankets or low-back

chairs. Rental chairs available. For more information, visit www.sfstl.com or call 531-9800.

May 23-Aug. 23 • Lantern Festival – “Lantern

Festival: Magic Reimagined,” an internationalexhibition of 22 lighted works of art from Zigong,

China, runs May 23-Aug. 23 at the Missouri BotanicalGarden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Visit www.mobot.org for

details and ticket prices.

May 25 • Gypsy Caravan – The Family Arena inSt. Charles will host this year’s caravan from 7 a.m. to 5p.m. The event, sponsored by the St. Louis Symphony

Volunteer Assn., benefits the St. Louis Symphony’seducation and community events. Held rain or shine.

May 27 • Whitaker Music Festival – The

Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri BotanicalGarden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., kicks off Wednesday, May

27, with David Dee & the Hot Tracks. Lawn seating;bring chairs or a blanket. Picknicking is permitted after

5 p.m. No pets, barbecue grills or smoking. Musicbegins at 7:30 p.m. Free admission after 5 p.m. Last

entry at 9 p.m. For more details, visit www.mobot.org.

May 28-June 28 • Circus Flora – St. Louis’ one-

ring European-style circus returns with “One Summeron 2nd Street.“ Travel back to the Jazz Age – to a time

when American cities grew rapidly, becoming home to families from all corners of the map. Circus is held

under the big top next to Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand. Visit www.circusflora.org for tickets and showtimes.

May 29-June 28 • Stages St. Louis – Stages

presents “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” at the Robert G. ReimTheatre, 111 S. Geyer Road in Kirkwood. For more

information and tickets, visit www.stagesstlouis.org.

May 29-30 • St. PeterFest – This parish eventfeatures rides, food, music and more in downtownKirkwood at Jefferson and Clay. Hours: Friday,

5-11p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

May 29 • Jungle Boogie – The St. Louis Zoopresents its summer concert series on Friday, May 29,

5 to 8 p.m., with music by Disco Nites featuring CocoSoul (disco/soul). Free.

May 31 • Secret Gardens of Webster Groves –

Tour eight Webster Groves gardens on the self-paced tour, noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $15

in advance (at Rolling Ridge, Straub’s, the WebsterGroves Bookshop or Mac Hardware) and can bepurchased for $20 the day of the tour at the Blackburn

Park Bird Sanctuary. Visit www.wghsparentsclub.orgfor more information.

June 3 • Whitaker Music Festival – Diesel

Island will perform at the Missouri Botanical Garden,4344 Shaw Blvd. Lawn seating; bring chairs or a

blanket. Picknicking is permitted after 5 p.m. No pets,barbecue grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.

Free admission after 5 p.m.; last entry at 9 p.m. Formore details, visit www.mobot.org.

June 3-28 • Stages St. Louis – Stages presents“Disney’s The Aristocats” at The Playhouse at Westport

Plaza. For more information and tickets, visit www.stagesstlouis.org.

June 4 • Downtown Kirkwood SummerConcert Series – The Downtown Kirkwood Summer

Concert Series kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at KirkwoodStation Plaza, 120 S. Kirkwood Road, with the Ralph

Butler Quartet. For more information, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

June 5 • Jungle Boogie – The St. Louis Zoo

presents its summer concert series on Friday, June 5,5 to 8 p.m., with music by My Friend Mike (Motown

classics). Free. Visit www.stlzoo.org for details.

June 5 • Farm Fridays – Visit Suson Park, 6073 Wells Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pony rides, hay rides,barn tours and more. For ages 2-12. Cost: $10/child;

adults are free. Call 314-615-8822 to register.

June 5 • Sundown Park Party – Bring friends,family and a blanket to the Festival Site Pavilion in

Shrewsbury’s Wehner Park, 7600 Hazel Ave., at 7 p.m.for a free party featuring live music.

June 5-7 • Art & Air – The Webster Art Fair

features fine art, fine music and fine food on thegrounds of Webster University/Eden Theological

Seminary at East Lockwood and Bompart in WebsterGroves. The art fair runs Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday,11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 to 5 p.m. Free. Visit

www.webster-arts.org for more information.

June 5 • Outdoor Pool Party – Anyonebetween the ages of 11-15 can enjoy a night of

swimming, dancing and socializing from 6:30-10 p.m.at the Crestwood Aquatic Center in Whitecliff Park.

Admission is $8; purchase in advance at the CrestwoodCommunity Center or at the door while supplies last.

June 6 • All Ford Show – A car show featuringFords will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum ofTransportation, 2967 Barrett Station Road. For moredetails, visit www.transportmuseumassociation.org.

June 6 • Golf – The 19th Affton Athletic ClubGolf Tournament will be held at the Sunset Hills Golf

Course, 13550 W. Watson Road. Check-in at 7:15 a.m.; tee time for shotgun start is 8 a.m. Cost is $85/person

or $255/team. For details or to register, call 633-5935.

June 6 • U. City Jazz Festival – Come celebrateSt. Louis’ jazz heritage from 2 to 9 p.m. at Heman Park,

1028 Midland Blvd. in University City. Free. For moreinformation, visit ucityjazzfestival.com.

June 6 • Taste Of Tilles – Enjoy tastes from

14 local restaurants on Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. to4 p.m. Tickets are $10. Participants start off in TillesPark, 9551 Litzsinger Road, then hop aboard a bus

that will take them to the restaurant route. Attendees will then be able to trade in their tickets for a sample

of food. Buses will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Livemusic and sweet treats will be provided from 2 to 4

p.m. at Tilles Park. For more information, visit www. tillesparkneighborhood.com/blog.

June 6-7 • House Tour – Tour the “painted

ladies” of Lafayette Square from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. bothdays. For more details, visit lafayettesquare.org.

June 10 • Whitaker Music Festival – Nikki Hill will perform at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344

Shaw Blvd. Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket.Picknicking is permitted after 5 p.m. No pets, barbecue

grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Freeadmission after 5 p.m.; last entry at 9 p.m. For more

details, visit www.mobot.org.

June 11 • Downtown Kirkwood SummerConcert Series – Listen to live music by Rosewood

at this free outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m. at Kirkwood

Station Plaza, 120 S. Kirkwood Road. For moreinformation, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

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June 12 • Hot Summer Nights, Cool SummerSounds – City of Des Peres free summer concert

featuring Rockin’ Chair is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at DesPeres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. Bring lawnchairs; coolers are permitted, but no glass containers.

Concessions available. For more information, visit www.desperesmo.org.

June 12 • Jungle Boogie – The St. Louis Zoo

presents its summer concert series on Friday, June 12,5 to 8 p.m., with music by Ticket to the Beatles. Free.

For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org.

June 12 • Old Orchard Gazebo Series – Bring the family for free music by Bella & Lilly at 7 p.m.,

followed by the movie “Batman” (rated PG-13), inGazebo Park, 8180 Big Bend Blvd. at South OldOrchard. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more

information, visit www.oldorchardwg.com.

June 12 & 13 • Webster Groves Lions ClubBarbecue – The Lions serve up ribs, chicken,

hamburgers and more from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on theparking lot of General Grant Center, 8400 Watson

Road. Enjoy on-site or carry out.

June 13 • Youth Fishing Derby – Ages 3-12can fish at Westside Park, 1220 Woodridge Trails

Drive in Fenton, 8-10 a.m. Register by June 8 at www.fentonmo.org.

June 14 • Making Music – Summer concertseries will feature One More Round, a tribute to Johnny

Cash, 7 p.m., at the Lions’ Amphitheater in KirkwoodPark, 111 S. Geyer Road. Free, donations appreciated.

For more details, visit www.kirkwoodareaarts.org.

June 16 • Affton Chamber Golf – Annual four-person scramble golf tournament will be held at Quail

Creek Golf Club in South St. Louis County. A shotgunstart begins at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served before the

tournament with a dinner to follow. Cost is $120 perplayer. Visit afftonchamber.com for a registration form.

June 17 • Whitaker Music Festival – JoeMancuso will perform at the Missouri Botanical

Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Lawn seating; bring chairs

or a blanket. Picknicking is permitted after 5 p.m. Nopets, barbecue grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30p.m. Free admission after 5 p.m.; last entry at 9 p.m.

For more details, visit www.mobot.org.

June 18 • Downtown Kirkwood Summer

Concert Series – Listen to live music by the SoulardBlues Band at this free outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m.

at Kirkwood Station Plaza, 120 S. Kirkwood Road. Formore details, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

June 19 • Farm Fridays – Visit Suson Park, 6073 Wells Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for pony rides, hay rides,

barn tours and more. For ages 2-12. Cost: $10/child;adults are free. Call 615-8822 to register.

June 19 • Old Orchard Gazebo Series – JavierMendoza will perform at 7 p.m., followed by the movie“Marshall the Miracle Dog” (rated PG), in Gazebo

Park, 8180 Big Bend Blvd. and South Old Orchard.Bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information,

visit www.oldorchardwg.com.

June 20 • Route 66 Festival – Kirkwood’s first-

ever Route 66 Festival, along with the start of theannual Hemmings Motor News Great Race, runs 9

a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in downtown Kirkwood. Updates will be posted at www.Kirkwoodmo.org.

June 20 • Old Webster Summer Night Street

Dance – Spend the evening in Old Webster shopping,dining and dancing in the streets to live music from 5

to 10 p.m. The celebration will be along Gore Avenue.For more information, visit www.visitoldwebster.com.

June 20 • Des Peres Youth Fishing Derby –

The derby is for ages 3-12 at the Des Peres Park dock,12325 Manchester Road. Cost is $5. Bring fishing poleand bait. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.; fishing from 8

to 10 a.m. with a Biggest Fish contest, raffles and more.For details, visit www.desperesmo.org.

June 20-21 • Sustainable Saturday & Sunday

– This outdoor festival with vendors and more willbe held at the Sappington House, 1015 S. Sappington

Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

June 21 • Laumeier Family Days – Free activitiesfor ages 4 and up at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580

Rott Road, from 2-4 p.m.

June 21 • Father’s Day Car Show – This annual

event will be held 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Museumof Transportation, 2967 Barrett Station Road. For more

details, visit www.transportmuseumassociation.org.

June 23-30 • The Muny – Tony Award-winning“Hairspray” plays at 8:15 p.m. at The Muny in Forest

Park. For more details or tickets, visit www.muny.org.

June 24 • Whitaker Music Festival – Jeremiah

Johnson Band will perform at the Missouri BotanicalGarden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Lawn seating; bring chairs

or a blanket. Picknicking is permitted after 5 p.m. Nopets, barbecue grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30p.m. Free admission after 5 p.m.; last entry at 9 p.m.

For more details, visit www.mobot.org.

June 25 • Downtown Kirkwood SummerConcert Series – Listen to live music by Fair Warning

at this free outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m. at Kirkwood

Station Plaza, 120 S. Kirkwood Road. For moreinformation, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

June 26 • Old Orchard Gazebo Series – MissJubilee and the Humdingers will perform at 7 p.m.,

followed by the movie, “The Pride of St. Louis”(unrated), in Gazebo Park, 8180 Big Bend Blvd. atSouth Old Orchard. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.

For more information, visit www.oldorchardwg.com.

June 27 • Fenton Summer Film – Enjoy a filmnight out at the pool with fun pre-show activities at

RiverChase Outdoor Pool, 990 Horan Drive in Fenton.The film “Despicable Me” starts at about 8:30 p.m.

Cost: free for members; $5 for non-members.

June 27 • Making Music – Gateway City BigBand will perform at 7 p.m. at the Lions’ Amphitheater

in Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer Road. Free. For moreinformation, visit www.kirkwoodareaarts.org.

July 1-4 • Webster Groves Community Days

– Enjoy an old-fashioned patriotic parade and a

community celebration including delicious Lions Clubbarbecue, carnival rides, a pageant, fireworks (July 3

and 4) and live music. The event is held at Memorial

Park (located at the intersection of Elm and Glendale)and the Webster Groves Recreation Complex. Theparade is Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m.

July 1 • Whitaker Music Festival - Saint Louis

Social Club, made up of members of renowned localbands, performs at the Missouri Botanical Garden,

4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admission begins at 5 p.m.; con-cert at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and enjoy thebeauty of the garden grounds in summertime bloom.

For details, visit www.mobot.org/events/whitaker.

July 2 • Downtown Kirkwood Summer Con-cert - Killer Wails performs 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Station

Plaza, 120 S. Kirkwood City Hall.

July 2-4 • Fair Saint Louis - The annualIndependence Day festival returns to Forest Park

with top entertainment including Morris Day and TheTime, Melissa Etheridge and Blondie, plus family fun, a

parade, fireworks and lots more. For details, visit www.fairsaintlouis.org.

July 3 • Car Cruise - Memories Car Club’smonthly family-friendly get together of car enthusiasts

at Faith Church, 13001 Gravois Road, features cars,music, food, prizes and 50-50 drawings. Gates open

at 4 p.m. Event ends at 9 p.m. Bring a canned goodfor Faith Church Food Pantry. For details, visit www.

memoriescarclub.com.

July 3 • Summer Concert - Backstreet Cruisersperforms, 6 to 8 p.m., at Fenton City Park, 1215 Larkin

Williams Road. Free. Concessions available, no glassbottles/alcoholic beverages allowed.

July 3 • JB Blast - Enjoy music under the starsin the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre in Jefferson

Barracks Park and a brilliant fireworks display.Concessions available. Free. Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

For information, call 615-4386.

July 4 • Lazy River Duck Race – Hundreds ofrubber ducks will race around the lazy river at Whitecliff

Pool, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane in Crestwood. Adopt aduck at the Crestwood Community Center or Aquatic

Center for $5 beginning June 8. Proceeds help support Whitecliff Summer Playhouse. The winner will be

awarded a 2015 Aquatic Center family pass. Additionalprizes to be awarded. Free ice cream, plus fun andgames. For details, visit www.ci.crestwood.mo.us.

July 4 • Kirkwood 4th of July Celebration –

Come enjoy the annual fireworks display at Kirkwood

Park. Music begins at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Free. Visit www.kirkwoodmo.org for more information.

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July 5 • Docent-Led Walking Tour - Take a

45-minute walk around Laumeier Sculpture Park at2 p.m. Meet in front of Tony Tasset’s Eye, 2007. Free.

July 7 • Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” - With

thrilling dance numbers and lively comedy, this newshow features some Irving Berlin classics, July 6-12,

8:15 p.m., at the Muny in Forest Park. For tickets or

more information, visit muny.org.

July 8 • Whitaker Music Festival - Erin Bode

Group performs at the Missouri Botanical Garden,4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admission begins at 5 p.m.; con-

cert at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and enjoy thebeauty of the garden grounds in summertime bloom.For more information, visit www.mobot.org/events/

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July 9 • “An Evening Of Children’s Theater”

- Whitecliff Summer Playhouse performs on the out-

door stage, July 9-12, 8:15 p.m., in Whitecliff Park,9245 Whitecliff Park Lane in Crestwood. Tickets: $2 for

children and $5 for adults. Tickets go on sale at 6:30p.m. before each performance. Bring a lawn chair. No

glass containers please.

July 10 • Let Them Eat Art - Downtown Maple-

wood’s tribute to Bastille Day features local artists, livemusic, entertainment, kids’ activities and more. Free.

For details, visit www.cityofmaplewood.com.

July 10 • Old Orchard Gazebo Series - Bring the family for free live music by Tommy Halloran

Guerilla Swing at 7 p.m., followed by the movie, “TheGame of their Lives” (rated PG) at 9 p.m. in Gazebo

Park, 8180 Big Bend Blvd. and South Old Orchard.Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

July 10 • Summer Concert - Vote for Pedro

performs 7 to 9:30 p.m., in Des Peres Park, 12325Manchester Road. Bring blanket or lawn chairs.Concessions by Boy Scout Troop 313. Overflow parking

at Edward Jones Building, 12555 Manchester Road.

July 10 - Jungle Boogie - GalaxyRed performsat the free family concert in the Saint Louis Zoo,

5 to 8 p.m. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For moreinformation, visit www.stlzoo.org.

July 11 • Making Music - Samba Bom performs

authentic Brazilian music, 7 p.m., at Kirkwood Park’s

Lions Amphitheatre, Geyer and Adams. Free.

July 11 • Cliff Cave Capers - Explore Cliff Cave with a park ranger, 10 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 3 p.m. Beprepared to get wet and muddy. Helmets and caving

lights provided. Cost: $8. For ages 7 and older. Ad- vance registration required; call 615-4386.

July 11 • Late Night Fishing - The lakes at Suson

Park, 6073 Wells Road; and Simpson Park, 1234 Mar-

shall Road, stay open until 11 p.m. for fishing. Bringpoles, bait and lanterns. Fishing from the banks only.For information, call 615-4386.

July 11 • Country Sounds by the Barn - George

Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass performs 7 to 9p.m. at Suson Park’s farm, 6073 Wells Road. Tickets:$5, free for kids 11 and under; at the gate beginning at

6 p.m. Bring lawn chair, blanket and bug spray. Food trucks on site. For information, call 615-5572.

July 13 • “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” - The story of the beloved American rock ‘n’ roll iconcomes to the Muny stage in Forest Park July 13-19, 8:15

p.m. For tickets or more information, visit muny.org.

July 14 • Chesterfield Chamber Summer Con-cert Series - Yessir! performs 7 to 9 p.m., at Faust

Park, 15189 Olive Blvd. Food trucks and concessionsat 5 p.m.

July 15 • Whitaker Music Festival - The LootRock Gang performs at Missouri Botanical Garden,

4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admission begins at 5 p.m.; con-cert at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and enjoy the

beauty of the garden grounds. For more information, visit www.mobot.org/events/whitaker.

July 17 • Scavenge Through The Night - Histo-

ry buffs, adventurers and others can comb trails andhistoric buildings in search for answers in the scaven-

ger-style hunt, 7 to 10 p.m., at Jefferson Barracks Park.Begins in the Ordnance Room with a “weenie roast.”

Prizes for the best teams. Bring flashlight and pencil.Cost: $10. Advance registration required by calling615-8472.

July 17 • The Alternative - Ages 11-15 are in-

vited for swimming with a DJ, plus other activities,

6:30 to 10 p.m., at Whitecliff Pool, 9245 Whitecliff ParkLane in Crestwood. Cost: $8/person, includes pizza,popcorn and a soda. Tickets available three days in

advance. Both residents and non-residents invited.

Lock-in format; anyone leaving prior to 10 p.m. willnot be allowed to return.

July 17 • Teen Pizza & Art Night - An evening

of creative expression and fun activities for teens, ages13-17, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Laumeier Sculpture Park,

12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills. Also share thoughtsabout a new teen program at the park. Materials, food,

beverages included in $20 fee. Advanced reservationsrequired; visit www.laumeier.org.

July 17 • Old Orchard Gazebo Series – Bring

the family for free music by the School of Rock HouseBand at 7 p.m., followed by the movie “School ofRock” (rated PG-13), in Gazebo Park, 8180 Big Bend

Blvd. at South Old Orchard. Bring blankets and lawnchairs. For more details, visit www.oldorchardwg.com.

July 17 - Jungle Boogie - Griffin & the Gargoyles

performs at the free family concert in the Saint LouisZoo, 5 to 8 p.m. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more

information, visit www.stlzoo.org.

July 18 • Quarry Fishing - Anglers of all ages areinvited to fish for bass, bluegill and catfish at White-

cliff Quarry at Whitecliff Park in Crestwood. Artificialor live bait, but no minnows. A maximum of six fishcan be kept. Children ages 12 and under must have

an adult with them. If weather is questionable, call the weather hotline at 909-0405. Cost: $6 for residents, $8

for non-residents. Pre-registration required by the Sat-

urday before the event.

July 18 • “Anything Goes” - Stages St. Louis

presents the classic musical comedy from Broadway’sgolden age with Cole Porter’s romantic melodies

through Aug. 16, in Kirkwood Community Center’sRobert Reim Theatre, 111 S. Geyer. For tickets, visit

www.stagesstlouis.org.

July 18 • Dive-In Movie - Enjoy the family

movie, “Frozen,” 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., while floating the Outdoor Leisure Pool at The Lodge in Des Peres.

Admission: Free to Lodge members, $5 for residents/non-residents.

July 18 • Peach Festival - Enjoy peach samples

from local farmers, peach-related treats and menuitems at Kirkwood Farmers’ Market. Local farmers will

compete for the best locally-grown peach. Begins at

8 a.m. Plus, stroll downtown Kirkwood for sidewalksales. For details, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

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July 19 • Laumeier Free Family Days - Explore

and create 2 to 4 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580Rott Road, Sunset Hills. Visit laumeiersculpturepark.

org for details.

July 21 • “Into The Woods” - Stephen Sondheimand James Lapine’s landmark Broadway musical hits

the Muny stage in Forest Park July 21-27, 8:15 p.m. For

tickets, visit muny.org.

July 22 • Whitaker Music Festival - Americanarock band, Magnolia Summer, performs at the Missou-

ri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admissionbegins at 5 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic

supper and enjoy the beauty of the garden grounds.For more information, visit www.mobot.org/events/

whitaker.

July 22 - Maplewood Summer Concert Series- The Jeremiah Johnson Band performs blues and rock6 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Hummert Park, 2400 Sutton Blvd.

Free. For more information, visit mcbfstl.org.

July 23 • “Hello Dolly” - Whitecliff SummerPlayhouse performs on the outdoor stage, July 23-

26, 8:15 p.m., in Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff ParkLane in Crestwood. Tickets: $2 for children and $5

for adults. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before eachperformance. Bring a lawn chair. No glass containers

please.

July 24 • ”Moon Over Buffalo” - Insight TheatreCompany’s hilarious “life in the theatre” comes to thestage, July 24-26, July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9. Show-

times: 8 p.m., 2 p.m. on Sundays in Nerinx Hall’s Heag-ney Theatre, 530 E. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves.

For tickets, visit www.insighttheatrecompany.com.

July 24 - Jungle Boogie - Pennsylvania Slimperforms at the free family concert in the Saint Louis

Zoo, 5 to 8 p.m. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For moreinformation, visit www.stlzoo.org.

July 25 • Iron Kid Triathlon - Bike, swim and

run in this spectacular race-a-thon at Jefferson Bar-racks Park Pavilion Lemay at noon. Cost: $5 per child

ages 7-12. Call 615-8877 to register.

July 25 • Tribute To Widespread Panic -

Concert features Mom’s Kitchen at Jefferson Barracks Amphitheater, 500 Bagby St. Tickets: $10 at the gate,

ages 12 and under free. Gates open at 7 p.m., showat 8 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets, no coolers.

Concessions available.

July 25 • Making Music Concert Series - TheFunky Butt Brass Band, a New Orleans-style brass

band, performs 7 p.m., at Kirkwood Park’s Lions Am-phitheatre, Geyer and Adams. Free.

July 25 • Family Fun - Watch the film, “Padding-

ton,” at Fenton City Park, 1215 Larkin Williams Road.

Free admission; bring chairs/blankets. Pre-show activities include Sammy J. Balloon Creations and other funactivities for kids. Film starts approximately 8:30 p.m.

July 26 • Tour de Kirkwood Triathlon - Swim,bike, run on Sunday, July 26, beginning 7:30 a.m. in

Kirkwood. For more information, visit bigshark.com.

July 29 - Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” - This enchanting musical which tells the classic love

story will be performed July 29-Aug. 7, 8:15 p.m., at theMuny in Forest Park. Based on the 1991 hit animated

film. For tickets or more information, visit muny.org.

July 29 • Whitaker Music Festival - TommyHalloran’s Guerilla Swing performs at the Missouri

Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admissionbegins at 5 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnicsupper and enjoy the beauty of the garden grounds.

For more information, visit www.mobot.org/events/ whitaker.

July 31 - Jungle Boogie - American Idle

performs at the free family concert, 5 to 8 p.m., at theSaint Louis Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more

information, call 781-0900 or visit www.stlzoo.org.

July 31 • The Alternative - Ages 11-15 are invit-ed for swimming with a DJ, plus other activities, 6:30 to

10 p.m., at Whitecliff Pool, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane inCrestwood. Cost: $8/person, includes pizza, popcornand a soda. Tickets available three days in advance.

Lock-in format.

Aug. 1 • Fenton Triathlon – The Fenton Triath-lon will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, 6:30 a.m., at the

Riverchase, 990 Horan Drive in Fenton. Registration is

$50. The race will consist of a 300-yard swim, 15-milebike and 3.1-mile run. For more information or to reg-ister, visit www.fleetfeetstlouis.com.

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The “Making Music” concert series is sponsored by the Kirkwood Arts Commission andKirkwood’s Parks & Recreation Department, with generous support

from the Kirkwood Arts Foundation.

June 13 One More Round; A Tribute to Johnny Cash www.jcashtribute.com

June 27 Gateway City Big Band www.gatewaycitybigband.com

July 11 Samba Bom www.sambabom.com

July 25 Funky Butt Brass Band www.funkybuttbrassband.com

August 8 Lucky Old Sons www.missouriartscouncil.org/touring.aspx.

August 22 St. Louis Wind Symphony www.stlwindsym.org

CONCERTS START AT 7:00 P.M. • KIRKWOOD PARK • LIONS’ AMPHITHEATERConcerts Are Free - Donations Appreciated

Aug. 6 • Oklahoma! – This classic will run from

Aug. 6-22, at The Muny in Forest Park. For moreinformation, showtimes and tickets, visit www.muny.

org.

Aug. 7 • Jungle Boogie – Live music by Push

the Limit as part of the St. Louis Zoo’s Jungle Boogiesummer concert series on Friday, Aug. 7, 5 to 8 p.m., at

the St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive in Forest Park.Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center

of the zoo. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org.

Aug. 7 • Feast In The Park – Live music byHudson & the Hoodoo Cats, plus food trucks, on Friday,

Aug. 7, at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Roadin Sunset Hills. Event is from 5 to 8 p.m., band plays

from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call615-4386.

Aug. 7 • Summer Concerts In Fenton – TheJumbo Shrimp Band will play on Friday, Aug. 7, 6 to

8 p.m., at the outdoor pool at the Riverchase, 990Horan Drive in Fenton. Free for members, $5 for non-

members. For details, visit www.fentonmo.org/parks.

Aug. 7 • Night Waves Pool Party – All incoming,outgoing and current middle school students are

invited to enjoy music, fun and games while hangingout with friends at a pool party on Friday, Aug. 7, 8 to

10 p.m., at the Kirkwood Aquatic Center, 111 S. GeyerRoad. Cost is $5 at the gate. For more information, call

936-5600.

Aug. 8 • Splash Bash – An End-of-Summer Splash

Bash will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., atThe Pavilion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Road. Enjoy music,

fun, games and concessions. For all ages; families,groups and organizations welcome. Cost is regular

pool admission. For more information, visit www.stlouisco.com/parks.

Aug. 8 • Classic Car Cruise – Classic cars return

to Route 66 with a parade on Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.,at 8800 Watson Road in Crestwood. In addition to the

parade, there will be several activities throughout theday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. including a car show, kid’s

cruise, poker run, games for kids, contests, live musicand more. For more information and a more detailedschedule of events, visit www.route66carcruise.org.

Aug. 8 • Making Music – The Lucky Old Sons,

a four-piece group (piano, saxophone, drums andelectric mandolin), will play on Saturday, Aug. 8, 7

p.m., at Kirkwood Park Lions’ Amphitheater, locatedat the corner of Geyer and Adams. Free, donations

appreciated. For details, visit www.kirkwoodmo.org.

Aug. 12 • Parties In The Park – Live music by

madBeats will be featured on Wednesday, Aug. 12, onCentral Avenue in downtown Clayton. The party goes

from 5 to 8:30 p.m.; half-priced beer from 5 to 5:30p.m. Free. For details, visit www.claytonmo.gov.

Aug. 14 • Jungle Boogie – Live music by MoodSwings as part of the St. Louis Zoo’s Jungle Boogie

summer concert series on Friday, Aug. 14, 5 to 8 p.m.,at the St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive in Forest Park.

Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center

of the zoo. For details, visit www.stlzoo.org.

Aug. 14 • Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer

Sounds – Dr. Zhivegas will play on Friday, Aug. 14, 7 to 9 p.m., at Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road.

Bring lawn chairs. Food and alcohol permitted. Coolersallowed, but no glass containers. Concessions available.

For more information, visit www.desperesmo.org.

Aug. 14 & 15 • Webster Groves Lions Club

Barbecue – The Lions will serve up ribs, chicken,hamburgers and more on Friday, Aug. 14, and

Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on the parkinglot of General Grant Center, 8400 Watson Road. Enjoy

on-site or carry out. For more information, visit www. webstergroveslions.com.

Aug. 15 • Tunes At Ten – Live music by Salt of

the Earth on Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m., at KirkwoodFarmers Market, 150 E. Argonne Drive. Free. For more

information, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

Aug. 16 • Laumeier Free Family Days – There

will be a free family day on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2 to 4p.m., at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road

in Sunset Hills. Families can have fun participatingin activities, exploring the natural environment and

checking out the exhibits. For more information, visit www.laumeierscultpurepark.org.

Aug. 16 • Grand Pool Party – Seniors ages

55 and older are invited to bring their grandchildren to a pool party with games, snacks, music and more

on Sunday, Aug. 16, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., at the WebsterGroves Aquatic Center, 33 E. Glendale. Cost is $5 forresidents and non-residents, pay at the gate. For more

information, call 963-5600 or visit www.wgparksandrec.com.

Aug. 18 • Feast In The Park – Live music by theSoulard Blues Band, plus food trucks, on Tuesday, Aug.18, at Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road. Event is from 5

to 8 p.m., band plays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Formore information, call 615-4386.

Aug. 21 • Jungle Boogie – Live music by Miss

Jubilee as part of the St. Louis Zoo’s Jungle Boogiesummer concert series on Friday, Aug. 21, 5 to 8 p.m.,at the St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive in Forest Park.

Bring the whole family for a free concert in the centerof the zoo. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org.

Aug. 22 • Making Music – The St. Louis Wind

Symphony will perform at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood ParkLions’ Amphitheater, located at the corner of Geyer

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Aug. 22 • Summer Films – “Hero 6” will be themovie on the big screen on Saturday, Aug. 22, 8:30p.m., at Fenton City Park, 1215 Larkin Williams Road.

There will be fun pre-show activities for kids. Free.Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information,

visit www.fentonmo.org/parks.

Aug. 26 • Maplewood Summer Concert Series– Bella & Lily, two of St. Louis’ rising young stars, will

perform on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6 to 8 p.m., at RyanHummert Park, 2400 Sutton Blvd. Free. The concert will

also serve as a food drive benefitting the MaplewoodRichmond Heights School District’s food pantry. For

more information, visit www.cityofmaplewood.com.

Aug. 27 • Kirkwoodstock – Kirkwood United

Methodist Church will play its “Kirkwoodstock”concert on Thursday, Aug. 27, 6 to 9 p.m., as part

of the summer concert series at Station Plaza indowntown Kirkwood, 120 S. Kirkwood Road. For more

information, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

Aug. 27 • Spinning Into Butter – The InsightTheatre Company presents “Spinning Into Butter,” a

play that presents and explores ideas about racism, Aug. 27-Sept. 13, in Nerinx Hall’s Heagney Theatre,

530 E. Lockwood in Webster Groves. For more

information, show times and tickets, visit www.insighttheatrecompany.com.

Aug. 28 • Jungle Boogie – Live music by Big

Brother Thunder and the Master Blasters as part of theSt. Louis Zoo’s Jungle Boogie summer concert series

on Friday, Aug. 28, 5 to 8 p.m., at the St. Louis Zoo,1 Government Drive in Forest Park. Bring the whole

family for a free concert in the center of the zoo. Formore information, visit www.stlzoo.org.

Aug. 29 • Tunes At Ten – Live music by the

Maple Jam Band on Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m., atKirkwood Farmers Market, 150 E. Argonne Drive. Free.

For details, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.

Aug. 29 & 30 • Festival of Nations – Sample

art, cuisine, activities, music and more from othercultures around the world on Saturday, Aug. 29,

10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., inTower Grove Park, 4256 Magnolia Ave. Free. For more

information, visit www.festivalofnationsstl.org.

Sept. 4-Oct. 4 • “The Full Monty” — StagesSt. Louis welcomes back its award-winning “The FullMonty” at the Robert G. Reim Theatre, 111 S. Geyer in

Kirkwood. For showtimes or tickets, visit stagesstlouis.org.

Sept. 4 • Feast In The Park — St. Louis County

Parks presents Feast in the Park, 5 to 8 p.m., atLaumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset

Hills. Music by Ralph Butler Duo. Food trucks. Admission is free.

Sept. 5-7 • 38th Annual Japanese Festival

— Missouri Botanical Garden hosts celebration ofJapanese culture with art, traditional processions,Japanese marketplace, arts and crafts, food booths,

cooking demonstrations and much more. Visit www.mobot.org.

Sept. 8 • Doggie

Dive — Friendly dogsare invited to swim at the

Whitecliff Aquatic Center,9245 Whitecliff Park Lane

in Crestwood. Proof ofrabies vaccinations and

current tags required.Small dogs swim from5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Medium and large dogs from 7 to

8 p.m. Cost $10 for residents, $15 for non-residents.

Sept. 11 • Farm Fridays At Suson Park — Greatfamily fun with pony rides, hayrides, barn tours face

painting and more, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Suson Park, 6073 Wells Road in South St. Louis County. Call 615-8822

to register.

Sept. 11-12 • Webster Groves LionsClub Barbecue — The Lions serve ribs, chicken,

hamburgers, brats and more from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the parking lot of General Grant Center, 8400 Watson

Road. Seating or carry out.

Sept. 12 • Shrewsbury Triathlon — For

beginner to advanced competitors, triathlon consistsof .46 swim, 13.1-mile bike ride and a 3.2-mile run.

Event goes off at 8 a.m. Registration begins July 4, witha cost of $45.

Sept. 18-20 • Kirkwood Greentree Festival —

Annual celebration at Kirkwood Park offers parade,

arts and crafts fair, live music, food and more. This year’s theme is “The Circus Comes To Kirkwood.”

Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday in front ofKirkwood High School. Hours are: Friday, 5 p.m. to 10

p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. For more details, visit greentreefestival.com.

Sept. 18-19 • Maddenfest — Maddenfest,

formerly Brentwood Days, in Brentwood Park, 9100Russell Ave., offers live entertainment, food, free

carnival rides and games and a great Saturday night

fireworks show. Friday evening hours and Saturdaybeginning with noon parade.

Sept. 18-19 • Great Forest Park Balloon Glow

and Balloon Race — Festivities begin with a balloonglow on Friday, Sept. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. at Central Field in

Forest Park. Balloon Race gets underway on Saturdayat noon with entertainment and festivities. Balloons

launch from Central Field at 4:30 p.m. For moredetails, visit greatforestparkballoonrace.com.

Sept. 19 • Affton Community Days — This year’s

festival parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from Affton HighSchool to the fairgrounds at St. Dominic Savio, 7748

Mackenzie Road. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, booths, great food and

more. Visit afftonchamber.com for more information.

Sept. 19 • Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival

— Showcases St. Louis’ most talented performers with nonstop music from two stages on Gore and

Allen avenues in Old Webster throughout the dayand into the evening. Plenty of great food, street

entertainers and activities for the kids. Visit www.oldwebsterjazzfestival.com in the near future for the

announcement of this year’s performers.

Sept. 26 • Webster Groves Lions 4th AnnualWinefest — Wine sampling takes place from 7 to 10

p.m. Location has yet to be determined. Cost is $20in advance, $25 at the door. Visit webstergroveslions.com closer to the event for venue. Call Sandy Halama,

795-7456, or Larry Suiter, 993-0068, for informationor tickets.

Sept. 30 • Shrewsbury Fall Festival — Save

the date! The annual fall festival runs from 1 to 10p.m. in Shrewsbury. Check the city’s website at www.

cityofshrewsbury.com for more information in the

coming months.

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September 2015

88th Annual

Carnival & Barbecue

July 1, 2, 3 & 4Held in conjunction with Webster Groves’

“July 4th Community Days” celebration. Morethan a dozen amusement rides, lots of games, aCarnival Midway and award-winning barbecued

food. This family- fun tradi tion fills Lions Club Athle tic Field s at Memoria l Park near I-44 andElm Ave.

Proceeds are donated to worthwhile needsand community betterment.

For more info, call 314-303-5795or go to webstergroveslions.com.

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