FRIDAY
Taste of أغر؟´«أ½
- 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 أغر؟´«أ½, otherwise you’ll feel like you do on Thanksgiving, stuffed and ready for a nap. But it’ll be hard to stick to just a couple dishes with restaurants there like Honey Bee Tea, Maize and Wheat, Oceano Bistro, Seoul Taco, Steve’s Hot Dogs and Peacemaker Lobster and Crab. Plus you can get cocktails from White Claw, Narwhal’s 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: أغر؟´«أ½ 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’s “Dance Kid Dance†tour slides through أغر؟´«أ½ on Aug. 15, and it is obvious that singer-songwriter Brent Smith has been busy putting pen to paper. Shinedown’s 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 “Second Chance†and “Simple Man.†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 “Maggie May†and “You Wear It Well†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 “One Last Time†to أغر؟´«أ½, and he says this is his final world tour. Expect to hear songs like “Forever Young†and “You’re in My Heart.†By Jasmine Osby
Todd d'Amour stars as Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire."
â€کA Streetcar Named Desire’
- 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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“A Streetcar Named Desire†is one of Tennessee Williams’ most famous plays, so it’s 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’s had to move in with her pregnant sister and her sister’s brutish husband, Stanley. By Rosalind Early
The cast of “Second Hurricane†at Stray Dog Theatre
â€کThe Second Hurricane’
- 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 “The Second Hurricane,†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’s no better place to be to enjoy hip-hop and tequila this summer than the Tacos and Tequila Festival. This festival isn’t new. However, this is its first time making a stop in أغر؟´«أ½ 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, أغر؟´«أ½ 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 أغر؟´«أ½ with Dashboard Confessional.آ
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: أغر؟´«أ½ Music Park, 750 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Heights
- How much: $53.90-$128.55
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Get ready for rock ’n’ roll mayhem as Coheed and Cambria take over أغر؟´«أ½ Music Park. The New York band released its 11th studio album, “The Father of Make Believe,†in March. To celebrate its release, the band announced a co-headlining tour with fellow New York rockers Taking Back Sunday. It’s 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 “Welcome Home†and “MakeDamnSure.†By Jasmine Osby
MONDAY
â€کJersey Boys’
- 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 “Jersey Boys,†a jukebox musical about the rise of the Four Seasons, the group behind “Big Girls Don’t Cry,†“Sherry,†“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You†and more hits of the 1960s and ’70s. By Rosalind Early
TUESDAY
â€کMidsummer Night’s Dream’
- When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19-Sept. 14
- Where: Various parks and public spaces around أغر؟´«أ½
- How much: Free
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Shakespeare Festival أغر؟´«أ½ can’t let Forest Park have all the fun, so it takes a Shakespeare show around to a bunch of different أغر؟´«أ½ parks. This year, they’re reprising their 2022 production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.†It is an afro-futuristic version of the Shakespearean comedy directed by local artist Tre’von Griffith. By Rosalind Early
