FRIDAY
The Taste of Black St. Louis
- When: Noon-9 p.m. Sept. 13-15
- Where: Soldier’s Memorial Plaza, 1315 Chestnut Street
- How much: Free
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Black-owned restaurants and stores get a chance to shine, and if you don鈥檛 like what you see at one vendor, don鈥檛 worry 鈥 there will be 249 others. Sadly, the planned world-record attempt for the largest line dance has been downgraded to an effort to make the longest Soul Train line, more than 536 participants, starting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14. By Daniel Neman
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will commemorate the 120th anniversary of the 1904 World's Fair and celebrate Scott Joplin at this outdoor concert.
Greentree Festival
- When: 5-10 p.m. Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15
- Where: Kirkwood Park, 111 South Geyer Road
- How much: Free
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This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淎 Salute to Sitcoms,鈥 which should put an intriguing twist on a festival that is now it is 63rd year. Folklife gets a special focus, with dancers, living history reenactors, artisans, crafters and a tribute to Missouri fiddlers. Saturday morning there will be a parade, and of course there will be oodles of food. By Daniel Neman
鈥楾谤补测蹿鈥
- When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Sept. 29
- Where: JCC, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis County
- How much: $27-$59
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What do you do when you love to roller skate and listen to rock music but live in an orthodox Jewish community? Befriend someone from the secular world, obviously. Zalmy spends his days performing good deeds around his community with his best friend, Schmuel, but when they meet Johnathan, a Catholic who is interested in becoming Jewish, it tests their friendship and Zalmy's faith. By Rosalind Early
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鈥楢merican Idiot鈥
- When: 8 p.m. through Oct. 5
- Where: Marcelle Theater, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive
- How much: $20-$30
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Ten years after releasing 鈥淒ookie鈥 in 1994, Green Day released 鈥淎merican Idiot,鈥 an angry look at a post-9/11 America that simmered with malcontent and political disillusion. The musical is based on the album and follows three friends as they make their way to adulthood in the big city. By Rosalind Early
Sexyy Red
- When: 7 p.m. Sept. 13
- Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Avenue
- How much: $45.50-$145.50
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Rapper Sexyy Red is one of the latest music sensations to emerge from St. Louis. Her provocative, outspoken raps have gained head nods from hip-hop artists like Drake and Nicki Minaj and the up-and-coming rapper represents her hometown every chance she gets. Sexyy Red鈥檚 brand of in-your-face rap is full of controversial lyrics that keep going viral. Her 鈥淕et It Sexyy鈥 was certified gold, and her 2023 hit 鈥淧ound Town鈥 went platinum. Rumor has it, Sexyy Red is bringing a few special guests to her show, with rappers Hunxho, Blakeiana, and Loe Shimmy kicking things off. By Jasmine Osby
Fright Fest
- When: Various days from Sept. 13-Nov. 3
- Where: Six Flags St. Louis, 4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka
- How much: $29
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It鈥檚 never too early for Halloween. Six Flags kicks off the spine-chilling season with four different haunted houses, scare zones (Zombieville, sinister clowns, Spider Alley, the Void and more) and nighttime rides in the dark. The haunted houses require an additional admission charge. By Daniel Neman
SATURDAY
Dance the Vote
- When: 10 a.m. Sept. 14
- Where: Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard
- How much: Free
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Get in the mood to vote at this artful civics event featuring the Ashleyliane Dance Company, St. Louis Story Stitchers, Beyond Measure Dance Theatre, Without Limits Dance Company and more. Also on hand will be leaders to talk about the importance of voting like St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. Plus, you can register to vote, learn about what鈥檚 on the ballot, enjoy family activities and join in a community dance. By Rosalind Early
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St. Louis Renaissance Festival
- When: Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 14-Oct. 27, and Monday Oct. 14
- Where: Rotary Park, 2577 West Meyer Road, Wentzville
- How much: At the gate: $22.95, $19.95 seniors 65 and older, $14.95 children 5-12. Online: $18.95, $15.95 seniors 60 and older (we don’t understand the discrepancy in ages, either) and students, $11.95 children 5-12. Dogs are $10.
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Huzzah! Step back in time to the fictional town of Petit Lyon, where revelers re-create the glories of the Renaissance 鈥 its feasts, its jousts, its mead and its motets. You would not feel out of place if you chose to wear a corset and a chemise, a long skirt, a codpiece or even a bare bodkin. By Daniel Neman
Orchestra Noir
- When: 8 p.m. Sept. 14
- Where: The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard
- How much: $71-$101
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Since being founded in 2016, Atlanta鈥檚 Orchestra Noir has highlighted African American music greats from every genre. Pop culture has fallen in love with the orchestra, which has worked alongside artists like 2Chainz and Grammy Award鈥搘inning producer Bryan-Michael Cox. By Jasmine Osby
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SUNDAY
Eric Benet
- When: 5 p.m. Sept. 15
- Where: City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way
- How much: $60-$68
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Eric Benet takes listeners back to the romantic days of 鈥90s R&B. His song 鈥淪pend My Life With You,鈥 featuring Tamia, was a No. 1 hit in 1999. But Benet鈥檚 musical journey started when he was growing up in Milwaukee. He even had a record deal with his sister and cousin before launching a solo career. Benet released his latest self-titled album in 2016. Expect to hear songs like 鈥淚 Wanna Be Loved鈥 and 鈥淐hocolate Legs.鈥 By Jasmine Osby
WEDNESDAY
Arlo Parks
- When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18
- Where: The Hawthorn, 2231 Washington Avenue
- How much: $30
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You might remember British alternative pop artist Arlo Parks from her episode on NPR鈥檚 Tiny Desk concert series. She鈥檚 easy to recognize with her reddish-pink hair; easy-going fashion statements; and airy, light vocals. Her debut album 鈥淐ollapsed in Sunbeams鈥 (2021) peaked at No. 3 on the UK Album Charts. The album also earned her two Grammy nods in 2022 for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album. Her newest album 鈥淢y Soft Machine鈥 (2023) is a testament to surviving trauma and mental illness, and navigating the pressure of youth. By Jasmine Osby
Teddy Swims
- When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18
- Where: The Factory
- How much: Sold Out
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Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims has come a long way since covering popular songs on his social media. Armed with his yellow-tinted aviators, the angelic crooner effortlessly bends any genre to his vocal will. Still at the beginning of his career, Swims leads a fresh wave of contemporary singers who are raising the lyrical bar. By Jasmine Osby
Paquito D鈥橰ivera and Chucho Vald茅s 鈥楾ogether Again鈥
- When: 8 p.m. Sept. 18 and Sept. 19
- Where: Steward Center, 3536 Washington Avenue and the Sheldon, 3648 Washington Avenue
- How much: $150-$700
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Cuban jazz legends Paquito D鈥橰ivera and Chucho Vald茅s have a combined 29 Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards for their strides in jazz music and they鈥檙e longtime friends. Saxophonist and clarinetist D鈥橰ivera met pianist Valdes in 1962. They both were child prot茅g茅s in music and released a joint album, 鈥淚 Missed You Too!鈥, in 2022, their first collaboration since the pair were member of Cuban jazz ensemble, Irakere, which disbanded in 1980. By Jasmine Osby
THURSDAY
Sarah Silverman
- When: 7 p.m. Sept. 19
- Where: Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market Street
- How much: $35-$175
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Two-time Emmy Award鈥搘inner Sarah Silverman first rose to fame on the small screen when she joined 鈥淪aturday Night Live鈥 in 1993. She鈥檚 kept our attention with her undeniable wit, honesty and humor. By Jasmine Osby
Marquise Knox
- When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19
- Where: City Winery
- How much: $35-$45
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St. Louis bluesman Marquise Knox has shared stages with music greats like the late B.B. King and rock star Billy Gibbons and is a staple at local jazz and blues concerts. Knox is performing at Music at the Intersection on Sept. 15 under the Big Top following Chaka Khan鈥檚 performance on the main stage. However, if you miss his set, you can catch him at the City Winery just a few days later. By Jasmine Osby