Dan Brassil

First Friday at the Science Center
2016-10-07 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Geek out on the first Friday of every month!
Learn the real science behind science fiction at our First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, features free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10pm screening of a classic science fiction move in the OMNIMAX® Theater. First Friday favorites like public telescope viewings, scifi trivia and special prices for OMNIMAX® films are a staple at every event. Tickets for the free 10pm show are available starting at 6pm on the evening of the First Friday event and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
First Friday activities such as our presentations, sci-fi trivia, 10pm sci-fi film, etc. are primarily designed for adults and recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Our public telescope viewings and free 7pm Planetarium show are recommended for all ages.
Friday, October 7: Dreams and Nightmares
Friday, November 4: The Walking Dead
Friday, December 2: Doctor Who

Historic Shaw Art Fair
2016-10-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2016-10-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Historic Shaw Art Fair, 4200 Flora Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
October 1 & 2, 2016
4100 & 4200 blocks of Flora Place
St. Louis, Missouri
The Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association (SNIA) has hosted the very popular Shaw Art Fair each fall since 1993. Located on the tree-lined parkway of beautiful Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair is one of the premier fine art and fine craft fairs in the St. Louis area. It is highly rated by art fair magazines and participating artists. Roughly 135 top caliber artists and craftspeople from around the country are selected each year to participate in the professionally juried event. Check out our links on the right side and a huge thank you to our sponsors below!
The fair showcases a number of different art mediums, including:

Clay
Digital
Drawing / Pastels
Fiber Art
Glass
Jewelry
Mixed Media
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Woodwork

Visitors and artists will enjoy the festive atmosphere that includes live music, a food court featuring food from many local restaurants, and a children’s art area.
This event is held concurrently with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best of Missouri Market, which is located directly across Tower Grove Avenue from the Shaw Art Fair.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION
Dates and Times:
Saturday, October 1st from 9am to 5pm
Sunday, October 2nd from 10am to 5pm
Location:
Blocks of 4100-4200 Flora Place, St. Louis MO 63110
Admission:
$7 per adult, which is good for both days! Children 14 & under are free with an adult. Bring a non-perishable food item to receive $1 off admission—benefiting Isaiah 58 Ministries and Mount Olive church.
Music Presented by UIC
Saturday, October 1 – Music Stage
9:15 – 10:15 am
Central Visual & Performing Arts High School
Various ensembles
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
The High Dives
12:30 – 1:45 pm
iLLPHONICS
2:15 – 3:30 pm
Cave of Swords
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Jans Project
Sunday, October 2 – Music Stage
10:00 – 11:00 am
Jazz St. Louis – Jazz All-Stars
Jazz
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Grooveliner
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Wire Pilots
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Karate Bikini
Rock original
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Cave States
Americana alt country
Performers
Saturday, October 1 – Art Activity Area center of 4200 block
11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 3:30pm
Blaque Berry Puppets
Sunday, October 2 – Art Activity Area center of 4200 block
11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 3:30pm
Blaque Berry Puppets
12:30 – 3:30pm
STL Balloons
Tower Grove Entrance
Klemm Entrance (North)
Klemm Entrance (South)
Thurman Entrance
Music
Food
Art Activities and School Exhibits
First Aid

Artists
Visitors

Deadline for online entry: April 24
(Link for more Details)
Entry Fee: $7 good for both days. Children 14 and under free with an adult.

Entry fee: $25 – Booth fee: $300
Parking is available on neighborhood streets and in Tower Grove Park.

Notifications will be sent by May 15
Food and beverage court, plus live music round out the offerings.

Final Payment: June 20
Bring a can of food and receive a $1 discount!

Last day to cancel & receive 100% exhibition fee refund: July 17
Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Last day to cancel & receive 50% exhibition fee refund: August 15

Proceeds benefit the community development and philanthropic activities of the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association.

Best of Missouri Market
2016-10-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2016-10-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2016-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
September 30 to October 2, 2016
More than 120 food producers and crafters offer baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, wooden toys, custom jewelry and more. Enjoy live music and a kids’ corner with crafts and fall activities, too! Outdoors under tents, rain or shine.
Market Dates and Hours

Friday, September 30
6 – 9 p.m. First Look FridaySaturday, October 1
8 – 9 a.m. Members’ Hours
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Market Hours
Sunday, October 2
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Market Hours

Live Music

Friday, September 30
Paul Nixon
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Saturday, October 1
The Dust Covers
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 2
Three of a Perfect Pair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

$12 adults (ages 13 and up)
$5 children (ages 3-12)
$5 Garden members
Free for member children (ages 3-12)

Parking

Free parking is available at the Garden and at the Metro lots located one block west of the Garden at the intersection of Vandeventer Ave. and Shaw Blvd., with continuous free shuttle service to the Garden. Please respect our neighbors and refrain from parking on residential streets.

Grovefest 2016
2016-10-01 14:00 - 23:00 | The Grove
Grove Fest, the fun, independent, wild, eclectic yearly festival in STL’s Grove neighborhood will return for its 11th year this October 1st.
This family friendly event will feature a kids zone, street performers, live music, and amazing food and drinks from local Grove businesses. If you’re in the mood to shop there will be no shortage of crafts, fashion, and art for purchase from local artist and vendors. Want to be an artist for the day? Don’t forget to stop by and help paint the 11th annual paint-by-numbers outdoor wall mural, a Grove Fest tradition.
Join in from 2pm-11pm to see what one of STL’s most vibrant neighborhoods has to offer.

Art in the Park
2016-09-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Francis Park (St. Louis Hills)
St. Louis Hills, rich in architecture and home to beautiful Francis Park, provides the backdrop for Art in the Park. Family, friends and neighbors enjoy art, music and food surrounding the majestic lily pond at the center of the park.

Strange Folk Festival
2016-09-24 - 2016-09-25 | Lafayette Square, 2023 Lafayette Ave , St Louis, MO, 63104, United States
Strange Folk Festival is back for its 11th year! They will be hosting over 200 makers and artists from 14 states and annual 30,000 attendees in one of Saint Louis’ most gorgeous historic neighborhoods: Lafayette Square. The rich architectural heritage is a perfect backdrop for Strange Folk Festival’s signature installation art. “Belle Epoque,” a new theme twist added this year, is an homage to the wealth of beauty and style that was France in the early 20th century. To aid in creating an temporarily ornate atmosphere, we are utilizing a large-format laser cutter, among other digital fabrication machines, in-house at their workshop on Cherokee St.

Nouveau France will see it’s colony come to life again as the neighborhood is filled with energy and creativity. Walk the streets and shop “Etsy in person” while live music, soundscapes, and mix-tapes fill the air.
They’ve handpicked some of St. Louis’s best local indie pop, folk, and roots bands for everyone to enjoy for free! Saturday’s line up includes Ellen the Felon, Letter to Memphis, Whoa Thunder, and Super Fun Yeah Yeah Rocketship. On Sunday they have Androbeat, The Good Deeds, The Defeated Country, and Cave of Swords.
The entire festival will include themed areas of decoration and interaction under the creative direction of founder, Autumn Wiggins. A corner of Lafayette Park is being converted into a whimsical techie-playground. Start off at Feathertop, a boho camping enclave near the entrance gate to the park, and travel down Myrkwood path where you’ll find lots of surprises, including new Curious Cabinets by Kristin Cassidy.
Other exhibits include a photo booth with live birds as the backdrop and a pop-up museum with period-specific ephemera centering around the inhabitants of a house in Lafayette Square. 3D printer demonstrations by Squirefruit Labs and our crowd-favorite hands-on activities round out the weekend.
Food and drinks will be served by over 20 local restaurants and food trucks. From tasty treats to full meals. They’ll have everything from ice cream, baked goods, BBQ, vegetarian, and even treats for dogs.

Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
2016-09-17 12:00 - 23:00 | Old Webster, W. Lockwood N. Gore, Webster Groves, MO, United States
One of the most family-friendly jazz festivals on the planet, the Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival promises non-stop jazz and blues from two stages. This event showcases St. Louis’ most talented performers plus food and drink from area restaurants. Street entertainers also amuse spectators with face-painting, juggling and balloons. Bring your kids, strollers and lawn chairs. Free! Noon to 11 p.m.
Get ready to hit the streets and tap your feets for Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival. Webster’s biggest music event is back with a fresh collection of the area’s greatest talents in the genres of jazz, blues and much more.
This is the festival’s 16th consecutive year and will be held on September 17, 2016.
The Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival is held in the heart of downtown Webster Groves, surrounded by historic buildings and locally-owned restaurants and shops. Passing trains provide a backdrop of percussive rhythm while the buildings give an acoustic boost.
The festival books the best local jazz and blues acts and – with this year’s diverse lineup of notable acts acts that blend different styles – is expected to attract more than the 13,000 music fans they draw each year.
Live music will be played throughout the day on the festival’s two performance stages.

2016 Line-up*

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY STAGE: GORE AVENUE
Noon – 1:15 p.m.: Shades Of Blue – Scott A.F.B. Band
1:45 – 3:00 p.m.: Green McDonough Band
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.: Anita Rosamond Band w/Special Guest Gene Dobbs Bradford
5:15 –6:30 p.m.: Webster University Jazz Ensemble: “Tribute To Verve Records”
7:00 – 8:15 p.m.: Bach To The Future
8:45 – 10:45 p.m.: Marquise Knox Blues Revue w/Special Guests
AUTUMN HILL RECORDS STAGE: ALLEN AVENUE
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Old Webster’s Got Talent Winner
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: The Hipjaz Quintet
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Matthew Von Doran Trio
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Webster Groves High School Jazz Band
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Feyza Eren Band
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Alan Oxenhandler
8:30 – 10 p.m.: Tracer
ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
3 p.m.: POJAZZ with Raven Wolf and spoken word artists at McCaughen & Burr, 117 W. Lockwood

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
2016-09-17 12:00 - 19:00 | Central Fields In Forest Park, 5595 Grand Drive, Saint Louis, MO, 63112, United States
Saturday, September 17, 2016
-BALLOON RACE AT CENTRAL FIELD — 12:00 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.
12:00 p.m. – Festivities Begin! Purina Children’s Entertainment Area Opens
1:00 p.m. – Entertainment Stages Open
2:00 p.m. – Photo Contest Sponsored by Wehrenberg Theaters & St. Louis Post-Dispatch
3:00 p.m. – Miller Lite Skydivers
3:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies
4:30 p.m. – “Hare” Balloon Launch
4:45 p.m. – “Hound” Balloon Launch begins

Parking & Transportation

Where to Park
Parking (and admittance) is free for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Largest and closest parking area for the Launch site is the Muny Opera parking lot. Street parking is also available, but come early as most spots in the Park are full by 2 p.m. Come before 2 p.m. and enjoy a great day in the Park. All entrances to Forest Park will be open for the Balloon Race and Glow on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, 2013.
Options to avoid Parking
Via Metro: Take MetroLink to the Central West End exit. Cross Kingshighway into the park directly to Central Field. Approximately 15 minute walk.
Handicapped Parking:
Is available adjacent to the balloon launch site. See the maps for exact locations. Additionally, there is a designated Handicap Drop-off area.
Glow & Race Parking

South Grand Fall Fest
2016-09-17 10:00 - 22:00 | South Grand, 3500 Hartford, Saint Louis, MS, 63116, United States
The South Grand Business District is excited to announce our third annual Fall Festival Saturday, September 17, 2016. The event is to celebrate what makes South Grand and its surrounding community unique, which will incorporate local artists and musicians, dancers, and, most of all, great restaurants, services and shops.
The vendors at the event will include, vintage, handmade items along with a DIY Craft Zone. The event runs from 11AM to 6PM with participation from our vendors. Entertainment in Ritz Park (3147 S. Grand Blvd.) continues until 10PM and includes yoga, dancers, performances by local schools and bands.
Handmade and Vintage Vendors
Uffda Ta-Da!
South City Studio
Intentional Goods and Sundry
Finn & Mack: Off the Rack
Whitty Creations
Creature Curios
Butter Love by L.C.
Trendy Doll Clothing
West Park Creative
Yellow Bird Gifts
Crawling Chaos Clothing
Ruby’s Secret Stash
Sadly Harmless Illustration
Riley Construction Toys
Unnatural Resources
Red Herring Illustration
Imani Aisha Creations
Down the Rabbit Hole
Wang Dang Doodle Press
Twinkle Brews Candle Co.
Pollywog Glass
Purpose by Design
Beqi Clothing
South Compton Soap Company
Villa Design
Rambling Eclectica
Barbara & Bette Knits
Fletcher Works
Trinkets by Kelli
Squaresville
The Yarn Mission
Amanda Doyle, St. Louis Author
Be Easy by Lindsey Beasley
Urban Girl Atelier
Spiced Peach Jams
Kandyland Vintage and Kreations
Grubby Mitts Soap
Mothership
Special J. Antiques
Pets In the City
Rack & Clutch
The Kabine
Free photo booth, face painting and balloon artist.
Fall Fest Ritz Park Schedule
9-9:45AM Yoga
10-10:30AM New City School
10:45-11:30AM SLPS Shaw VPA Elementary, Carr Lane VPA Middle, and Central VPA High School
11:45AM-1PM Dance Companies
1:30-2:30PM Syna So Pro
3-4:00PM Emily Wallace
4:30-5:30PM TJ Muller and The Gaslight Squares
6-7PM FIRE DOG
7:30-8:30PM Letter to Memphis
9-10-PM Bottom up Blues Gang

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
2016-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Central Fields In Forest Park, 5595 Grand Drive, Saint Louis, MO, 63112, United States
Schedule (All events are free)

Friday, September 16, 2016
7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. — BALLOON GLOW AT CENTRAL FIELD
9:15 P.M. — PNC BANK FIREWORKS FINAL
-A Fundraising Benefit for the Missouri Humane Society — 7:00 p.m.
*To purchase tickets for this benefit please click here

Parking & Transportation

Where to Park
Parking (and admittance) is free for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Largest and closest parking area for the Launch site is the Muny Opera parking lot. Street parking is also available, but come early as most spots in the Park are full by 2 p.m. Come before 2 p.m. and enjoy a great day in the Park. All entrances to Forest Park will be open for the Balloon Race and Glow on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, 2013.
Options to avoid Parking
Via Metro: Take MetroLink to the Central West End exit. Cross Kingshighway into the park directly to Central Field. Approximately 15 minute walk.
Handicapped Parking:
Is available adjacent to the balloon launch site. See the maps for exact locations. Additionally, there is a designated Handicap Drop-off area.
Glow & Race Parking

Taste of St. Louis
2016-09-16 - 2016-09-18 | Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, United States
THE ULTIMATE FOOD EXPERIENCE
Voted St. Louis’ Best Food Event by St. Louis Magazine’s A-List Readers’ Choice Poll for three years running
Friday, September 16, 2016 4pm – 10pm
Saturday, September 17, 2016 11am – 10pm
Sunday, September 18, 2016 11am – 7pm
2016 FREE Attractions Include:

The region’s best restaurants on 314 Hot Sauce Restaurant Row
Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale Culinary Competition on the Stella Artois Culinary Stage
Goose Island School of Cooking Stage, presented by Smithfield with live demos and culinary showcases
Dillard’s Main Stage with free national concerts and fashion shows
Sachs Properties Kids’ Kitchen – Cooking with STEAM, Presented by SCOPE
The ArtWalk
The Marketplace

Symphony Concert in Forest Park
2016-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Art Hill, Forest Park, Fine Arts Drive in Forest Park , St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
Join David Robertson and the STL Symphony for our FREE concert in Forest Park. The performance features classical favorites capped off with a fireworks spectacular at the base of Art Hill. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and invite your family and friends to one of St. Louis’ favorite musical events of the year!
Forest Park Concert
David Robertson, conductor
Brian Owens, vocalist
Art Hill in Forest Park
SMITH arr. Sousa/Damrosch The Star-Spangled Banner
HANDEL arr. Baines/Mackerras Music for the Royal Fireworks
BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture
MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik
RACHMANINOFF Vocalise
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker
Arr. Adam Maness “Wade in the Water”
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
JOHN WILLIAMS Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark
GERSHWIN arr. Bennett Porgy and Bess: Selection for Orchestra
SOUSA Stars and Stripes Forever

Loufest 2016
2016-09-10 - 2016-09-11 | Forest Park
LouFest is an annual two-day event featuring local, regional and national acts, with an esthetic range from funk and indie-rock to alt-country and soul. The event features two stages with alternating performances throughout the weekend.The festival grounds include a children’s stage and village, an environmentally friendly vendor area and a food court featuring restaurants from St. Louis neighborhoods.
The 2016 LouFest Music Festival is scheduled for September 10-11.
LouFest 2016 Lineup

· LCD SOUNDSYSTEM
· CHRIS STAPLETON
· MS. LAURYN HILL

· Band of Horses · Big Gigantic · The Kills · Buddy Guy · Shakey Graves · St Lucia· Vince Staples · Greensky Bluegrass · Preservation Hall Jazz Band· Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires · Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals· Frightened Rabbit

· The Heavy · Wild Belle · Foxing · Twin Peaks · Judah and the Lion · Rayland Baxter · Caveman· Chicano Batman · Diarrhea Planet · Mothers · Quaker City Night Hawks · Twin Limb · NAWAS · Bonnie Bishop· JMR · Illphonics · Aaron Kamm & The One Drops · Bruiser Queen · Karate Bikini · The Sleepy Rubies· John Henry

St. Louis Art Fair
2016-09-10 - 2016-09-11 | Downtown Clayton, 16 N Central Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63105, United States
The Art Fair continues to rank among the top fine art events in the country. Enjoy the Creative Castle, an arts and crafts area for kids, and live performances on three stages.
Friday, September 9th 5:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, September 10th 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, September 11th 11:00am – 5:00pm

St. Nicholas Greek Festival
2016-09-05 11:00 - 20:00, 2016-09-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-09-03 11:00 - 21:00 | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Gyros, moussaka, spanakopita, baklava. . . there’s no better way to spend Labor Day weekend this side of Mykonos than at the 96th Annual St. Nicholas Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in St. Louis’ Central West End. Come and experience a taste of Greece, Live Music, Church Tours & Books, Greek Folk Dancing, and Gift Shop – daily! The parishioners of St. Nicholas welcome you with hospitality and joy! The fun reigns supreme from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Labor Day at the the corner of Forest Park and Kingshighway.
Voted the best local festival by St. Louis Magazine, the Greek Festival features live entertainment with music by The Fabulous Grecian Keys and folk dancing by the St. Nicholas Greek Dancers. Enjoy delicious food & drink, a tour of the beautiful church, and browse the gift shop featuring imported items from Athens.
Be Greek for a day…..OPA!!

Japanese Festival
2016-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2016-09-04 10:00 - 20:00, 2016-09-03 10:00 - 20:00 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Celebrating the history, culture, and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States.
Since 1977, the Missouri Botanical Garden has produced the annual Japanese Festival in conjunction with the Japanese Activities Committee, a coalition of several Japanese-American organizations that provide art, dance, food and entertainment for thousands of visitors each year.

Throughout the Japanese Festival, there are more than 125 opportunities to learn about the culture, art, beauty, food, and music of Japan.

Download a complete list of events:
2016 Event Schedule (PDF)

Admission: Purchase tickets

$15 Admission (ages 13 & older)
$5 Children (ages 3–12)
$5 Garden members (free for member children 3–12)

Hours

Saturday* & Sunday,
10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grounds open at 9 a.m.
and remain open until 10 p.m. for candlelight walks.
Monday (Labor Day),
10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Big Muddy Blues Festival
2016-09-04 15:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-03 15:00 - 23:55 | Laclede’s Landing
Every Labor Day weekend, St. Louis’ historic Laclede’s Landing hosts over 30,000 people from around the country for the Big Muddy Blues Festival. This outdoor festival attracts an eclectic audience with the intention of celebrating the indigenous art from known as “the Blues.”
Big Muddy provides a platform for a wide range of artists who represent extensions of the Blues genre, such as, soul, R&B, rockabilly, gospel and jazz. Now in its 18th year, the region’s largest Blues music event features over 18 hours of music with 30+ bands on three stages throughout the cobblestone streets of Laclede’s Landing while boasting the Big Muddy itself as the iconic river backdrop for the weekend.
Regional and local bands are showcased on two satellite stages, while the main stage features national headliners, Grammy award-winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Laclede’s Landing has always been a hot spot for aspiring Blues artists and – through this festival – continues its role as the proving ground for this generation of musicians.
Big Muddy Blues Festival is one of the longest-running events of its kind and is produced annually by Laclede’s Landing Merchants Association. Formed in 1979, LLMA is the nonprofit group of Laclede’s Landing restaurants, bars and shops that focuses on preserving and revitalizing St. Louis’ oldest community and introducing people to the historic area through its various businesses, events and sights. With the help of corporate sponsorships, government grants and the dedication of the local vendors and merchants, LLMA is committed to providing a fun and safe blues filled weekend to St. Louisans and visitors alike.

The Art Fair at Queeny Park
2016-09-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2016-09-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2016-09-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Rd, Ballwin, MO, 63011, United States
Up to 135 juried artists from 20 or more states, the Art Fair at Queeny Park is one of the most reputable, longest-running art fairs in the bi-state region. Rain or shine, hot or cold weather, relax in the comfort of the climate-controlled Greensfelder Recreation Center. The Art Fair at Queeny Park presents a opportunity for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.
Friday, September 2, 2016 5 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, September 3, 2016 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, September 4, 2016 11 AM – 4 PM
The Art Fair at Queeny Park is presented by the Greater St. Louis Art Association
Click here for a $1.00 OFF Admission Coupon

First Friday at the Science Center
2016-09-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Geek out on the first Friday of every month!
Learn the real science behind science fiction at our First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, features free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10pm screening of a classic science fiction move in the OMNIMAX® Theater. First Friday favorites like public telescope viewings, scifi trivia and special prices for OMNIMAX® films are a staple at every event. Tickets for the free 10pm show are available starting at 6pm on the evening of the First Friday event and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
First Friday activities such as our presentations, sci-fi trivia, 10pm sci-fi film, etc. are primarily designed for adults and recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Our public telescope viewings and free 7pm Planetarium show are recommended for all ages.
Friday, September 2: Happy 50th, Star Trek!
Friday, October 7: Dreams and Nightmares
Friday, November 4: The Walking Dead
Friday, December 2: Doctor Who

Festival of Nations
2016-08-28 10:00 - 18:00 | MO
A multiethnic celebration featuring traditional dance, music, food, cultural and educational exhibits, folk art demonstrations and a craft market presented by the International Institute and 125 community organizations. Non-stop dynamic music and dance performances by traditional ethnic artists, world music favorites and the finest traditional acoustic music and song from Spanish flamenco to a Vietnamese lion dance, from thundering drums to Irish harp will be presented on four stages.

Sunday Schedule

Wells Fargo Advisors Forest Stage Schedule
10 am – 11 am
Mariachi Nuevo Azteca, Mexican
TBD
Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico, Mexican
11 am – 12 pm
St. Louis Eisa Okinawa Kenjin-kai, Japanese
TBD
12 pm – 1 pm
International Folk Dance Association, European
Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble (Better Family Life), African American/Afro Caribbean
Beryozka, Russian
1 pm – 2 pm
Spirit of Angela, African
Hawaiian Polynesian Revue, Polynesian
2 pm – 3 pm
Lauren Wilmore Afro-Latin Dance Academy, Multi-Ethnic
Grupo Atlántico, Colombian
3 pm – 4 pm
Standing Drums, Asian
Drums & Dance of the Congo, Congolese
Bulgarian School of St. Louis, Bulgarian
4 pm – 5 pm
Gentlemen of Vision, African American
St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society, Spanish*Schedule is subject to change

Enterprise Grand Stage Schedule
10 am – 11 am
Austrian Trio, European
Shir Ami Singers, Jewish
11 am – 12 pm
Khaled Alrahal, Iraqi
South Indian Folk Dance, Indian
12 pm – 1 pm
Acoustic Element, Latin American
Meshorerim, Jewish
1 pm – 2 pm
Suzanne White, Choctaw Storyteller, Native American
Ali Naeini, Iranian/Persian
Daniel Romano/Blaque Berry Puppets, Irish/Italian
2 pm – 3 pm
Steel Drum Flavor, Caribbean
Pinx Academy of Dance, African American
3 pm – 4 pm
N-Jection, African
Tribe Ayaka, African
4 pm – 5 pm
Story Time Puppets with “Papa” & Jackie Wright, African American
Traditional Strings, Appalachian*Schedule is subject to change

7-Up World Music Stage Schedule
10 am – 11 am
Dizzy Atmosphere, French
11 am – 12 pm
Mario Pascal, Haitian
12 pm – 1 pm
Son Montuno (FKA Nitro Latin Jazz Band), Latin American
1 pm – 2 pm
Elsie Parker and the Poor People of Paris, French
2 pm – 3 pm
Choro Guys, Brazilian
3 pm – 4 pm
Autumn’s Child, North American
4 pm – 5 pm

DieDra the Blues Diva, American
*Schedule is subject to change

Village Green Schedule
11 am -11:30 am
Yoshie Montgomery, Japanese
11:45 am – 12:15 pm
TBD
12:30 pm – 1 pm
Aparna Kalyanaraman, Indian
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Salsa with Carmen Guynn, Dominican/Puerto Rican
2 pm – 2:30 pm
International Folk Dance Association, European
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Aalim Belly Dance, Middle Eastern
3:30 pm – 4 pm
Lauren Wilmore Afro-Latin Dance Academy, Multi-Ethnic 
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Grupo Atlántico/Carmen Dence, Colombian
*Schedule is subject to change

Craft Demonstration/Workshops Schedule
10 am -1 pm
Children’s Crafts from the Balkans Workshop with Marvin Moehle, Macedonian
Macedonian Needlework Demo with Evelyn Moehle, Macedonian
Friends of Taiwan Calligraphy Demo, Chinese
12 am – 3 pm
Nigerian Tie-Dye Workshop with Njideka Ezenwa-Eke, Nigerian
2 pm – 4 pm
Asian Pottery Arts Demo with Showay Chang, Taiwanese
2 pm – 4:30 pm
African Face Painting Workshop with Better Family Life, Afro-Caribbean
3 pm – 5 pm
Eritrean Basket Weaving with Ninni & Genet, Eritrean
All Day

Japanese Top Spinning with Hiroshi Tada, Japanese
*Schedule is subject to change

World Sports & Games Meadow Schedule
Sports Schedule:
11 am -1 pm
Hurling and Gaelic Football – Gaelic Athletic Club
1 pm – 3 pm
Cricket – Missouri Youth Cricket Association
Tai Chi – Five Star Senior Center
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Gymnastics – ACEC-American Czech Center-Sokol Gym
3 pm – 5 pm
Japanese Martial Art: Aikido – Aikido St. Louis
Game Schedule:
All Day
All Day Chess – World Chess Hall of Fame – Life-size chess board and standard chess boards will be available all day for people to play for fun, provided by St. Louis Chess Club
All Day Kubb (Viking Chess) – International Institute
1 pm – 2 pm
Mahjong – OCA St. Louis
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Variety of participatory activities (hula hoops, hopscotch) – ACEC – American Czech Center
*Schedule is subject to change

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