Explorers of all ages will find something of interest on our list of 5 things to do in St. Louis this weekend, which features arts and culture galore!
If you’re looking for more activities to fill your itinerary, check out our events calendar.
Fat Ham
Until June 7
Presented by the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, this 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama centers on a queer, Southern college student in a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, joy and pain. Experience it for yourself this weekend.
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
May 27 to June 21
“Hast thou dropped from heaven?” This summer, the answer is yes. The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival conjures The Tempest in Forest Park, offering a little sorcery under the summer sky. After a violent storm, travelers wash ashore on a mysterious island where nothing is quite as it seems. Ruled by Prospero – a mother and sorcerer haunted by betrayal – the island becomes a place where old wounds resurface. As tensions rise between Prospero, her daughter and the brother who stole her future, magic, romance and mischief bloom. The Tempest is a spellbinding story of forgiveness, love and finding your way home. Don’t miss one of the free performances between May 27 and June 21. “Every cultural hot spot in the world produces great Shakespeare, and St. Louis is one of them,” Tom Ridgely, producing artistic director for the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, says. “And here, you’re not experiencing it in a controlled environment; you’re immersed in nature, surrounded by people and animals. It reminds you what it means to be alive.”
Whitaker Music Festival
May 27 to July 29
The Missouri Botanical Garden is an idyllic place to listen to live music, and on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, the garden hosts free, open-air concerts as part of the annual Whitaker Music Festival. To date, more than one million people have participated in the cherished St. Louis tradition, which promotes common heritage, celebrates diversity and encourages vitality within the community. Visitors can bring their own picnics, and food, beer, wine and sno-cones will be available for purchase.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Spring Series
May 29 to 31
Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s season of love languages culminates in its spring series, featuring a profound examination of human connection. The weekend includes the company premiere of Stephanie Martinez’s kiss., which has been described by the choreographer as “my love letter” to the fundamental human need “to be seen, to be heard and to be honored.” The mesmerizing work emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic when connection was most precious, and it uses movement as a language to express vulnerability and intimacy.
Missouri Bridal & Wedding Expo
May 31
Signed, sealed, delivered! The Missouri Bridal & Wedding Expo returns to America’s Center Convention Complex on May 31. The convention features an amazing selection of wedding professionals who can help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination and so much more. Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
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