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The St Louis Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season includes performances of The Tempest in Forest Park.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest

Free
May 27 @ 8:15 pm
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The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents The Tempest in Forest Park this summer. 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, […]

Fat Ham at the Black Rep.

Fat Ham

$20 – $52
May 28 @ 7:00 pm
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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, pain and joy.

The St Louis Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season includes performances of The Tempest in Forest Park.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest

Free
May 28 @ 8:15 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents The Tempest in Forest Park this summer. 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, […]

A beautiful female dancer does a leap against an art installation at 21c Museum Hotel St Louis.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre Spring Series

May 29 - May 31

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s season of love languages culminates in its spring series, featuring a profound examination of human connection. The weekend features 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 […]

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

$49 – $89
May 29 @ 7:00 pm
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Stages St. Louis will delight audiences this summer with its first-ever mainstage production of the hilarious and off-beat musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, playing May 29 to June 28, 2026, at The Ross Family Theatre inside the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. A beloved, PG-13 musical comedy packed with heart, wit, and unforgettable […]

Hadestown

May 29 @ 7:30 pm
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In Hadestown, a song can change your fate. Journey to the underworld and back with the eight-time Tony Award winner created by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers […]

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will stage The Pirates of Penzance during its 2026 festival season.

The Pirates of Penzance

$25 – $153
May 29 @ 7:30 pm
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Defying expectations, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis offers one of the most delightful opera experiences in the world. First up in the 2026 festival season? The Pirates of Penzance. Frederic is finally free from his pirate apprenticeship — or so he thinks. On his 21st birthday, he’s ready to renounce his zany crewmates and embrace a […]

Seasoned Dialogue with Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery.

Seasoned Dialogue with Lisa Marie Lovett

$42
May 29 @ 7:30 pm

A Georgia based spoken word poet and creator, Lisa Marie Lovett is known for crafting performances rooted in healing, self worth, and emotional renewal. Her work blends vulnerability, warmth, and truth, creating a space where audiences are invited to slow down, reflect, and feel genuinely seen. Each performance is thoughtfully designed to feel like a […]

Fat Ham at the Black Rep.

Fat Ham

$20 – $52
May 29 @ 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

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, pain and joy.

The St Louis Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season includes performances of The Tempest in Forest Park.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest

Free
May 29 @ 8:15 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents The Tempest in Forest Park this summer. 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, […]

Hadestown

May 30 @ 2:00 pm
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In Hadestown, a song can change your fate. Journey to the underworld and back with the eight-time Tony Award winner created by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers […]

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

$49 – $89
May 30 @ 2:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

Stages St. Louis will delight audiences this summer with its first-ever mainstage production of the hilarious and off-beat musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, playing May 29 to June 28, 2026, at The Ross Family Theatre inside the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. A beloved, PG-13 musical comedy packed with heart, wit, and unforgettable […]

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

$49 – $89
May 30 @ 7:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

Stages St. Louis will delight audiences this summer with its first-ever mainstage production of the hilarious and off-beat musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, playing May 29 to June 28, 2026, at The Ross Family Theatre inside the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. A beloved, PG-13 musical comedy packed with heart, wit, and unforgettable […]

Y2KR at The Grandel.

Y2KR

$42.25 – $48
May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This year we wanted to celebrate the late 90s and early 2000s. This was not only the beginning of a new century but the start of a music sound that would forever change the way we jammed. With choreography from Jasmine Spencer, Redd Williams, MJ Imani, and AJ. The Kode Redd Commercial Hip Hop Dance […]

Hadestown

May 30 @ 7:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

In Hadestown, a song can change your fate. Journey to the underworld and back with the eight-time Tony Award winner created by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers […]

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will stage The Light in the Piazza during its 2026 festival season.

The Light in the Piazza

$25 – $153
May 30 @ 7:30 pm
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Defying expectations, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis offers one of the most delightful opera experiences in the world. A highlight of the 2026 festival season? The Light in the Piazza! On a sun-drenched trip to Florence, a young American girl named Clara falls head over heels for a charming Italian named Fabrizio. Their love story […]

Fat Ham at the Black Rep.

Fat Ham

$20 – $52
May 30 @ 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

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, pain and joy.

The St Louis Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season includes performances of The Tempest in Forest Park.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest

Free
May 30 @ 8:15 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents The Tempest in Forest Park this summer. 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, […]

The Boom Boom Revue at The Boom Boom Room.

The Boom Boom Revue – Signature Burlesque Show

$50
May 30 @ 8:45 pm
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The Boom Boom Revue is a must-see burlesque show in St. Louis and one of the city’s most unique nightlife experiences. Blending vintage glamour with modern spectacle, this immersive production features a rotating cast of sultry showgirls, powerhouse vocalists, and breathtaking aerialists. Each performance combines classic burlesque, high-energy choreography, and cirque-style acts in an intimate, […]

Hadestown

May 31 @ 1:00 pm
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In Hadestown, a song can change your fate. Journey to the underworld and back with the eight-time Tony Award winner created by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers […]