FUN EVENTS IN ST. LOUIS
APRIL 1-2, 2017
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs
Busch Stadium
Date: April 2, 2017
Time: 7:35 Pm - 11:00 Pm
Website: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=stl
The St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs at the Cardinals home opener.
2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross
America’s Center & The Dome
Date: April 1, 2017
Website: http://www.supercrosslive.com/en-us/news
Monster Energy Supercross is a spectacle that stands alone in the world of motorsports. The
most prestigious stadiums across North America are turned into modern-day coliseums where
the most talented and fearless athletes on the planet do battle in a grueling 17-race pursuit of
the most coveted title in the sport over the course of just 18 weeks.
Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center At University Of Missouri-St. Louis
Date: March 31 - April 1, 2017
Website: http://www.dancestlouis.org/taj-express-the-bollywood-musical-review/
Dance St. Louis brings Bollywood to St. Louis for three magical performances! Taj Express
explodes with the sounds of India and Bollywood, capturing the vibrant, expressive spirit of the
world of Bollywood. Through a fusion of film, dance, and music, this dazzling international
sensation takes audiences on a live cinematic journey through modern Indian culture and
society. The production is a high energy celebration of new India’s pop music, Bollywood
culture, and deep traditions featuring colorful costumes, joyful dance, and thrilling live music.
The Illusionists
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Date: April 1-2, 2017
Website: http://www.fabulousfox.com/events/detail/the-illusionists
Direct from Broadway, the world’s best-selling magic show is coming to St. Louis. This mind
blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible
Illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTSTM –LIVE FROM BROADWAYTM has shattered box
office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the
most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed
with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
2017 African Film Festival
Washington University
Date: March 31 - April 2, 2017
Website: https://africanfilm.wustl.edu/
The African Film Festival introduces Saint Louis audiences to the latest in African
cinema. Through a variety of genres, the films showcase the latest talent and new directions in
cinema while highlighting themes in a variety of African countries. The 2017 Festival will run
March 31 through April 2 in Brown Hall, Room 100 on Washington University’s Campus. The
festival is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. FREE EVENT.
6th Annual Lupulin Carnival
St. Louis Union Station
Date: April 1, 2017
Time: 12:00 Pm - 4:00 Pm
Website: lupulincarnival.com
It’s time for our annual release of War Hammer & celebration of the hop! Lupulin Carnival is a
beer festival thrown by 4 Hands Brewing Co. in which we gather a handful of our favorite
breweries in one spot. This is a unique beer sampling event happening amongst a variety of
carnival acts. This year we are taking the event to Union Station, so it will be both indoors and
outdoors! Beyond carnival entertainment and the opportunity to try some breweries we don’t
typically get in the STL there will be live music, DJs, food trucks, games, Ferris wheel rides AND
a Super Slide!
A Science Affair with Lawrence Krauss
Saint Louis Science Center
Date: April 1, 2017
Time: 8:00 Pm - 10:00 Pm
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-science-affair-with-lawrence-krauss-tickets31611523919
A Science Affair with Lawrence Krauss will take place in the St. Louis Science Center
Planetarium (James S. McDonnell Planetarium) on Saturday, April 1st at 8 pm. Guests will
enjoy an intimate and engaging atmosphere to take in an intriguing lecture by the worldrenowned theoretical physicist, Lawrence Krauss. All attendees will receive a copy of
Lawrence’s new book released in late March of 2017; The Greatest Story Ever Told — So Far
(Atria Books) The thinking is mandatory, but the drinking is optional at A Science Affair. All
guests will have access to a cash bar (wine, beer, mixed drinks)
Vanessa Williams
Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts 2300 West Clay St,
Saint Charles, MO
Date: April 01, 2017
Time: 8:00 pm
Website: http://www.historicstcharles.com/includes/events/Vanessa-Williams/921/
Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the
entertainment industry today. Having sold millions of records worldwide, Vanessa has also
scored numerous #1 and Top 10 hits on various Billboard Album and Singles charts: Pop,
Dance, R&B, Adult Contemporary, Holiday, Latin, Gospel and Jazz. Her critically acclaimed
work in film, television, recordings and the Broadway stage has been recognized by every major
industry award affiliation including 4 Emmy nominations, 17 Grammy nominations (of which 11
were for her individually), a Tony nomination, 3 SAG award nominations, 7 NAACP Image
Awards and 3 Satellite Awards.
Je'Caryous Johnson's "Married But Single Too"
Peabody Opera House 1400 Market St, St. Louis, MO
Date: April 02, 2017
Time: 3:30 pm
Website: http://www.peabodyoperahouse.com/events/detail/jecaryous-johnsons-married-butsingle-too
Don't miss Je'Caryous Johnson's "Married But Single Too" at Peabody Opera House on April 2,
2017.
Million Dollar Quartet
The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis
Date: April 1-9, 2017
Website: http://www.repstl.org/events/detail/million-dollar-quartet
When Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins kick off an impromptu jam
session at Sun Studios, the air crackles with star power. Get up close and personal with these
larger-than-life personalities in an experience that will rock your socks off! This powerhouse
musical features chart-topping hits from all four performers.
St. Louis Blues Vs. Nashville Predators
Scottrade Center
Date: April 2, 2017
Time: 5:00 Pm - 8:00 Pm
Website: https://www.nhl.com/blues/
St. Louis Blues Vs. Nashville Predators at Scottrade Center
O’Fallon Township High School Presents: Big Fish the Musical
OTHS Milburn Campus 650 Milburn School Rd, O'Fallon, IL
Date: March 30-April 1, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact info: Jennifer Bickel OTHS Choir [email protected]
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed Columbia Pictures film
directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life
to its fullest… and then some! Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, BIG
FISH is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an
experience that's richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.
St. Louis Running Tour
Forest Park
Date: April 2, 2017
Time: 9:00 Am - 12:00 Pm
Website: http://www.stlrunningtour.com/
The St. Louis Running Tour is excited to begin a new, regularly scheduled 4.5 mile route
through Forest Park’s interior paths & trails. It is held the first Sunday of every month and the St.
Louis Running Tour will feature the Forest Park running tour. At 9:00 AM every first Sunday we
will start & end at the Visitors Center in the Park. Learn about the amazing history of Forest
Park & the people who influenced it. But you could even run this route just for the scenery.
Arch Rival Roller Derby & St Louis GateKeepers
Midwest Sport Hockey in Queeny Park 570 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO
Date: April 01, 2017
Website: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2714944
Stunt Devils vs. Smashinistas & GK Teams TBA. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Arch Rival bout starts
at 6:30 PM. GateKeepers bout starts at approximately 8:00 PM, Check your game program for
details about the after party!
Easter Egg-Citement
Eckert's Country Store 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL
Date: April 1-2, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact info: Amanda Morgan, Eckert's Country Store, ecker [email protected]
Phone: 618-233-0513
Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt, baby chicks
& bunnies, face painting, the Easter Bunny, plant a seed and savor a yummy Easter treat.
$10/child. A photo with the bunny can be purchased for $7 each. Easter Egg Hunts, the largest
in Southwestern Illinois, will take place at 10 am, 11 am, 12pm, 1 pm, and 2pm. No advanced
registration is required.
2017 U.S. Chess Championship Saint Louis
Chess Club And Scholastic Center Of Saint Louis
Date: April 1-10, 2017
Website: http://uschesschamps.com/2017-us-championship/overview
The 2017 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the
strongest chess players in America. Over the course of eleven rounds, these competitors will
battle for $194,000 in prize money, qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the
coveted title of 2017 U.S. Champion.
Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade
Saint Louis Art Museum
Date: April 1-30, 2017
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Website: http://www.slam.org/exhibitions/degas.php
Edgar Degas’ fascination with high-fashion hats and the young women who made them is the
inspiration for this groundbreaking exploration of the Paris millinery trade from about 1875 to
1914. “Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade” will feature 60 paintings and
pastels, including key works by Degas that have never been exhibited in the United States, as
well as an array of period hats.
Art Faculty Exhibition to feature diverse media at SCC
St. Charles Community College 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville, MO
Date: April 1-7, 2017
Time: The gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10
a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Contact Info: Christine Holtz [email protected] Phone: 636-922-8556
St. Charles Community College will display artworks by the college’s full-time and adjunct visual
arts faculty at the SCC Art Faculty Exhibition. In the exhibition, faculty explores a variety of
media in their work including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture,
metals, fibers and illustration.
Owls Prowls
World Bird Sanctuary
Date: April 1, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Website: http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/events/owl-prowls/
Come over to the dark side and meet those amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls
offer an exciting opportunity to learn more about the amazing life of owls. Spend an evening
with a WBS naturalist who will introduce you to live owls and their unique calls. Then, take an
easy night hike through our grounds to try to call in a wild owl! Owl Prowls start with a 45 minute
“All About Owls” presentation in our Nature Center featuring a selection of our own owls – some
will fly right over your head! Then, our Naturalist will take you on an easy night hike through our
ground to call in a wild owl or hear from one of our resident owls.
Learning to See: Renaissance and Baroque Masterworks from the
Phoebe Dent Weil and Mark S. Weil Collection
Saint Louis Art Museum
Date: April 1-July 30, 2017
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
For centuries, the use of textile designs to promote military, political, and commemorative
events has been a common practice of many different cultures. The 11 works on view in
Textiles: Politics and Patriotism are reflections of the sentiments of their time or a show of
support of the values of the nations in which they were used.
Missouri Botanical Gardens Free Admission Morning for STL City/County
Residents
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Date: April 1, 2016
Phone: (314) 577-5100
Website: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/theSt. Louis City/County residents enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and
Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. Early morning hours, free hours
and promotional offers not valid during special admission rate events
STLivemusic on Washington Ave (EVERY FRIDAY)
Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis
Website: http://www.facebook.com/STLivemusic
Washington Avenue is alive with the sound of music every Friday night for the next 52 weeks at
various Washington Avenue restaurants. Participating restaurants include: Tigin, Pi, Robust,
Takaya, Over/Under, Prime 1000, Dubliner, Stanley's, Copia, Flamingo Bowl, Bobby's Place,
Hair of the Dog, Blondie's, Lucas Park Grill, Rosalita's, Flannery's, Wash Ave Post, Hiro Asian
Kitchen, Sen Thai and many more. Restaurants will also be offering drink and dinner specials in
addition to the live music. All genres of music will be represented each Friday night from pop to
jazz to country to rock. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Family Sundays -- St. Louis Art Museum
Date: April 2, 2017
Time: 1:00pm--4:00pm
Location: One Fine Arts Dr., St Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 721-0072
Website: http://www.slam.org/
You're invited to the Museum every Sunday afternoon for hands-on art activities and a lively 30minute family tour through the Galleries. Each month's family activities focus on a different,
family-friendly theme. Family Tour leaves at 2:30 pm. Sign up for the Family tour is required,
and starts in Grigg Gallery at 1:00 pm each Sunday.
The Saint Louis Science Center in Forest Park OMNIMAX Theatre
5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO
OMNIMAX Film: Extreme Weather
OMNIMAX Film: Mysteries of China
OMNIMAX Film: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story