Fresh Fridays Live at The Dark Room – $10
The Dark Room at The Grandel – August through December
Operated by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, the award winning Dark Room inside The Grandel is a live music and art venue. The Dark Room features live music and rotating photography exhibits celebrating the sights and sounds of St. Louis. Offering a full service bar for all shows and food by Michele C. Catering for select shows and events. Bookings and promotions by The Townsend and Three Agency. The Gallery at The Dark Room is a contemporary artspace dedicated to exhibiting dynamic bodies of work by emerging and award-winning photographers from St. Louis and beyond.
2024: Fresh Fridays and The Saturday Night Experience at The Dark Room are 21+, have a $10 cover at the door unless listed, and late night menu by Michele C. Catering until 12am.
Gateway Arch Park – September 7th & 8th
Over the weekend, legendary pitmasters will smoke more than 30,000 pounds of meat, which you can wash down with ice-cold beer while an awesome lineup of musicians rocks the event. In addition, add to your experience with VIP pit passes and use the link above to check out the Demo schedule, where you can learn from the best.
Taste of Black St. Louis – FREE
Soldiers Memorial – September 13th – 15th
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Taste of Black St. Louis 2024, a premier event celebrating the rich culinary heritage and vibrant culture of the Black community in St. Louis. Held at the historic Soldiers Memorial Plaza at Kaufman & Poelker Park, this festival promises an exciting blend of food, music, art, and community engagement.
Culinary Delights: Indulge in an array of delicious offerings from over 100 Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and vendors. From traditional soul food to modern fusion cuisine, there’s something to tantalize every taste bud.
Live Music and Entertainment: Groove to the beats of live performances by local and national Black artists, spanning genres like jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and gospel. Enjoy a diverse lineup that celebrates the musical roots and contemporary sounds of the Black community.
Art and Craft Vendors: Discover unique, handcrafted items from talented Black artisans. Explore a marketplace filled with jewelry, fashion, visual arts, and crafts that reflect the creativity and cultural heritage of the community.
Cultural Exhibits and Panels: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and workshops that highlight the history, achievements, and contributions of Black St. Louisans. Learn from influential speakers, activists, and historians.
Family Fun Zone: Bring the whole family for a day of fun with activities including face painting, storytelling, games, and interactive exhibits. The Family Fun Zone offers entertainment for attendees of all ages.
Health and Wellness Pavilion: Visit the Health and Wellness Pavilion for free health screenings, fitness demonstrations, and valuable health information. Local health professionals will be available to offer advice and resources.
Mosaics Fine Art Festival’s 29th Annual Event – FREE
Historic St. Charles – September 13th – 15th
The 29th annual Mosaics Fine Art Festival will be held on Fri., Sept. 13 from 4 to 9 p.m., Sat., Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free family-friendly event will be held along several blocks of North Main St. in Historic St. Charles, Mo. where more than 30 restaurants and over 75 shops are located.
The three-day festival includes over 100 juried artists from more than 15 states exhibiting and selling their artwork. Media categories include clay, drawing, glass, leather, metal, pastel, oil/acrylic, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor, and wood. A total of $5,000 will be awarded to the top nine artists.
The Children’s Village area will feature hands-on art experiences for children to create their own make-and-take art masterpieces. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.
Mary Hediger’s Memorial Art Shop for Kids is a kids-only gallery where children ages 14 and younger can buy professional artwork. Designed to foster art appreciation at a young age, all pieces are donated by participating festival artists and can be purchased for a nominal fee.
The H. Robert Pank Memorial Music Stage will showcase a variety of performing artists throughout the weekend. The Artists for Adoption Pet Pavilion, located at the north end of the festival, will be open to families interested in adopting pets from Stray Paws Adoptables.
The Joyce Rosen Founder’s Scholarship art display will include select high school students’ works of art. Scholarships will be presented in memory of Joyce Rosen, the original festival founder and a longtime supporter of St. Louis artists and events.
The nonprofit Mosaics Fine Art Festival showcases local and regional artists while educating the community about how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a diverse range of artwork from emerging, mid-career, and established artists across all media. For more information, call (314) 406-2067 or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org.
Music at the Intersection and St. Louis CITY SC present “Kickoff at the Big Top” – $30
The Big Top – September 13th @ 6pm
New for 2024, Music at the Intersection has added a special Friday night “Kickoff at The Big Top” concert in partnership with St. Louis CITY SC. The event on September 13 under the Big Top in Grand Center will feature dance music duo DRAMA, in addition to CITY SC’s five Homegrown artists: Brock Seals, Hazmat, Lani Rose, Matt Jordan and Tonina.
Chicago-based DRAMA consists of producer Na’el Shehade and vocalist Via Rosa. A blend of R&B and dance, their music spans multiple genres, including pop, hip-hop, jazz and electronic. Their debut album “Dance Without Me” was released in 2020. DRAMA has toured with Odesza and performed at festivals across the country, including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Life Is Beautiful, Summer Camp and Electric Forest. DRAMA refer to themselves as “happy-sad music” and Rolling Stone has called them as “seductively danceable.”
“Friday night is going to be a party,” said Chris Hansen, Executive Director of Kranzberg Arts Foundation. “While we love paying homage to our music legends, a big part of Music at the Intersection is discovery and giving platform to a new wave of artists. That’s what our Kickoff in partnership with CITY SC is about: exploration across every musical genre, from Brock Seals’ rap to Hazmat’s rock to Matt Jordan’s country. We’ll end the night with DRAMA and a multicultural-inspired 90-minute dance party, outside, under the Big Top. What an appetizer to an incredible music weekend.”
Music at the Intersection and CITY SC present: “Kickoff at the Big Top” takes place on Friday, September 13 at The Big Top (3401 Washington). Gates open at 5 p.m., with Homegrown performances starting at 6 p.m. Special happy hour food and drink specials will be available from 5-6 p.m.
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