Monday, June 30, 2008

Summer Fun in the City


Summer is here and you may be wondering what to do. Below is a list of free activities to help combat the ever-rising price of gas. If you know of something, feel free add to this list…

Outdoor movies

July
1st : Cinema St. Louis Film Makers Showcase @ Schlafly Tap Room
4th : Independence Day @ St. Louis Union Station
12th : Father of the Bride Whitaker Pool Pavilion @ Tower Grove Park
15th : Cinema St. Louis Film Makers Showcase @ Schlafly Tap Room
18th : Hairspray @ Cleveland High School
19th : Akeelah and the Bee @ Dwight Davis Park

Get the full list here


Music

This year Fair St. Louis has been scheduled off the levee. Musical acts and fireworks are scheduled every Friday and Saturday night until August 2nd.

The Whitaker Music Festival has been around for many years every Wednesday through August. While it has changed locations within the last couple years, it’s still great to enjoy a summer evening picnicking in the Garden.

Sounds at the Station is held the third Thursday of every month through September at Union Station.

For something a little different, check out Jungle Boogie @ the Zoo. The concerts are scheduled at the Central Plaza every Friday evening until August 29th.

Just when summer is about to end you can enjoy the Blues on the riverfront at the Big Muddy Blues Festival!

Art

The weekend of July 19th the Contemporary Art Museum sponsors Open Studios. This is a fun way to meet local artists and take a peek at their studios!

And don’t forget, while the St. Louis Art Museum is free everyday the special exhibits are free on Friday and the museum is open until 9PM.

Parades!!
How could I forget about this?!?! The Shriners are in town. There will be a slew of mini motorcyles and fezs heading down Olive and 14th @ 7PM on July 1st...so watch out!

Also, the 131st annual Veiled Prophet Parade is Friday @ 10AM. It starts at 4th and Washington and ends at Market and 20th streets.

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