As promised, I have returned with a new list of more fun
(free or close to free) events taking place in our fair city of St. Louis. In
case you missed my last installment, here is the link. Whether you are
organizing fun events for you, you friends and family, or a date, check out
these options. Feel free to comment if
there’s an event that I have missed. Enjoy!
10th Annual “Let Them Eat Art” (LTEA)
When: Friday July 10, 2015 6 pm to 11 pm
Where: Historic Maplewood, MO
Price: FREE
What is it: This is a street festival that features live art
demonstrations, music, food, and drinks specials. This year LTEA will offer a selection
of the STL 250 Cakes courtesy of the STL 250 Cakelovers who will be kicking off
the festivities with a Cakewalk parade down Sutton Blvd. at 6:30 PM. Attendants
can also see Dan the Pancake Man and enjoy activities with Shakespeare Festival
St. Louis and CAM (Contemporary Art Museum). For more information go to: http://mo-maplewood.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=147
STL Summer Fest by Alive Magazine
When: Friday, July 10, 2015 5 pm to 10 pm
Where: Downtown St. Louis/ MX District on Washington Avenue
Price: FREE (or VIP Admission for $50)
What is it: This is a street block party that will feature
over 40 local vendors, street performers, and live music. RSVP at for free
general admission or RSVP for VIP admission to enjoy a private lounge in The
Laurel Apartments' chic 6th floor garden, complimentary drinks, appetizers, The
Laurel tours and access to an exclusive giveaway for $150 in MX restaurant gift
cards! To get more information about the event and to RSVP follow this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/stl-summer-fest-tickets-16802155700.
Art Hill Movie
Series
When: Fridays in
July: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 at 6 pm
Where: Outdoors on Art Hill in front of the St.
Louis Art Museum in Forest Park
Price: FREE
What is it: This is a
free film series, in which movies are shown on a big screen at the bottom of
Art Hill. This year’s theme are anniversaries. On Friday July 10th,
the movie is Back to the Future which
is 30 years old, July 17th is Jaws
which is 40 years old, July 24th is Clueless which is 20 years old, and July 31st is Sound of Music which is 50 years old.
There will also be an instructor-led Art Lab held each week to help patrons tap
into their creative juices. Blankets, lawnchairs, outside food and drink, and
well-behaved pets on 6 ft leashes are welcome. There will also be food and
drinks available through food trucks and the Art Museum’s Panorama restaurant
and café. For more information: http://www.slam.org/filmseries/
Forest Park Concert
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 7 pm
Where: Art Hill
in Forest Park
Price: FREE
What is it: Conductor David Robertson will lead the St.
Louis Symphony orchestra in an evening of classical favorites and highlights
from the 2015/16 season. Some of the music to be performed during the concert
include the Star Spangled Banner,
Bernstein’s Candide Overture, and the
Flying Theme from ET. Blankets and outside food are allowed. The
evening will be capped off with fireworks at the bottom of Art Hill. For more
information: http://www.stlsymphony.org/forestpark
Parties in the Park
When: 2nd
Wednesday of the Month from 5/13/2015 through 9/9/2015, from 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Downtown
Clayton on Central Avenue
Price: FREE
What is it: Parties in the Park is described as an “open-air
cocktail soiree”. It is basically an upscale outdoor block party for
professionals. There is food, drinks, and live concerts. Admission is free but
outside food and drinks are not allowed. For more information: http://partiesinthepark.org/
3rd Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory
When: Every 3rd Friday of the Month, from 6 pm to
10 pm
Where: Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar Boulevard,
St. Louis, MO 63108
Price: FREE admission (Fees for making piece of art/jewelry)
What is it: Every third Friday evening, the glass studio
opens its doors for glassblowing and bead-making demonstrations, instructor-led glass –craft activities, food,
music, and shopping. At 6pm guests can sign up to participate for the guided
activity on a first-come first-serve. Through these demos, guests can make jewelry,
paperweights, tiles, and more at a fee. Completed
glass art projects will be available for pick up the following Wednesday. For
more information: http://www.thirddegreeglassfactory.com/thirdfridays/
And This Just In: I just found out about Music at The Intersection, which is Grand Center Arts District’s newest summer music festival. Starting July 17, Music at The Intersection will bring together 50-plus bands in eight venues for free concerts throughout Grand Center, starting in Strauss Park. Concerts will be held on Friday evenings, July 17, August 14 and Sept. 11.
Honorable Mentions and Upcoming Events: Food Truck Friday (2nd
Friday of every month from 7/10 through 10/2), Twilight Tuesdays (coming back
August 25th), Festival of Nations (August 29th and August
30th)