Events calendar

Early Music Missouri presents "Le Cabinet Extraordinaire: 17th-Century Music for Baroque Lute"

Second Presbyterian Church

Lutenist Brian Bartling opens Early Music Missouri’s season with a program of 17th-century music for Baroque lute. The concert features solo music by Phillip Franz LeSage de Richée, Ennemond Gautier and Charles Mouton and the Bohemian lutenist Jan Antonín Losy, and includes gracious French dances and witty character pieces.

For more information, https://earlymusicmissouri.net/

Michael Mayo

Blue Strawberry

Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay, Michael Mayo stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing, hard-hitting beatboxing, and heartfelt crooning.

For more information, https://eventvesta.com/events/112156/t/tickets

Wendy Gordon

Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Wendy Gordon's Tribute to the '50s & '60s - Pop, Jazz & Blues

Step into the golden age of American music as vocalist Wendy Gordon brings the sounds of the 1950s and 1960s to life in this lively morning tribute to classic pop, jazz, and blues. From soulful crooners to upbeat swing, Wendy’s dynamic performance will have you smiling, reminiscing, and tapping your toes.

Presented as part of the Coffee Concert series at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, guests will enjoy complimentary coffee and free donuts, courtesy of our sponsor, Dunkin' Donuts. It’s the perfect way to spend your morning—great music, warm coffee, and a sweet treat among friends.

Coffee and donuts sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts.

For more information, https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/kpac-coffee-gordon

Submissions now open for Prism Theatre Company's Festival of New Works Spotlight on...HOPE!

Kranzberg Black Box

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

Festival of New Works Spotlight On… HOPE
Are you an artist with a story that lifts the human spirit, sparks inspiration, and shines a light through dark times? We’re seeking original pieces (plays, monologues, songs, dance, poetry, etc.) that center on the theme of HOPE—whether it’s hope in love, resilience, or the simple act of dreaming big and looking toward a brighter future!
In addition to performance pieces, we are also seeking visual and fine art submissions! This year's festival will feature a lobby display of visual art that contributes to the theme, providing a well-rounded view of the hope and resilience of the St. Louis arts community.
Festival Dates: September 19-20, 2025 at the Kranzberg Black Box Theatre
? Submission Guidelines:
* Original works only
* Must focus the theme of hope, whatever that means to you
* No more than 20 minutes in length
* Submissions made by artists under 18 must provide a signed parental agreement (found on our website)
* Submissions open until June 1, 2025
? If your original work captures the power of hope, we want to hear from you!
Visit www.prismtheatrecompany.org/festival2025 for additional guidelines and submission instructions.
Thank you in advance for sharing your work and your hope with us!

For more information, www.https:/prismtheatrecompany.org/festival2025

Brat Rave / Party Girl - A Night of Party Girl Anthems - 18+

The Hawthorn

A Night Of Party Girl Anthems, Remixes, Club Hits & more. It’s not a phase, get over it.

For more information, https://eventvesta.com/events/111910/t/tickets

Klassic Rock Karaoke Competition 2025 - SHOW 3

Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Klassic Rock Karaoke - Experience It!

Join us for unforgettable live performances of Classic Rock music, featuring talented vocalists competing for exciting cash prizes. Energize your night with our high-energy music show that brings the magic of Classic Rock to life!

At Klassic Rock Karaoke, we celebrate the spirit of Classic Rock by providing an opportunity for talented vocalists to shine on stage. Our vibrant venue offers live performances with karaoke background music, allowing you to hear your favorite Classic Rock songs while witnessing fierce competition among singers vying for cash prizes. Expect an electrifying atmosphere that resonates with the energy of live music and the passion of our performers.

The 2025 Series at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center features a LIVE AUDITION day and four evening performances throughout the year. The LIVE AUDITION is free to the public and will be a day filled with singers auditioning on stage, food, drink and a live broadcast by our sponsor, Classic Rock 93.1 

 Shows #1, #2, and #3 will each have three competitive sets with the winner of each set selected by audience voting. The three winners will compete in a fourth set and the audience will decide on the first, second and third place finishers, who will earn cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 respectively.

 At the Grand Finale previous winners from Shows #1-3 will be invited back to compete against each other - and new Klassic Rock Karaoke singers. It will be a spectacular event and the culmination of The 2025 Series, taking place over the 2025 Christmas holiday season.

For more information, https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/kpac-karaoke-show3