May 18 – 24, 2018

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FUN TIMES
June 2018
Laurie Merli and her granddaughter Caroline
Karpen check out the mixed media of Babs
Schnabl at last year’s Webster Arts Fair.
| file photo by Diana Linsley
June 1-3 • Webster Arts Fair – Find original
art and support working artists, plus enjoy food
and music on the grounds of Webster University/
Eden Theological Seminary at Lockwood and
Bompart in Webster Groves. Hours are Friday,
6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Visit
www.webster-arts.org for more information.
June 1-2 • St. Peterfest – St. Peter parish
event features rides, food, music and more
in downtown Kirkwood at Jefferson and Clay.
artifacts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through
Saturdays, June 1-16, at the Historic Sappington
House, 1015 S. Sappington Road. There will also
be hands-on activities for children. Free.
June 1 • Sundown Park Party – This
free party will feature live music at 7 p.m. at
Shrewsbury’s Wehner Park, 7600 Hazel Ave.
June 1-July 1 • Stages St. Louis – Stages
presents the two-character musical, “I Do! I Do!,”
at the Robert G. Reim Theatre, 111 S. Geyer Road
in Kirkwood. For information, show times and
tickets, visit www.stagesstlouis.org.
June 2 • Tunes at 10 – Featuring the Maple
Jam Band at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Farmers’
Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
June 2 • Opera Theatre of St. Louis –
Season begins with “La Traviata” June 2-23 at the
Loretto-Hilton Center,
130 Edgar Road (at
Big Bend) in Webster
Groves. “An American
Soldier” takes to
the stage June 3-22,
followed by “Regina”
June 6-24 and “Orfeo
& Euridice” June 9-23.
For more information, showtimes and tickets,
Hulapoppers, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Station Plaza, 120
S. Kirkwood Road.
June 8 • Hot Summer Nights, Cool
Summer Sounds – Free outdoor concert
features music by Spectrum from 7 to 9:30 at Des
Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. Bring lawn
chairs. Coolers permitted, no glass. Concessions
available.
June 8 • Webster Groves Lions Club
Barbecue – The Lions serve up ribs, chicken,
hamburgers and more from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
on the parking lot of General Grant Center, 8400
Watson Road. Enjoy on-site or carry out.
June 9 • Route 66 Cars & Guitars Festival
– Downtown Kirkwood hosts this annual festival
from 5 to 11 p.m. with a vintage car show, live
music, beer wagon and wine tastings, vendor
booths, food, drink and more. Visit www.
Kirkwoodmo.org/CarsandGuitars for details.
June 11-17 • The Muny – “Jerome Robbins’
Broadway,” plays the outdoor Muny stage in
Forest Park. For more information and tickets,
visit www.muny.org.
June 12 • Strawberry Festival – Enjoy hot
dogs and ice cream with strawberries from 5:30
to 7 p.m. at Mudd’s Grove, 302 W. Argonne in
Kirkwood. Free.
June 13 • Whitaker Music Festival –
Charlie Halloran will perform at 7 p.m. at the
Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.
Lawn seating. Free admission after 5 p.m. Last
entry at 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Coolers
permitted, no glass. Concessions available.
June 14 • Downtown Kirkwood Summer
Concert Series – Listen to live music by
Rosewood, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Station Plaza, 120 S.
Kirkwood Road.
June 16 • Tunes at 10 – The Sadie Hawkins
Band performs at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Farmers’
Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
June 16 • Making Music – The Bel Airs,
hailed as “The Everly Brothers of Rhythm &
Blues,” will perform at 7 p.m. at the Lions’
Amphitheatre in Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer
Road. Free. Visit www.kirkwoodmo.org/arts.
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Summer Camp 2018

Hours are Friday, 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, 11 visit www.opera-stl.org.
a.m. to 10 p.m.
June 6 • Whitaker Music Festival – Lamar
DANCE, ACRO & AERIAL
June 1 • Food Truck Fest – Enjoy food truck
fare from 5 to 8 p.m., and live music by the Steve
Harris performs at 7 p.m. at Missouri Botanical
Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Lawn seating. Free
Building Happy, Healthy, CAMPS FOR SUMMER
Ewing Duo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Laumeier
Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills.
admission after 5 p.m. Last entry at 8:30 p.m.
Bring lawn chairs. Coolers permitted, no glass. Fit and Confident Dancers! Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - Noon
Free, no coolers. Concessions available. Visit www.mobot.org. Ages 3-5, 5-7, 8-10, 11+
15 S. Old Orchard ~ Webster Groves ~ 314.968.3903 $100
June 1-16 • Archaeological Dig – Watch June 7 • Downtown Kirkwood Summer Online enrollment is NOW OPEN at mjperformingartsacademy.com Evening Classes Available
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June 16 The Bel Airs

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June 30 Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers

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July 14 The Wire Pilots

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CONCERTS START AT 7:00 P.M.

KIRKWOOD PARK • LIONS’ AMPHITHEATER
Concerts Are Free - Donations Appreciated
October 20 Fall Harvest Concert
Special Time and Place: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Kirkwood Park • Walker Lake

For a map of the park, visit kirkwoodmo.org/arts

Presented by Kirkwood Arts Commission with generous support from
Kirkwood Arts Foundation, Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Dept.,
Willard Clifford Gaylord Foundation and Webster-Kirkwood Times.

The Making Music concert series is produced by the Kirkwood Arts Commission.
Much of their work is supported financially by the KirkwoodARTSFoundation,
a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about the Commission,
or to make a donation, please visit www.KirkwoodMO.org/Arts.
For inclement weather cancellation, call 314-433-4313.
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June 2018
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June 16 • Bike Through History – Join a
National Park Service ranger on a 4-mile bike
tour at 10 a.m. from Ulysses S. Grant National
Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, to the Historic
Sappington House. Free, open to all ages.
Registration required, call 314-842-1867.
June 16 • Old Webster Summer Night
Street Dance – Dancing in the streets from 5
to 10 p.m. at Gore and Lockwood in Webster
Groves. Bring a lawn chair.
June 17 • Father’s Day Car Show – “Cars
With Class” show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Museum of Transportation, 3015 Barrett Station
Road in Kirkwood. Father’s Day is also free
admission day, no charge.
June 19 • Center Stage – This one-night-
only concert features rising opera stars from
across the country at 8 p.m. at the Loretto-Hilton
Center, 130 Edgar Road (at Big Bend) in Webster
Groves. For more information, show times and
tickets, visit www.opera-stl.org.
June 19-July 1 •
Stages St. Louis – Stages
presents “Madagascar: A
Musical Adventure,” at the
Robert G. Reim Theatre,
111 S. Geyer Road in
Kirkwood. For information,
show times and tickets,
visit www.stagesstlouis.
org.
June 19-25 • The Muny – “The Wiz” plays
the outdoor Muny stage in Forest Park. For more
information and tickets, visit www.muny.org.
June 20 • Whitaker Music Festival – John
Henry will perform at 7 p.m. at the Missouri
Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Lawn
seating. Free admission after 5 p.m. Last entry at
8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Coolers permitted,
no glass. Concessions available. Visit www.
mobot.org.
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June 21 • Downtown Kirkwood Summer
Concert Series – Listen to live music by Fair
Warning, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Station Plaza, 120 S.
Kirkwood Road.
June 23 • Tunes at 10 – Kirkwood Music
Institute performs at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood
Farmers’ Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
June 23 • Movies In The Outfield –
Watch “A League of Their Own” at 8:30 p.m.
on Diamond #4 in Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer
Road. Free. Bring blanket or chairs and food/
beverages, no glass bottles.
June 23 • Youth Fishing Derby – Grab a
rod and reel and meet at Des Peres Park, 12325
Manchester Road. For ages 3-12. Bring fishing
pole and bait. There will be fishing, contests,
raffles and more. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.,
fishing from 8 to 10 a.m. Cost is $5 per child. Visit
www.desperesmo.org to register by June 22.
June 27 • Whitaker Music Festival –
Acoustik Element will perform at 7 p.m. at the
Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.
Lawn seating. Free admission after 5 p.m. Last
entry at 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Coolers
permitted, no glass. Concessions available. Visit
www.mobot.org.
June 27 • Maplewood Summer Concert
Series – Enjoy live music by The Foggy Memory
Boys, 6 to 8 p.m., in Ryan Hummert Memorial
Park, 2400 Sutton Blvd. Visit maplewood-
chamber.com for details.
June 27-July 3 • The Muny – “Singin’ In
The Rain” comes to the outdoor Muny stage in
Forest Park. For more information and tickets,
visit www.muny.org.
June 28 • Downtown Kirkwood Summer
Concert Series – Listen to live music by the
Southside Creole Playboys, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at
Station Plaza, 120 S. Kirkwood Road.
June 30 • Making Music – Miss Jubilee &
the Humdingers will perform hot jazz and low-
down blues at 7 p.m. at the Lions’ Amphitheatre
in Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer Road. Free. Visit
www.kirkwoodmo.org/arts.
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June 30 • Tunes at 10 – The Mississippi
Crossing Band performs at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood
Farmers’ Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
July 2018
Fireworks will once again light up the skies
over Webster Groves during Webster Groves
Community Days.
| file photo by Ursula Ruhl
July 1-4 • Webster Groves Community
Days – Enjoy an old-fashioned patriotic parade
and a community celebration including delicious
Lions Club barbecue, carnival rides, pet parade,
Miss Webster Pageant, fireworks, live music
and more. The event is held at Memorial Park
(located at the intersection of Elm and Glendale)
and the Webster Groves Recreation Complex.
The parade is Wednesday, July 4, at 10 a.m.
July 1 • Walking Tour – Trained docents
will lead a tour of Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580
Rott Road in Sunset Hills. Meet at 2 p.m. in the
public plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts
Center. For all ages. Cost: $5, free for members
and ages 4 and up. For more information, call
314-615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org.
July 3 • J.B. Blast – Enjoy music under the
stars in the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
in Jefferson Barracks Park and a brilliant
fireworks display. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Free;
concessions available. For more information, call
314-615-4386.
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adventure activities and a rustic retreat perfect for time
Summer Block Party (May 25-June 17), Camp Refuel
You (June 22-24) and plenty of summer fun for the
entire family!
Book your next adventure today at
ymcaoftheozarks.org or call 888-FUN-YMCA.
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July 4 • Kirkwood 4th of July Celebration
– The annual celebration in Kirkwood Park
begins with music at 7 p.m., followed by
fireworks at dark. Free. Food trucks available
for refreshments. Visit www.kirkwoodmo.org for
more information.
July 4 • Whitaker Music Festival – The
Funky Butt Brass Band will perform at the
Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.
Free admission after 5 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic supper or purchase food/drinks
onsite (no glass containers).
July 4, 6 & 7 • Fair Saint Louis – The
fair returns to the newly renovated Gateway
Arch grounds. The family-friendly celebration
features fireworks each night. The America’s
Birthday Parade kicks off festivities on July 4
at 9:30 a.m. at the redesigned Kiener Plaza,
Broadway and Market. For more information
and schedules, visit www.fairsaintlouis.org and
www.americasbirthdayparade.com.
July 5, 12, 19 & 26 • Downtown Kirkwood
Summer Concert – Bring a chair or blanket to
Kirkwood Station Plaza for a free performance
on Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
July 5, 12, 19, 26 • Throwback Thursdays
– Children are invited to enjoy free hands-on
history activities on Thursdays through Aug. 9,
10 to 11:30 a.m., at Ulysses S. Grant National
Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. For more
information, call 314-842-1867.
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 • Jungle Boogie – St.
Louis Zoo presents its summer concert series, 5
to 8 p.m. Free. Exhibits open until 7 p.m. Concert
schedule
• July 6: Retro Boogie
• July 13: The Mighty Pines
• July 20: Marquise Knox
• July 27: The Soulard Blues Band
July 6, 13, 20, 27 • Sonic Car Cruises –
See all makes and models at the car cruise on
Fridays through Sept. 18, 5 to 9 p.m., at Sonic
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July 2018
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Drive-In, 1002 S. Kirkwood Road at Big Bend.
Classic rock by DJ Don, attendance prizes, 50/50
tickets, plus food.
July 7 • Children’s Garden Club – “Who
Moves It Around and How” will be featured at the
Museum of Transportation, 3015 Barrett Station
Road. Presented by St. Louis County Parks and
Recreation. Free. For more information, call 314-
822-9095 or email dwolter@stlouisco.com.
July 7 • Country Sounds by the Barn –
George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass will
perform 7 to 9 p.m. at Suson Park, 6073 Wells
Road. Tickets at the gate starting at 6 p.m. Bring
lawn chairs or blanket and bug spray. Food
trucks on site. Cost: $5 for ages 12 and up. For
details, call 314-615-5572.
July 9-16 • “Jersey Boys” – The 2006 Tony
Award winner for Best Musical about the magic
behind the music of worldwide megahit group
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons comes to The
Muny Stage in Forest Park. For more information
or tickets, visit www.muny.org.
July 11 • Whitaker Music Festival – Ivas
John will perform at the Missouri Botanical
Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admission after
5 p.m.; concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic
supper or purchase food/drinks onsite (no glass
containers).
July 11 • Parties In The Park – An open-
air cocktail soiree will feature music by My
Friend Mike, 5 to 8 p.m., on Central Avenue in
downtown Clayton. Free to attend. No outside
food or drink.
July 13 • Let Them Eat Art – Downtown
Maplewood’s tribute to Bastille Day runs from
6 to 11 p.m. with live music, entertainment,
art demonstrations and more. Free. For more
information, visit www.cityofmaplewood.com/
ltea.
webster-arts.org
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Mixed Media 2D by Ron Clevenger
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July 13 • WKT Anniversary Party –
The Webster-Kirkwood Times will celebrate its
40th anniversary with a
community celebration
with food, music,
kids activities and
more from 5:30 to
8 p.m., at Kirkwood
Park located at Geyer
and Adams. Free. Watch
for details in upcoming issues of the Webster-
Kirkwood Times.
July 13 • Father/Son Nerf War – Bring
a Nerf gun and meet at the Webster Groves
Recreation Center, Elm and Glendale, for a
friendly competition from 6 to 8 p.m. Safety
glasses and Nerf darts provided, plus pizza and
drinks. For ages 5 and older. Cost: $20 for father
and one son ($5 each additional son. For details,
call 314-963-5600.
July 13-22 • Whitaker St. Louis
Filmmakers Showcase – Presented by Cinema
St. Louis, the event showcases screen works by
St. Louis natives or films with strong local ties.
Film are shown over two consecutive weekends
at Brown Hall on the campus of Washington
your home for
University in St. Louis. Programs with feature-
length films include post-screening Q&As with
affordable
filmmakers. For tickets, visit www.cinemastlouis.
org/st-louis-filmmakers-showcase.
July 13 • Hot Summer Nights, Cool
family
Summer Sounds – Butch Wax and the
Hollywoods will perform 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Des
Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. Limited
parking in the park; overflow parking at Edward
fun!
Jones garage across Ballas Road from the park.
Concessions available. Bring lawn chairs; coolers
permitted; no glass containers.
July 14 • Vintage Baseball Game – See
baseball like it was in the 1880s when the St.
Louis Stockings compete on July 14, 11 a.m.,
at Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane in
Crestwood. Bring lawn chairs and coolers; no
contact us at: (618)-337-3000 gateway
glass containers. Free.
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June 1 6p
10p 2 11a
9p 3 11a
5p
Webster Groves @ Lockwood & Bompart
See the entire Entertainment line up at
webster-arts.org/entertainment
Friday - June 1st
Artists Booths 105 artists from around the region & 23 states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6p - 10p
Sip & Stroll Celebration For our 15th Anniversary at all beverage tents . . . . . . . . 6p - 10p
Saturday - June 2nd
Artists Booths 105 artists from around the region & 23 states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a - 9p
Studios Art experiences and demonstrations for all ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a - 6p
Drawings For $250 art fair gift certificate, Bompart Stage* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3p & 6:30p
Lockwood Stage Evan Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30p
Bompart Stage First ever Webster Arts Fair Open Mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6p - 9p
Sunday - June 3rd
Artists Booths 105 artists from around the region & 23 states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a - 5p
Studios Art experiences and demonstrations for all ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a - 5p
Drawings For $250 art fair gift certificate, Bompart Stage* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30p & 2:30p
*Registration for gift certificate is FREE! Must be present to win.
No coolers or bottles allowed. Please leave Pets at home.
No pets will be permitted near artist’s booths. Schedule subject to change.
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July 2018 most acclaimed musicals of all time at The Muny

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July 14 • Kirkwood Peach Festival at
the Farmers’ Market – The whole family can
enjoy seasonal produce and
peach samples from local
farmers as well as peach-
related treats and seasonal
menu items beginning at 8
a.m. at the market, 150 E.
Argonne Drive. Stroll through
Downtown Kirkwood at the
sidewalk sale while listening to music by the
Maple Jam Band. For more information, visit
www.downtownkirkwood.com.
July 14 • Quarry Fishing – Whitecliff Quarry
is open to anglers of all ages using artificial or
live bait (no minnows), 9 a.m. to noon. Children
12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration required at least two days in
advance; call 314-729-4860. Cost: $6 Crestwood
residents, $8 non-residents.
July 14 • Making Music Concert – The
Wire Pilots takes to the stage at 7 p.m., at
Kirkwood Lion’s Park Amphitheatre, Geyer and
Adams. Free; donations accepted.
July 16 • Parks Food Truck Fest – A variety
of food trucks will offer culinary fare 5 to 8 p.m.
and the Maple Jam Band will perform 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. at Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road.
Free admission. No coolers allowed. For more
information, call 314-615-4386.
July 18 • Whitaker Music Festival –Al
Holliday and The East Side Rhythm Band will
perform at the Missouri Botanical Garden,
4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admission after 5 p.m.;
concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic
supper or purchase food/drinks onsite (no glass
containers). For more information, visit www.
mobot.org/events/whitaker.
July 18-25 • “Annie” – Everyone’s favorite
plucky, irresistible orphan is back in one of the
in Forest Park. For tickets, visit www.muny.org.
July 18 • Native Americans and the
Presidency of U.S. Grant – The lecture will be
presented by Andrew Hahn, executive director
of the Campbell House Museum, 2 to 3 p.m. and
7 to 8 p.m., at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic
Site, 7400 Grant Road. Free, but reservations
required; call 314-842-1867, ext. 230.
July 19-22 • “The Addams Family School
Edition” – Shrewsbury Youth Theater will
perform at 5200 Shrewsbury Ave. For tickets
and showtimes, call 314-647-1003 or visit www.
cityofshrewsbury.com.
July 20-Aug. 19 • “Mamma Mia!” – Stages
St. Louis presents the ultimate feel-good show
which uses the music of ABBA to tell the hilarious
and touching tale of a teen’s search for her birth
father on a Greek Island paradise. Shows held
in Kirkwood Community Center’s Robert Reim
Theatre, 111 S. Geyer Road. For tickets or more
information, visit stagesstlouis.org.
July 21 • Bike Through History – Join
a National Park Service ranger on a bike tour
beginning at 10 a.m. from Ulysses S. Grant
National Historic Site to Sappington House.
Learn about points of interest along the way and
tour the Sappington House. The 4-mile round
trip is open to all ages. Free, but reservations
required; call 314-842-1867, ext. 230. The historic
site is located at 7400 Grant Road.
July 21 • Movies In The Outfield – Enjoy
the film “Angels in the Outfield” under the
stars in Kirkwood Park’s softball diamond #4
at 8:30 p.m. The park is located at Geyer and
Adams. Free. Bring blanket or chairs and food/
beverages; no glass bottles.
July 21 • Tunes at Ten – Live music by the
Kirkwood Music Institute starting at 10 a.m. at
the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market, 150 E. Argonne
Drive. Enjoy all the market has to offer while
listening to live music by local bands.
July 22 • Tour de Kirkwood Triathlon –
Swim, bike, run beginning 7:30 a.m. at Kirkwood
Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road. For more
information, visit bigshark.com.
The Frank
Lloyd
Wright
House at
Ebsworth
Park
July 22 - Frank Lloyd Wright House
Twilight Tour – Enjoy light appetizers and
beverages followed by a docent-led tour of the
Wright-designed home, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 120
N. Ballas in Kirkwood. Cost: $30 for ages 21 and
up. Reservations required in advance; visit www.
ebsworthpark.org or call 314-822-8359.
July 25 • Whitaker Music Festival –
Dawn Weber and the Electro Funk Assembly
will perform at Missouri Botanical Garden,
4344 Shaw Blvd. Free admission after 5 p.m.;
concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic
supper or purchase food/drinks onsite (no glass
containers). For more information, visit www.
mobot.org/events/whitaker.
July 25 • Maplewood Summer Concert
Series – Enjoy music by The Breakfast Boys from
6 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Hummert Memorial Park,
2400 Sutton Blvd. Free, For more information,
visit midcountychamber.org.
July 27 • Full Moon Bike Ride & Walk
– Explore the trail around Simpson Lake, 1234
Marshall Road in Valley Park, by moonlight from
7 to 10 p.m. The cost of $5 includes a fire with
marshmallows and an all-you-can-eat hot dog
roast and beverage. Full-mounted light on bikes
and helmets required for ages 16 and under.
Meet at Blue Heron Shelter. Advance registration
required by calling 314-615-8822.
July 27-Aug. 2 • “Gypsy” – This popular
musical about an ambitious stage mother
features such showstopping tunes as “Let Me
Entertain You” and “Together, Wherever We
Go.” Presented at The Muny in Forest Park. For
tickets, visit www.muny.org.
July 28 • Making Music Concert – The
Roadhouse Kings will perform at 7 p.m. at
Kirkwood Lion’s Park Amphitheatre, Geyer and
Adams. Free; donations accepted.
August 2018
Aug. 1 • National Night Out – Join
the Shrewsbury Parks Department to show
appreciation for police and fire departments, 6
to 8 p.m. at the Festival Pavilion at Wehner Park,
7600 Hazel Ave. Food, games and more.
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Sonic Car Cruises
– Every Friday through Sept. 28, 5 to 9 p.m., at
Sonic in Kirkwood, corner of South Kirkwood
Road and Big Bend Road. DJ, attendance prizes.
Great food and “awesome rides.”
Aug. 3 • Night Waves Pool Party –
Incoming and current middle school students
invited for music, games and fun, 8 to 10 p.m., at
the Kirkwood Aquatic Center, 111 S. Geyer Road.
Cost is $5 for residents and non-residents.
Aug. 3 • Food Truck Fest – Enjoy fare
from food trucks and listen to music by the 4th
Street Band at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580
Rott Road in Sunset Hills. Event runs from 5
to 8 p.m., band plays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Free. For more details, visit www.stlouisco.com/
parksandrecreation for more information.
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Jungle Boogie – St.
Louis Zoo presents its summer concert series, 5
to 8 p.m. Free. Exhibits open until 7 p.m. Concert
schedule:
• Aug. 3: Ticket to the Beatles
• Aug. 10: Miss Jubilee
• Aug. 17: Midnight Piano Band
• Aug. 24: Three Pedros
• Aug. 31: The LustreLights
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Blues At The
Arch – Fridays in August from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
on the grounds of the Gateway Arch. Gateway
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Ackermann’s Swim Program

Enjoy the Best Swimming Lessons in
Burgers in St. Louis Kirkwood since 1949
ages 4 to 11
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August 2018 perform from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Des Peres Park,
12325 Manchester Road. Bring lawn chairs.
from page 18 Coolers permitted, but no glass containers.
Concessions available.
Arch Park Foundation teams with National Blues
Museum to offer free performances. Aug. 10 • Shark Attack — Webster Groves
Parks & Recreation offers shark-themed games,
Aug. 18 • Tunes at 10 – The Maple Jam
Band performs at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Farmers’
Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
Aug. 18 • Webster Groves Herb Society –
The society invites the public to view its display
at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw

Aug. 4-12 • “Meet Me In St. Louis” – The
classic production comes to The Muny stage.
Set in the summer
of 1903, the Smiths
eagerly await the grand
opening of the 1904
World’s Fair. Show
features hits such as
“The Trolley Song,”
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and
“The Boy Next Door.” For more showtimes or
tickets, visit www.muny.org.
Aug. 4 • Tunes at 10 will feature the
Kirkwood Music Institute at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood
Farmers’ Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
Aug. 5 • Walking Tours — Laumeier
Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills,
offers outdoor
walking tours
on the first
Sunday of each
month, 2 to 3
p.m., through
October. Meet
at the Visitor
Center in the Aronson Fine Arts Center. $5, ages
4 and up; Laumeier members and ages 3 and
under are free.
Aug. 6-12 • 100th PGA Championship At
Bellerive Country Club - The St. Louis area’s
biggest sporting event for 2018 takes place at
Bellerive Country Club, 12925 Ladue Road. Visit
pga.com.
Aug. 7 • R&R Day At The Pool – An adults-
only day at the Webster Groves Aquatic Center.
Relax poolside from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 at the
gate.
Aug. 10 • Hot Summer Nights, Cool
Summer Sounds – Midnight Piano Band will
competitions and a sea snack in this new pool
party event. Cost is $5 at the gate. The party runs
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Aug. 10 & 11 • Webster Groves Lions Club
Barbecue – The Lions serve up ribs, chicken,
hamburgers, brats and more from 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. Friday and Saturday on the parking lot of
General Grant Center, 8400 Watson Road. Enjoy
on-site or carry out.
Aug. 11 • Grateful Dead Tribute Concert
— Terrapin Flyer, a Grateful Dead Tribute band
from Chicago, performs at 7 p.m. at Jefferson
Barracks Amphitheater, 500 Bagby Street. Tickets
are $16 at the gate, kids 12 and under are free.
Pet friendly. Beer, soda, water, wine and snacks
are available.
Aug. 11 • Tunes at 10 — Features the Sadie
Hawkins Band at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Farmers’
Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
Aug. 11 • WWI: Men of Bronze — This
11 a.m. lecture will explore the various roles
that were open to non-white personnel, both
in combat and non-combat roles. Event held at
Jefferson Barracks Historic Park, 345 North Road.
Free. For information, call 314-615-8800 or email
jmagurany@stlouisco.com.
Aug. 11 • Making Music Concert Series
— Brothers Lazaroff, offering an interesting
brand of eclectic music, will perform at the
Lions’ Amphitheatre in Kirkwood Park beginning
at 7 p.m. Free event hosted by Kirkwood Arts
Commission.
Aug. 12 • Family Days At Laumeier
— Free Family Days encourages observation,
imagination, curiosity and creativity. Activities
designed to be simple enough for ages 4 and up
from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.laumeier.org for more
information
August 25-26
Blvd., from 10 a.m. to noon.
Aug. 18 • Movies in the Outfield – The
movie “Field of Dreams” will be shown at 8 p.m. Shady Tower Grove Park
at Diamond #4 in Kirkwood Park. Bring a blanket
Free family fun!
or folding chairs. Food and beverage allowed,
but no glass containers.
Aug. 25 • Tunes at 10 — Salt of the Earth
performs at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood Farmers’
Market, 150 E. Argonne. Free.
Aug. 25 • Making Music Concert Series
— The Route 66 Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece jazz www.festivalofnationsstl.org
band, at the Lions’ Amphitheatre in Kirkwood
Park beginning at 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 25-26 • Festival of Nations — The
multi-cultural celebration, featuring ethnic food
booths, dance and music, arts and crafts, and
an international bazaar, runs Saturday, Aug. 25,
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. - 6
p.m., in Tower Grove Park, 4256 Magnolia Ave.
Admission is free. Visit www.festivalofnationsstl.
org for a complete schedule.
Aug. 26 • Sunset Hills Triathlon – The
triathlon returns featuring a course through
Sunset Hills. New and seasoned veterans can
compete. Swim at Watson Trails Park, then
an 11.8 bike course, followed by a 3-mile run.
Register at www.sunset-hills.com.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2 • Big Muddy Blues
Festival — The festival runs on Laclede’s
Landing, with 50-plus bands on three stages.
Great live music begins at 3 p.m. each day and
goes into the night. Visit bigmuddybluesfestival.
com for complete details.

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