The St. Louis Weekend Event Guide for this weekend: Thursday, July 31st through Sunday, August 3rd.

Highlighted Event

St. Louis Tap Festival: The 23rd annual festival is a week long event that educates, promotes, and celebrates the American art form of tap dance. Started by Professor Robert L. Reed, the festival has grown tremendously, and is known and loved throughout the world. We bring the world’s best tap dancers to teach classes, perform, and to inspire kids in the St. Louis area and throughout the world. The week long event contains master workshops, performances, tap jams, dances, a panel discussion, and more. Audiences are invited to attend special events throughout the week: Tap Jam (July 30 8pm, Free), Panel Discussion (July 31, 8pm, free), Participants Showcase (August 1, 8pm, $5), and the finally, ALL THAT TAP XXIII August 2nd at 7pm at the Edison Theatre. This acclaimed show features tap stars of movies, Broadway, and television in a sophisticated mix of favorite artists and new faces, old masters and rising stars, in tap dance styles from polished jazz to hard-edged hip-hop. Tickets are $25.

Date: July 28-August 2
Time: Wed: 8pm, Thurs: 8pm, Fri: 8pm, Sat: 7pm
Place: Sheraton-Clayton & Edison Theatre

Thursday

Grease at The Muny: One of the most popular shows in Muny history, GREASE returns for nine nights in its first Muny production since 2007. Packed with explosive energy, GREASE takes you back to a simpler time as “bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again. Featuring Taylor Louderman as Sandy. Taylor is originally from Missouri, starred on Broadway as Campbell Davis in the Tony® nominated Bring It On: The Musical (Fred Astaire nomination for leading actress). She grew up spending several summers at the The Muny, and was most recently seen as Margot in Legally Blonde in 2011. Last summer, she played Ariel in Footloose at Kansas City Starlight.

Date: July 31-August 8
Time: 8:15pm
Place: The Muny – Forest Park

Max & Louie Present Quills: Max & Louie Productions is a small, non-profit theatre company based in St. Louis. It was created by the artists for the artists in order to give them the freedom and ability to create without commercial and political influences. It enhances lives through the arts by presenting bold, brave plays with humor and heart that entertain and challenge, bringing artists and audiences together in a shared experience that illuminates life through joy, wonder, laughter and truth. “Quills”, a dark comedy by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Doug Wright, is a wickedly witty, erotically charged, Obie-Award winning play about the conflict between the imprisoned Marquis de Sade and the keepers entrusted with silencing the perverse tails that drip from his ink-laden quills. This Saint Louis Premiere explores the delicate and often malleable line between morality and personal freedoms, while satirizing the hypocrisy and convenience of censorship and sexuality. Tickets are $30.

Date: July 31-August 17
Time: 7:30pm
Place: New Jewish Theatre – 2 Millstone Campus Dr

Friday & Saturday

Feast in the Park: Join family and friends and picnic in the park with 14 of St. Louis’ most delicious food trucks. Each will serve up their signature specialties, with a little something for everyone, including sushi, gyros, gourmet burgers, fish tacos, toasted ravioli, cupcakes and more. Listen to live music from Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats and enjoy self-guided walking tours through the park. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. No coolers.

Date: Friday, August 1
Time: 5-8pm
Place: Laumeier Sculpture Park – 12580 Rott Rd

First Fridays at CAM: Enjoy an evening of art, music, and culture the first Friday of every month at the Contemporary Art Museum. DJs and musicians present music in dialogue with the exhibitions. In addition, museum staff will lead tours of the exhibitions at 6pm, and the bar and café are open. Young Friends members can enjoy a complimentary drink. This is a free event. Cash bar will be open. Arts organizations throughout Grand Center are free and open the entire evening.

Date: August 1
Time: 5-8pm
Place: 3750 Washington Blvd

Paint Your County Parks: The Foundry Art Centre and the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department have joined together for a local painting competition to showcase and highlight the beauty and benefits of Saint Charles’ County Parks. Artists can use watercolor, watercolor pencils, oils, gouache or acrylics to paint Bangert Island Park, Broemmelsiek Park, Heritage Park, Hideaway Harbor Park, Indian Camp Creek Park, Klondike Park, Matson Hill Park, Quail Ridge Park, Towne Park or Youth Activity Park. Juror Janet Fons will select three paintings for awards; one purchase prize of $1000 and two honorable mentions will be awarded at the “Paint Your County Parks” reception on Thursday, November 6. The winning painting will hang at the County Parks Administration Office.

Date: August 1 – October 31
Time: anytime
Place: Participating Parks

Art Hill Outdoor Film Series: The final outdoor film of the year, and what better way to go out than with “Meet Me In St. Louis.” The film from 1945, directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Mary Astor, and Lucille Bremer is about the four Smith daughters learning lessons of life and love as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York that will force them to miss the upcoming World’s Fair. Music from Miss Jubilee and the Himdingers begins at 7pm, along with food from food trucks. The museum’s Panorama Restaurant will also be open until 9pm as well the the cafe. pm.

Date: August 1
Time: 7pm
Place: Art Hill – Forest Park

St. Louis Rams Fan Fest & Burger Challenge: The 3rd annual Rams Fan Fest offers fans the opportunity to watch the Rams take the field for practice and seven-on-seven drills beginning at 
12:30pm. Following the practice, the entire team will outline the perimeter of the field to sign autographs for fans. Various Rams alumni will also be on hand to sign autographs throughout the event. Other activities offered include a kids interactive zone with a Rams playground, photo booth locations and the opportunity to tour various areas of the Edward Jones Dome. The St. Louis Rams Team Store will be open and featuring new items from Nike plus a ‘47 Brand store featuring vintage merchandise. In addition, The Rams and Feast are partnering up to organize the first-ever Burger Challenge. Five local chefs will compete in a burger cook-off to win the prize of having a version of their burger featured as a permanent specialty concession at the Dome. For you, this means that you will have the opportunity to sample, assess and vote on your favorite burger. A judging panel will be present to cast their votes as well. Chefs will be set up by 11am, and you’ll have the chance to watch a demo of them preparing their burgers so you can re-create your favorites at home.

Date: Saturday, August 2
Time: 10:30am
Place: Edward Jones Dome – 901 N Broadway

Black Light Run: Blacklight Run™ is a unique night 5K fun run focused less on speed and more on UV Neon Glowing fun with friends and family. Whether you are an avid runner or a walk around the park walker, the 3 miles of the Blacklight Run™ course will have you glowing and waiting for the next one! The rules: wear a white shirt (or all white), come out covered in UV neon Glow Powder, and have fun! The cost is $60 and includes a Commemorative white Blacklight Run™ t-shirt, Blacklight Run™ glow in the dark tattoo, swag from sponsors, Blacklight Run™ race bib, donation to local charity, glow pack given at the finish line, and admission to Blacklight Run After Party. Stick around for music, LED gifts, and Celebration Glow Throws.

Date: August 2
Time: 8:20pm
Place: 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd, Sauget, IL

LeAnn Rimes: A Vatterott College Benefit: Country super star LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 42 million albums, won two Grammy® Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards. Rimes is the youngest recipient of a Grammy® Award, and was also the first country recording artist to win in the “Best New Artist” category. She will be performing at The Pageant to benefit the Vatterott College Scholarship Fund. Opening for LeAnn is local jazz singer, Erin Bode. GA Tickets start at $33.

Date: August 2
Time: 7pm
Place: The Pageant – 6161 Delmar

Summer Festival of Arts: Enjoy original works of art in various forms: Oil/Acrylic, Water Media, Photography, Drawing, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Fiber, Original Prints, Ceramics, Glass, Sculpture, Jewelry, Wood, Metal, and other fine crafts. This event benefits the Art World Association. Free admission.

Date: August 2 & 3
Time: 10am-5pm
Place: Kirkwood Community Center – 111 S Geyer Rd

Sunday

Schurcipefones: The annual beer festival celebrating St. Louis Craft Beer week hosted by Baileys’ Restaurants. This year’s celebration will conclude STLCBW and it will be hosted at Rooster South Grand. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door and include: unlimited sampling from great brewers: Schlafly, Charleville, Urban Chestnut, Civil Life, Perennial, 4 Hands, New Belgium, 2nd Shift. Plus two newcomers: Deschutes and Tallgrass! Each brewer will be bringing new and special release beers for a total of 40+ beers to sample. Other activities will include: clowns from Circus Flora’s Clowns on Call, games and prizes, silent auction and raffle, food available for purchase by The Fifth Wheel, live music by Faces Like Flint and DJ MAKossa, representation from Femme Ferment, and childrens’ activities by SCOSAG. The Schurcipefones Festival will benefit the local non-profit, Circus Flora Clowns on Call.

Date: August 3
Time: 12-6pm
Place: Rooster – 3150 S. Grand

The Wedding Show: Featuring a wedding dessert bar showcase. Demonstrations by TLC Cake Boys, Next Great Baker 2014 contestants, Al & Lia from Wedding Wonderland Cake Shop. Register the bride to participate in the cake decorating contest. Winner receives a $1000 gift card from Wedding Wonderland. Free dessert samples and more. Enjoy some of the area’s top wedding musicians as they perform throughout the day in a special staging area with seating. See some of the hottest designer bridal fashions on a New York-style professional runway show. The show features bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, beautiful mother-of-the-brides gowns, and even swimwear perfect for a tropical honeymoon. Brides can save up to 25% off their wedding by taking advantage of special “Wedding Show” vendor discounts. And as part of a huge gift gallery at the show, prizes are given away every 5 minutes. $8 registration fee at the door. Print off a $2 coupon online.

Date: August 3
Time: 11am-7pm
Place: America’s Center – 701 Convention Plaza

Out at the Ballpark: Join Pride St. Louis for the 5th Annual Out at the Ballpark Celebration taking place on Sunday August 3rd at 1:15 pm. Tickets are only $25 and are available at Soulard Bastille, Cheap Trx, Coffee Cartel, JJ’S CLUBHOUSE, Just John and Rehab Saint Louis. Enjoy the Gateway Men’s Chorus and Charis as they perform “God Bless America” on the field at Busch Stadium. Catch the Red Bull Shuttle outside Just John for just $5 and all proceeds go to Pride St Louis Enjoy Sunday Funday and the St. Louis Cardinals as they take on division rivals Milwaukee Brew

Date: August 3rd
Time: 1:15pm
Place: Busch Stadium

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