St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for July 20-24 featuring Dancing With The Stars Live!

The St. Louis Weekend Events Guide for Thursday, July 20th through Sunday, July 24th features Bush, GeeklyCon, Dancing With The Stars Live, Violent Femmes, Food Truck Frolic, Saint Louis FC and more.

DOWNTOWN

GeeklyCon 2017: Four days of gaming and fun. The centerpiece of GeeklyCon is a large gaming room filled with people playing board games and tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. There is plenty to do outside of the game room as well. See a live performance of your favorite Geekly podcasts, panels led by scientists, gamers, podcast experts, and more, karaoke, live music outings, compete and win points for your house in the Geekly House Cup, go out for a drink with your new best friends, or see the sights around St. Louis.

Date: Thursday, July 20-23
Time: Thurs: 12pm, Fri: 7:30am, Sat: 8am, Sun: 10am
Place: CityPlace Hotel – 200 N 4th St

Bush at Ballpark Village: British rock band, Bush, will perform on the outdoor Busch II Infield Stage. Don’t miss your chance to hear hit songs like “Glycerine,” “Machinehead,” “Comedown,” and “The Sound of Winter.” GA tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of show. VIP tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of show. VIP Ticket includes a premium viewing space with tent, private bathrooms, designated entrance, and bar.

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 6pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark

Charles Glenn Group at Lumiere Live: The son of an accomplished opera singer, Charles received early training in voice and percussion. Charles has utilized both his strong vocal and percussion talents as the opening act for such national groups as Smokey Robinson, Huey Lewis and the News, and the Allman Brothers. Charles has also performed and worked with Andre Crouch and Stellar Award winner Calvin Bridges, and was selected to perform a series of limited engagements with Grammy Award-winning group “The Fifth Dimension”. St. Louisans will recognize Charles Glenn as a frequent National Anthem singer for the St. Louis Cardinals, and for the past ten years, the St. Louis Blues. Tickets for Charles Glenn Group are $10 for general admission.

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 7pm & 9:30pm
Place: Lumiere Live – 999 N 2nd St

Dancing With The Stars Live!: TV’s hottest show is touring across America this summer in Dancing with the Stars: Live! – Hot Summer Nights. Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live in their hometowns. This all-new production showcases every type of ballroom and modern dance seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling group numbers, steamy duets and over the top original pieces. Featuring Special Guest Star Heather Morris. Tickets start at $36.

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 8pm
Place: Peabody Opera House-1400 Market St

A Very Potter Party: Accio! Summoning all muggles awaiting their Hogwarts letter to The Crown Room for a very magical evening! Beginning at 8PM, all guests who “solemnly swear they are up to no good” will receive wristbands for discounted Butter Beer, Felix Felicis and Unicorn Blood cocktails, plus themed shots throughout the evening. Dressing in your favorite attire is highly encouraged, and will award your house 10 points towards the honorable House Cup. Don’t forget to drop your name in the Goblet of Fire at the door to receive themed swag, plus be entered into our Tri-Wizard Tournament Giveaway.

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 8pm
Place: Budweiser Brew House-601 Clark

CENTRAL

2017 Cabaret Gala: Enjoy being treated to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a GREAT SHOW by Tony winner Faith Prince, the legendary Marilyn Maye, award winning New York cabaret performer Jeff Harnar and LA’s dynamic Peisha McPhee – plus a couple surprises! In the uniquely beautiful setting of the grand lobby of the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Cocktails & hor’s d’oeuvres at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.

Date: Friday, July 21
Time: 7pm
Place: The Fabulous Fox – 527 N Grand

9 To 5 The Musical:Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie, this hilarious musical romp that explores friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, romantic, and even a little bit thought provoking in its heroines’ desire to break the glass ceiling. Chock-full of upbeat and optimistic songs by country superstar Dolly Parton and featuring the toe-tapping title tune, “9 to 5”, three female coworkers concoct a plan to live out their wildest fantasies by giving their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss the boot. Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film with Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton.

Date: July 21-August 20
Time: show times vary
Place: Robert G. Reim Theatre – 111 S. Geyer Rd

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast: A classic story of a young woman and a prince trapped under an enchantress’ spell, which only needs the power of love to break. This production features the film’s Academy Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, with additional song with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Tickets are $14-$18.

Date: July 21-23
Time: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 1 & 5pm
Place: COCA – 524 Trinity Ave

Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen: Acoustic punk band from Milwaukee, Violent Femmes, and English rock band, Echo & The Bunnymen, are co-headlining a Summer Tour and making a stop in St. Louis. Violent Femmes hits include: “Blister in the Sun”, “Kiss Off”, “Add It Up” and “Gone Daddy Gone.” Tickets start at $14.

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 7pm
Place: Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

CWE Sidewalk Sale: Do some shopping and have some fun in the Central West End on Saturday. The CWE Sidewalk Sale will be going on from 10am – 2pm with great deals to be had around the neighborhood and the restaurants in the neighborhood offering great treats.

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 10am – 2pm
Place: Central West End

ST. CHARLES

Food Truck Frolic: Enjoy food trucks and a movie at SCC. The food truck line-up this month includes: Kona Ice, Locoz Tacoz, Chris’ Smokehouse, Blues Wood Fired Pizza, My Big Fat Greek Truck, Slice of the Hill, Steak Louie, Sarah’s Cake Stop, and St. Louisiana Q. The movie of the night is: Smurfs: The Lost Village. Food and fun begins at 5pm. The movie starts at dusk.

Date: Friday, July 21
Time: 5-8:30pm
Place: SCC – 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive

Fenton

Saint Louis FC takes on Louisville City FC in a United Soccer League match at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm on Saturday night.

Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 7:30pm
Place: World Wide Technology Soccer Park

With the temperatures in the St. Louis area hitting triple digits this weekend, maybe catching a movie in a nice, cool theater seems more to your liking? Check out our Weekend Movie Guide.

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