The St. Louis Weekend Events for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd feature a weekend of music. From Janet Jackson to Fall Out Boy to Katy Perry to Sheila E, plus Music Across Borders, and more.

DOWNTOWN

John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous: Emmy Award winning writer and comedian who most recently starred in the Broadway hit, “Oh, Hello on Broadway” alongside Nick Kroll. In 2015 Mulaney released his 3rd hour stand up special a Netflix Original titled “THE COMEBACK KID” which the AV Club called “his best hour of his career.”He currently writes for IFC’s “Documentary Now” and for Netflix’s “Big Mouth” on which he voices the character of Andrew. Tickets are $22 & $32.

Date: Thursday, October 19
Time: 7pm & 10pm
Place: Peabody Opera House – 1400 Market St

Fall Out Boy: Mania Tour: Rock band, Fall Out Boy, is stopping in St. Louis on their tour to promote their latest album coming out January 2018, Mania. In addition to a few singles off the new album, you will hear hits including: “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” “Dance, Dance,” “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race,” “Thanks for the Memories,” “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark,” “Uma Thurman,” and more. Tickets start at $27.50.

Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 7pm
Place: Scottrade Center

Cedric The Entertainer & Friends featuring Sheila E: The event, benefitting SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital is hosted by St. Louis natives Cedric “The Entertainer’ Kyles and his sister, Sharita Kyles-Wilson. This year’s musical headliner,Sheila E, is a world-class drummer and percussionist whose credits read like chapters in a music history book: Ringo Starr. Marvin Gaye, Prince, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan and George Duke. Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” Sheila is a fearless multi-instrumentalist, as well as an Actress, Mentor, and Philanthropist. Tickets are $32-$52.

Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 8pm
Place: Peabody Opera House – 1400 Market St

Janet Jackson: State of the World Tour: Music legend, actress, and pop icon, Janet Jackson, will be in St. Louis this weekend promoting her 11th studio album, Unbreakable, but also refocusing the tour’s theme to reflect socially conscious messages from her entire music catalog, a number of songs selected for the concert set list along with corresponding imagery depicted on stage address racism, white supremacy, fascism, xenophobia and police brutality. Tickets start at $31.

Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 8pm
Place: Chafeitz Arena

Music Across Borders: American Voices and KDHX Community Media are proud to announce the first installment of MUSIC ACROSS BORDERS, a music and education series designed to enhance cultural understanding among peoples and nations. The first event will feature a free Persian Music Workshop and music from Sahba Motallebi (Iran/US) and the Ryan Spearman Band (St. Louis). Tickets are $15.

Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 8pm
Place: KDHK Stage – 3524 Washington Ave

Katy Perry: Witness The Tour: Pop-star and multiple award winning artist, including four Guinness World Records, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award, Katy Perry, is coming to St. Louis with special guest Noah Cyrus promoting her latest album, Witness. Perry’s hits include: “I Kissed a Girl,” “Hot n Cold,” “Teenage Dream,” “California Gurls,” “Firework,” “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),” “Roar,” “Bon Appétit,” “Swish Swish,”and more. Tickets start at $47.50.

Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 7pm
Place: Scottrade Center

CENTRAL

Boo at the Zoo: Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween experience. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Children 12 and under will receive a treat bag upon exiting. There will be spooky(ish) walks, a Halloween show, themed rides including the Scare-ou-sel, interactive storytelling, and more.

Date: October 17-30
Time: 5:30pm
Place: St. Louis Zoo

Brick City Poetry Festival: River Styx reading, a Eugen B. Redmond Writer’s Club event, screening of “Roof Is On Fire.” With keynote by Quincy Troupe on Sunday at 3pm. A Borderland Regional Poetry Slam open to teams and solo poets with a $1000 cash prize, the St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate ceremony, and more.

Date: October 19-22
Time: Times vary per event
Place: History Museum & Art Museum

Free The Spirit Festival: A gathering of the St Louis artistic culture, families, children of all ages, and the spiritual community comes together in a kaleidoscope of creativity expressed as Free the Spirit Festival. Hosted in the beautiful historic Benton Park there will be food trucks, yoga, interactive art experiences, face painting, workshops, a host of retailers, live music and good vibes.

Date: October 21 & 22
Time: 12-7pm
Place: Benton Park

Show Me Reptiles & Exotics Show: Vendors are jam-packed with a large variety of high quality animals and supplies. Animals like sugar gliders (joeys will not be weaned, but will accept deposits on them), leopard geckos, corn snakes, and mealworms will be available. Enjoy hands-on experience at one of our many educational booths. Learn and discover your wild side! Sink your teeth into some tasty and affordable lunch at our food counter. Meet TinkerBEll the live baby t-rex! We offer balloon animals, face painting, and activities for the kids. We also have guest speakers within the industry sharing their experience and knowledge. Prize drawings, raffles, live auction, and more!

Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 10am- 4:30pm
Place: Machinists Hall – 12365 St.Charles Rock Rd

Show Me Sweets, Cake & Candy Convention: Check out wedding cakes, themed cakes, sculpted cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and cookies created by pros, semi-pros, amateurs and even children. Visit with amazing vendors and watch confectionery artists create some amazing, delicious works of art up close. Family Fun includes FREE pumpkin carving by MB Creations, children’s decorating station from Sweetology, cotton candy from Cloud Nine STL, photobooth from Fish Eye Fun, Interactice Cake & Candy Girl for photo op and option to participate in our HUGE CAKE WALK! Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and proceeds benefit Icing Smiles, a nonprofit organization that provides custom celebration cakes and treats to families and children impacted by illness.

Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 10:30am-5pm
Place: City Center Hotel – 400 S 14th St

ST. CHARLES

Legends & Lanterns: A “Spirited” Journey Through Halloween History. It appears that Historic Main Street has been invaded by a plethora of playful paranormal poltergeists from parts unknown. These notorious and infamous witches, villains, and spirits from lore and legend have unleashed the magic of their enchanted lanterns in order to travel from regions beyond to bring you the eeriest entertainment anywhere from Tombstone to Transylvania. As you explore every mysterious nook and cranny of Main Street, you’ll unearth various activities that will bring to “life” the backstories and origins of this beloved holiday, All Hallow’s Eve. It’s a little bit silly. It’s a little bit macabre. But it’s all fun.

Date: October 21 & 22
Time: Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Place: 230 S Main St.

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