Things To Do This Weekend In St. Louis

JOB | August 22 & 23

This weekend is your final chance to catch the New Jewish Theatre’s production of JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich. The thriller examines the psychological costs of high-stakes jobs. Tickets start at $30. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sat, 2 p.m. Sun.

Something Rotten! | August 17–23

Renaissance wannabes reach for glory in the era of Shakespeare. Music and hilarity ensue. Catch the mashup Something Rotten! 8:15 p.m. The Muny.

Gallery Laughs with Dulcé Sloan | August 21

The Saint Louis Art Museum’s Free Friday programs are always a great time, but this week is extra special. The Gallery Laughs series is back, featuring Dulcé Sloan, former senior correspondent and rotating host for The Daily Show and frequent guest on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. Tickets are free but limited—grab them in person only at the welcome desk starting at 10 a.m. Friday. DJ and cocktail specials at 5 p.m., comedy at 6:30 p.m. Saint Louis Art Museum.

Savannah Bananas: Banana Ball World Tour | August 21 & 22

Are stilts and backflips really the best way to win a baseball game? Maybe. But there’s no question they liven things up. See the incomparable Savannah Bananas. 7 p.m. Busch Stadium.

Flotsam River Circus | August 21–23

The musicians, circus performers, and puppeteers of Flotsam River Circus wash up on the shores of the Mighty Mississippi. They’ll travel the river all the way to Chicago bringing joy at several stops along the way. Free, but donations are welcome. 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Riverfront.

Kings & Creatures Internet Horror | August 21

Chill your bones to the creepiest pasta of the bygone internet. Live performances are inspired by deep cuts of creepy online memes. Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m. $15. Bar:PM, 7109 S. Broadway.

Fall Seedling Sale | August 22

It may not feel like it outside, but fall is fast approaching. Get seedlings for your autumn planting: bok choy, collards, cabbage, and more. 9–11 a.m. Delmar Divine.

One World Fest | August 22 & 23

Travel the world while staying close to home. Enjoy global food, entertainment, vendors, and cultural events in a family-friendly atmosphere. Noon–10 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun. Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters.

Foodies Eat First 2.2 | August 22 & 23

Last year’s Foodies Eat First festival was so well attended that this year they’re holding it twice—it was here in May and comes again this weekend with totally different offerings. Chefs and bartenders strut their stuff, and you can buy a variety of packages and options. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 1190 Cole.

Alabama Shakes and Tedeschi Trucks Band | August 23

Come see Brittany Howard and friends do their thing, with support from Tedeschi Trucks Band. 7:30 p.m. Lawn seats start at $27.50. Hollywood Casino Amphitheater.