St. Louis bands come together to support earthquake relief in Venezuela
A benefit show featuring Little Big Bangs, Piracy, Dour, Goo Man, and the Julio César Ensemble will take place at Off Broadway on August 14.
A-List Editors’ Choice Awards 2026: Arts, Culture & Entertainment
LOCAL MUSIC / LITERATURE / THEATRE / MUSEUMS / SPORTS / MEDIA / AND MORE
Top things to do in St. Louis this weekend: August 14–16
There’s no shortage of options for a range of interests.
Counterpublic prepares to transform St. Louis with “Coyote Time”
Experience Counterpublic’s third triennial exhibition as it takes over various neighborhoods and spaces this fall.
What are you missing if you haven’t experienced a St. Louis CITY SC match yet?
Local food, live music, family activities, and St. Louis traditions have turned game day at Energizer Park into one of the city’s most memorable nights out.
From St. Louis, Mvstermind is turning doubt into musical gold
The St. Louis-based artist also known as Muhammad Austin has a new EP coming out this month after a monster summer.
NashPad brings basement concerts to Dogtown
The new St. Louis venue hosts local bands twice a month, offering free essentials, affordable admission, and a community-first approach to live music.
Space Quaker celebrates debut album, ‘First Day,’ with Off Broadway release show
Inspired by a conversation with Bill Callahan, St. Louis songwriter Robin Harvey created a new band, a richly layered debut album, and an evolving collaborative project rooted in Quaker principles and improvisation.
Photos: Noah Kahan performs a sold-out show at Busch Stadium
The singer-songwriter gave a memorable performance, with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda opening.
STL Fringe Fest returns to Grand Center
Running August 4–9, the festival celebrates independent performing artists, who present a wide range of original productions.
Local author Chet Hardin details the toxic relationship behind a shocking crime in ‘The Vampire’s Cult’
Hardin will discuss the book, which is out August 4 from Sourcebooks, in person at Schlafly Public Library on August 10.
Music
St. Louis bands come together to support earthquake relief in Venezuela
A benefit show featuring Little Big Bangs, Piracy, Dour, Goo Man, and the Julio César Ensemble will take place at Off Broadway on August 14.
From St. Louis, Mvstermind is turning doubt into musical gold
The St. Louis-based artist also known as Muhammad Austin has a new EP coming out this month after a monster summer.
NashPad brings basement concerts to Dogtown
The new St. Louis venue hosts local bands twice a month, offering free essentials, affordable admission, and a community-first approach to live music.
Space Quaker celebrates debut album, ‘First Day,’ with Off Broadway release show
Inspired by a conversation with Bill Callahan, St. Louis songwriter Robin Harvey created a new band, a richly layered debut album, and an evolving collaborative project rooted in Quaker principles and improvisation.
KSDK’s Art Holliday celebrates Chuck Berry’s pianist Johnnie Johnson in upcoming documentary ‘Johnnie Be Good’
The documentary, set to release in 2028, will detail the life of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer through extensive interviews and meticulous research.
The Blues Highway turns 100: Why Highway 61 deserves a spot beside Route 66
Travelers are rediscovering the historic route that carried blues legends, Great Migration stories, and generations of road-trippers through Missouri, including a rich stretch in Cape Girardeau.
Where to eat, play, and stay in Denver
The Mile High City is just a two-hour flight from St. Louis.
10 art exhibits to catch this month
Catch the final days of summer exhibitions, local graffiti lore, and more at these exhibitions in August.
Fall & Winter Arts Guide 2026
A preview of new events, returning favorites, and cultural must-sees this fall and winter
WashU professor’s new book ‘The Small Stuff’ advocates finding joy in the sensory
Ian Bogost thinks we should all be taking time to smell the roses—literally.
Great Rivers Greenway will unveil plans for more than 60 artworks along the Brickline Greenway at CAM Art Party
Enjoy local food, live music, and arts and craft activities on August 5 while hearing from renowned artists and community leaders.
Film screenings to catch this month
Catch arthouse classics, silent-era masterpieces, boat movies, and more.
Top cannabis events across St. Louis
Where to find a range of cannabis-friendly options across the region
KSDK’s Art Holliday celebrates Chuck Berry’s pianist Johnnie Johnson in upcoming documentary ‘Johnnie Be Good’
The documentary, set to release in 2028, will detail the life of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer through extensive interviews and meticulous research.
Free 4 All STL announces 2026 dates, opens for artist submissions
St. Louis’ largest all-local, entirely free music festival will be making its triumphant return in 2026.