A roundup of music, stories, and dog-related Mardi Gras stuff for the coming weekend:
Bosman Twins (February 25 & 26). Emmy Award–winning jazz woodwind superstars return to St. Louis. Versatile with several instruments, the duo are also known for their fresh interpretations of jazz, R&B, and funk tunes. $20, $10 students. Times: 8:30 & 10:15 p.m.
Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington, 314-289-4030, jatb.org.
Tchaikovsky 6 (February 25–27). David Robertson conducts P.I. Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, known for its evocative emotion and heartbreaking finale. Time: 10:30 a.m. Fri, 8 p.m. Sat, 3 p.m. Sun. St. Louis Symphony, Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand, 314-534-1700, .
Dirty Dozen Brass Band (February 26). The band performs its unique mix of bebop, funk, and R&B that has made it a New Orleans legend. The band is joined by Jon Cleary, a longtime Bonnie Raitt collaborator and one of today’s most original New Orleans–based artists. $35–$40, $15 students. Time: 8 p.m., unless indicated otherwise. Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington, 314-533-9900, sheldonconcerthall.org.
Dreamtime Storytime (February 26). Hear Emily Kohring of Metro Theatre Company and Jane Ellen Ibur of KDHX's Literature for the Halibut talk about their dreams as part of the Dreamtime Storytime series, where writers and artists share their dreams and ask vistors to the museum to do the same. Dreamtime Storytime runs in conjunction with the exhibit Dreamscapes, which runs through August 13 and includes works by artists engaged with a conversation with the unconscious, including Rene Magritte, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Philip Guston Do Ho Suh,Scott Burton, Albrecht Durer, Max Klinger, and Katharina Fritsch. Free. Time: 1-4 p.m. The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
3716 Washington, 314-754-1850, pulitzerarts.org. Free. Times: 12–5 p.m. Wed, 10–5 p.m. Sat.
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Brunch (February 27). To celebrate the birthday of one of children’s literature’s best-loved authors, the Magic House throws a “Green Eggs and Ham” brunch, including (of course) green eggs and ham, a Dr. Seuss hat craft project, and storytime with Dr. Seuss books. $18, $15 members. Reservations required, and can be made through the website or by calling 314-822-8900 x18.The Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood, 314-822-8900, magichouse.org.
Soulard Mardi Gras: Taste of Soulard (February 26 & 27). Sample seven different special Mardi Gras season dishes from Soulard restaurants; patrons can walk or board the free trolley that circulates through the neighborhood. $20 per ticket booklet. Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call for location. Soulard neighborhood, 314-771-5100, mardigrasinc.com.
Soulard Mardi Gras: Beggin’ Pet Parade (February 27). One of the most anticipated events of the St. Louis Mardi Gras season, this annual pet parade features mostly costumed canines, though also the occasional cat, bird or llama. Free, but donations to Open Door Animal Sanctuary are encouraged. Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Soulard neighborhood, Menard Street & Allen Avenue, 314-771-5110, mardigrasinc.com.
Soulard Mardi Gras: Wiener Dog Derby (February 27). Topping off the first weekend of Mardi Gras is the one-of-a-kind wiener dog derby, where dogs compete in heats on the basis of age (Cocktail Weenies, Ballpark Franks, and Hot Dogs). Those who toddle over the finish line first receive their trophies in the Wiener’s Circle. Free to observe, $10 to compete. Time: 2:30 p.m. Soulard Market Park, Eight Street & Lafayette Avenue, 314-771-5110, mardigrasinc.com.
