1. February 6 | Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic
Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic rolls a bunch of classics into one blockbuster show featuring Donald Duck, Goofy, Cinderella and her fairy godmother, characters from Toy Story and Aladdin, and of course a certain pair of legendary mice. Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton, thechaifetzarena.com.
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2. February 5 & 6 | Continuing the Legacy
COCA alum Chris Page’s Continuing the Legacy tells the story of the African-American experience, using projections, music, and dance; the production changes every year to reflect current events such as Ferguson and #blacklivesmatter. Center of Creative Arts, 524 Trinity, cocastl.org.
3. February 6 | Peppa Pig’s Big Splash
An interactive live musical for the 2-to-5 set, Peppa Pig’s Big Splash follows a group of animal friends who are determined to fix a roof—and become champion puddle-jumpers in the process. The Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, fabulousfox.com.
4. February 12 | Lift Every Voice: Black History Month Celebration
The St. Louis Symphony and IN UNISON Chorus’ Lift Every Voice: Black History Month Celebration has become an annual ritual for many St. Louis families. This year’s guest artist is gospel singer-songwriter Larnelle Harris. Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand, stlsymphony.org.
5. February 28 | Gary Clark Jr.
He’s been called the next Hendrix and the future of the blues, but Gary Clark Jr. is too innovative to be held to one genre—his singular sound weaves in folk and funk, rock and pop. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, thepageant.com.
6. February 17 | Jason Isbell
It says a lot that Jason Isbell’s fans include John Prine and Bruce Springsteen. His latest record, Something More Than Free, comprises firsthand recollections of heartbreak, as well as the raw stories of rural Southern working-class people. Peabody Opera House, 1401 Clark, peabodyoperahouse.com.
7. February 6–March 27 | Orchid Show
Right about the point that crazy winter fatigue lays us low, the Missouri Botanical Garden opens its annual Orchid Show. This year’s theme is “Where Wild Things Grow.” As always, Orthwein Floral Hall will be filled with hundreds of orchids, some as big as your head. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw, missouribotanicalgarden.org.
8. February 20 | Monster Jam
St. Louis invented Bigfoot—so of course we love Monster Jam, the biggest, noisiest, smokiest monster truck show in all the land. You can even get an autograph from your favorite driver at the postrace pit party. Edward Jones Dome, 901 N. Broadway, monsterjam.com.
9. February 6–May 8 | Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
Terrorism and espionage seem to dominate the news in the 21st century, but these topics are anything but new. Learn about current events at “Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America.” Curated by the International Spy Museum in D.C., the exhibit spans events from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Missouri History Museum, Lindell & DeBaliviere, mohistory.org.
10. February 2–6 | Cyrille Aimée
As a kid growing up in France, hung out her bedroom window to hear Romani musicians camped out for the Django Reinhardt festival. Now, she combines the sound of traditional gypsy jazz with electronica—and her own unique voice. Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington, jazzstl.org.
