This October, see Janet Jackson perform on her Unbreakable World Tour, stop by the Missouri Botanical Garden for the Best of Missouri Market & More, or listen to Stevie Wonder sing his classic record Songs in the Key of Life.
1. October 29 | Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson makes a stop in the Lou on her Unbreakable World Tour. October 29, Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton, 314-977-5000, thechaifetzarena.com.
2. October 9–31 | Cbabi Bayoc
This month, Hoffman-LaChance Fine Art exhibits “Kinky Observations,” featuring new abstract work from painter Cbabi Bayoc, inspired by “the notion of what can be discovered just by taking the time to look and acknowledge.” October 9–31. 2713 Sutton, 314-960-5322, hoffmanlachancefineart.com.
3. October 2 | Cortango Orquestra
Cortango Orquesta, founded by St. Louis Symphony cor anglais player Cally Banham, performs authentic tango music, followed by an afterparty and milonga with free tango lessons for beginners. October 2, 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity, 314-935-9231, wustl.edu/arts/560.html.
4. October 11 | Destroyer
Canadian rock band Destroyer, helmed by singer-songwriter Dan Bejar, has just released its 11th album, Poison Season. October 11, The Ready Room, 4195 Manchester, 314-833-3929, thereadyroom.com.
5. October 21–November 1 | Matilda: The Musical
Matilda: The Musical, based on the Roald Dahl novel, is a four-time Tony Award winner. October 21–November 1, Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, 314-534-1678, fabulousfox.com.
6. October 17 | Kathleen Madigan
She started as a journalist, but comedian, TV personality, and St. Louis native Kathleen Madigan has found her true calling on the stage. October 17, Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, 314-499-7600. peabodyoperahouse.com.
7. October 2–4 | Best of Missouri Market & More
The Missouri Botanical Garden started the Best of Missouri Market & More years before local food was trendy. The event features 120-plus local food producers and crafters, and it attracts more than 20,000 people each fall. October 2–4, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw, 314-577-5100, mobot.org.
8. October 2 & 3 | Paul Taylor Dance Company
Dance St. Louis starts its season with a performance by Paul Taylor Dance Company, described by New York Magazine as one of America’s most “intelligent, stylish and physically magnificent dance troupes.” October 2 & 3, Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University, University of Missouri–St. Louis, 314-516-4949, touhill.org; 314-534-5000, dancestlouis.org.
9. October 25 | Stevie Wonder
The legendary Stevie Wonder is touring and performing the entirety of his classic 1976 record Songs in the Key of Life. October 25, Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314- 622-5400, scottradecenter.com.
10. October 14–November 8 | Angel Street (Gaslight)
In one of Broadway’s longest-running plays, Angel Street (Gaslight), a woman slowly goes mad in her old London home—mostly because all of the people around her are telling her that she’s totally losing her marbles. October 14–November 8, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar, 314-968-4925, repstl.org.
