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Let Them Eat Art takes over downtown Maplewood on July 14.
On July 1, after the 135th Veiled Prophet Parade, Fair Saint Louis returns to Forest Park with waterskiing, ziplines, concerts by Akon and Jake Owen, and (of course) fireworks. July 1–4. Forest Park.
Craig Mitchell Smith’s Garden of Glass is the biggest exhibit of kiln-fired glass ever shown. It’s best viewed at night—during MoBot’s Garden of Glass Evenings, for example. July 6–29. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw.
Christine Brewer joins Union Avenue Opera for a performance of Albert Herring, Benjamin Britten’s comic opera. July 7–15. Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 N. Union.
The centerpiece of GeeklyCon isn’t cosplay or celebs but instead a giant room for role-playing and board games. Therewill also be panels on podcasting, as well as themed walking toursand outdoorgames. July 20–23, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 200 N. Fourth.
Let Them Eat Art always has something new and cool up its sleeve. This year, it’s 30 artist-designed umbrellas that will hang throughout downtown Maplewood. July 14, Maplewood business district.
Who’s on the Vans Warped Tour this year? The Ataris, Beartooth, Barb Wire Dolls, Hatebreed, The White Noise, Trophy Eyes, T.S.O.L., Watsky, GWAR, Valient Thorr, and more. July 26, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport.
The Muny hits a high pitch in July with four shows, including the super meta 1975 hit A Chorus Line, with its premise of a Broadway audition. July 29–August 4. The Muny, Forest Park.
Two of the three amigos reunite onstage: Steve Martin and Martin Short join forces for An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Lives, featuring comedy bits, film, and a performance by Martin’s bluegrass band, the Steep Canyon Rangers. July 20. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.
Music legend Lyle Lovett has won multiple Grammys, performed the national anthem at the World Series, and made country music cooler with his very presence. This month, he brings his Large Band (and their big sound) to St. Louis. July 28, Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market.
St. Louis has a... er... special relationship with Guns N’ Roses, thanks to the 1991 Riverport Riot. The band finally returns to town for its Not in My Lifetime Tour. July 27, The Dome at America’s Center, 701 Convention.
