Courtesy of Jurassic World Live
1. Dinos take center stage in the Jurassic World Live Tour. Animatronics and performers bring the terrible lizards to life with scale, speed, and ferocity during a rip-roaring experience for the whole family. December 16–18. Enterprise Center, enterprisecenter.com.
2. The Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street returns with 170-plus local artists. Find memorable posters, prints, cards, and calendars for everyone on your holiday shopping list. December 3. Cherokee Street, cherokeeprintbazaar.com.
3. Described as an “explosive trumpet player and engaging entertainer,” Jim Manley brings his seven-piece band to Jazz St. Louis for his annual Christmas show. Jim Manley’s Mad Brass & Rhythm combines music with wit and humor to entertain audiences year after year. December 9. Jazz St. Louis, my.jazzstl.org.
4. At the Gateway Dirt Nationals, racers compete in several divisions on a half-mile dirt track. December 1–3. The Dome at America’s Center, gatewaydirt.com.
Taylor Tomlinson. Courtesy of the artist.
5. Comedian Taylor Tomlinson is stopping by with her nationwide Have It All tour. The New York Times named Tomlinson’s first hour-long special, Quarter Life Crisis, “Best of 2020.” Witness her “ruthless appetite for laughs” in person. December 17. Stifel Theatre, stifeltheatre.com.
6. Take a trip around the world without leaving town during Winter Celebrations, a family-friendly festival inspired by holiday traditions from all over the globe. December 10 & 11. Saint Louis Art Museum, slam.org.
7. “Freefall” into the world of Rainbow Kitten Surprise, which finds “harmony in unpredictability” by combining lyrical poetry with eccentric instrumentals. The group’s RKS! Live from Athens Georgia, was released last year. December 7. The Factory, thefactorystl.com.
8. Jerry’s Girls is a “sparkling journey” through the work of the late composer/songwriter Jerry Herman, from Mame to La Cage aux Folles and beyond. Catch the musical revue full of Broadway hits at the J's Wool Studio Theater this holiday season. December 1–18. New Jewish Theatre, jccstl.com.
John Waters. Photo by Greg Gorman.
9. Vancouver-based indie-pop band Peach Pit recently released its third album, From 2 to 3, full of playful guitar riffs and thoughtful lyrics. See them with Sunflower Bean, a three-piece rock band from New York. December 8. The Pageant, thepageant.com.
10. Are you ready for a dose of holiday lunacy? During A John Waters Christmas, the famed director and “Pope of Filth” will perform his own Christmas music compilation, with a mix of entertaining, ridiculous, and raucous holiday songs. Remember, this Yuletide romp is for grown-ups only. December 14. The Sheldon, thesheldon.org.
