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Festival of Nations | August 24 & 25
Travel the globe without leaving the city during the International Institute of St. Louis' annual festival. Enjoy multicultural performances across three stages, craft demonstrations and workshops, and nearly 50 food booths—our favorite part. Find out everything you need to know about this year's fest here. Free, Tower Grove Park, 4256 Magnolia.
2019 Sinquefield Cup | Through August 29
A dozen of the world's top chess players compete during the last stop on the Grand Chess Tour. After the round robin-style tourney kicked off last Saturday, play resumes this weekend at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Last year's event ended with a dramatic three-way tie between Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, and Levon Aronian—all of whom returned this year to compete in the 11-round cup for a chance to win the first-place prize of $90,000. Saint Louis Chess Club, 4657 Maryland.
Blues at the Arch | August 23
Two St. Louis icons come together near the riverfront as the free Friday concert series continues. This weekend, catch Big Mike Aguirre, who fronts Big Mike & the Blu City All-Stars, as well as Johnny Rawls, who's released more than 15 albums and taken home myriad blues awards during a career spanning more than 50 years. Free, 6–9 p.m. Gateway Arch Park Grounds.
Bommarito Automotive Group 500 | August 24
So you couldn't make it to the Indy 500 earlier this summer? No worries. Head across the river to World Wide Technology Raceway, where the stars of IndyCar will race around the 1.25-mile oval track. Last year's race was the track's fastest IndyCar event to date, with an average of 156 miles per hour. Practice and qualifying get underway Friday, followed by the main event on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, 700 Raceway, Madison, Illinois.
Jason Aldean | August 24
Country star Jason Aldean rolls into town during his Ride All Night tour, named for the single off his most recent album, Rearview Town. Since winning "Top New Male Vocalist" at the Academy of County Music Awards in 2005, he's continued to rack up hits and awards, including "Entertainer of the Year" at last year's ACM Awards. With Kane Brown and Carly Pearce. 7:30 p.m. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport.
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