Photography by Fabian Fioto
Charles Phoenix
Charles Phoenix: Mad for Mid-Century | April 1
If you live for kitsch and love mid-century pop culture, this one-man show is for you. ModernSTL brings the “King of Retro” to the Ethical Society for a road-trippin’ slide show through the Space Age. $36–$75. 7–9 p.m. Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton.
Gateway Outdoor Expo | March 31 & April 1
Every flavor of outdoorsy comes together this weekend in Tower Grove Park. Meet up with fellow nature enthusiasts while checking out the newest gear and resources. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday. Tower Grove Park's Northeast Quadrant.
Juggling Ball | April 1
Do some good while partying like a pirate. Circus Harmony’s fundraiser the Juggling Ball features signature cocktails and a preview of Circus Harmony’s upcoming show, Swashbuckle! Tickets start at $75. 6–10 p.m. City Museum, 750 N. 16th.
Parade: Joy & Artmaking | April 1
Revel in the coming of springtime. Nina Ganci of Skif International and the fine folks of Artica organized this event. The parade stops off at 1:30 p.m. at the Pulitzer and ends with a party at Spring Church. There will also be music from Joia and the Saint Boogie Brass Band, as well as refreshments. Free but register online ahead of time. 1–3 p.m. Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington.
Earthbound Prom | March 31
Enjoy prom night without the teen angst. Earthbound Beer has a DJ, good eats, and experimental small-batch beers. (Elder Millennials and Gen X, they know it’s you coming, and the prom jams will be appropriate.) Dress up or don’t, but have fun. 7–11 p.m. Earthbound Beer, 2724 Cherokee.
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