Laumeier Annual Art Fair | May 8–10
Mother’s Day Weekend means the return of the Laumeier Sculpture Park’s annual Art Fair—the 39th, to be exact, happening during the park’s 50th anniversary year. More than 150 local and national artists—chosen from a competitive field—will have all kinds of lovely somethings for sale. There will be great music and food all day long, too. The $10 admission fee supports the park’s nonprofit mission of engaging the community through art and nature. 6–10 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott.
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City Museum | May 10
Moms, grandmas, and mother figures all get BOGO general admission to City Museum on Sunday, May 10—they get in free with a paid admission. Enjoy the wilds of one of the city’s most distinctive places to play with Mom-mosas at the Cabin Inn, Beatnik Bob’s Café, and Cowboy Bar, as well as cupcakes at the Overflow Café. The Art City craft project is mom-themed, too. City Museum, 750 N. 16th.
Mother’s Day with Nicholas Brooks | May 10
Nicholas Brooks pays tribute to the greats, including Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, and, of course, the one and only Mom. 5 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle.
The Queens! 4 Legends, 1 Stage | May 10
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills come together to blow everyone’s minds. The show was originally scheduled in February, but having it on Mother’s Day seems apt. Tickets start at $72. 7 p.m. Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark.
Mother’s Day Bingo | May 10
If Mom’s a dauber, visit Tim’s Chrome Bar for rousing rounds of Mother’s Day Bingo. Free to play. Cards are out from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, with all the usual offerings from Tim’s, plus silly prizes. Tim’s Chrome Bar, 4736 Gravois.
St. Louis Wheel | May 10
Moms ride free on the St. Louis Wheel on Sunday from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. The 200-foot-tall wheel provides scenic views of the city from climate-controlled comfort in enclosed gondolas. While you’re there, check out mini golf, carnival rides, and games. St. Louis Wheel, 201 S. 18th.
