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Courtesy of Peabody Opera House
February 6: Pixies
When the Pixies got together in the mid-’80s, the members pioneered an indie sound that influenced the likes of Nirvana and Radiohead. The reunited band (minus Kim Deal) released EP1 last September. $39.50–$59.50. 7 p.m. Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, peabodyoperahouse.com.
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Family Arena
February 7: Jeff Dunham
Comedian Jeff Dunham’s stand-up tour, “Disorderly Conduct,” includes many of his fans’ favorite puppet sidekicks, including Bubba J and Peanut. $47.50. 8 p.m. The Family Arena, 2002 Arena, St. Charles, 636-896-4200, familyarena.com.
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Courtesy of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
February 12 through March 9: Other Desert Cities
Jon Robin Baitz’s play Other Desert Cities, about a young writer who’s penned a tell-all memoir, was a 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist. $16.50–$55. Call for times. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar, 314-968-4925, repstl.org.
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February 13 through August 23: “Art of Its Own Making”
Explore how artwork evolves over time in the exhibit “Art of Its Own Making,” which includes installations, sculpture, video, and performance pieces. Call for times and prices. The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington, 314-754-1850, pulitzerarts.org.
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February 14: Burnin’ Love
Show St. Louis some love on Art Hill, where stl250 will host Burnin’ Love, a birthday party for the city that includes fire dancers, fireworks, and music from Pokey LaFarge. Free. 4:30–10:30 p.m. Forest Park, stl250.org.
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Courtesy of Arctic Monkeys
February 15: Arctic Monkeys
When the Arctic Monkeys came on the scene in 2006, critics hailed the group as British rock messiahs. With moody hits like “Do I Wanna Know?” it’s easy to see why. $27.50–$30. 8 p.m. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, 314-726-6161, thepageant.com.
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Courtesy of Elena Seibert
February 15: Ayana Mathis
During this Read St. Louis event, author Ayana Mathis discusses her 2012 debut novel The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, an Oprah’s Book Club pick about African-Americans migrating from the South. Free. 7 p.m. St. Louis County Library’s Headquarters Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh, 314-994-3300, slcl.org.
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February 21 & 22: St. Louis Centennial Beer Festival
This all-things-beer festival features more than 200 local options, plus a brewmaster dinner. $67.50 dinner, $26.50–$62.53 tastings. 6–9 p.m. Fri, 2–5 p.m. & 6–9 p.m. Sat. Moulin Events and Meetings, 2017 Chouteau, 314-621-1996, centennialbeerfestival.com.
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Courtesy of River City Images, Kathryn Redell
February 23: Barkus Pet Parade
During this St. Louis tradition, part of the run-up to St. Louis’ Mardi Gras festivities, animals take to the streets. Free. 1 p.m., Menard Street and Allen Avenue, 314-771-5110, mardigrasinc.com.
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Courtesy of Michael Misciagno
February 28 & March 1: Diavolo
Skateboard ramps and 15-foot staircases aren’t the typical accoutrements of a dance company—unless you’re talking about the athletic, gravity-defying troupe Diavolo. $35–$55. 8 p.m. Fri, 2 & 8 p.m. Sat. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University, 866-516-4949, touhill.org.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
This month, laugh away the winter blahs, celebrate the city’s 250th anniversary, dress up your dog, and more.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
