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Courtesy of Myrna Suarez
April 11: Billy Joel
It’s been half a decade since Grammy Award winner Billy Joel performed here—and 20 years since performing at the grand opening of the Kiel Center (what’s now Scottrade Center). $49.50–$119.50. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314-622-5435, scottradecenter.com.
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Scott Rovak
April 11–13: Cubs vs. Cards
See the Cardinals take on the rival Chicago Cubs for the first time this season in a weekend-long series at Busch Stadium. $70–$236. 7:15 p.m. Fri, 1:15 p.m. Sat & Sun. Busch Stadium, 700 Clark, 314-345-9600, stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com.
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Mike Sweeney
April 12: Schlafly Repeal of Prohibition Beer Festival 2014
Celebrate the anniversary of the end of Prohibition at this annual festival, featuring samples of 30-plus beer styles and music from the Sidney Street Shakers. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Noon–5 p.m. Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest, 314-241-2337, schlafly.com.
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April 12 & 13: Ben Folds
After a sold-out St. Louis performance in 2011, singer-songwriter Ben Folds returns to perform fan favorites with the St. Louis Symphony. $35–$110. 7:30 p.m. Sat & Sun. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand, 314-286-4148, powellhall.com.
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The Black Rep
Through April 24: The Trials of Brother Jero
The Black Rep performs Nobel Prize–winning poet Wole Soyinka’s funny, lyrical play that follows the adventures of a crafty street preacher. $35–$45. Call or go online for times. Emerson Performance Center, Harris-Stowe State University, 3101 Laclede, 314-340-5971, blackrep.org.
This weekend, sing along to hits from Billy Joel and Ben Folds, cheer on the Cardinals, and more.
By Nancy Curtis and Stefene Russell
This weekend, sing along to hits from Billy Joel and Ben Folds, cheer on the Cardinals, and more.
By Nancy Curtis and Stefene Russell