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Union Avenue Opera
December 6: The Mini Ring
Union Avenue Opera performs The Mini Ring, an adaptation of Richard Wagner’s classic Ring cycle. Set at Valhalla High, there are football players and cheerleaders instead of Rhinemaidens and dwarves. Free. 1 p.m. Union Avenue Opera, 733 Union, 314-361-2881, unionavenueopera.org.
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Scott Suchman
December 7: The Screwtape Letters
A tale of spiritual warfare told from the perspective of the devil might seem like heavy stuff, but this adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters is both mirthful and provocative. $29–$69. 4 and 8 p.m. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University, 314-516-4949, touhill.org.
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Lafayette Square
December 8: Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour
Looking at Christmas décor is the idea of a holiday home tour—but you can sneak a peek at the kitchens, too. $15–$20. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Begins at Park House, 2023 Lafayette, 314-772-5724, lafayettesquare.org.
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Peabody Opera House
December 8: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Celebrate the holidays and the best of Russian ballet with Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. The classic story of Masha and her prince is accentuated with an exclusive tribute to world peace, in which two dancers transform into a dove with a 20-foot wingspan. $35–$90. 5 p.m. Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, 314-499-7600, peabodyoperahouse.com.
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December 8: Y98 Mistletoe Show
Y98 hosts this star-studded annual concert, featuring Avril Lavigne, The Backstreet Boys, Colbie Caillat, Gavin Degraw, and Five for Fighting. $29.75–$74.75. 6 p.m. The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, 636-896-4200, familyarena.com.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
This weekend, tour historic holiday homes, see the best of Russian ballet, and rock with some of today’s top recording artists.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
