Sing along to West Side Story, see the Harlem Globetrotters shoot some hoops, and more this weekend in St. Louis. Here are the top five things not to miss from the SLM calendar:
January 3: Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem's beloved basketball tricksters celebrate 88 years with new games and challenges during their “Fans Rule” World Tour. $21–$138. 7 p.m. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314-622-5435, scottradecenter.com.
January 3–5: West Side Story
The classic musical returns to the Fox Theatre with such songs as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Somewhere.” $30–$75. 8 p.m. Fri, 2 & 8 p.m. Sat, 1 p.m. Sun. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, 314-534-1111, fabulousfox.com.
January 4: 1764 Twelfth Afternoon Ball
Learn about food, music, and popular dancing from 250 years ago at this ball and class. An instructor will teach the moves to popular 18th-century dances, and a food historian will teach guests about the food of yesteryear. The ball also will provide a taste of Mardi Gras, with the crowning of a king and queen. Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Old Courthouse, 11 N. Fourth, 314-655-1614, nps.gov/jeff.
January 4: The Brothers: A Tribute to The Allman Brothers
In the first of the KSHE 95 Tribute Triology concert series, enjoy a tribute to the Allman Brothers with hit songs like “Ramblin’ Man” and “Midnight Rider.” $10. 8 p.m. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, 314-726-6161, thepageant.com.
January 5: Shades of Yale
This acappella group from Yale University covers R&B, jazz, pop, and traditional music. Free. 3 p.m. Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell, 314-746-4599, mohistory.org.
By Rosalind Early and Nancy Curtis
