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Courtesy of The Muny
Through June 30: Shrek the Musical
Despite the heat, crowds flock to The Muny every summer to see larger-than-life musical productions. This week, Shrek the Musical, based on the popular movie, premieres. This will be John Tartaglia’s Muny directorial debut, after his critically acclaimed performance as the Genie in last year’s production of Disney’s Aladdin. $12–$80. Time: 8:30 p.m. The Muny, muny.org.
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June 28: Erin Bode and the Great American Song Book
Local songstress Erin Bode has drawn comparisons to Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones. Here she sings tunes from the Great American Songbook. $10 to $25. Time: 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Jazz at the Bistro, jazzstl.org.
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Rebecca Hensiek
June 29–August 4: Desert Show: Plants and People of the Western U.S. Deserts
Check out plants from North American deserts and learn about plants used by Native Americans. Visitors will also learn about the economic and medicinal potential of cacti and other desert plants and see traditional artifacts including a replica dwelling. $5 plus garden admission, which is $8 adults, $4 St. Louis County and city residents, $3 seniors, free children 12 and under. Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Missouri Botanical Garden, mobot.org.
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Scott Lokitz
June 29 & 30: St. Louis LGBT Pride Fest
The city supports its LGBT community at this parade and festival. This year, the event moves to downtown St. Louis, with two stages of live music and visual artistry. Free. Festival: 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Sat, 1 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Sun. Parade: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sun. Soldiers Memorial, 1315 Chestnut, 314-772-8888, pridestl.org.
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Courtesy of Scottrade Center
June 30: The Package Tour
The double-entendres abound on The Package Tour, which features ‘90s boy-band sensation New Kids on the Block, along with the songsters of 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men. $17–$89.50. 7:30 p.m. Scottrade Center, scottradecenter.com.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
Take a trip to the desert, sing along with Shrek, and celebrate Pride Fest, all this weekend in St. Louis. Here are the top 5 things not to miss from the SLM calendar:
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
