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Courtesy of Dance St. Louis
May 23, 24 & 25: Spring to Dance Festival
More than 30 dance companies perform during Dance St. Louis’ Spring to Dance Festival, including national companies like Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and local favorites like Saint Louis Ballet. $15 per show. 6 p.m. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. touhill.org.
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Ray Meibaum/Saint Louis Zoo
Through May 24: Priya’s Debut at the Saint Louis Zoo
Get a first glimpse of the Saint Louis Zoo’s newest addition, 3-week-old baby elephant Priya, who will be on view from 10 a.m. until noon and 2 to 4 p.m., along with her mother, Ellie. After her debut, Priya and her mom will be on view weather-permitting, but not at scheduled times. Free. Saint Louis Zoo. stlzoo.org.
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David Levy
May 24–June 16: Shakespeare in the Park
The Shakespeare Festival St. Louis debuts this weekend in Forest Park with Twelfth Night. Free performances are held every night except Tuesday. Pre-show activities begin at 6:30 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Shakespeare Glen, intersection of Government and Fine Arts, Forest Park. sfstl.com.
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Courtesy of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
May 24–27: St. Louis County Greek Fest
This popular Memorial Day festival features Greek food and pastries, traditional music and dancers, a gift shop, kids’ corner, and more. Free. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri, Sat, Sun; 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 314-966-2255. stlgreekfest.com.
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Courtesy of the St. Louis African Arts Festival
May 25, 26 & 27: St. Louis African Arts Festival
Celebrate African culture at this festival, which includes a marketplace, a children’s village with hands-on art activities, and culture demonstrations including basket-weaving and hair-braiding. Free. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Sun, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon. World’s Fair Pavilion, Forest Park, 314-935-9676. stlafricanartsfest.com.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
Memorial Day is almost here, and along with pool openings and backyard barbecues, there’s plenty going on around St. Louis to fill up your three-day weekend. Here are the top 5 things not to miss this weekend from the SLM calendar:
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
