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Fox Theatre
November 1–3: Beauty and the Beast
Based on the Academy Award-nominated animated film, this hit Broadway musical incorporates lavish sets, costumes, and production numbers. $40–$80. 7:30 p.m. Fri, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sat, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sun. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, 314-534-1111, fabulousfox.com.
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Peabody Opera House
November 2: Sinbad
Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has kept audiences laughing for decades. He’s also starred in such movies as Jingle All the Way, Houseguest, and Necessary Roughness. $35. 8 p.m. Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, 800-745-3000, peabodyoperahouse.com.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
November 2 & 3: Children’s Garden Closing Weekend
Before the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden closes for the winter, bring the kids to enjoy live music, face painting, and a meet-and-greet with Finn, the Children’s Garden’s frog mascot. Plus, kids can see birds from the World Bird Sanctuary up close and personal. $5 children ages 3–12, $3 garden members’ children. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw, 314-577-5100, missouribotanicalgarden.org.
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Ben Sklar
November 3: Okkervil River
These indie rockers are based out of Austin, Texas, but the band’s frontman, Will Sheff, is from a small town called Meridan, N.H. On the group’s newest album, The Silver Gymnasium, Sheff looks back at his childhood, with lyrics that bring the memories to life. $15–$18. 8 p.m. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp, 314-773-3363, offbroadwaystl.com.
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November 3–17: St. Louis Jewish Book Festival
Tony Award–winning keynote speaker Harvey Fierstein adds a touch of Broadway to the 35th annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. Call for prices, times, and venues. 314-442-3299, stljewishbookfestival.org.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
This weekend, laugh with a comedy legend, enjoy the outdoors with the kids, watch a classic Disney movie come alive on stage, and more.
By Nancy Curtis and Rosalind Early
