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July 3, 4 & 5: Fair Saint Louis
Due to the Gateway Arch grounds construction, Fair Saint Louis takes place in Forest Park this year. Musical acts include The Band Perry, Capital Cities, Gavin DeGraw, The Fray, Mary Lambert, Musiq Soulchild, Matt Nathanson, The Neighbourhood, the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Bonnie Raitt, Thompson Square, and En Vogue. Free. 5–10 p.m. Thu, noon–10 p.m. Fri & Sat. Art Hill, Forest Park, 314-434-3434, fairsaintlouis.org.
Photography by Doug Houser
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Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau
July 3, 4 & 5: Riverfest 2014
Meet Fredbird, enjoy carnival rides, take in music by local acts like Griffin and the Gargoyles and Charles Glenn, and more in St. Charles. And don’t miss the fireworks at 9:20 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with simulcast music on KCLC 89.1 FM. Free. 5 to 10 p.m. Thurs, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri, noon to 10:30 p.m. Sat. Frontier Park, 222 S. Riverside, St. Charles, historicstcharles.com.
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Photography courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, pdsphil
July 4: Cardinals vs. Marlins
Take in America’s favorite pastime on Independence Day at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals take on the Marlins. Get there early to pick up a replica 2004 World Series ring, and, after the game, take in a spectacular fireworks show. $40.80–$255.80. 6:15. Busch Stadium, 700 Clark, 314-345-9600, stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com.
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Courtesy of Fox Theatre
July 6: Sarah McLachlan
Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist Sarah McLachlan visits St. Louis for the Shine On Tour 2014. McLachlan performs her greatest hits, along with new tunes from Shine On, her first album in four years. $36–$101. 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, 314-534-1111, fabulousfox.com.
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July 6: Fall Out Boy
The Chicago band Fall Out Boy was on the bleeding edge of the emo/pop-punk movement back in the early 2000s; its latest record, Save Rock and Roll, has more of a classic, straight-up metal vibe. The band crosses the country this summer with rock trio Paramore for its Monumentour. Call for prices. 7 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 14141 Riverport, 314-298-9944, livenation.com.
Photography by Pamela Littky
The Fourth of July weekend is always full of things to do, and this year is no exception. Check out Fair Saint Louis in Forest Park, the Cardinals versus the Marlins at Busch Stadium, and more.
