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Courtesy of The Muny
Through July 2: Tarzan
Based on the Disney film of the same name, this musical features music and lyrics by Phil Collins and stars lead actor Nicholas Rodriguez, who played Tarzan on Broadway. $13–$84; some free seats. 8:15 p.m. The Muny, 1 Theatre, Forest Park, 314-361-1900 ext. 550, muny.org.
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Courtesy of Pride St. Louis
June 28 & 29: St. Louis PrideFest
In its 35th year, St. Louis PrideFest features two stages of live music and visual artistry, along with vendors, a children’s space, exhibits, DJs, and more. Free. Festival: noon–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 the Missouri Botanical Garden
June 28 through July 27: Desert Show
Travel across the globe in this annual exhibit, showcasing plants from desert climates in Southern Africa and Madagascar, including the garden’s living collection of succulent varieties unique to that area. $5 plus garden admission. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw, 314-577-5100, mobot.org.
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Courtesy of Signature Healthcare Foundation
June 28: Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
Teams of 20 paddlers and one drummer race on Creve Coeur Lake in colorful dragon boats. Visitors can also enjoy children’s activities, live music, martial-arts demonstrations, and more. The festival benefits Signature Healthcare Foundation’s Operation Family Help. Free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Creve Coeur Lake’s Sailboat Cove, 13725 Marine, gatewaydragonboat.org.
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Courtesy of Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Rob Ball, Getty Images
June 29: Goo Goo Dolls & Daughtry with Plain White T’s
Rock giants Goo Goo Dolls and American Idol winner Chris Daughtry headline this outdoor concert, along with special guest Plain White T’s. $22.25–$138.30. 6:45 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 14141 Riverport, 314-298-9944, livenation.com.
This weekend, swing through the jungle with Tarzan, show your pride at Pride Fest, and rock out with chart-topping artists.
