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The Pageant
October 10: Big Gigantic
Since forming in 2008, Big Gigantic has solidified themselves as key players in the genres of electronic, dance, and hip-hop. Their new album, Nocturnal, features frenetic melodies and mind-bending beats. $22.50 in advance, $25 at the door. 7 p.m. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, 314-726-6161, thepageant.com.
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Steve Truesdell
October 10 & 11: New Dance Horizons III
Dance St. Louis kicks off its new season with New Dance Horizons III. In its third year, the event has become a much-anticipated showcase of new works. This year’s show features pieces by choreographers Brian Enos, Roni Koresh, and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, performed by Saint Louis Ballet, Modern American Dance Company, and The Big Muddy Dance Company, respectively. $30.8 p.m. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri–St. Louis, 1 University, 314-516-4949, touhill.org.
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Jeremy Daniel
October 10, 11 & 12: Nice Work If You Can Get It
The musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It is set during the Roaring ’20s. Its soundtrack features classic songs from George and Ira Gershwin. $27–$82. 8 p.m. Fri, 2 & 8 p.m. Sat, 1 & 6:30 p.m. Sun. Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, 800-745-3000, peabodyoperahouse.com.
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October 10, 11 & 12: Soulard Oktoberfest
If you want to celebrate Oktoberfest, this is the place to be. Enjoy three stages of music, a multitude of food and beer vendors, a brat-eating contest, and more. $5. 4 p.m.–12 a.m. Fri, 11 a.m.–12 a.m. Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun. Across 7th Street from Soulard Market, 314-335-7580, soulardoktoberfest.com.
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Scott Rovak
October 11 & 12: NLCS Games 1 & 2
Cheer on the Cardinals as the team takes on the Giants in the first two games of the Redbirds’ fourth consecutive National League Championship Series appearance. Adam Wainwright and Lance Lynn are expected to pitch. $40–$186. 7 p.m. Sat and Sun. Busch Stadium, 700 Clark, 314-345-9600, stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com.
This weekend, cheer on the Cardinals during the National League Championship Series, drink up at Soulard Oktoberfest, and more.
