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Mary Lou Olson, courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden
October 17: Fest-of-Ale
The region’s best microbreweries bring their best offerings to the Missouri Botanical Garden for this annual sampling event. Ticket prices include a commemorative tasting glass, beer sampling, appetizers, and live music by Zigo. $35 garden members, $45 non-members, $15 designated drivers. 6–9 p.m. Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw, 314-577-5100, mobot.org.
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Untitled (Embrology Series), 2014, acrylic and mixed media on board, image courtesy of Leslie Laskey, Bruno David Gallery
October 17 through November 15: “Embrology”
Leslie Laskey is known for his elegant graphic work on paper, but he also make sculptures, woodcuts, and installations. His new show, “Embrology,” is on display with “Ritual Acts,” an exhibit of work by fellow artist and longtime partner Frank Schwaiger. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed–Sat. Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington, 314-531-3030, brunodavidgallery.com.
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Michael Wilson
October 18: Carolina Chocolate Drops
Grammy–winning old-time string band Carolina Chocolate Drops plays traditional acoustic instruments—yet its song list is often sharply contemporary. $25–$35.7 p.m. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp, 314-773-3363, offbroadwaystl.com.
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Akira Shibata
October 18: Shonen Knife
All-girl Japanese punk trio Shonen Knife is known for its raucous songs about stuff like ESP, banana chips, and giant cats. Its latest album is Overdrive. $12–$15. 8 p.m. Firebird, 2706 Olive, 314-535-0353, firebirdstl.com.
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The Pageant
October 19: Jason Derulo
After just five years on the music scene, pop and R&B singer/songwriter Jason Derulo has risen to fame with several chart-topping hits, including “Talk Dirty,” “Wiggle,” and “Ridin’ Solo.” With Wallpaper. $38 general admission. 8 p.m. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, 314-726-6161, thepageant.com.
This weekend, sample offerings from local breweries; enjoy tunes from country, Japanese punk, and pop/R&B artists; and more.
