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September 5: First Fridays in Grand Center
Celebrate the opening of a new fall arts season with First Fridays in Grand Center. Once a month, the neighborhood’s galleries open their doors, often debuting new exhibits. Venues include Bruno David Gallery, Craft Alliance, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Duet, Portfolio Gallery & Education Center, The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, The Sheldon Art Galleries, and Saint Louis University Museum of Art and Museum of Contemporary Religious Art. Free. 5–9 p.m. Grand Center, 314-289-1500, grandcenter.org.
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David Kloeckener
September 5, 6 & 7: Saint Louis Art Fair
The Saint Louis Art Fair returns for its 21st year with hundreds of exhibiting artists, including painters, sculptors, and photographers from all over the world. The event also features live music, food, and kids’ activities. Free. 5–10 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. Downtown Clayton, 314-863-0278, culturalfestivals.com.
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Schlafly
September 5, 6 & 7: Schlafly Art Outside
First held in 2003, Art Outside features more than 50 artists who live and work within a 125-mile radius of St. Louis. The art tends to be edgy—and affordable. Free. 5–10 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat, noon–4 p.m. Sun. Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest, 314-241-2337, schlafly.com/bottleworks.
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Courtney Zahner
September 6 & 7: LouFest
LouFest is one of the most eagerly anticipated music events of 2014. This year’s internationally famed headliners include Outkast, Arctic Monkeys, and Cake. There are locals on the bill, too: Old Salt Union, Pretty Little Empire, and Big Brother Thunder & the MasterBlasters. $95. Noon–11 p.m. Sat & Sun. Central Field, Forest Park, loufest.com.
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September 6: Brasil Day
Experience Brazilian culture with live music, dancers, food, workshops, activities for kids, and more at this outdoor festival in Benton Park. Free. Noon–9 p.m. Pestalozzi Street at Missouri Avenue, 314-771-7457, brasildaystl.com.
This weekend, expand your art collection at the Saint Louis Art Fair and Art Outside, check out the much-anticipated LouFest music festival, and more.
