With more than 40 markets in the area, there are not enough weeks in the season to visit them all. But you can always try.
FRIDAY
最新杏吧原创 Watercolor Society Art Show
- When: Through April 26
- Where: Central Library, 1301 Olive Street
- How much: Free
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Art instructor Susan Blackwood selected the works for this juried exhibition. Her work has been featured in Southwest Art, Art of the West and PleinAir Magazine, so you know that she only selected the best local watercolorists for this show. The awards ceremony will be April 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. By Rosalind Early
Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke鈥檚 鈥楤e Right Here鈥 Tour with Duane Betts, Palmetto Motel
- When: 8 p.m. April 12
- Where: The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Hall
- How much: $35-$50
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鈥榃e Them Ones鈥 Comedy Tour
- When: 8 p.m. April 12
- Where: Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue
- How much: $62.50-$228.50
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One of the big comedy events of the month is definitely the 鈥淲e them Ones鈥 comedy tour hosted by Mike Epps. The all-male tour features funny guys DeRay Davis, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, Mojo Brookzz and Lil Duval. Epps鈥 new Netflix special is 鈥淩eady to Sell Out.鈥 By Kevin C. Johnson
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Tim Meadows
- When: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. April 12-13
- Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 最新杏吧原创 Galleria Street
- How much: $26-$36
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Hot off of a cameo in the recent 鈥淢ean Girls鈥 movie musical reboot, 鈥淪aturday Night Live鈥 veteran Tim Meadows is at Helium Comedy Club for several shows this weekend. In addition to 鈥淪aturday Night Live,鈥 Meadows starred in 鈥淭he Ladies Man,鈥 directed by East 最新杏吧原创 native Reginald Hudlin. By Kevin C. Johnson
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SATURDAY
鈥楽tar Wars: The Last Jedi鈥 in Concert
- When: 7 p.m. April 13; 2 p.m. April 14
- Where: Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market Street
- How much: $47-$117
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The 最新杏吧原创 Symphony Orchestra performs composer John Williams鈥 classic score to 鈥淪tar Wars: The Last Jedi鈥 as the film 鈥 part eight of the Skywalker Saga 鈥 plays on the big screen at Stifel. The film stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and others. By Daniel Durchholz
A rendering of the planned Chain of Rocks Park
SUNDAY
Chain of Rocks Park Opening
- When: 2-4 p.m. April 14
- Where: Chain of Rocks Park, south of I-270, east of Riverview Drive, west of the Mississippi River and north of the water treatment park
- How much: Free
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Years in the making, and funded by a nearly $1 million grant from the National Park Service, the Chain of Rocks Park is finally opening. Wetlands and woodlands are back, plus a reconstructed prairie, a footpath, a picnic pavilion and more. The opening celebration will feature music, food and fun activities. By Daniel Neman
Most of the films are from the relatively recent past, but the festival also includes Francois Truffaut's "The 400 Blows" and Jean Cocteau's "The Storm Within."
MONDAY
Lalah Hathaway
- When: 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. April 15 and April 17
- Where: City Winery, City Foundry, 3737 Foundry Way
- How much: $75-$85
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One of the most underrated soulful voices you鈥檒l find out there belongs to Lalah Hathaway, easily. The singer, who is the daughter of the legendary Donny Hathaway, performed in 最新杏吧原创 at the first Music at the Intersection is 2021, and is returning for several more intimate shows at City Winery. Hathaway is currently working on new music. Her last album was 2018鈥檚 鈥淗onestly.鈥 By Kevin C. Johnson
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WEDNESDAY
The Wailers with Murder City Players
- When: 8 p.m. April 17
- Where: The Big Top, 3401 Washington Avenue
- How much: $25-$67
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Fresh from the hit movie 鈥淏ob Marley: One Love,鈥 the Wailers, who were depicted in the recent biopic, come to 最新杏吧原创 with a show under the Big Top. The band will deliver the unmistakable classics from Marley鈥檚 vast and revered catalog. The band is now under the guidance of Aston Barrett Jr., who has been preserving the sound.聽By Kevin C. Johnson
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THURSDAY
Great Taste 2024
- When: 7 p.m. April 18
- Where: Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue
- How much: $45
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Each year, restaurant critic Ian Froeb selects the STL 100, the best 100 restaurants in the region. Now you can taste the best the city has to offer at the annual Great Taste. Restaurants from the list will be offering complimentary samples. Plus, you can explore the 最新杏吧原创 Science Center after hours and check out items from local vendors. By Rosalind Early
Theo Von
Theo Von鈥檚 鈥楻eturn of the Rat鈥
- When: 7:30 p.m. April 18, 8 p.m. April 19
- Where: Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand Boulevard
- How much: $59.50-$152.50
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Needing a dose of comedian Theo Von after checking out his popular podcast 鈥淭his Past Weekend鈥? You鈥檙e in luck. He鈥檚 at the Fox Theatre for two shows as part of his 鈥淩eturn of the Rat鈥 tour. His 鈥淩egular People鈥 stand-up special is streaming on Netflix. By Kevin C. Johnson
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