SPRING SUMMER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Music Series continues on the 4th Saturday of the month, May to September, from 7-9 pm at Herald Square Amphitheater in Collinsville. These are all outdoor, non-ticketed FREE shows with a suggested donation to benefit WSIE 88.7 The Sound, St. Louis’ nonprofit NPR Music Staon.
• May 23: Jeremiah Johnson Band – “Celebrating Blues Month”
• June 27: The Yacht Rockers – “Classic Yacht Rock Hits”
• July 25: The Hard Bop Messengers – “Summer of Love Music”
• August 22: Dawn Weber & Good Company – “Sounds of Swunk: A Blend of Swing and Funk”
• September 26: Mississippi Moon – “A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers”
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced details of its April 2026 concerts. Highlights include performances of Gustav Mahler’s soul-searching Symphony No. 5, a genre-defying concert with R&B and funk band Tower of Power, a concert for teenagers designed around film music, and chamber music performances at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and The Sheldon.
SLSO Assistant Conductor Samuel Hollister makes his classical subscription debut in a program anchored by Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 on April 24-25. Hollister has led the orchestra in several special concerts, education events, and run-out concerts. He has served as Assistant Conductor since 2024.
Tickets may be purchased at slso.org or by calling the Box Office at 314-534-1700.
NJT’s Prayer for the French Republic – April 16-May 3https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre/current-productions/ The season opens with Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon, a sweeping portrait of five generations of a French-Jewish family grappling with antisemitism in the country they love. Nominated for three Tony Awards during its 2024 Broadway premiere, this moving and often funny play explores one of today’s most urgent issues.
Missouri Book Festival – April 18 https://www.facebook.com/MoBookFest/
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/missouri-book-festival
The Missouri Book Festival celebrates the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading. Events take place in Washington, the quintessential Missouri town. Here, books that feature stories on the Show-Me State come to life in food demonstrations, sports exhibitions, myriad forms of performance, and lively author talks and discussions.
Funky Butt Brass Band – April 18, 8 pm The Wildey Theaterhttps://www.cityofedwardsville.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/755
The Funky Butt Brass Band is a 6 piece brass powerhouse, blending jazz, funk, blues, soul, and rock into electrifying, high-energy performances. Since 2007, they’ve thrilled audiences with 100’s of shows a year, from Mardi Gras parades to their legendary holiday Brasstravaganza. They deliver bold brass, fiery solos, and an unstoppable groove. Whether playing New Orleans second-line traditions or genre-bending original music,
Presence: honoring the past by living today – April 18, 1-4 pm Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum4947 West Florissant AvenueSt. Louis, MO, 63115https://www.chamberprojectstl.org/season-18-20252026/2026/4/18/presence 1:00 and 3:00 seatings Experience an unforgettable concert in one of St. Louis’ hidden gems — the beautifully restored Hotchkiss Chapel at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This intimate venue seats just 50 guests, so we’re offering two performances. After each program, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic grounds led by Bellefontaine staff.
* Yom Hazikaron – Monday, April 20; 7-8pm The J Staenberg Family Complex | 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 https://jccstl.com/event/yom-hazikaron-ceremony-3/ Join our community as we come together in a solemn ceremony to honor Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. This meaningful gathering offers a space for remembrance, unity, and shared reflection. All ages welcome. Registration required.
J Youth Theatre Kids Presents Disney’s 101 Dalmations KIDS – April 21 & 22The J’s Staenberg Family Complex, Creve Coeur https://jccstl.com/programs/youth-theatre/
Yom Haatzmaut – Wednesday, April 22; 5:30-9pm The J Featuring comedian Shahar Cohen. Details TBA

The St. Louis Legends Games – Registration Open through May 7 https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-louis-senior-olympics/ (see photo)
The St. Louis Senior Olympics is returning to St. Louis in 2026 with a new name, the St. Louis Legends Games! The Legends Games is the next generation of Senior Olympics—a master’s-style athletic competition that promotes lifelong active living for adults ages 50 and up*. Held over and in the days leading up to Memorial Day Weekend each year, the weekend-long event includes individual and team sports and over 90 events, ranging from the traditional swimming and softball to pinball and Wii Bowling. Early Bird Registration ends 4/20; Regular Registration ends 5/7.

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