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Foodies Eat First Fest at Trust.

Foodies Eat First Fest

May 2 - May 3
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After a near sellout debut that welcomed thousands of guests into Downtown St. Louis last August, Foodies Eat First Fest is returning in 2026 with its most ambitious year yet. […]

Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting

Free
May 2 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]

Wak’a Garden at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Wak’a Garden

Free
May 2 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Begin Again: Wak’a Garden is the second installment in Laumeier’s Begin Again series, honoring the Park’s 50-year history of collaborating with artists and supporting new commissions and exhibitions. The organic, amphitheater-shaped sculpture, built […]

Night Comfort at High Low.

Night Comfort

Free
May 2 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]

Cradle and Candlestick Telephone Exhibit at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Cradle and Candlestick Telephone Exhibit

$3 – $5
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Strowger 11 Digit Dial Phone (circa 1907) Kellogg Model 925 Monophone (circa 1930s) Stromberg Carlson Model 1191 Fatboy 8 Button Intercom (circa 1930s) Western Electric 302 Multi-Line Rotary Phone (circa […]

100 Years of Route 66 – “Roads, Rivers, Rooms, and Reels” Exhibit at the National Museum of Transportation.

100 Years of Route 66 – “Roads, Rivers, Rooms, and Reels” Exhibit

$8 – $16
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]

PATTERNS IN NATURE: THE ART OF HYBYCOZO at Missouri Botanical Garden.

Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO

$6 – $16
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]

Women dance during Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Chinese Culture Days

$8 – $16
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine. Since 1996, the Garden has collaborated with the Chinese Culture Education and Services Foundation to […]

Maifest at Grant's Farm.

Maifest

Free
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Celebrate the spirit of Spring, German-style. The event is part of free general admission and includes: Authentic German food and treats with a German twist. A variety of draft beers […]

Mom’s Day Out Vendor Fair at Eckert's.

Mom’s Day Out Vendor Fair

May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Treat your mom, your bestie, or yourself to a special event dedicated to women. Visit the Belleville Farm on Saturday, May 3rd & 4th to shop, sip, and get pampered. […]

Therianthrope by Mel Tychonievich at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild.

Therianthrope by Mel Tychonievich

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm Gallery Talk | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6-6:30 pm Therianthrope is a solo exhibition of large-scale figurative oil paintings […]

We Cry Over Dead Horses at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild.

We Cry Over Dead Horses by Chloe Albers & Shannon Corgan & Eavan O’Neil

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm Gallery Talk | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6-6:30 pm How do we form connections and relationships in a modern […]

Clearly Human VI at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild.

Clearly Human VI

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm Opening Reception: April 17, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm Clearly Human VI, an all-media group exhibition of artwork focused on the […]

The Missouri History Museum is one of the best St. Louis historic sites, as it has a new 1904 World's Fair exhibit.

The 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

The Missouri History Museum has an "I Love STL" sign in front.

Collected: St. Louis History Brought to Life

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

A new exhibition featuring the playful art of Charles Houska is open at the World Chess Hall of Fame.

Charles Houska: Master of Play

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]

Blue Black by Ellsworth Kelly is one of only three permanent works at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.

Dialogues & Conversations

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, founder and board chair Emily Rauh Pulitzer will present a deeply personal exhibition, drawing on her personal collection as well […]

Andrea Carlson's Red Exit is a layered, large-scale painting on view at the Contemporary Art Museum St Louis.

Andrea Carlson: Endless Sunshine

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Combining intergenerational history, archival research and theories of art and film, Andrea Carlson creates incisive works of resistance and sovereignty that disempower colonial storytelling and practices of erasure. A descendant […]

This fish mosaic, preserved from the height of the Roman empire, is part of a new St Louis art exhibition in 2026.

Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan

May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Majestic marble sculptures, vivid plaster frescoes, bronze artifacts and glass vessels chronicle life at the height of the Roman Empire in this ticketed exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. […]

This Aymara weaving demonstrates how artists in Bolivia maintained and reinvented ancient artistic practices to express Indigenous identities during the colonial era.

Aymara Weavings: The Indigenous Andes

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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This free exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum presents exceptional weavings by Aymara artists alongside related works from the Central Andes. Dating primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries, […]

In an exhibit at the Saint Louis Art Museum, Peruvian Blas Isasi presents his meaningful sculptures.

Currents 125: Blas Isasi

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Peruvian sculptor Blas Isasi creates sculptures in a wide range of materials and colors informed by ancient Andean cosmology and the landscape of the Peruvian desert. This free exhibition at […]

Greek and Roman art is at the center of a new exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Visions of Antiquity

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Visions of Antiquity explores the power and persistence of Greek and Roman antiquity in art at the Saint Louis Art Museum, with works ranging from 1500 to the present. Organized […]

Mill Creek: Black Metropolis Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum.

Mill Creek: Black Metropolis Exhibit

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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From its origin at the turn of the 20th century to its destruction in 1959 in the name of urban renewal, Mill Creek Valley was a center for Black life […]

Yours Forever: Forest Park at 150 at the Missouri History Museum.

Yours Forever: Forest Park at 150

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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America’s best urban park turns 150 years young in 2026. Over the course of the last century and a half, Forest Park has hosted pivotal moments in St. Louis history: […]

STLWS 26th Annual Juried Exhibition at Norton's Fine Art and Framing.

STLWS 26th Annual Juried Exhibition

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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The Saint Louis Watercolor Society announces its 26th Annual Juried Exhibition of more than 70 original watercolor paintings from artists in the Metro Saint Louis area. The exhibition is free […]

A historic postcard of Route 66.

Route 66 Centennial Festival

Free
May 2 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 at the Missouri History Museum during this four-day festival exploring the Mother Road’s stunning natural scenery, quirky roadside attractions, its complex history, and […]

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch cruise along the Mighty Mississippi.

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Free – $26
May 2 @ 10:30 am
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Come aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch for a one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and see the city in the most unique way possible — from the best seat […]

The Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis exemplifies German Romanesque architecture.

Beermaster Tour

$50
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Are you Budweiser’s biggest fan? Then, this is the brewery tour for you! The Beermaster Tour offers an all-access look at how the King of Beers is brewed, visiting exclusive […]

A Budweiser Clydesdale walks through one of the best St. Louis breweries.

Clydesdale VIP Experience

$30
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Make your dream of meeting a Budweiser Clydesdale a reality. This VIP experience at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis invites you to get up close and personal with one […]

A group enjoys free beer on a tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis.

Day Fresh Tour

$15
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery invites guests to take a closer look at the historic campus and brewing methods. As you visit the Budweiser Clydesdale paddock and […]

Opening reception for Liminal at the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA).

Liminal

Free
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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In a liminal phase, we transition from one status to another, a condition of uncertainty and possibility. What was familiar passes away; what is to come has not yet arrived. […]

John Huck at Duane Reed Gallery.

Tom Huck

Free
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Duane Reed Gallery is proud to present works by artist Tom Huck. Tom Huck is an American printmaker best known for his large-scale satirical woodcuts, produced in his studio Evil […]

The photo is part of Huang Yan's Chinese landscape photography series.

Looking Back Toward the Future: Contemporary Photography from China

Free
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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More than 40 large-scale photographs created in China between 1993 and 2006 make up Looking Back Toward the Future at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Featuring the work of […]

People day during the Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Cherokee Street.

Cinco de Mayo Festival 2026

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo Festival returns to Cherokee Street on Saturday, May 2, 2026! More than 100 vendors pack Cherokee Street every year for the annual festival, offering everything from traditional […]

Private Picnic for 2 in Forest Park.

Private Picnic for 2 in Forest Park

$139
May 2 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Just bring yourselves for the perfect date! Enjoy a decision-free meal of three delectable courses featuring four acclaimed eateries in every basket! Our picnics come with everything 2 people need to enjoy […]

A man enjoys a fresh Budweiser from the finishing tank on a St Louis sightseeing tour at Anheuser-Busch.

Finisher Tour

$20
May 2 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
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If you don’t have much time, get right to the good stuff! With a path that brings you right to the Anheuser-Busch lager cellars, the Finisher Tour is perfect for […]

Gospel Melodies Day Party & Brunch at City Winery.

Gospel Melodies Day Party & Brunch

$42 – $54
May 2 @ 12:00 pm

A unique experience blending the best of gospel music, culture, and community all wrapped in the energy of a live day party! Featuring Dj Ty King, The GM Band, and […]

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch cruise along the Mighty Mississippi.

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Free – $26
May 2 @ 12:00 pm
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Come aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch for a one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and see the city in the most unique way possible — from the best seat […]

For The Love of Mother Earth at Artisans in THE LOOP .

For The Love of Mother Earth

Free
May 2 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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“For the Love of Mother Earth” an art exhibit featuring local artist’s artworks with expressions of their love and appreciation of Mother Earth. The exhibit is free and open to […]

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch cruise along the Mighty Mississippi.

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Free – $26
May 2 @ 1:30 pm
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Come aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch for a one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and see the city in the most unique way possible — from the best seat […]

Prayer for the French Republic at J'w Wool Studio Theatre.

Prayer for the French Republic

May 2 @ 2:00 pm
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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 […]

History and Science Tour at The Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center.

History And Science Tour

Free
May 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Learn about the history and science of the Weldon Spring Site with a guided tour of the interpretive center’s exhibit gallery. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. An optional guided hike to the […]

Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End.

Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End

$99 – $119
May 2 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Join a native historian & raconteur on a leisurely 2 mile walk through St. Louis’ fabulous Central West End while nibbling on uniquely St. Louis treats from its most chic […]

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch cruise along the Mighty Mississippi.

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Free – $26
May 2 @ 3:00 pm
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Come aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch for a one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and see the city in the most unique way possible — from the best seat […]

Can You Feel The Punk Tonight at The Pageant.

Can You Feel The Punk Tonight: A Punk Rock Celebration of The Music of Disney

$30 – $100
May 2 @ 3:00 pm

Can You Feel The Punk Tonight brings you several decades worth of Disney classics with an epic punk rock & ska show featuring members of Goldfinger, Ludo, Greek Fire, Cavo, […]

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch cruise along the Mighty Mississippi.

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Free – $26
May 2 @ 4:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

Come aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch for a one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and see the city in the most unique way possible — from the best seat […]

Private Picnic for 2 in Forest Park.

Private Picnic for 2 in Forest Park

$139
May 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Just bring yourselves for the perfect date! Enjoy a decision-free meal of three delectable courses featuring four acclaimed eateries in every basket! Our picnics come with everything 2 people need to enjoy […]

PATTERNS IN NATURE: THE ART OF HYBYCOZO at Missouri Botanical Garden.

Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO

$6 – $16
May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]

Busch Stadium features gorgeous views of the St Louis skyline.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

May 2 @ 6:15 pm
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The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium.

Animals Aglow returns to the Saint Louis Zoo with traditional Chinese lanterns and light displays.

Animals Aglow

$17.95 – $24.95
May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Walk around the Saint Louis Zoo at twilight amidst the luminous glow of all new towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. You’re sure to enjoy this celebration […]

Marvel's Infinity Saga in Concert at Powell Hall.

Marvel’s Infinity Saga in Concert

May 2 @ 7:00 pm
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Relive every iconic moment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this epic on-screen journey that includes 23 films in one momentous concert experience. The SLSO brings the excitement of Earth’s […]

Prayer for the French Republic at J'w Wool Studio Theatre.

Prayer for the French Republic

May 2 @ 7:00 pm
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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 […]

Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! at COCA.

Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites!

$18
May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Don’t miss this fun, interactive performance by the company members in COCA’s Improv Troupe. Performers practice long-form and short-form improvisation, sketch comedy, and activities that involve audience participation. Using prompts, […]

Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! at COCA.

Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites!

$18
May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Don’t miss this fun, interactive performance by the company members in COCA’s Improv Troupe. Performers practice long-form and short-form improvisation, sketch comedy, and activities that involve audience participation. Using prompts, […]

Matthew Henry’s Agbara at Jazz St. Louis.

Matthew Henry’s Agbara

$40 – $45
May 2 @ 7:30 pm
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Agbara—meaning vigor, energy, and power in Yoruba—is a vibrant celebration of West African roots in Latin Jazz. Blending timeless classics, fresh innovations, and deep ancestral connections, this ensemble delivers a […]

Vanessa Carlton at City Winery.

An Evening With Vanessa Carlton: Veils Tour

$67.20 – $91.20
May 2 @ 7:30 pm
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Vanessa Carlton continues to expand creatively as an artist as seen in her upcoming seventh studio album Veils produced by Dave Fridmann (MGMT, Flaming Lips) to be released early 2026. […]

THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET at The Marcelle.

THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET

$25 – $45
May 2 @ 7:30 pm
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THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET is the US premiere of Philip Boehm’s adaptation of Jura Soyfer’s satirical play Weltuntergang. Directed by Lizi Watt, composed by Paige Brubeck, and with […]

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch offer evening cruises on the Mississippi River.

Skyline Dinner Cruise

Free – $64
May 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Make any night special! Featuring a chef-inspired menu, captivating views of St. Louis and live music or a DJ, this two-hour cruise is perfect for celebrating a special occasion, enjoying […]

Fivefold at Blueberry Hill.

Fivefold

$18.15
May 2 @ 8:00 pm

Fivefold was founded in 2007 by Derrick Huskey, Matt Benne, Ryan Cheney, and Jesse Berlin – a group of teenagers who sought to change the world with their music. In […]

Molly Lovette at Delmar Hall.

Molly Lovette

$20 – $25
May 2 @ 8:00 pm

With authentic lyrics, a magnetic presence, and a clear passion for her craft, country artist Molly Lovette is making a name for herself in the music world. Known for her […]

Can You Feel The Punk Tonight at The Pageant.

Can You Feel The Punk Tonight: A Punk Rock Celebration of The Music of Disney

$30 – $100
May 2 @ 8:00 pm

Can You Feel The Punk Tonight brings you several decades worth of Disney classics with an epic punk rock & ska show featuring members of Goldfinger, Ludo, Greek Fire, Cavo, […]

Zero to Ninety at Broadway Oyster Bar.

Zero to Ninety

$12
May 2 @ 9:00 pm

Zero to Ninety cranks out unforgettable hits from iconic artists like: Pearl Jam, Weezer, Sublime, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Bush, Stone Temple Pilots, Green Day, 311 and many more.