15 Things to Do in St. Louis This February

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Our roundup of the top things to do in St. Louis this February features spirited celebrations for Black History Month, Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day – plus, art exhibitions, dance performances, country concerts and one particularly corny Broadway musical that will have you smiling from ear to ear.

The Cozy Cider Cabin

Until March 2

Cuddle up at The Cozy Cider Cabin located at Eckert’s family farm in Belleville, Illinois. Open until March 2, the wintry pop-up bar boasts a mountainside-cabin atmosphere with rustic décor and a specialty food-and-drink menu, including a shareable charcuterie board, soft pretzels with hard cider cheese, cabin poutine and a bison burger. Reserve a spot at The Cozy Cider Cabin for $5, which will be donated to the Belleville Area Humane Society, a local organization improving the lives of animals through adoption, humane education and community outreach.

Disney on Ice Presents Into the Magic

January 30 to February 2

This icy adventure proves no dream is too big! When Into the Magic comes to Enterprise Center, you can join Belle as she explores the Beast’s enchanted castle, Moana as she embarks on a voyage with demigod Maui and Miguel as he follows the music in his heart. Get tickets to the kid-friendly event to see what other courageous characters and heart-warming stories will help celebrate the magic of Disney.

Orchid Show

February 1 to March 9

They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your loved ones, you can enjoy hundreds of the blossoms at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s ever-popular orchid show, which returns on Feb. 1. The Garden’s vast orchid collection includes more than 6,000 individual plants representing almost 700 unique species, and approximately one in 10 orchids in the collection is threatened or endangered. Different species bloom at different times, so the orchid show is constantly changing – and always exciting!

Valentine’s Date Night at Grant’s Farm

February 7 to 22

Relish a romantic dinner in the Carriage House at Grant’s Farm this February. Reservations include a plated dinner and dessert for two – think roasted red pepper and tomato bisque, a strawberry salad with chocolate vinaigrette and your choice of entrée such as chicken marsala, grilled salmon, New York strip steak or vegetable lasagna. You’ll also receive a complimentary photo with a Clydesdale and an exclusive Grant’s Farm picture frame. If you want to splurge, add a carriage ride or a bottle of wine to your experience.

Hot Country Nights

February 7, 14, 21 and 28

In St. Louis, a new year always brings a new series of country concerts to Ballpark Village. This month, Hot Country Nights will welcome Ty Myers (Feb. 7), Priscilla Block (Feb. 14), Tanner Adell (Feb. 21) and Ernest (Feb. 28). If you love country music, you can also catch Parker McCollum’s What Kinda Man Tour at Chaifetz Arena on Feb. 14.

Cupid’s Undie Run

February 8

Every February, thousands of runners – clad only in underwear – come together, whether it be in-person or virtually, to support those affected by NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Cupid’s Undie Run through downtown St. Louis will kick off with drinking and dancing, then you’ll jog it out on a mile(ish) run that ends with an epic dance party!

Shucked: A New Musical Comedy

February 11 to 23

The Wall Street Journal calls Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked “flat out hilarious” – and nobody knows funny like economists. The corn-fed, corn-bred American show will surely satisfy your appetite for great musical theater when it comes to The Fabulous Fox. Among jokes about the urban city versus the rural town, Shucked addresses our differences with intelligence and heart. “When we finally realize that we are more similar than we are different, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish,” producer Mike Bosner says. “Shucked delivers that message along with a boot-stomping score.”

Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet

February 14 and 15

Stéphane Denève, the music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, has a Valentine’s message for music lovers: “Rachmaninoff’s music is a pure expression of love – the ecstasy of love, the light of love.” In the Second Piano Concerto that begins this performance, Nikolai Lugansky – who is among the supreme Rachmaninoff interpreters – steps into the soloist role. Later, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky celebrates the passionate connection of Romeo and Juliet, while Anna Clyne uses technology to enhance the sonic splendor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. “With music,” Denève says, “we are never alone.”

Black History Month Event with 5 On Your Side

February 20

In honor of Black History Month, 5 On Your Side anchors will lead a conversation with Black St. Louisans as they share their perspectives and lived experiences in the Gateway City. The main-stage event will take place in the Grand Hall of the Missouri History Museum. Throughout the rest of the museum, visitors can learn more about Black arts and artists in St. Louis history; uncover stories of Black arts and history with an all-ages scavenger hunt; and enjoy other arts-themed activities.

Seeds: Containers of a World to Come

February 21 to July 28

As ecological concerns become increasingly urgent, a new exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum brings into dialogue work by ten contemporary artists whose research-based practices are defined by sustained inquiry into plant-human-land relations. For the artists – who work within diverse geographical and cultural contexts – the seed is the kernel, literally and metaphorically, of their investigations into issues of fragility, preservation and possibility in the face of the global climate crisis. Seeds: Containers of a World to Come features their paintings, sculptures, films and installations, which range from abstract to speculative to documentary. Together, the artworks suggest the seed as a timely means to address existential matters, and the exhibition aims to spark active and imaginative responses through encounters with visually arresting pieces that reframe our understanding of current environmental challenges and reinforce our connection to the natural world.

STLCoffeeFest

February 22

Coffee lovers, caffeine enthusiasts and curious newcomers – it’s time to celebrate St. Louis’ robust coffee community! Taking place at 18Rails inside City Foundry, STLCoffeeFest will showcase the local coffee scene with samples of the hottest beans, stiff pours of themed cocktails, meet-and-greets with makers and engaging workshops. As you sip, learn and connect, enjoy locally made treats such as coffee-infused gooey butter cake and espresso ice cream. The full-day festival is perfect for everyone, from coffee aficionados to java novices. See you there!

Purina Pet Parade

February 23

Touted as the Guinness World Record holder for the largest costumed pet parade in the world, the Purina Pet Parade boasts thousands of festive four-legged friends strutting their stuff. As the adorable animals prance through Soulard, the best-dressed pets will be selected as members of the Court of the Mystical Krewe of Barkus and invited to the Coronation Pageant at Soulard Market Park, where the King and Queen of Barkus will be crowned. After the parade, the nation’s longest-running wiener dog derby begins. Participants will square off in Soulard Market Park to determine the “dashingest” dachshund in all the land. In a series of six-dog elimination heats, competitors will race down a 30-foot track with the winning wiener moving onto the next round until a champion is crowned. These events are only the tip of the iceberg – here’s everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in St. Louis.

Some Like It Hot: Broadway’s Great Big Musical Comedy

February 26 to March 9

Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, Some Like It Hot is “a super-sized, all-out song and dance spectacle,” according to The New York Times. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like It Hot is the glorious, high-kicking story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.” The Broadway show comes to The Fabulous Fox from Feb. 26 to March 9 – get your tickets today!

Saint Louis Dance Theatre Winter Concert

February 27 to March 2

With its winter concert, Saint Louis Dance Theatre will bring captivating evenings of dance to its audiences, spotlighting the contemporary dance company’s rise to new levels of artistic excellence and technical integrity. Be among the first to witness the company premiere of Sechs Tänze by Jiří Kylián, who served as artistic director and house choreographer of Nederlands Dans Theater for more than 30 years. The program also features the 1942 solo Chaconne by dance pioneer José Limón, who blends the formal austerity of the traditional Mexican dance with the powerful emotion of the music.

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

February 28 and March 2

Embark on a fantastical adventure filled with wonder, humor and timeless music in Mozart’s enchanting opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), performed by Winter Opera St. Louis. Prince Tamino, guided by a magical flute, embarks on a quest to rescue the beautiful Pamina, stolen away by the mysterious Sarastro. Along the way, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters: Papageno, a comical bird catcher with his own desires; three wise Ladies; and a chilling Queen of the Night. This beloved opera is a delightful blend of fantasy and allegory, with trials to overcome, secrets to be revealed and the power of love and reason to conquer all.

Looking for other ways to experience the arts in St. Louis? See our guide to making your trip to St. Louis a masterpiece.