5 Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend | January 16 to 19

Explorers of all ages will find something of interest on our list of 5 things to do in St. Louis this weekend, which includes boisterous concerts, cozy popups, passionate operas and high-flying monster trucks.

If you’re looking for more activities to fill your itinerary, check out our events calendar.

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.

Funky Butt Brass Band

January 16

Straight out of St. Louis, Funky Butt Brass Band will bring their high-energy show to City Winery this weekend. Expect infectious originals and creative covers from the genre-bending group, who draw inspiration from the Neville Brothers, Prince, WuTang Clan, Willie Nelson and everyone in between. During the performance, savor tapas-style dishes and house-fermented wines from the urban winery.

Hot Country Nights

January 17

In St. Louis, a new year always brings a new series of country concerts to Ballpark Village, and Zach Top is first in the lineup of Hot Country Nights. Later this month, Los Juniors de Mexicali and Jackson Dean will also take the stage at Bally Sports Live on Jan. 24 and Jan. 31, respectively.

Anna Bolena

January 17 and 19

Dive into a world of passion, betrayal and Tudor intrigue with Gaetano Donizetti’s operatic masterpiece Anna Bolena. Queen Anne Boleyn, once the king’s esteemed mistress, now finds herself out of favor, as King Henry VIII, consumed by a new desire for Jane Seymour, hatches a plot to bring down his wife. Witness the emotional turmoil of a queen facing accusations, the torment of a love lost and the fight for survival in the cutthroat world of the English court. Performed by Winter Opera St. Louis, Anna Bolena is a thrilling operatic drama filled with soaring vocals, heart-wrenching melodies and a story that will leave you breathless.

Monster Jam

January 18 and 19

Experiencing Monster Jam live, you’ll become a fan for life! With astounding trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, it’s the definition of fun for everyone. When Monster Jam returns to The Dome at America’s Center on Jan. 18 and 19, you can see 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and then fly through the air. You’ll be in the middle of the action, as you get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts and saves.

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