Things to do in St. Louis
Everything we can verify across St. Louis's public calendars for the next 30 days, updated twice a day.
Tuesday, October 20
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions.
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Wak’a Garden
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.
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The Literary Garden: The Cultivation of Plants and Gardens in Narratives
The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media, such as herbals, novels, poems, comics, and…
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Rommie Martinez: No Time to Lose (October 4 – Nov. 1)
This October, journey into the world’s oceans with “No Time to Lose,” a new show from St.
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BOOterfly House (October 1 – 31)
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House presents the BOOterfly House daily through October 31!
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The 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions.
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Picturing Independence
Marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum features more than 50 works created between 1770 and 2018.
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Women Impressionists and the Land
Women Impressionists and the Land is the first exhibition to focus on nature imagery in the work of women Impressionists.
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Quilts and Coverlets: American Needlework in White
Focusing on 19th-century works, Quilts and Coverlets: American Needlework in White presents superlative whitework textiles, which are characterized by embroidery done in white thread on white fabric.
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Yours Forever: Forest Park at 150
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.
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Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports
“Game Plan” taps into what makes Saint Louis unique: a place where world-class chess and deep-rooted sports culture intersect.
Free
Beermaster Tour
Are you Budweiser’s biggest fan? Then, this is the brewery tour for you!
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Beyond the Diamond: An Evening with Mike Claiborne and Bob Kendrick
The Missouri History Museum presents Beyond the Diamond: An Evening with Mike Claiborne and Bob Kendrick Tuesday, October 20!
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Paper Shredding, E-Waste & Textile Recycling Event (WUSM)
“Anything with a cord” can be recycled at this event, including computers and accessories, lawn and garden equipment, power tools, and kitchen appliances.
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Danforth Staff Council fall forum: Strengthening Our Impact: Productive and Constructive Advocacy
The Danforth Staff Council will hold its fall forum as an opportunity to explore how we as staff can better navigate the university, identify opportunities for professional growth and make meaningful use of the…
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Primary Care & Public Health: Transforming Health Through Partnership
Join WashU Bursky School of Public Health and the School of Medicine’s Division of General Internal Medicine for a half-day convening exploring how to revitalize the primary care and public health partnerships and…
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Leadership Week: Faculty Leadership Day
In addition to serving as experts in their fields, faculty play a critical role as leaders of the research enterprise.
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WashU Serves Volunteer Fair
Discover ways to make a difference across St. Louis! Come out to meet nonprofits big and small, explore volunteer opportunities across a wide range of causes, and find the organization that’s the right fit for you.
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Charting a Third Path: Fair Use, Open Access, and University-Built Datasets for Academic AI
Researchers who want to apply AI and text-data-mining methods to large collections face a familiar bind: the materials they need are hard to reach, and the two paths on offer both carry costs.
Free
Africa Week Marketplace
Come support African and other small businesses in Saint Louis by shopping at our marketplace during Africa week 2026: Nura: Illuminating African Excellence.
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Sherine Hamdy: What can comics offer medical anthropology?
Department of Anthropology's keynote address is Sherine Hamdy's "What can comics offer medical anthropology".
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WashU Serves Young Professionals Speed Networking
Make connections that make a difference!
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JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE”
Through his 54-year career, 3-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz, exploring a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular…
$55 – $95
Wednesday, October 21
Leadership Week: Staff Leadership Day
Staff Leadership Day is your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside WashU colleagues.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Protect Yourself
Join the Office of Information Security for an eye-opening session with Jason Murray, senior director of information security operations and engineering, as he takes us inside the anatomy of a real hack at WashU!
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Nature Speaks Through Art
Enjoy an inspiring morning at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where you’ll connect with nature, hear insights from Saint Louis Art Museum curatorial assistant Abigail Yoder on Women Impressionists and the Land ,…
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Building a Culture of Community Engagement at WashU: A Carnegie Classification Kickoff
The Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement is an elective classification that recognizes U.S.
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Civic Café: St. Louis on the Rise
For decades, St. Louis City has experienced population decline while surrounding suburban area populations climb.
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Civic Café: St. Louis on the Rise
For decades, St. Louis City has experienced population decline while surrounding suburban area populations climb.
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Africa Week Speaker: Chef Hawa Hassan
Join Hawa Hassan, James Beard Award-winning author, chef and entrepreneur best known for her acclaimed cookbook's In Bibi's Kitchen and Setting a Place for us.
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The 314 Podcast Live
Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor and The 314 Podcast host Sarah Fenske for a candid conversation with St.
$61.25
WashU Jazz Series: Jazz Band Concert
The WashU Jazz Band will perform a wide variety of tunes written for the large jazz ensemble, featuring tight ensemble work and outstanding student soloists.
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Thursday, October 22
Gal-O-Ween
The Black Flmae Candle bar at Sports & Social presents Gal-O-Ween Thursday, October 22!
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Chuck 100
The Father of Rock and Roll and favorite son of St. Louis is being remembered with a 100th birthday bash!
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The Rogue Route with Sarah Jakes Roberts
Sarah Jakes Roberts brings The Rogue Route Tour to Stifel Theatre on Thursday, October 22!
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The St. Louis City-County Split: 150 Years Later
The Missouri History Museum presents The St. Louis City-County Split: 150 Years Later Thursday, October 22!
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The Saint Louis Chess Conference
The World Chess Hall of Fame presents the 2026 Saint Louis Chess Conference October 22 - 24!
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Bike to Campus Day
Take advantage of the cooling weather and bike to campus on Thursday, October 22nd!
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The Power of Partnership: A Community Engagement Convening
Real change happens when communities and universities stop working in parallel and start building together.
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WashU Medicine Farmers Market
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A&S Teaching Innovation Showcase
How Franken-worms, bracket tournaments, AI, and more are shaping the classroom of the future Join us for a look at the creative approaches that could change the way courses are taught in Arts & Sciences.
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Exploring Impact Finance
Want to use your career to make a difference? Impact finance offers a rewarding career path to improve lives and communities.
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CCHP Speaker Series: Is Cuba Next?
The Trump administration is using a hybrid influence and intervention campaign against the Cuban government.
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Evening of Reflection Heather Bennett Michael Drummond
Join artists Heather Bennett and Michael Drummond for an Evening of Reflection inspired by the many types of mirrors referenced throughout their artwork and in their current exhibition in the Billiard Room at 21c…
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Member Lecture—Encore! Women Impressionists and the Land
This lecture is sold out. All Members will receive the video recording of this lecture via email later this fall.
Free
Africa Week Roundtable: Healthcare in Africa: Workforce, Access, and Opportunity
As part of Africa Week 2026 - Nura: Illuminating African Excellence, Dr.
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WashU Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
Ready to take the next step toward earning your graduate degree?
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The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
Mean Girls
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ZM (Zombie Musical)
$24 – $41.25
Friday, October 23
Bands of America – Super Regional
High school marching band students from across the country will perform at the Bands of America St.
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GalaxyCon St. Louis 2026
GalaxyCon St. Louis is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, and panelists!
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Flustered Mustard presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
@ Get ready Transylvanians — It’s time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
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Bingo Loco Halloween Edition
Ballpark Village presents Bingo Loco Halloween Edition Friday, October 23!
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Monster Mash at Adventures of Intrigue
Adventures of Intrigue presents Monster Mash Friday, October 23!
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Christ the King Music Festival (October 23-25)
St. Francis de Sales Oratory presents the 5th annual Christ the King Music Festival October 23–25!
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Spookiest Hours
Trade your usual Friday plans for a happy hour filled with wagging tails, spooky vibes, and plenty of Halloween fun!
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MCWM Trivia Night
On October 23, the Missouri Civil War Museum will be holding a trivia night to celebrate Jefferson Barracks' 200th Birthday!
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2026 She Leads Symposium
This year’s She Leads Symposium @ WashU: Reimagine + Respond will highlight WashU’s innovations in reimagining our built systems to respond to today’s ecological challenges at the intersection of design and the…
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Transforming Healthcare in Missouri, Part XI: Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure for Impact
Each year, the Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research (CAHSPER) convenes stakeholders from across the state to generate and discuss ideas under the banner of Transforming Healthcare in…
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Let’s Talk in the Galleries
Walk through Quilts and Coverlets, American Needlework in White and speak to Museum educators about the artworks.
Free
Open Studio with The Studio at Bowood: Watercolor Painting
SLAM’s Open Studio encourages visitors to engage in artistic exploration and inspiration using a wide range of materials and supplies.
Free
Fall Open House Friday: MSP Program Overview
Discover your place in policy and learn more about the Master of Social Policy one-year degree during this afternoon open house.
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Kemper Unplugged: From Tango to Bossa Nova
Featuring guitarists W. Mark Akin, Brian Vaccaro, and Farshid Soltanshahi.
Free
A Workshop with composer Adolphus Hailstork
Co-sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Join us for a special performer-composer workshop featuring music by esteemed composer Adolphus Hailstork and students in the WashU music program.
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Marcus Residency Public Showing and Q&A with Shura Baryshnikov
Join the Performing Arts Department for a studio showing and Q&A with performer, director, and choreographer Shura Baryshnikov.
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Mud + Merlot: Autumn Leaf Bowls
Celebrate the colors and textures of fall in this nature-inspired workshop.
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Totentanz: A Town and Country Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert
Join the Town & Country Symphony Orchestra for a free Halloween concert featuring guest pianist Thomas Pandolfi performing Franz Liszt’s Totentanz .
Free
Edward Scissorhands in Concert
$56 – $124
The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
Mean Girls
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ZM (Zombie Musical)
$24 – $41.25
Dead Format feat. The Scotty Russell Quartet & Zap! Harmonics
Dead Format is an evolving recording project from singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and bedroom pop fanatic Josh Braden.
$15
Achi Fest: Presented by Zeus Rebel Waters
Zeus Rebel Waters is an American hip hop artist/songwriter, entrepreneur, single-dad, community leader and philanthropist.
$10 – $15
Saturday, October 24
UFC 333
Don't Miss A Moment Of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev, Live From Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi.
Free
St. Louis Street Food Fest
The annual St. Louis Street Food Festival is taking over the Ballpark Village on Oct 24th & 25th, 2026!
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House History Workshop
The Missouri Historical Society presents House History Workshop Saturday, October 24!
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Carolina Caycedo: Growing Deep Roots (in Spanish)
The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents Carolina Caycedo: Growing Deep Roots (in Spanish) Saturday, October 24!
Free
Spooky Ball
The Gateway Grizzlies and CEFCU RETURNS present Spooky Ball Saturday, October 24!
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October WrestleFest
Midwest Wrestling Coalition presents October WrestleFest Saturday, October 24!
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Fall Field Day Event at BCA
The Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents Fall Field Day Event at BCA Saturday, October 24!
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Teacher Workshop—Plein Air Painting
In this workshop, teachers will tour Women Impressionists and the Land with Simon Kelly , curator of modern and contemporary art, who organized the exhibition.
Free
Lecture—The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by soldiers with muskets and bayonets.
Free
Black Pride Accolades
Join Black Pride St. Louis for the 2026 Black Pride Accolades as we celebrate the people whose leadership, service, and dedication uplift our Black LGBTQIA+ community.
Free
Mean Girls
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3 Generations of Women In Blues
Uvee Hayes combines her classic blues style with an urban edge, and with deep gripping and captivating lyrics.
$20
Edward Scissorhands in Concert
$56 – $124
The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
Mean Girls
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ZM (Zombie Musical)
$24 – $41.25
Jawwaad Spann & The Vintage Society
Jawwaad Spann & The Vintage Society is a St. Louis–born ensemble led by saxophonist, producer, and multidisciplinary creative Jawwaad Spann.
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Sunday, October 25
Beyond Pink: A Morning of Exercise, Education & Wellness
The J presents Beyond Pink: A Morning of Exercise, Education & Wellness Sunday, October 25!
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MapleWeird Community 5K & Fun Run
The inaugural MapleWeird Community 5K & Fun Run is running on October 25, 2026 at Schlafly Bottleworks!
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Author Talk: Carondelet
The Field House Museum presents Author Talk: Carondelet Sunday, October 25!
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The Dead of Chaeronea: Unearthing a Lost Battlefield
Join SLAM for the George E. Mylonas Lecture in Classical Art and Archaeology with Maria Liston, emeritus professor, Anthropology and Classics Departments, University of Waterloo, Ontario.
Free
The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
Edward Scissorhands in Concert
$56 – $124
George E. Mylonas Lecture in Greek Archaeology
Join us and Archaeology for the George E. Mylonas Lecture in Classical Art and Archaeology with Maria Liston, professor emerita, Anthropology and Classics Departments, University of Waterloo, Ontario.
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Mean Girls
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Blues Forward: A Concert Series Keeping the Blues Alive!
Born from the spirit and community created around the National Blues Museum jams in St.
Free
Monday, October 26
Jai Kumaran: Ruth and Norman Moore Visiting Professor of Architecture Lecture
Jai Kumaran will deliver the Ruth and Norman Moore Visiting Professor of Architecture Lecture as part of the Sam Fox School’s Public Lecture Series at WashU.
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Challenges and Opportunities for Social Work’s Next Century
In a timely fireside chat, two of the profession’s leaders will discuss what it takes to renew social work for the challenges of the emerging future.
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Issues in Aging: Strengthening Services for Older Adults - St. Louis County Senior Fund
This seminar is part of the monthly Issues in Aging series that highlights current research and perspectives on aging-relevant issues from experts in medicine, social work, psychology, law and more.
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Census Data Deep Dive
Join us to learn about freely available data from the United States Census that can be used for socioeconomic, demographic, health, public policy, market, and environmental research.
Free
Tuesday, October 27
Poetry at the Point
The Saint Louis Poetry Center presents Poetry at the Point Tuesday, October 27!
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Women Impressionists and the Land: A Talk by Simon Kelly
Simon Kelly, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Saint Louis Art Museum, will present Women Impressionists and the Land, the major exhibition he has curated for the museum.
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Modern Literature Collection Open House and Type-In
Join WashU Libraries for an open house of our Modern Literature Collection, accompanied by a type-in.
Free
Zotero Basics
Learn the basics for using Zotero: creating collection folders, importing citations, editing citations, inserting citations/reference list in Microsoft Word.
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Corporate Belonging and Engagement Reception
The annual Corporate Belonging and Engagement Reception celebrates the Saint Louis Art Museum’s global collection and the dynamic business community that supports it.
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Wednesday, October 28
Transylvania Trivia Night
The Black Flame Candle bar at Sports & Social presents Transylvania Trivia Night Wednesday, October 28!
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WCHOF Music Series: The Music of Norah Jones Featuring Malena Smith
The World Chess Hall of Fame presents WCHOF Music Series: The Music of Norah Jones Featuring Malena Smith Wednesday, October 28!
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Spooky Chess and Crafts
The World Chess Hall of Fame presents Spooky Chess and Crafts Wednesday, October 28!
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Ukraine at a Crossroads: Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko
Join the Weidenbaum Center for a special event with Viktor Yushchenko, former president of Ukraine, as he discusses the war with Russia, Ukraine’s future and the broader implications for Europe.
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Transitioning to Retirement: Tips from Recent Retirees
Join the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging for a peer-to-peer discussion about how WashU employees can successfully transition to retirement.
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Hispanic Film Festival: 'Yana-Wara'
Film Screening + Discussion Yana-Wara (2023) directed by Oscar Catacora and Tito Catacora Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 5:30 Screening Yana-Wara is a stark, black-and-white drama that weaves together communal…
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Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour Beethoven’s Sixth
Savor each note at this season ’ s Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour concerts — for the classical curious and those looking to share their love of music.
$42 – $72
The Practice of Citizenship Series presents: 'Civil Resistance and the New Global Order' with Erica Chenoweth
Join us for this Practice of Citizenship series and Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement Civic Café public discussion with Erica Chenoweth, the Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment at…
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Country Line Dance + Social w/ Mabee Fitness
Country line dancing instructor Sami Mabee has been teaching for the past five years at private events as well as large country music festivals and dance conventions.
$10 – $15
Thursday, October 29
Boots & Boos
PBR St. Louis presents Boots & Boos Thursday, October 29! Halloweekend is taking over PBR!
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Beautiful Nightmares
Leverage Dance Theater presents Beautiful Nightmares Thursday, October 29!
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Dia de los Muertos Dinner
El Molino del Sureste presents their Dia de los Muertos Dinner Thursday, October 29!
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Halloween Walk
Downtown Kirkwood’s annual Halloween Walk will be held Thursday, October 30 with trick-or-treating for children from 5-7 p.m.
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New Life in Old Plates: Reuse and Revival in Piranesi’s Printmaking Practice
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents New Life in Old Plates: Reuse and Revival in Piranesi’s Printmaking Practice Thursday, October 29!
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Ghost Stories and Guitars
The Missouri History Museum presents Ghost Stories and Guitars Thursday, October 29!
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History-Lovin’ Halloween Party
The Missouri History Museum presents History-Lovin' Halloween Party Thursday, October 29!
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Spooky Tales: Halloween Storytelling Showcase
Power Creative and Folktale Productions present Spooky Tales: Halloween Storytelling Showcase Thursday, October 29!
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Evidence to Action Coffee Chat: Instructional Leadership
Evidence to Action Coffee Chats are a new virtual series hosted by Washington University’s Institute for School Partnership (ISP) and the Center for Education Research, Practice, and Policy Partnerships (CERP3).
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WashU Medicine Farmers Market
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Game Changers: How Name, Image and Likeness Creates College Millionaires
Mitchell Crusto, Loyola University Law Prof, will discuss his new book, "Game Changers: Name, Image, and Likeness Law Creates College Millionaires," with WashU Law Prof Adrienne Davis, moderator
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Trusting the Literature? P-Hacking, Fraud, and How to Read Research Safely
Fraud in scientific literature doesn’t just affect one study—it can influence the entire research community.
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Identifying Fraud in the Medical Literature: Behind the Scenes
Fraud in scientific literature doesn’t just affect one study—it can influence the entire research community.
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Landscape Architecture BBQ
Connect with our Landscape Architecture community. This is an opportunity to network, share ideas and build community.
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The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
WashU Cinema Presents: 'Videodrome'
Directed by: David Cronenberg Starring: James Woods, Deborah Harry, Les Carlson, Peter Dvorsky, Sonja Smits R • Length 89 min • Year 1983 Tickets Doors open at 7:30pm Unless otherwise noted, admission is: Free for…
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Friday, October 30
Haunted Hoedown
PBR St. Louis presents Haunted Hoedown Friday, October 30! Halloweekend is taking over PBR!
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Schlafly Tap Room Halloween Party
Schlafly Tap Room presents the Schlafly Tap Room Halloween Party Friday, October 30!
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Halloween Tattoo Flash Event
Alchemy Tattoo Collective presents the Halloween Tattoo Flash Event Friday, October 30!
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Toddler and Me—Story Time
Join a Women Impressionists and the Land –themed story time presented by St.
Free
Civil Society Brunch: Repairing Democracy - The Task Within Us
There’s general agreement that our democracy is in the grip of multiple pathologies: toxic partisanship, extreme polarization, incivility, and the like.
Free
Let’s Talk in the Galleries
Walk through Quilts and Coverlets, American Needlework in White and speak to Museum educators about the artworks.
Free
Interpolations 2026 Keynote Address
"Synergy or Survival?: On Mergers and Clusters in the Performing Arts" Please join us for the Interpolations 2026 keynote address by Dr.
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Campus-wide Halloween Costume Contest
Whether you’re dressing to impress on your own or coordinating a group costume with colleagues, we want to see your Halloween spirit!
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Dinner & Dialogue: Is It Unjust for States to Exclude Outsiders?
Immigration policy has been a focal point in American politics for at least a decade.
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SLAM Underground—ENCHANT
Cast a spell this Halloween at SLAM Underground—ENCHANT! Connect with the magic of nature in Women Impressionists and the Land .
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The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
Blade Rave
Step into the Vampire underworld as Blade Rave turns our venue into a reimagined night inside the iconic Bloodbath rave scene from the film Blade.
$27.27 – $34.05
G.A. Barz Presents Galaxy Gala V: Masquerade Ball
G.A Barz is a versatile, bar-heavy artist, who represents powerful, confident women who know their worth and know how to multiply it.
$10 – $20
Hitzworld Presents: Let’s F*cking Dance Halloween Party
Let’s F*cking Dance is BACK and it’s a f*cking halloween party.
$15 – $20
VAMPS: RHYTHM & BLOOD HOUSE • TECHNO • CLUB • BOOGIE • DANCE • HALLOWEEN VIBES W/ DJ KC MACKEY + ANANSI SPINS
The creatures of the night are taking over Sophie’s.
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Saturday, October 31
Halloween Weekend
@ Halloween Weekend Hours Sat 10/31: 11am–3pm Sun 11/1: 11am–3pm Happy Halloween!
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Balkanween
Sports & Social presents Balkanween Saturday, October 31! The biggest Balkanween in the country is back!
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Freakshow Halloween Party
Ballpark Village presents Freakshow Halloween Party Saturday, October 31!
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The Legendary CWE Halloween Party
The Central West End presents the 2026 Legendary CWE Halloween Party Saturday, October 31!
Free
Trick-or-Treat Bag Decorating
Celebrate Halloween at CAM with this drop-in art activity and treats!
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Arboretum Tour
What better way to enjoy the WashU Arboretum but with parents and family?
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Parent and Family Weekend Arboretum Tour
Location: Schnucks Pavilion, WashU Danforth Campus. Parking available in the east end garage.
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Department of Music Showcase
Spend an afternoon enjoying the musical talents of students from all over Washington University.
Free
The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
Gateway Blerds Presents: The Haunted House Party
The Blerds™️ are back at it again this Halloween! Come join us on OCTOBER 31ST FROM 8PM – 1AM at THE KEY STL for a fright-filled Halloween night you won’t forget!
$15 – $20 ✓ 2 sources
REMIXSTL’s 5th Annual Halloween
Costume required. Best dressed wins $100 cash, plus stage access for them and their friends.
$13.99 – $29.99
Sunday, November 1
Pumpkin Throw Down
@ Get out your gourds — Halloween is over, and it’s time to throw out those old pumpkins!
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Drop-in Collection Tour—What Can Art Teach About Medical Practice?
Join museum educator Jen Thum of the Harvard Art Museums for an interactive gallery experience that explores the relationship between art and medicine.
Free
The Birds by Conor McPherson
$29.79 – $41.25
Oh Glory: A concert of Negro Spirituals
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Extra Credit Choral Concert
School vocal music educators take the Powell Hall stage alongside members of the St.
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Monday, November 2
Malraux Across the Atlantic: Art, Resistance and Cultural Diplomacy
The French Connexions franco-american center at WashU is hosting a bilingual day of events commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the death of André Malraux (1901–1976), one of the most influential French writers,…
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Tuesday, November 3
Chloë Bass: Henry L. and Natalie E. Freund Teaching Fellow Lecture
Chloë Bass will deliver the Henry L. and Natalie E. Freund Teaching Fellow Lecture as part of the Sam Fox School’s Public Lecture Series at WashU.
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Women Impressionists and the Land—A Young Friends Event
Young Friends events are available exclusively to Family & Friends–level Members and above.
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Wednesday, November 4
Collectors Circle—William P. Healey: The Healey Collection
Collectors Circle events are available exclusively to Collector Circle Members.
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Thursday, November 5
A Modern Buenos Aires: Architecture and Photomontage under Peronism
The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents A Modern Buenos Aires: Architecture and Photomontage under Peronism Thursday, November 5!
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WCHOF Crafts & Cocktails: Reclaimed Fabric Garland with Perennial
The World Chess Hall of Fame and Perennial present WCHOF Crafts & Cocktails: Reclaimed Fabric Garland with Perennial Thursday, November 5!
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Exploring with the Artist—Impressions of Nature
In this interdisciplinary workshop, high school students will visit the exhibition Women Impressionists and the Land to learn about the Impressionist movement and how landscape and nature imagery contributed to the…
Free
WashU Medicine Farmers Market
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College Transit Challenge
WashU students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to break out their U-Passes on Thursday, Nov.
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Thy Will Be Done: George Washington and the Legacy of Slavery
Join WashU Libraries and WashU Studying Slavery for a special semiquincentennial event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Free
Hispanic Film Festival: 'Justicia Artificial'
Film Screening + Discussion Justicia Artificial (Artificial Justice) (2024) directed by Simón Casal Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:30 Screening A sharp, gripping Spanish cyber-political thriller, Justicia Artificial…
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Artwork and Arias
Spend an evening experiencing connections between opera and the visual arts with the musical program series “Artworks and Arias,” presented by CAM and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL).
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Friday, November 6
Public Opening of Fall Exhibitions
The Saint Louis Art Museum presents the Public Opening of Fall Exhibitions Friday, November 6!
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Fall 2026 Knight Distinguished Lecture Jessica Horton, University of Delaware: 'Arch, Mound, Basket
In 2019, Chalon Ohlone artist Christine Howard Sandoval began making large-scale drawings and sculptures from hand-mixed adobe mud.
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Fall Foliage Tour
Do you often find yourself marveling at the natural beauty of campus, packed with stunning and unique species around every corner?
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Fall Open House Friday: Full-Time MSW Program Overview
Come discover more about the Brown School's nationally ranked full-time Master of Social Work program, including advanced standing and dual degree options.
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Public Opening of Fall Exhibitions
Join SLAM for the public opening of Unsettling the City: Julie Mehretu’s “Epigraph, Damascus ,” Signs Under Pressure: Jasper Johns Lithographs , and a new installation of contemporary art: Art After 1945.
Free
Gallery Laughs with Guy Torry
Enjoy drinks, music, and stand-up at SLAM’s comedy series featuring nationally touring comedians and local performers.
Free
First Fridays at the Pulitzer: Woven/Worn
Join us for Woven/Worn, an informal fashion showcase featuring the work of St.
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First Friday: Celebrating Lauren dela Roche
Enjoy art, music, and culture in the Grand Center Arts District on the first Friday of the month.
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Exhibition Reception: It Is What It Is When It Is by artist Sterling Lawrence
The Sam Fox School Gallery at Washington University in St. Louis is pleased to present “It Is What It Is When It Is,” a solo exhibition of new work from St.
Free
Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky
$27 – $159
WashU Dance Theatre: right now.
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Saturday, November 7
Lecture: Weaving and Modernism
Pulitzer Arts Foundation presents Lecture: Weaving and Modernism Saturday, November 7!
Free
The Coyote Crawl 5K/Head for the Hills 10K
Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents The Coyote Crawl 5K/Head for the Hills 10K Saturday, November 7!
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Forest Restoration Day in Forest Park
Join the arboretum for Forest Park Forever’s 27th annual Forest Restoration Day!
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Panel Conversation—A New View of Women Impressionists
Simon Kelly , curator of modern and contemporary art, will moderate a conversation about the overlooked importance of landscape imagery in the work of the women Impressionists.
Free
The Gleaners and I with the St. Louis International Film Festival
Join SLAM for The Gleaners and I (2000), presented as part of Cinema St.
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Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky
$27 – $159
WashU Dance Theatre: right now.
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Sunday, November 8
St. Louis Storytelling Festival
The St. Louis County Library presents the St. Louis Storytelling Festival November 8 - 15!
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Public Tour | Buenos Aires Modern, 1935–1950 (in Spanish)
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents a Public Tour | Buenos Aires Modern, 1935–1950 (in Spanish) Sunday, November 8!
Free
Family Sunday—Inside Out, Emotional Eruption
Uncover the stories of the Museum’s collection on select Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities.
Free
WashU Dance Theatre: right now.
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Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky
$27 – $159
Monday, November 9
Great Artists Series '26-'27: Igor Levit, piano
Learn more about this season's Great Artists Series!
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Great Artists Series '26-'27: Igor Levit, piano
We open the Great Artists Series with pianist Igor Levit. Hailed by The NewYork Times as one of the most important artists of his generation and praised by The New Yorker as “a pianist like no other,” Mr.
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Tuesday, November 10
Slugger Wine Dinner
The Clydesdale presents the Slugger Wine Dinner Tuesday, November 10!
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Andrew Dahle
Broadway Oyster Bar presents Andrew Dahle! A local favorite for $5 Tuesday with $5 cover and $5 bartenders choice drafts.
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Nuremberg at 80: The Trials’ Legacy for Law and Justice After the Holocaust
Eighty years after the judgment of the International Military Tribunal, this program examines the Nuremberg Trials as landmark legal proceedings and their continuing significance for lawyers and judges today.
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Developmental Biology Professional Development Lecture Series
Title: Making the Most of Your Presentation Trained as an engineer and physicist, Jean-luc Doumont now devotes his time to delivering articulate, entertaining, and thought-provoking lectures that offer rational,…
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St. Louis Reads Dante - Inferno 11
After last year’s success, St. Louis Reads Dante invites readers of all backgrounds—curious newcomers and seasoned Dante enthusiasts alike—to join a monthly journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy, one canto at a time.
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The Incubator Unbound: Alternative Intelligences
What does it mean to be intelligent? From artificial intelligence and animal cognition to emerging technologies and the natural world, our understanding of intelligence is rapidly expanding.
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Gallery Talk and Film Screening: Every Line Becomes a Circle
CAM is pleased to partner with the 35th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival to present a gallery talk and film screening event that explores the world of contemporary art through a cinematic lens.
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Fabric and Folk
Art and music come together as SLSO musicians perform adventurous chamber music by composers of today, curated by composer Christopher Stark, within the galleries of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
$32
Wednesday, November 11
Flyover Comedy Festival
150+ comedians, 12 stages, 4 days. Flyover Comedy Festival takes over St.
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Medal of Honor Walking Tour
The Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents the Medal of Honor Walking Tour Wednesday, November 11!
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Roots and Rhizomes: Relational Networks in the Art of Carolina Caycedo
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents Roots and Rhizomes: Relational Networks in the Art of Carolina Caycedo Wenesday, November 11!
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2026 Vaccine Research Symposium: Building Immunity: Monoclonal Antibody Therapies and Vaccines
The Center for Vaccines and Immunity to Microbial Pathogens (CVIMP) is excited to be hosting the Fifth Annual Vaccine Center Symposium.
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Thursday, November 12
WashU Medicine Farmers Market
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Developmental Biology Professional Development Lecture Series
Title: Creating Effective Presentation Slides Trained as an engineer and physicist, Jean-luc Doumont now devotes his time to delivering articulate, entertaining, and thought-provoking lectures that offer rational,…
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Brown School Legacy Lecture Series: Mary McKay
Dean Dorian Traube cordially invites you to the Brown School Legacy Lecture Series honoring Dr.
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Citizenship and the University
James E. McLeod Memorial Lecture on Higher Education New!
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Transitioning to Retirement: Tips from Recent Retirees
Join the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging for a peer-to-peer discussion about how WashU employees can successfully transition to retirement.
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Hispanic Film Festival: 'We Shall Not Be Moved'
Film Screening + Discussion We Shall Not Be Moved (No nos moverán) (2024) directed by Pierre Sint Martin Castellanos Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30 Screening With a unique take on the revenge thriller genre, We…
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The 39 Steps
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WashU Cinema Presents: 'El Mariachi'
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Carlos Gallardo, Jaime De Hoyos, Peter Marquardt, Consuelo Gomez, Reinol Martinez R • Length 81 min • Year 1992 Tickets Doors open at 7:30pm Unless otherwise noted, admission…
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Friday, November 13
City Nights: Goth Holidays (21+)
@ Friday, November 13 from 7pm–11pm Get out the black eyeliner and welcome the long nights of winter.
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Funky Butt Brass Band
Broadway Oyster Bar presents Funky Butt Brass Band! Come Funkify yourself at the BOB with Funky Butt Brass Band!
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The 39 Steps
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Civil Society Brunch: Hateful Rhetoric Breeds Hateful Voters - The Effects of Negative Campaigning on Partisan Hostility
There is now ample evidence documenting the growth of affective polarization: voters habitually treat their political opponents as a stigmatized out-group.
Free
St. Louis Storytelling Festival
As part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, the Museum is hosting The Magic of the Talking Drum, presented by storyteller Mama Edie.
Free
Arboretum Tour
Do you often find yourself marveling at the natural beauty of campus, packed with stunning and unique species around every corner?
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Fall Open House Friday: Part-Time MSW Program Overview
The Brown School’s part-time MSW option provides working professionals with the flexibility to access the MSW curriculum through a hybrid schedule of evening, weekend, and online coursework.
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Audio Description Tour—We Were Always Here
Join this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum’s collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from…
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Culture + Cocktails—Women Impressionists and the Land
Kick off the weekend with food, libations, and a guided tour of Women Impressionists and the Land , and reflect on how the artists represented a range of landscapes including marine and agricultural scenes, and parks…
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SLAM Cinema—Flow
This stunning 2024 film tells the story of a cat trying to survive after his home is destroyed by a flood.
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The 39 Steps
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Saturday, November 14
Dropout Improv
Dropout Improv comes to Stifel Theatre on November 14! Dropout Improv is a live improv show featuring electric performances of short-form improv games, comedy, and a whole lot of shenanigans.
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Floor 3.14: Dungeon St. Louis
Blanket Fort Gatherings presents Floor 3.14: Dungeon St. Louis Saturday, November 14!
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Play Date: Tiny Worlds, Big Stories
Come to CAM on the second Saturday of each month for creative play and art making!
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Mary Cassatt: The Woman in the Country
Join SLAM and Nancy Mowll Mathews—the Eugénie Prendergast Senior Curator, emerita at Williams College Museum of Art—to explore Cassatt’s choices of models, costumes, poses and settings for the works inspired by her…
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Séraphine with the St. Louis International Film Festival
Join SLAM for Séraphine (2008), presented as part of Cinema St.
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CAM Trivia Night
Fall in Love with CAM Saturday, November 14, 2026 7:00–10:00 pm Doors open at 6:00 pm Hosted by the multi-talented Marina May Schleicher, a self-described STL hypegirl and co-host of the cool WIP podcast, our annual…
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The 39 Steps
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Sunday, November 15
Half Order Movie Premiere
Half Order premieres at Ballpark Village Sunday, November 15!
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Public Tour | Plants as Medicine
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden and co-sponsored by the WashU Center for the Enviroment present Public Tour | Plants as Medicine Sunday, November 15!
Free
Tour Público en Español—Unsettling the City: Julie Mehretu’s “Epigraph, Damascus”
Con esta serie de tours a lo largo del año, SLAM invita a todos los hispanohablantes de la región a conectarse con el Museo en su idioma.
Free
The 39 Steps
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Beauty in Darkness
Shostakovich’s Eighth Symphony oscillates between the brutality of war and the indomitable spark of humanity.
$27 – $159
Monday, November 16
Geocoding and Drivetime Analysis
Join us to learn how to use StreetMap premium to perform geocoding, routing, and service area analysis with ArcGIS Pro.
Free
Tuesday, November 17
Winter Member Shop Sale
The Shop Sale is available exclusively to Members. Not a Member?
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Becker Archives roadshow
Becker Archives is hitting the road! Come see us to peruse vintage cookbooks and other food-themed items from our archival collections, and take home some old-fashioned recipe cards to try at your next party!
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Your Next Move: Transitioning to the New Retirement
We still use the word retirement because we don’t have better language for the next chapter of life.
Free
Wednesday, November 18
WCHOF Music Series: Neil Salsich
The World Chess Hall of Fame presents WCHOF Music Series: Neil Salsich Wednesday, November 18!
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WashU Libraries Virtual Book Club
Join us for this month’s WashU Libraries Virtual Book Club where we will discuss On the Calculation of Volume (Book 1) by Solvej Balle and translated by Barbara J.
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WashU Libraries Virtual Book Club: 'On the Calculation of Volume (Book 1)'
Join us for this month’s WashU Libraries Virtual Book Club where we will discuss On the Calculation of Volume (Book 1) by Solvej Balle and translated by Barbara J.
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Meteorites and the Origin of the Earth and Moon
Thorsten Kleine, Director, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, will present the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences 2026 Robert M.
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Led Zeppelin IV
Be immersed in Led Zeppelin IV , the legendary band’s iconic fourth album, performed live in its entirety by the Black Jacket Symphony, along with a full set of Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits.
$52 – $142
Thursday, November 19
WCHOF Music Series: Arianna String Quartet, Janet Sung, and Brian Woods
The World Chess Hall of Fame presents WCHOF Music Series: Arianna String Quartet, Janet Sung, and Brian Woods Thursday, November 19!
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WashU Medicine Farmers Market
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Teas & Tours—Women Impressionists and the Land
Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour of Women Impressionists and the Land, and reflect on how the artists represented a range of landscapes including marine and…
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Jianqing Chen on 'The Gimmick of Prosperity: Labor Saving and Labor Exploitation in China's Microdrama Craze'`
FMS Colloquium Lecture Series with Jianqing Chen.
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humAnIty: Opening Reception
Like other technologies before it, AI inserts itself into the fabric of humanity.
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Meteorites – Time Capsules of the Solar System or How to Form a Habitable Earth
Thorsten Kleine, Director, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, will present the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences 2026 Robert M.
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Radiance
Trumpet, trombone, and piano come together in a dynamic program exploring the many possibilities of chamber music collaboration, curated by SLSO musicians Steven Franklin and Jonathan Randazzo.
$9 – $50
Ongoing exhibits & runs
Fall Festival 2026 (September 11 – November 8)
Brookdale Farms presents the 2026 Fall Festival September 11 - November 8!
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St. Louis Renaissance Festival
The St. Louis Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 28th season and its magical return in 2026!
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Fright Fest
Select Nights – September 12-November 1 The thrills are about to get terrifying.
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The Nightmare Bar (October 3 – 31)
Welcome to The Nightmare Bar at The Attic Music Bar — a Halloween pop-up packed with spooky décor, themed drinks, fun games, music, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.
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