Tuesday May 21, 2013
The St. Louis Zoo is great to visit any time of the year, but summer is when the Zoo really shines. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the Zoo is open extended hours until 7 p.m., on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Zoo also opens an hour earlier every day at 8 a.m.
If you visit on a Friday night, you can also enjoy Jungle Boogie, free outdoor concerts featuring popular local musicians from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The concerts are held at Schnuck Family Plaza near the sea lion basin. Jungle Boogie is just one of many free concert series held in St. Louis each summer. For more information, check out Free Summer Concerts and Live Music in St. Louis.
More Free Concerts:
Twilight Tuesdays at the Missouri History Museum
Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden
Celebrate Summer Concerts (Live on the Levee)
Tuesday May 21, 2013
Memorial Day weekend is a busy time in St. Louis. There's a lot happening to mark the unofficial beginning of summer. From bar-b-ques and bargain hunting, to concerts and parades, there's an event for just about everyone. For ideas on what to do this weekend, see my article on the Top Memorial Day Weekend Events in St. Louis.
It's not just Memorial Day, you'll find fun things to do all summer long in St. Louis. And even better, many of the summer's most popular events are free. For all the details, check out my articles on Free Summer Events and Top Attractions in St. Louis.
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Some well known musicians will be performing free shows in St. Louis this summer. Celebrate St. Louis has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2013 Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts. The concerts were previously known as Live on the Levee. The concerts will be held July 12 & 13, and July 19 & 20.
Celebrate St. Louis is also planning a three day celebration for this year's Fair St. Louis. For more information, check out the Guide to Fair St. Louis 2013.
Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts
July 12 - Josh Turner
July 13 - The Urge
July 19 - K'Naan
July 20 - Needtobreathe
So, what do you think of this year's lineup? Share your thoughts on who you'd like to see perform.
Wednesday May 15, 2013
The Missouri Botanical Garden is hosting one of its most popular annual events this weekend. Chinese Culture Days is a two day festival featuring folk dancing, cooking demonstrations and fashion shows. There will also be performances by the New Shanghai Circus and a Grand Parade each day complete with acrobats, martial artists and dragon dancers.
Chinese Culture Days is May 18-19, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children and Garden members. For a detailed schedule of events, check out the Missouri Botanical Garden website.
(Photo courtesy: Leslie Wallace, Missouri Botanical Garden)
