FRIDAY
Incredible Dog Challenge
- When: 8:30 a.m. (doors open), 1 p.m. (“best visuals”) Sept. 27; 9 a.m. (doors open), 10:45 a.m. (“best visuals”) Sept. 28
- Where: Purina Farms, 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit
- How much: Free, $5 parking
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It鈥檚 the national finals of the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge, with dogs from 20 states and provinces competing in activities that, frankly, some humans can鈥檛 do: Frisbee routines, pole racing, agility courses and dog-diving into a pool. Who鈥檚 a good boy? By Daniel Neman
St. Charles Oktoberfest
- When: 4-11 p.m. Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29
- Where: Frontier Park, St. Charles
- How much: Free
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Fest-of-Ale
- When: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 27
- Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard
- How much: $50, $40 garden members, $15 designated drivers
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It isn鈥檛 just a festival, it鈥檚 a fest-of-ale. Meaning more than 20 local breweries will be offering samples of their beers. There will be food to wash down all that ale, plus music by Wax Museum. By Daniel Neman
The War and Treaty
- When: 8 p.m. Sept. 27
- Where: Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Boulevard
- How much: $35-$49
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If you haven鈥檛 heard of the War and Treaty, the country music duo may be popping up on your radar soon. Comprised of married couple Tanya and Michael Trotter, the War and Treaty recently released a new single 鈥淐an I Get an Amen鈥 and collaborated with their music idol Bon Jovi on the song 鈥淭he People鈥檚 House.鈥 Their songs are carving a fresh path for modern, American roots music and adding a sprinkle of blues to down-home, backwoods, country rhythms. By Jasmine Osby
For the month before Halloween, the City Museum goes extra-creepy, but fun.
SATURDAY
Zootoberfest
- When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6
- Where: St. 亚洲无码 Zoo, 1 Government Drive in Forest Park
- How much: Free
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Get all oompah-pah-y with the animals. German-themed food will be available (we鈥檙e guessing pretzels will be on the menu) and also 50 different beers. Children and non-children can indulge in root beers, and there will be fall-related events especially for die Kinder. Each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a different band will perform, including German-music bands on Sept. 29 and Oct. 5. By Daniel Neman
Tower Grove Pride
- When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29
- Where: Tower Grove Park, Main Drive from Grand Boulevard to Center Cross
- How much: Free
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LGBTQ pride gets several festivals in this region, including this one among the peaceful splendor and the Victorian charm (and the ducks and the geese) of Tower Grove Park. Expect more than 300 vendors, food, music and entertainment from two stages, including drag performers, a skating rink and a Mardi Gras-style parade. By Daniel Neman
International rock superstars Billy Joel and Sting are headed to Busch Stadium for a one-night-only performance on Sept. 27.
Clayton Jazz Festival
- When: 5 p.m. Sept. 28
- Where: North Brentwood Boulevard in Downtown Clayton
- How much: Free
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Enjoy an evening of free music and community fun at the Clayton Jazz Festival. St. 亚洲无码 pianists Taylor Streiff and Ptah Williams will hit the stage. There will also be performances from jazz vocalist Janet Irvine Buchanan, Bach to the Future featuring Tracy Silverman, and trumpeter Lonnie McFadden. This is the festival鈥檚 fourth year. However, the festivities have moved to a new location between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue in downtown Clayton. Seating is on a first come, first served basis or guests can bring their own lawn chairs. By Jasmine Osby
Killer Mike hopes to channel the energy from his 2014 St. 亚洲无码 concert, where he calmed the crowd when they found out Darren Wilson would not be indicted.
SUNDAY
Amy Grant
- When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29
- Where: The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
- How much: $55-$266.50
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Singer Amy Grant has had a career full of wins, both as a contemporary and Christian music artist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and more than 30 million records sold, Grant has been popular since the 鈥70s. The self-proclaimed 鈥淨ueen of Christian Pop,鈥 Grant has faced many health scares including suffering a concussion during a bike accident that led to the discovery of a cyst on her throat. After battling a depressive stint and rebuilding her strength following surgery, the queen is back performing. Expect to hear songs like 鈥淏aby, Baby鈥 and 鈥淓l-Shaddai.鈥 By Jasmine Osby
Meghan Trainor is heading to St. 亚洲无码 for her "Timeless" tour on Oct. 2 at the聽Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.
TUESDAY
Breaking Benjamin
- When: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1
- Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights
- How much: $48.15-$400
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Alternative metal bands Breaking Benjamin and Staind are coming to town and they鈥檙e bringing special guest Daughtry along for the ride. Expect some fan favorites as well as new songs from Staind鈥檚 latest album 鈥淐onfessions of the Fallen.鈥 By Jasmine Osby
WEDNESDAY
Nicki Minaj 鈥楶ink Friday 2鈥 Tour
- When: 9 p.m. Oct. 2
- Where: Enterprise Center, 1041 Clark Avenue
- How much: $45.50-$370.50
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Rapper Nicki Minaj鈥檚 鈥淧ink Friday 2鈥 tour is coming to town and her fans, affectionately known by the rapper as 鈥渢he barbz,鈥 will assuredly be outside in every shade of pink. Best known for songs like 鈥淪uper Bass鈥 and 鈥淢oment 4 Life鈥 featuring rapper Drake, Minaj has been a dominant force in hip-hop for over a decade, proving that the ladies of rap have just as much to say as the guys. Recently, Minaj went viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, when she criticized UnitedMasters CEO Steve Stoute and Jay-Z for their involvement in selling the streaming platform Tidal in 2021. She was dissatisfied with her artist payout. Never afraid to voice her opinion online or over a beat, Minaj is bringing her in-your-face lyricism to St. 亚洲无码, with Tyga, Bia and Skillibeng setting the tone for the evening. By Jasmine Osby