This weekend, our city once again serves up a heaping helping of culture and fun. Friday, of course, brings Cinco de Mayo, with all of its attendant festivities. On Saturday, enjoy the St. Louis Scottish Games—just try not to get goosebumps when you hear the bagpipes. St. Louis Microfest features craft beer samples in Forest Park for a good cause. Visit one of the region’s many comic book shops on Free Comic Book Day, when lots of the stores will be hosting parties and handing out special merch. Scenes of Shakespeare runs all weekend and features interpretation of the bard’s works. And QFest St. Louis kicks off, featuring the world’s best queer cinema. That’s not to mention Derby Day festivities, Chihuly in the Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Chase Rice at The Factory, and more. Stay safe, and have a great weekend!
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Top 5 Weekend Events
FAIRS & FESTIVALS | MAY 6
St. Louis Scottish Games
There’s a lot to love about a Scottish festival: the soul-stirring honk of bagpipes, the raw athleticism of the caber toss, dancing, working dogs, kilts, haggis... $25. See website for times and details. Schroeder Park, Manchester.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS | MAY 6
St. Louis Microfest
Sample craft beers for a good cause on Saturday. The 26th annual St. Louis Microfest brings more than 125 local and national craft breweries together for tastings, music, food and fun. Tickets include unlimited tastings and a glass. This year, the festival benefits Lift for Life Gym. Tickets are $45 with VIP options. Two sessions: noon–4 p.m. Sat, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Forest Park, Upper Muny parking lot.
SHOPPING | MAY 6
Free Comic Book Day
Stop into one of the city’s many bookstores that specialize in comics or graphic books (Betty’s Books in Webster Groves or Apotheosis Comics & Lounge in South City, to name just a few), and scoop up a special-edition freebie. See website for details.
FILM | MAY 4–10
QFest St. Louis
Celebrate queer culture on film at the 16th anniversary of QFest, organized by Cinema St. Louis. There are 26 films to catch over the course of the festival. Check out this guide to help navigate it all.
PERFORMING ARTS | MAY 5–7
Scenes of Shakespeare
The Silver Stage program features exclusively actors ages 55 and up. This weekend, it hosts four performances of Scenes of Shakespeare, an adaptation featuring parts of Twelfth Night, Love’s Labour Lost, The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet. See website for details.
A MESSAGE FROM VISIT EFFINGHAM
Visit Effingham, a Midwestern Getaway
Every summer has a story... Make sure yours includes a weekend pass to Moccasin Creek Festival, a four-day celebration of homegrown Americana music on the serene and beautiful Lake Sara.
This year, the St. Louis Community Foundation added 10 hours of giving to the event, which will conclude at 10 a.m. on May 11. Make an impact by supporting your favorite nonprofits that make a difference in the St. Louis community! Learn more here.
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