Wave goodbye to summer this Labor Day weekend, with fabulous weather predicted. On Friday and Saturday, lanterns light up the surface of Creve Coeur Lake, which should be mighty photogenic. Celebrate the 20th season of Tower Grove Farmers Market at the Harvest Festival on Saturday morning in the park. Watch the internet’s most darling felines at Cat Video Fest at the Hi-Pointe Theatre on Saturday and Sunday. And if you want to spend all day Saturday chasing the blues, start at the CWE Jazz and Blues Festival during the day and then migrate to the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival once the sun goes down. Of course, that’s not to mention the Japanese Festival, Paint Louis, the Gateway Cup, and more. Stay safe, and have a great holiday weekend!
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AUGUST 29 & 30
Water Lantern Festival
Launch lovely lights onto the surface of Creve Coeur Lake, and watch them bob and glow as the sun sinks down. Tickets start at $31 and include admission, a lantern, playing cards, and entry into the scavenger hunt. The event starts at 5 p.m., and more detailed information comes with ticket purchase. Creve Coeur Lake.
AUGUST 30
Harvest Festival
Tower Grove Farmers Market has been the place to be on Saturday mornings for 20 years running, so this year’s Harvest Festival is extra special. In addition to the usual farm-fresh offerings, the event features a rock-climbing wall, face painting, lots of music, carnival games, and a dunk tank. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Tower Grove Farmers Market.
AUGUST 30 & 31
Cat Video Fest
Sure, you could just watch cat videos at home on your couch, but why not do it in a room full of other aficionados of the genre? Hi-Pointe Theatre is hosting the curated compilation with showings Saturday and Sunday. A portion of the ticket proceeds go to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, so it’s for a very good—and cute—cause. 2 p.m. Sat, 2:45 p.m. Sun $11. Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland.
AUGUST 30
CWE Jazz and Blues Festival
The Central West End enjoyed last year’s CWE Jazz and Blues Festival so much that it’s back for a second year. Catch a great, free lineup of music: Soul City Organ Trio, Ryan Marquez Quartet, Scooter Brown, Hip Grease, The Chris Sheperd Band, and Saint Boogie Brass Band. 1–7 p.m. Corner of Euclid and Laclede.
AUGUST 30
Alton Jazz & Wine Festival
Head to the Illinois riverfront to enjoy sounds and sips that are silky smooth. The Alton Jazz & Wine Festival features the Red and Black Brass Band, Jim Manley, and Arvell & Company. 6–10 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheatre, 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, Illinois.
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MATI weekend, September 12–14, features 100-plus national, regional, and St. Louis-based performances across 15 stages and venues throughout Grand Center Arts District. Weekend and single-day passes are on sale now.
Introducing Annex PM, your new favorite evening spot
The Annex—Webster Groves' favorite coffee and pastry spot—now stays open late! Learn more about the new concept that includes cocktails, small plates, live music, and more.
FILM
“Videoheaven” looks back on dearly departed video stores
Alex Ross Perry’s comprehensive essay film about depictions of video stores onscreen plays at Arkadin Cinema & Bar tonight.
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