To help limit the spread of Coronavirus and to support public health efforts, many family attractions have closed temporarily. In the meantime, we invite our readers to enjoy virtual events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. When you do go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963

Friday, October 25, 2019

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Saturday, October 26, 2019

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

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Through story and song, Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963 imagines these four young girls before the terrible events of September 15, 1963 – the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

Through story and song, Four Little Girls shines a light on their dreams, their times with family and friends, and the trials and tribulations they faced as children living in a divided and segregationist city. A full chorus sets the tone with spirituals and anthems of the Civil Rights Movement such as "Amazing Grace," "Oh, Freedom," and "Woke Up This Morning."

This production is a collaboration between The Black Rep and COCA. It is recommended for ages 9 and up due to references to violent events and strong language. Tickets are $25.

Performances are set for:

Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 19 at 5 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 20 at 3 p.m. (this performance has sold out)

Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 26 at 5 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m.

At the Staenberg Performance Lab at COCA in University City.

More information and tickets: cocastl.org

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Locations: St. Louis

Ages: Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Teens and Tweens

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