Join the Saint Louis Art Museum for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Celebration, a free event commemorating the legacy of Dr. King through spoken-word and musical performances.
This year's theme is "A Time to Speak, A Time to Act: A Salute to Julian Bond." Bond is one of the most vocal and enduring voices of the Civil Rights Movement who helped start the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and served as chairman of the NAACP. Each St. Louis Poet Laureate Eugene B. Redmond will serve as the night's keynote speaker. The evening will also feature the photograph of Moneta Sleet, Jr., music from the Shalom Church (City of Peace) Next Generation Choir, and a message form Marcus Creighton, former president of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Epsilon Lambda Chapter.
Tickets to the event are free. 7-8 p.m at the Saint Louis Art Museum
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See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The May 2024 series of concerts feature favorites like Anita Jackson along with food trucks and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public until 8 p.m. on concert nights.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.