You’re planning a trip to the Evolution Festival and you want to have even more fun while you’re in town. StLouisArts.org has you covered! Check out our world-famous museums – they’re free! Grab tickets to a local theater or comedy show. Take a walk and experience public art. No matter what vibe you are looking for, StLouisArts.org can help you find it.
Friday (All Day)
Looking for free experiences? Try these:
- Enjoy the Great Rivers Biennial Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) and then take a short walk over to the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and see the Scott Burton: Shape Shift Exhibition
- Spend an afternoon strolling the exhibits at the St. Louis Art Museum and check out The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943
- Take a stroll to view some public art around the Citygarden Sculpture Park in Downtown St. Louis or visit the new Monika Weiss: Metamorphosis (Sound Sculpture) exhibit at the Laumeier Sculpture Park
Looking for low-price to mid-price experiences? Try these:
- Catch one of the rotating comedy shows at the Improv Shop
- Grab tickets to an evening performance of any of these amazing shows: Dial “M” for Murder presented by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Ragtime The Musical presented by STAGES, Merrily We Roll Along presented by Take Two Productions or Back to the Future: The Musical at the The Fabulous Fox Theatre
- Stop by Sophie’s Artist Lounge and street art gallery for happy hour
- Catch Comedian Malik B at The Garage at Helium Comedy Club St. Louis
Looking for unique experiences? Try these:
- Explore the City Museum during the day or pop by in the evening for Fright at the Museum
- Reserve a spot for drinks and a live performance at The Boom Boom Room: Friday Dinner Show or Friday Late Show
- Enjoy an intimate live performance and drinks at Jazz St. Louis
- Swing by The Venice Café for a live show from local talent surrounded by eclectic art and mosaics
- Join a walking tour of Forest Park with the Missouri Historical Society
Saturday & Sunday (Morning/Afternoon)
Looking for free experiences? Try these:
- Spend the afternoon strolling around some local galleries: 31art Gallery, Monaco, Soulard Art Gallery or view even more galleries to visit
- Learn about local history and explore 175,000 artifacts at the Missouri History Musuem or check out some of the core exhibits at the Griot Museum of Black History
- Stop by Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museums new exhibit Design Agendas: Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s–1970s
- Enjoy captivating contemporary craft exhibitions at Craft Alliance
- Visit the art galleries at Third Degree Glass Factory
- Put on your tourist hat and visit the Museum at the Gateway Arch
- Check out some street art: Walls off Washington or The Mural Mile
- Pick up a new read at Spine Indie Bookstore & Café or Left Bank Books
Looking for low-price to mid-price experiences? Try these:
- Sip on a mimosa, enjoy brunch and see a live performance at the City Winery St. Louis
- Chill out with a drink and some live music at local joints like Hammerstone’s, Broadway Oyster Bar or 1860 Saloon
- Enjoy a coffee and breakfast while browsing the exhibits at High Low Literary Arts Cafe and Gallery
- Participate in a DIY or craft class at Perennial
- Join a walking tour about Music History (Saturday) or Downtown Origins (Sunday) with the Missouri Historical Society
Looking for unique experiences? Try these:
- Learn about the history of blues at the National Blues Museum
- Catch a matinee at the historic Hi-Pointe Theatre
- Visit the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden
- Stop by the World Chess Hall of Fame and check out Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions
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Photo Credit: Explore St. Louis and Citygarden Sculpture Park
