Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this week: Forest Park Balloon Glow, Porchfest and Pitbull

Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival

The music will have a Latin beat; the folk dancers' costumes will be trimmed in green, white and red; the food will feature tortillas and beans; and the alcohol choices will prominently feature margaritas in the largest Hispanic festival in the area.

The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race

One of the region's best-loved traditions, now in its 52nd year, features dozens of hot air balloons first lighting up with an impressive nighttime glow and then, the next day, chasing a "hare" balloon in a race. But it's a St. Louis festival, so that means there will also be no end of other events, with food, drink, music (from DJs), activities and performances by Purina's remarkably talented canine Pro Plan Performance Team.

Neo soul singer Marsha Ambrosius headlines the stage at Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park on Sept. 21.

Jeff Arcuri 'The Full Beans Fall Tour'

Comedian Jeff Arcuri is headed to a sold-out Factory for the first stop on his mostly sold out "The Full Bean Fall Tour." Arcuri is known for his quick-witted crowdwork, and has appeared on "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert, Laughs on Fox and Comedy Central's "Roast Battle, Laughs!" He also recently announced his engagement to "The Bachelor" Season 25 contestant Katie Thurston after proposing in Hawaii.

'Dial M for Murder'

Tony Wendice wants to kill his wife, Margot. But it won't be easy. Their elegant home becomes the setting for a deadly game of cat and mouse as Tony's greed and dreams of revenge spin into chaos.

The father-son duo will play Coalhouse Walker Jr. and Coalhouse Walker III on stage. It will be 15-month-old son's first stage role.

'Tempest in a Teapot'

Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble had to delay opening night for this mash-up of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by a week. The play is about Alice Liddell, the real life inspiration for Carroll's book. She she goes back to Wonderland to perform Shakespeare's "The Tempest" with help from the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and more.

For King + Country

Following the release of the film "Unsung Hero," about their family and life, Joel and Luke Smallbone, the Christian pop duo that makes up For King + Country is touring, performing songs from the soundtrack. The two relocated to the U.S. from Australia as children. They grew up to become Christian music superstars with four Grammy Awards. Expect to also hear fan favorites like "For God Is With Us" and "The Proof of Your Love."

Walk through the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood and enjoy live music right on someone's front porch. This community concert walk includes over 35 porch concerts with a mainstage act in the evening at Greg Freeman Park on Kingsbury Avenue. Some of the acts performing include the Saint Boogie Brass Band, Elysian, Fruit Jam and School of Rock Kirkwood.

Pitbull 'Party After Dark Tour'

International pop artist Pitbull is bringing his "Party After Dark Tour" to St. Louis, and he's bringing rapper T-Pain with him. Pitbull has been busy lately making moves outside of music. The artist purchased the naming rights to Florida International's football stadium in August, renaming it the Pitbull Stadium. The Miami native has been nicknamed "Mr. 305" (one of Miami's area codes) for his dedication to uplifting his hometown. Expect to hear songs like "I Know You Want Me" and "Give Me Everything."

'Back to the Future'

Based on the 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox, this musical is about a teen who travels in time. He ends up in the past when his parents were teenagers and starts messing with the timeline. If he can't set things right, then he'll never be born. Oh yeah, and he invents rock 'n' roll.

Barenaked Ladies

Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies has done a lot since debuting in 1991. The group has sold over 15 million records, won two Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards, and has consistently held on to its fans for three decades. The group's latest album "In Flight" (2023) is a burst of joy and appreciation, a testament to the band's love for life. Expect to hear new songs as well as classic Barenaked Ladies records like "One Week," "If I Had $1,000,000" and "Pinch Me."