Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this week: ‘Peter Pan,’ Lupe Fiasco and a Veterans Day parade
Bonfire and Brews
The City of Collinsville Parks and Rec hosts this evening of music, bonfires and beer. The music is by the Barn Stormers, the food is by Mr. Taco and the drinks are by Old Herald Brewery and Distillery and Gateway Convention Center Catering.
Alton Takiyama-Chung is one of eight nationally renowned storytellers, along with several regional presenters who will be featured at the festival.
'Entry Points'
Resilience Dance Company will present four world premieres at this event, including one dance by Annie Rigney, who is trained in Gaga, a movement language at the forefront of contemporary-modern dance. In addition to works by the physical dance-theater company Vim Vigor, choreographer Kia Smith and collaborator Victoria Lynn Awkward, Resilience will also perform fan favorite "deluge" by Rosanna Tavarez.
Veterans Day Parade and Celebration
The annual Veterans Day parade is a chance to cheer and support everyone who has served in the military. More than 50 groups will march in the parade, including Junior ROTC cadets and local classic car clubs. At 11:30 a.m., a ceremony will be held at the Soldiers Memorial celebrating POWs and MIAs and honoring four members of the Missouri National Guard who served in the Spanish-American War.
NPR once described Pilobolus as "gods and goddesses of physical dance theater." Dance St. Louis brings this favorite to town for the show "re:Creation."
Lupe Fiasco
Rapper Lupe Fiasco can go bar-for-bar with the best emcees. His lyricism is precise and strategic, making "Samurai" the perfect title for the wordsmith-warrior's newest album. Fans have noticed the evolution of Lupe Fiasco since the "Kick, Push" rapper first emerged out of Chicago in 2006. Today Lupe Fiasco remains dedicated to storytelling and shining a light on the realities of urban culture. Expect to hear songs from his new album and hopefully a few classic joints like "The Coolest," "The Show Goes On" and "Superstar."
It is the first time the comedic opera will be performed in St. Louis since 2006.
Veterans Day Observance
One thousand seventy-two St. Louisans died in World War I. That war ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, and to commemorate those who died, the French Society of St. Louis will lay a wreath at the Soldiers Memorial at that same time on the same date.
Funk band Starwolf celebrates the release of its latest EP "Tropical Disco" with a show at Off Broadway on Nov. 9.
'Peter Pan'
Let's face it. "Peter Pan" had a Tiger Lily problem. The cliche Native American character was not the vibe. Fortunately, playwright Larissa FastHorse was able to write a new adaptation of the show and bring "Peter Pan" to new heights on Broadway and now at the Fox.
The festival will include Tig Notaro, Patton Oswalt and 50 St. Louis comedians.
The Spill Canvas 'Bottle of Red' Tour
With its acoustic sound and otherworldly musical vibes, the Spill Canvas has been creating heartfelt, emotional songs since the early 2000s. "All of You" became a millennial punk rock anthem, with the song reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Heat Seekers chart. However, the band started out as a solo act. Singer and guitarist Nick Thomas changed course after linking up with fellow bandmates bassist Alan Burkhand and violinist Hannah Peskey, who have since left the group. Despite changing members and taking a brief hiatus, Spill Canvas is still rocking out, performing fan favorites on their "Bottle of Red" tour.
Joe Torry 'City of Laughs' with J. McNutt
Joe Torry won fans as the former host of Def Comedy Jam, an HBO television series showcasing stand-up comedy stars in the 1990s. He also starred in major films like "Poetic Justic" alongside Janet Jackson and Tupac and "Strictly Business" with Sam Jackson and Halle Berry. The St. Louis native says he draws comedic inspiration from all around him, resulting in unfiltered, raw jokes on stage and on the big and small screens.
ZZ Top
Who knew that three rock 'n' roll-fueled Texas boys playing blues-inspired guitar riffs would one day become the godfathers of rock? ZZ Top has been jamming together for more than 50 years, creating iconic records like "La Grange" and "Tush." The trio can't all be back to gether again though, original bassist Dusty Hill died in 2021. Vocalist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard added their longtime guitar tech Elmwood Francis to the lineup to continue to rock.
