All the Best Things to Do — In the Lou — May 15-18, 2025

In the Lou | May 15–18, 2025

It’s peak patio season in St. Louis, and the calendar is stacked. Street festivals, park concerts, late-night dance parties, and plant sales are taking over the city. Lace up your dancing shoes (or break out the lawn chair)—you’ll want to be everywhere all at once.

This weekend’s lineup brings the kind of overlap that forces you to choose between tacos, tattoos, or a rooftop set. There’s no wrong move, just a lot of good ones. Let this guide help you make the most of it.

🌚 Thursday, May 15

• Sunset DJ Sessions at the Four Seasons, 6–10pm — Rooftop views, cocktails, and live DJs on the Sky Terrace.

• Twilight Thursdays at Missouri History Museum, 6–8pm — Cameo Anthology brings the funk to Forest Park.

• South Grand Cocktail Crawl, 4–8pm — Sip your way through custom cocktails from South Grand spots.

• Thursdays at Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers' Market, 4pm to sundown — Fresh produce, local goods, and cold beer in Francis Park.

• Old School Spins with DJ Shad at Das Bevo, 5–9pm — Patio grooves from the 80s and 90s.

• Wood Burning Workshop at World Chess Hall of Fame (SOLD OUT)

• Boogie Knights at Tim's Chrome Bar, 7pm—late — Neon disco party.

• Taps & Tunes at 4 Hands Brewery, 6–9pm — KDHX DJs and good brews.

• Alison Krauss & Union Station, 7:30pm — Live at St. Louis Music Park.

• Legions of Doom at Off Broadway, 8pm — Heavy music, intimate venue.

🌸 Friday, May 16

• Sip & Stroll in Tower Grove Park, 4–8pm — Park cocktails, whiskey tastings, and chill vibes.

• Art on the Square (Belleville), 4–9pm — Over 100 artists + food + music.

• Taste of Maplewood Street Festival, 6–10pm — Friday pre-party edition.

• May Flowers & Hostas at Hostas on the Bluff, 10am–5pm — Shade plants, goats, and skyline views.

🌿 Saturday, May 17

• Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, 8am–12:30pm — Fresh local everything.

• Toxxed & Tatted at Golden Gems, 10am–6pm — Tattoos, botox, piercings + vendors.

• Chonkfest at Bar K, 10am–6pm — Luau for dogs (and humans).

• Birria, Beer & Bourbon at 4 Hands, 12–4pm — Tacos, whiskey, and live music.

• POINTFEST, Doors at 12pm — All-day alt rock.

• Taste of Maplewood Street Festival, 11am–8pm — Main event.

• Art on the Square (Belleville), 10am–8pm

• Fox Park Concert Series — Curt Copeland, 6–9pm — Free live music in the park.

• Mental Health Benefit at The Heavy Anchor, 7pm — Punk show + raffle for NAMI-STL.

• Mixology Class, 7pm — Learn to shake things up.

• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Revolution — Music of The Beatles, 7:30pm — Symphony goes full Sgt. Pepper.

• Dark Star Orchestra at The Pageant, 8pm — Grateful Dead vibes all night.

🌺 Sunday, May 18

• Art on the Square (Belleville), 10am–5pm

• May Flowers & Hostas at Hostas on the Bluff, 10am–5pm

• The Mighty Pines at Benton Park, 4–7pm — Free summer concert kickoff.

• The October Nights Tour at Stifel Theatre, 7pm — R&B night with October London.

🎶 Live Music Highlights

• Thursday: Cameo Anthology at Twilight Thursdays

• Friday: Taste of Maplewood, Art on the Square

• Saturday: POINTFEST, Curt Copeland, Dark Star Orchestra, STL Symphony + Beatles

• Sunday: The Mighty Pines, October London

Follow @inthelou_events on Instagram for last-minute picks, photo recaps, and where to find the best beer slushies in St. Louis. See you out there!