In the Lou: Things to Do in St. Louis -April 25–27, 2025

This weekend in STL: plants, pints, wigs, weirdos, and one very enthusiastic brunch. Whether you're hunting for rare succulents, dancing in a wig after dark, or doing the Acid Disco in a bar on Gravois, there’s something waiting for you in the Lou. Let’s get into it.

Friday, April 25

🌿 Markets & Fairs

The Spring Succulent and Tropical Plant Event at Flyleaf
4205 Watson Rd • More info
Thousands of beautiful plants, free potting station, and vibes. If you like your greenery weird and wonderful, this is your jam. Photo opp: huge wall of hanging plants.

Night Market at 9 Mile Garden
9375 Gravois Rd • Event link
Rescheduled from earlier in the month—live music, cocktails, 30+ vendors, and food trucks galore.

🎤 Music & Performance

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
Fabulous Fox Theatre • Details
It’s the food science icon’s farewell tour. Expect music, cooking, comedy, and maybe even a chainsaw. Just go.

Gerard Erker, Emily Wallace & Allie Kral
Blue Strawberry • Event info
Trio performance from STL music scene staples in a cozy listening room setting.

Megan Moroney – Am I Okay? Tour
The Factory • Tickets
Country-pop with edge. Bring boots.

🎮 Festivals & Cons

AnimeSTL 2025 (Day 1 of 3)
St. Charles Convention Center • Full schedule
It’s the 20th anniversary! Cosplay, panels, vendors, and chaos in the best way.

Saturday, April 26

🌿 Markets & Fairs

Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Tower Grove Park • Info
Fresh produce, artisan goods, and top-tier people-watching. Every Saturday.

St. Louis Earth Day Festival (Day 1 of 2)
Forest Park • Details
All-vegan food zone, sustainable fashion show, 200+ vendors.

Silver Ballroom 15th Anniversary
Bevo Mill • Event page
Live music in the lot + food + vendors = classic STL block party.

🎶 Music & Performance

The Arcadian Wild
Old Rock House • Event page
Nashville folk harmonies and STL openers—cozy vibes in a killer venue.

Heavy Anchor 14-Year Anniversary
5226 Gravois Ave • Event link
Bruiser Queen headlines this FREE rager sponsored by 4 Hands. Local music all night.

Leftover Salmon + Sicard Hollow
Atomic Pavilion • Tickets
Bluegrass legends with a side of jam.

Justin Rose & The Green Thumbs (Afterparty)
Atomic Pavilion • More info
Official aftershow to the Leftover Salmon concert. Starts at 11PM. Don’t sleep (literally).

Empire of the Sun – Ask That God Tour
Saint Louis Music Park • Details
Costumes, lasers, and synth-pop you can scream-cry to.

Tidal Volume Presents: Half Halloween 3
Off Broadway • Event link
Costume contest, candy, and live bands. Halloween in April. Why not.

Katt Williams – Heaven on Earth Tour
Enterprise Center • Tickets
Sharp, chaotic, brilliant. Comedy fans, this is a must.

Maria Bamford
The Sheldon • Details
Surreal, smart, unfiltered. A night with Maria is never boring.

👻 Weird & Wonderful

Haunted History Lecture
1820 Cherokee St • More info
Spooky stories backed with receipts. Think: haunted STL with footnotes.

Wine and Wigs
2926 Cherokee St • Details
BYO wig and BYO chaos. Starts at ‘ssippi, ends...who knows?

Acid Disco w/ Tilda Sweatin & Static Appeal
Tim’s Chrome Bar • Event link
House. Tech house. Acid house. And lasers. Probably.

AnimeSTL 2025 (Day 2 of 3)
St. Charles Convention Center • Event site

Sunday, April 27

🍳 Food & Drink

Matcha Martini Brunch Bash
Das Bevo • Event info
$8 matcha martinis, bottomless mimosas, and brunch. All your favorites, now green.

🧒 Family Friendly

Lafayette Park Spring Field Day
2023 Lafayette Ave • More info
Old-school races, crafts, kite flying, and balloon artists. Bring the kids (or just yourself).

🎶 Music & Performance

Dehd + Merlin Brando + Sweat FM
Off Broadway • Tickets
Chicago indie trio bringing their dreamy punk vibes to STL.

🌿 Markets & Fairs

St. Louis Earth Day Festival (Day 2 of 2)
Forest Park • Details
Round two of Earth Day—more food, more music, more sunshine.

🎮 Festivals & Cons

AnimeSTL 2025 (Final Day – Day 3 of 3)
St. Charles Convention Center • Details

More recs and weirdness at inthelou.com. Tag us @inthelou.stl if you hit up anything wild. See ya out there 👋