Things to do In the Lou—May8-11

In the Lou — May 8–11

Mother’s Day is coming in hot, and so is the weather. Whether you're brunching with Mom, dancing under the stars, or just vibing at an art fair with a craft cocktail in hand, this weekend’s lineup is stacked. Let’s get into it.

🎨 Featured Events

Laumeier Art Fair (All weekend)
This isn’t just any art fair—Laumeier’s annual fest is a St. Louis institution. Expect bold sculpture, live music, local eats, and a wine garden nestled in the greenery. Perfect for a laid-back Mother’s Day stroll.
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Pig & Whiskey Festival (May 10–11)
BBQ. Bourbon. Bikes. And did we mention whiskey? The Pig & Whiskey Festival is a full-on celebration of smoky meats, craft spirits, and live music. Roll up hungry.
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🌸 Mother’s Day Highlights

Mother's Day Brunch @ Cardinals Nation
Omelets, carving stations, and bottomless mimosas with a side of ballpark views.
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Mother’s Day Brunch with The Rizzuto Show
City Winery + Riesling + Rizz = brunch chaos (in a good way).
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Soulful Sunday: Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Andrea Taylor channels the Queen of Soul at the National Blues Museum.
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Fountain on Locust Treats
Mama’s Mimosa Flights and a cheesecake sundae special. Also, free tiny cone with any purchase—Moms only.
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9 Mile Garden Brunch + Music Bingo
Bottomless brunch cocktails and a women-of-music themed bingo party.
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Iris Show at Missouri Botanical Garden
Peak blooms meet peak vibes. A colorful way to celebrate Mom.
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Mother’s Day at AO & Co.
Build-your-own bouquets, flower trucks, and plenty of peonies.
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🎶 Live Music Picks

Beach House @ The Factory
Dream-pop darlings Beach House take the stage just after midnight to close out the weekend. Moody, melodic, and totally mesmerizing.
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Funky Butt Brass Band @ Broadway Oyster Bar
Brassy, funky, and loud in all the right ways. Classic New Orleans vibes in downtown STL.
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J. Howell @ City Winery STL
If smooth soul vocals are your thing, this Sunday show will melt you.
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Soulful Sunday: Aretha Franklin Tribute
Andrea Taylor brings the Queen of Soul to life in a Mother’s Day celebration at the National Blues Museum.
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Good Vibes Only Rooftop Party
DJs AKIS, WITZ, and CORO deliver Afrobeats and more under the stars.
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📅 Daily Rundown

Thursday, May 8

• Empty The Shelters: Fee-Waived Pet Adoption – APA Brentwood, 3 PM–12 AM → Link

• Scream, Echo. Scream. – Metro Theater Company, 7:30 PM → Link

• Thursdays at Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers' Market – Francis Park, 4 PM–7 PM → Link

• Puppy Yoga – YogaSix x Stray Rescue, 5:30 PM → Link

Friday, May 9

• Party in the Park – Stacy Park, 5 PM–8 PM → Link

• Scream, Echo. Scream. – Metro Theater Company, 7:30 PM → Link

• Misty Hike: Mother's Day Weekend Edition (18+) – Brentwood Blvd, 11 PM → Link

• Nocturnal Nights – Mississippi Underground, 8 PM → Link

• Food Truck Friday by Sauce Magazine – Tower Grove Park, 4 PM–8 PM → Link

Saturday, May 10

• Laumeier Art Fair – 10 AM–8 PM → Link

• Pig & Whiskey Festival (Day 1) – Noon–10 PM → Link

• Mother's Day Brunch with The Rizzuto Show – City Winery, 12 PM → Link

• BrewHopSTL Tour – SOLD OUT, Noon–4 PM → Link

• Saturdays @ Tower Grove Farmers Market – 8 AM–12:30 PM → Link

• Summer Seedling Sale – 9 AM–11 AM → Link

• Neil deGrasse Tyson: Cosmic Discoveries – Touhill, 7:30 PM → Link

• Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations – Fabulous Fox, 7:30 PM → Link

• STL Vegan Market – 5 PM–9 PM → Link

• WWE Backlash – Enterprise Center, 7 PM → Link

• Boozy Book Fair – St. Charles, 11 AM–4 PM → Link

• Wine Walk 2025 – The Hill, 1 PM–5 PM → Link

• Good Vibes Only Rooftop Party – Hotel Saint Louis, 9 PM–12:30 AM → Link

Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day)

• Laumeier Art Fair (Day 3) – 10 AM–5 PM → Link

• Pig & Whiskey Festival (Day 2) – Noon–6 PM → Link

• Mother’s Day Brunch @ Cardinals Nation – 10 AM–2 PM → Link

• Mother’s Day @ The Fountain on Locust – 11 AM–9 PM → Link

• Mother’s Day Brunch @ 9 Mile Garden – 11 AM–2 PM → Link

• Soulful Sunday: Aretha Franklin Tribute – 5 PM–8 PM → Link

• Iris Show @ Missouri Botanical Garden – 9 AM–5 PM → Link

• Benefit Show for International Institute STL – The Heavy Anchor, 7 PM → Link

• Market of the Beast – 1 PM–6 PM → Link

• Funky Butt Brass Band @ Broadway Oyster Bar – 9 PM → Link

• J. Howell @ City Winery STL – 7:30 PM → Link

• Beach House @ The Factory - 7:30 → Link