COMMUNITY & CULTURE
TOP PICKS Happenings Around Town
WHAT : Greater St . Louis Book Fair WHERE : Greensfelder Recreation Complex , Queeny Park WHEN : Various times , May 4 to 7 The Midwest ’ s largest charity book sale benefits education and literacy programs across the St . Louis area . Find hundreds of new , gently used and rare books , including first and limited editions , signed copies and other collectible items . Free admission ($ 10 on opening night ); stlouisbookfair . org
WHAT : 4,000 Miles WHERE : New Jewish Theatre at Wool Studio Theater , JCC St . Louis WHEN : Various times , May 11 to 28 To close out its 20th season , New Jewish Theatre presents the story of Leo , a 21-year-old who suffers a major loss during a cross-country bike trip . His journey takes him to the home of his 91-year-old grandmother , Vera , who is surprised to see Leo at her door in the middle of the night . Compassionate , intimate and funny , Amy Herzog ’ s award-winning play examines the love of family and the healing power of trust , as the two unlikely roommates seek solace in each other . $ 39.50 to $ 41.50 ; ( 314 ) 442-3283 or jccstl . com / arts-ideas / new-jewish-theatre
WHAT : Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage WHERE : The Fabulous Fox Theatre WHEN : Various times , May 12 to 14 Have the time of your life with an unprecedented live performance of the beloved movie that captivated millions around the world . See 17-year-old Baby fall in love with Johnny Castle all over again in this passionate , crowd-pleasing stage adaptation . $ 25 to $ 115 ; ( 314 ) 534-1111 or metrotix . com
WHAT : Laumeier Art Fair WHERE : Laumeier Sculpture Park WHEN : Various times , May 12 to 14 The Mother ’ s Day tradition is celebrating its 30th year with a weekend full of outdoor family activities and entertainment . See the work of more than 150 juried artists from across the country , and enjoy live music , local food and drink vendors , and hands-on activities for children . $ 10 adults ( free for ages 10 and younger ); laumeiersculpturepark . org
WHAT : Singin ’ in the Rain - St . Louis Symphony WHERE : Powell Hall WHEN : 7 p . m ., Saturday , May 13 ; 3 p . m ., Sunday , May 14 Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the award-winning , big-screen masterpiece by enjoying the film as the orchestra plays the movie ’ s score live . Released in 1952 , “ Singin ’ in the Rain ” launched Debbie Reynolds ’ legendary career as an actress , singer and dancer . The movie tops the American Film Institute ’ s list of 25 Greatest Movie Musicals of All Time . $ 29 to $ 66 ; ( 314 ) 534-1700 or slso . org
WHAT : Spring to Dance Festival WHERE : The Touhill Performing Arts Center WHEN : Various times , May 26 to 28 The springtime tradition brings together 30 professional dance companies from around the country for three unique performances over the Memorial Day weekend . From ballet to hip-hop , folk , modern and more , the festival has every dance move covered by offering a different program each night . $ 10 ; dancestlouis . org
WHAT : Grapes of Wrath - Opera Theatre of Saint Louis WHERE : Loretto-Hilton Center WHEN : Various times , May 27 to June 25 The acclaimed opera captures the heart of John Steinbeck ’ s Pulitzer Prize-winning saga of an impoverished Oklahoma family during the Great Depression . Baritone Tobias Greenhalgh is Tom Joad , soprano Deanna Breiwick is Rosasharn and mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner is Ma Joad . $ 25 to $ 125 ; opera-stl . org
WHAT : Circus Flora ’ s Time Flies WHERE : Grand Center WHEN : Various times , June 1 to 25 The beloved one-ring circus returns to the Big Top in Grand Center to present “ Time Flies ,” a new production that will transport the young and the young-at-heart back in time . A variety of internationally acclaimed aerialists and acrobats will thrill with jaw-dropping acts on a journey through the fourth dimension as the five-piece Circus Flora Band performs an originally composed soundtrack . $ 10 to $ 50 ; ( 314 ) 534-1111 or metrotix . com
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