Upcoming Performances and Concerts in St. Louis

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Concerts & Performances

Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend”  Explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies as the all-new Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend” visits Peabody Opera House. Thursday 01/16/2014, Friday 1/17/2014, Saturday 01/18/2014, Sunday 01/19/2014

St. Louis Family Theatre Series: The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks at Florissant Civic Center Theatre. They are Bringing Stories to Life with the St Louis Family Series production of "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks." Running January 17-19 at the Florissant Civic Center Theater. Friday 01/17/2014, Saturday 01/18/2014, Sunday 01/19/2014

Family Film Days - Despicable Me at Missouri History Museum. Bring your family to the Museum for a FREE afternoon movie. Light snacks will be offered. Kids can enter to win a prize basket provided by Radio Disney. Today's feature: Despicable Me! Saturday, January 18

Art @ Your Library: Rhyming Dust Bunnies: Ready for Fun! at St. Louis County Library - Lewis & Clark Branch. Join us for a live performance inspired by the fantastic, comedic books of Jan Thomas. Kids will laugh out loud as they participate in this interactive theatrical event that combines puppetry and acting. Recommended for ages 3-7. Free! Thursday, January 23

The Fresh Beat Band at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, will return to The Fox Theatre.  Saturday, January 25

COCA Presents 2013-2014: Swallows and Amazons at COCA-Center of Creative Arts. COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson, with songs by Neil Hannon. Saturday 01/25/2014 and Sunday 01/26/2014

Teen Afterhours: Pizza and a Movie at St. Louis County Library - Samuel C. Sachs Branch. Join us for an evening of fun and pizza! The movie is "Despicable Me 2." Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. Ages 12-18. Registration required. Free! Friday, January 31

Family Film Days - Cinderella at Missouri History Museum. Bring your family to the Museum for a FREE afternoon movie. Light snacks will be offered. Kids can enter to win a prize basket provided by Radio Disney. Today's feature: Cinderella! Saturday, February 1

Symphony in the City at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We are throwing open the doors of Powell Hall and invite our audience to sit on stage and interact with musicians to enjoy a casual and unique evening of chamber music. These concerts are absolutely free - no tickets or reservations are required! Wednesdays: 02/05/2014, 03/19/2014,  04/23/2014

Stories @ STAGES at Stages St. Louis. Experience your favorite classic kids' stories in a whole new way! Stories @ STAGES is a free event that features an interactive reading and performance by STAGES artists, followed by dramatic play activities for the children. Wednesdays: 02/05/2014, 03/05/2014, 04/02/2014, 05/07/2014, 06/04/2014

COCA Presents 2013-2014: Samba – Afriky Lolo at COCA-Center of Creative Arts. Like children of every generation, Samba is a young African boy who struggles to respect his ancestral history, but soon learns how important the past can be to the future. Saturday, February 8

Fun Friday Puppet Shows at the St Louis Carousel at The St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park. Puppet show are approximately 30 minutes long. Fridays: 02/14/2014, 2/21/2014, 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014, 03/14/2014, 03/21/2014

St. Louis Symphony Chamber Concert Series at Tower Grove Park. In Piper Palm House at Tower Grove Park. Space is limited and no reservations will be taken. 6:30 PM Doors Open, 7 PM Concert Begins. FREE. Tuesday, February 18

Peter and the Star Catcher at Tower Grove Park. Peter and the Star Catcher is the innovative & imaginative musical play based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. How DID Peter Pan become "The Boy Who Never Grew Up?" Find out March 7-9 at the Peabody Opera House! Friday 03/07/2014 - Sunday 03/09/2014

Choose Your Symphonic Adventure at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Designed to engage and entertain children ages 5-12, Family Concerts are a fun place for families to be together, learn together, listen together and make memories together. Sunday, March 9

Family Film Days - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) at Missouri History Museum. Bring your family to the Museum for a FREE afternoon movie. Light snacks will be offered. Kids can enter to win a prize basket provided by Radio Disney. Today's feature: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) Saturday, March 15

Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert at Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. The Youth Orchestra traditionally plays three concerts each season at Powell Hall. Sunday, March 23

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