Yes, St. Louis summers can get hot. You can also find some of the most spectacular outdoor events in the city throughout the year. A great choice is to take a float trip. These are the top summer events and how to enjoy them. –Rosalind Earhart
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World Naked Bike Rides is a must-see event for summer.
You don’t have to wear your clothes while you ride around the Grove. The annual World Naked Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, This event is a great way to make shy people feel more comfortable in a crowd.
You can even wear your favorite clothes! You can also wear whatever clothes you like, according to the event website. Many people choose to dress in costumes, body paints, or simply colorful chonies. Your safety is your responsibility. Many people disregard the restrictions of St. Louis law and go to great lengths to ensure their safety.
Thousands attend the after-party and celebrations that stretch for miles.
The World Naked Bike Ride begins in the Grove (Manchester Avenue, Sarah, and Talmage), www.wnbrstl.org. The event starts at 4 p.m. and includes a costume competition. The ride starts at 6 p.m. Street celebrations will continue until 11:15 p.m. Devin Thomas O’Shea
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The Muny has two new shows this summer. The Color Purple and Sweeney Todd.
Do you love sharp objects and cannibalism? Sweney Todd: Fleet Street’s Demon Barber takes us inside the bizarre life of a barber who seeks revenge on wrongly convicted men and transports them to America to live with a judge.
The long-awaited Muny debut is marked by the Color Purple. The original Broadway production was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won two Tonys in 2006. The show is based on Alice Walker’s book. It follows Celie who is subjected to abuse by her husband and father before discovering a new way to live.
From Saturday, July 16, through Friday, July 22, Sweeney Todd can be seen at the Muny (1 Theatre Drive, 314-361-1900 Muny.org). From Wednesday, August 3, through Tuesday, August 9, The Color Purple will be performed. Prices range from $14-$15. Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets for the event are free. –Devin Thomas O’Shea
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Looking for an event to cap off summer 2022 Intersection is a packed concert celebrating St. Louis’ cultural and artistic heritage.
To allow music, the Intersection will temporarily close blocks of Grand Center Arts District. This event is two-day long. Saturday’s concert will feature Erykah Badu. Murphy Lee, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Kyjuan of St. Lunatics are other acts.
Sunday, September 11, Gary Clark Jr. headlines. Chris Hansen, Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s executive director, said that, in addition to blues and jazz which were the mainstays last season, there are also national and local acts from every genre, including hip-hop and R&B, soul, and funk. “Between acts, festival-goers can enjoy the festival’s new outdoor space, enjoy unique amusements and local food offerings as well as shop with local vendors. They can purchase tickets with their favorite artists, Buddy Guy, Erykah Badu, or The Urge, but they also get access to an incredible, dynamic, urban music experience. We hope they enjoy it all.
A ticket can be purchased for one day or a weekend pass. High-rollers can get VIP access to Sophie’s Artist Lounge.
Hansen stated, “Every year we aim to make this festival more accessible and varied, as well as multi-dimensional.” The Kranzberg Arts Foundation is a major supporter, along with the Regional Arts Center and the Steward Family Foundation. Tickets for Intersection music start at $79 and go up to $650. –Devin Thomas O’Shea
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Get your license and start dancing at Dancefestopia.
Do you want to plan a road trip? According to edm.com Kansas City’s Dancefestopia Festival is one of the top five festivals that new festival-goers should visit. Missouri is just a short drive west on Highway 70. The festival has 150 performers on five stages and pumps beat throughout the day. Deadmau5 will be the last night.
A pass is required to camp. You have many options for tickets, including three-day packages. Fly along the Flying Monkey Zipline or climb the rock wall to get an aerial view. You can dance the night away at Emerald Pond. Rent a canoe or join one of the many pool parties held throughout the festival.
Dancefestopia promises bangers, trance music, rave bunnies, fashion, pyrotechnics, and lots of fun. Do not be taken advantage of in parking lots. Bring your glow sticks and know how to hydrate.
From Monday, September 6 through Sunday, September 11, Dancefestopia will be at the Wildwood Outdoor Education Center ( 7095 West 399th Street La Cygne, Kansas 913-735-0801, dancingfestopia.com). Tickets start at $199. –Devin Thomas O’Shea
The Most Likely Place You’ll Find In All of St. Louis
Pride has ruled St. Louis since June for the past four decades. PrideFest attracts thousands every year with the Grand Pride Parade and Arch as a backdrop. In 2018, there were 300,000. ). Have a great time with your friends, neighbors, favorite drag stars, LGBTQIA-friendly businesses, and rainbow community groups.
Sunday, June 26th, 11 am, in the Grand Pride Parade. The parade will run along Market Street, from 10th Street through Market, and end at 18th Street. PrideFest is held in downtown St. Louis on Tucker Boulevard, between Market Street and Olive Streets. PrideFest includes hundreds of vendors and local, regional, as well as national performers. Visit pridestl.org for more information.
