June 5 – 7

June is here, summer is in full swing, and STL is packed with things to do this weekend. ☀️🎶⚾🏳️‍🌈

From professional pickleball and Cardinals baseball to IndyCar racing, concerts, art fairs, Pride celebrations, live theater, and wine festivals, this might be one of the busiest weekends of the season around St. Louis.
In this episode of This Week in St. Louis, Brice breaks down all the biggest events happening around town — whether you're planning a family outing, a date night, a sports-filled weekend, or just looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy the city.

This week's highlights include:

• Major League Pickleball at Chaifetz Arena featuring some of the top professional players in the country.
• Cardinals vs. Reds at Busch Stadium, including Pride Night, a Jim Edmonds bobblehead giveaway, and family-friendly Sunday activities.
• The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway with a full weekend of IndyCar action.
• Panama vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina at Energizer Park.
• Battlehawks football returning to The Dome on Sunday.
• Lafayette Square Art Fair and the kickoff of the Lafayette Square Summer Concert Series.
• Route 66 Cars & Guitars Festival celebrating the historic highway's upcoming centennial.
• Ted Drewes' Route 66 Centennial celebration featuring special themed treats and a $2.66 micro concrete.
• Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival in Missouri wine country.
• Clayton Music & Wine Festival with live music, food, and local wines.
• Hardy at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre and Ben Rector with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall.
• Blue Man Group at The Fabulous Fox and the opening weekend of Circus Flora's 40th anniversary season.
• Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest in Forest Park.
• Pride Shabbat at the JCC and Sip & Slay Drag Brunch at City Winery.
• Comedy Bang! Bang! Live at The Pageant and Shrek Trivia at City Winery.

This Week's Flavors of the Lou 🍛

Indian Food Edition:
• Taj Palace
• Gokul Bowl
• Namaste Curry Lounge

Spot of the Week 🌾

Farmhaus has been serving farm-to-table cuisine in South City for more than 16 years, connecting local farmers with St. Louis diners through a seasonal menu, curated wine list, and one of the coziest dining experiences in the city.

Whether you're heading to Busch Stadium, catching a concert, exploring an art fair, celebrating Pride Month, or spending a day in wine country, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy St. Louis this weekend.

Tag @STLBucketList if you check anything out — we love seeing your adventures. 💛

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Transcript

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Hey everyone, welcome back to This Week in St. Louis. I'm Bryce, and if you're looking for something fun to do around St. Louis this weekend, you're in the right place. June is officially here, and it feels like summer has finally arrived. The calendar is packed this weekend with everything from sports and concerts to festivals, pride celebrations, and outdoor events. Whether you're looking for a family outing, a date night, or just an excuse to get out of the house, there's plenty happening around town. Let's get into it. This week in St. Louis is presented by Hoffman Brothers, trusted by St. Louis families and businesses for over 40 years. Whether it's your AC, water heater, plumbing, or even EV charging, Hoffman Brothers has you covered. Local, licensed, family-owned, book your service at HoffmanBros.com. Big thanks to them for supporting local stories like this one. We'll start with sports because this might be one of the biggest sports weekends in St. Louis has seen in a while. Major League Pickleball is taking over Shea Fitz Arena throughout the weekend, bringing some of the top professional pickleball players in the country to town. Whether you're already obsessed with the sport or just curious what all the hype is about, this is a great chance to see it at the highest level. The Cardinals are back at Bush Stadium this weekend, taking on the Cincinnati Reds. Friday features Pride Night at the ballpark. Saturday includes a Jim Edmonds bobblehead giveaway, and Sunday is packed with family-friendly activities for Kids Sunday. Over at Worldwide Technology Raceway, the Bomarito Automotive Group 500 returns for a full weekend of indie car action. It's one of the biggest racing weekends of the year in the region and always draws a great crowd. Soccer fans can head downtown Saturday as Panama takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina at Energizer Park, with St. Louis being home to one of the largest Bosnian communities outside of Europe. This should be a really special atmosphere. And on Sunday, the Battlehawks are back at the dome looking to keep the momentum rolling in front of one of the best fan bases in football. Now, if you'd rather spend your weekend outside, there are plenty of festivals and community events happening around the area. Lafayette Square Art Fair returns Saturday and Sunday with local artists, antiques, live entertainment, and a chance to explore one of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods. Saturday evening, you can stick around for the kickoff of the Lafayette Square Summer Concert Series in the park. In Kirkwood, the Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival celebrates the upcoming Route 66 Centennial with classic cars, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout downtown. Speaking of Route 66, Ted Drews is kicking off their centennial celebration with special Route 66 themed treats, including their $2.66 microconcretes. If you're up for a short drive, Augusta is hosting its annual wine and jazz festival. Between the wineries, live music, and scenic views, it's a great excuse to spend a day in Missouri wine country. And if wine is your thing, but you don't want to leave town, the Clayton Music and Wine Festival is happening Saturday evening with live music, food vendors, and plenty of wine available for purchase. Speaking of music, there are some big performances happening this weekend. Country Star Hardy brings his country country tour to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater Friday night for one of the largest concert events of the weekend. Over at Powell Hall, Ben Rector joins the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for a unique performance, combining his music with orchestral arrangements. Then Sunday night, the symphony celebrates country music with country hits, songs from Nashville. If live theater or performances are more your speed, you've got plenty of options there too. Blue Man Group takes over the fabulous Fox Theater all weekend long with its signature blend of music, comedy, and audience interaction. Circus Flora officially opens its 40th anniversary season this weekend under the Big Top and Grand Center. It's a St. Louis summer tradition and always a fun option for families. And over in Forest Park, Shakespeare and the park continues performances of The Tempest. You've never experienced Shakespeare under the stars in Forest Park. It's one of those classic St. Louis summer experiences worth checking out. Art lovers may also want to stop by the St. Louis Art Museum for the Antiquities Updated, a unique event that combines chamber music with artwork from the museum's current exhibition. Since June is Pride Month, there are also a few events happening this weekend that are worth highlighting. Pride Shabbat takes place Thursday evening at the Jewish Community Center, bringing together members of the LGBTQIA Plus community, allies, and families for a celebration featuring music, activities, and community connection. On Saturday, City Winery hosts Sip and Serve, Drag Brunch, Pride Appalooza, featuring performances, brunch, and plenty of Pride Month energy. And don't forget that Friday's Cardinals game also includes Pride Night at Bush Stadium, making it another great opportunity to celebrate while supporting the home team. Before we get to our final segments, here are a few unique events happening around town. Comedy fans can head to the pageant for a comedy Bang Bang, the live version of the popular improv comedy podcast. Helium Comedy Club is hosting Almost Perfect, featuring America's Got Talent finalists Samuel J. Comro and Ryan Neemiller. And if you're looking for something a little different Sunday night, City Winery is hosting Shrek Trivia. So if you still know everywhere to All Star by Heart, this might be the event for you. Now it's time for our Flavors at the Lou, and this week we're talking Indian food. First up, Taj Palace is in Chesterfield serving up classic Indian dishes packed with flavor. Next is Gold Bowl, with locations in Delmore Loop and Maplewood, known for its customizable bowls and Indian-inspired favorites. And finally, Namaste Curry Lounge in St. Louis Hills, offering a menu full of rich curries, specialties, and traditional Indian cuisine. For the full lineup, be sure to head to our Instagram page at STL Bucket List. And we have a spot for you to check out this week. Farmhouse opened 16 years ago in South City with the goal to connect local farmers directly to St. Louis food lovers. This gem is a South City staple with a rotating chefs menu, solid wine list, and atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. You've never been, this is a must visit place you need to add to your STL bucket list. And that's your look at what's happening around St. Louis this weekend. As always, if you check out any of these events, make sure to tag us at STL Bucket List so we can see where you're exploring. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with another episode of This Week in St. Louis. Have a great weekend and we'll see you out there.