Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Chucho Valdés at Jazz St. Louis

Legendary Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdés performs live at Jazz St. Louis in an intimate, world-class setting.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:30 PM · Jazz St. Louis, 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis

Ron Funches at Helium Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Ron Funches takes the Helium stage for a Sunday night set in St. Louis.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St Louis Galleria Street, St. Louis

David Byrne at Stifel Theatre

Rock and art music icon David Byrne performs at the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Stifel Theatre, St. Louis

Hannibal Buress at The Sovereign

Stand-up comedian Hannibal Buress performs at The Sovereign, an intimate venue from the Old Rock House family.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM · The Sovereign, St. Louis

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour at Chaifetz Arena

Rising country star Ella Langley brings her Dandelion Tour to Chaifetz Arena with gritty vocals and honky-tonk energy.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis

Free Events

Free Yoga Flow Class at Market on McPherson

Free 45-minute outdoor yoga flow led by rotating Central West End instructors, followed by the neighborhood's market with food and vendors.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Euclid & McPherson, 4740 McPherson Ave., St. Louis

Open Mic Night at Helium Comedy Club

Local pros and amateurs take the stage every Tuesday at Helium Comedy Club to polish their material — $5 admission with two-drink minimum.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:00 PM · Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St Louis Galleria Street, St. Louis

Lunchtime Live Downtown Concert Series

Downtown St. Louis's beloved weekly outdoor lunchtime concert series returns to Old Post Office Plaza with live music and food trucks every Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:30 AM · Old Post Office Plaza, 800 Locust St., Downtown St. Louis

Brick City Yoga Free Classes — May Day

Brick City Yoga offers all classes completely free on May 1st in solidarity with those participating in the general strike — no purchase required.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Brick City Yoga, St. Louis

Date Night

Miss Jubilee's Hot Swing Jazz Brunch featuring the Yas Yas Boys

A lively hot swing jazz brunch with live music at Evangeline's Bistro and Music House in the Central West End.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:30 AM · Evangeline's Bistro and Music House, 512 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis

Vanessa Carlton at City Winery St. Louis

Singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton performs two intimate shows at City Winery St. Louis — a perfect dinner-and-show date night.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · City Winery St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis

Arts & Culture

Wild Card Comedy at Westport Funny Bone

An eclectic wild card comedy night at the Westport Funny Bone featuring a rotating lineup of performers.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Westport Funny Bone, 614 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis

Festivals & Special Events

Leftover Salmon Arch Deluxe Block Party at Atomic

A two-day outdoor block party headlined by Leftover Salmon with Silas Herman, Mountain Grass Unit, and more at Atomic Pavilion.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Atomic Pavilion, St. Louis

Family-Friendly

VEX Robotics World Championship at America's Center

The VEX Robotics World Championship takes over America's Center with hundreds of student robot competitors from around the globe, running through April 30.

Monday, April 27, 2026 · America's Center, Downtown St. Louis

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Marvel Infinity Saga

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs the iconic music of the Marvel Infinity Saga live at Powell Symphony Hall.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis

Outdoors & Active

Rebel Run Club at Amsterdam Tavern

St. Louis's Rebel Run Club meets weekly at Amsterdam Tavern for a social run through the city, followed by post-run drinks.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 6:00 PM · Amsterdam Tavern, St. Louis

Food & Drink

Spring Tours & Pours Downtown St. Louis

A springtime walking food and drink tour through Downtown St. Louis featuring local spots and tastings.

Monday, April 27, 2026 · Downtown St. Louis