Based on the internationally acclaimed novel, Bud, Not Buddy, this adventure follows 10-year-old Bud as he sets off on an epic journey to find his father who he believes is leading a traveling jazz band. Set in 1930s America, Bud's odyssey is filled with the joy of finding family and plenty of live jazz music.
Metro Theater Company partners with Jazz St. Louis to produce this Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King award-winning story. Bud, Not Buddy combines a group of actors with a 13-piece jazz band performing an original score by five-time Grammy-winning jazz artist Terence Blanchard to tell this inspiring story of a boy who finds his home and a passion for music.
Direct from its premier performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Bud, Not Buddy is perfect for the whole family. Performances are set on select days, February 4 - 25, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Use promo code BUDSTLPARENT and save 20% on tickets.
Tickets are $14-$20. For tickets and more information, visit metroplays.org
Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine at Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Celebrate eagles from around the world at World Eagle Day. Learn more about these majestic creatures as well as fun raptor facts with presentations from World Bird Sanctuary naturalists throughout the day.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.