Celebrated Alvin Ailey dancer/choreographer Matthew Rushing's Uptown creates an episodic tour through 1920s Harlem, bringing to life the rich artistic activity of the era. The audience encounters both real and fictional scenes – a busy street, a rent party, a night at the Savoy ballroom – that highlight major moments in music, literature, the visual arts and dance.
Marking its 30th anniversary, COCA brings Uptown to life in a collaborative production between its five pre-professional dance, voice and theater companies as well as with musicians from Jazz St. Louis in a showcase celebration of the power of the arts.
For ages 7 and up.
Performances are Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9, at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $16-$30.
For more information and tickets: cocastl.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.