The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For January 4th – January 10th, 2024

Garden Glow – Missouri Botanical Garden 

St. Louis, MO – Celebrate the holiday season at the most spectacular holiday lights experience in the St. Louis area. Featuring nearly two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Thursday Nights at the Museum – Missouri History Museum 

St. Louis, MO – Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks. Join us starting at 5:30pm for pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits and shop are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Mrs. Doubtfire – The Fabulous Fox

St. Louis, MO – A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to St. Louis in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. For tickets, click here
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:05 PM

Friday, January 5th

Garden Glow – Missouri Botanical Garden 

St. Louis, MO – Celebrate the holiday season at the most spectacular holiday lights experience in the St. Louis area. Featuring nearly two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Mrs. Doubtfire – The Fabulous Fox

St. Louis, MO – A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to St. Louis in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. For tickets, click here
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:05 PM

Silver Bullet STL – The Wildey Theatre

Edwardsville, IL – Added Night for Silver Bullet STL, the rocking salute to Bob Seger. Over the course of the 1970s, Bob Seger developed into one of the great heartland rockers of the era. His distinctly American sound has helped to firmly establish him as an American Classic. Silver Bullet STL has been receiving rave revues from excited crowds as they pay tribute to one of the greats of American music. For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 8:00 PM

Hollywood5 – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – This band is high energy, professional, and will knock your socks off! You will love them and you will be dancing…even if you only want to dance in (not on) your chair! We promise you will not be disappointed
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, January 6th

RHB Acoustic – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Come spend a fun afternoon with us, at an amazing venue! Cozy atmosphere, with an amazing staff, delicious food, tasty cocktails, and Live Music w/RHB Acoustic to start your New Year with a positive vibe!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Mrs. Doubtfire – The Fabulous Fox

St. Louis, MO – A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to St. Louis in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. For tickets, click here
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:35 PM

Garden Glow – Missouri Botanical Garden 

St. Louis, MO – Celebrate the holiday season at the most spectacular holiday lights experience in the St. Louis area. Featuring nearly two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Jack Twesten – Seven Belleville 

Belleville, IL – JT solo mio acoustic debut at Seven Belleville. Join us for great food, drinks, and a nice atmosphere!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Kara & Scott – Pete’s Hard Stop 

Smithton, IL – Join us for live music with singer Kara and guitarist Scott!
Start Time: 8:00 PM 

Hicktown – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Please welcome Hicktown back!! They are a favorite and always get everyone dancing and singing! It will be a fun evening!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday, January 7th

12th Annual Winter Blows Motorcycle Swap Meet – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center

Belleville, IL – This is our annual Winter Blows Swap Meet. This is often one of the, if not the largest events we have. There are lots of motorcycle parts and so much more. There are often some nice bikes to be had here. Early bird admission starts at 8 AM and is $10, general admission starts a 10 AM and is $7, and of course children under 14 are free!
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Family Hours – Up Down STL

St. Louis, MO – It’s time for family-friendly fun at Up-Down with our exciting Family Hours on Sunday, Jan 7th! We’re opening our doors to those under 21 between 10am and 2pm to give families a place to hang out for an afternoon. This means we will be opening an hour early! We will be selling pizza by the slice for those who are hungry, as well as soda and other kid-friendly drinks to those under 21 and we’ll be offering a full bar to those over 21. As always, games are 25 cents or one token per play. This event is free to attend and is open to all ages. All minors MUST be accompanied by someone who is 21 or older. At 2pm, anyone over the age of 21 is welcome to stay, but those under 21 must leave at that time.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Jazz Brunch at Ballpark Village – Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria

St. Louis, MO – Join us for our first session of Jazz Brunch with the talented Kasimu Taylor Jazz Trio. This Sunday from 11 am-2 pm, and every Sunday after. To make a reservation, click here.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Zoomer and the Boomers – Pete’s Hard Stop 

Smithton, IL – Stop by for live music performed by Zoomer and the Boomers, a classic rock band.
Time: 2:00 PM  – 5:00 PM

Fuzzy Love – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Come out this Sunday as Fuzzy love Debut for 2024 at Copper Fire from 2 to 5!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Lanny & Julie Sunday Funday – Columbia City Saloon

Columbia, IL – Stop by and come hang out with Lanny & Julie for another great afternoon!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Mrs. Doubtfire – The Fabulous Fox

St. Louis, MO – A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to St. Louis in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. For tickets, click here
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:05 PM

Monday, January 8th

The Hideaway Meat Bingo – The Hideaway

St. Louis, MO – 10 games! $2 per sheet / 2 cards per sheet / Play as many sheets as you want per game! 10th game is a COVER ALL winner goes home with a lot of meat! After the Cover All there will be up to 4 spead rounds. The winner will go home with a Porter house steak. A bingo card has 2 chances to win.
Start Time: 9:00 PM

Tuesday, January 9th

Jazz at Geo’s – Geo’s Wings and More 

Belleville, IL – Join us in the new year for jazz, wings, and more!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

Tuesday Night Trivia – Shoehorn Brewing 

Belleville, IL – Free Pop culture trivia night! Build a team, find a team, or be a lone wolf trivia-dominating machine!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Wednesday, January 10th

Smoke’n Aces Poker League Tournament – Pete’s Hard Stop 

Smithton, IL – Join us for our FREE January poker league! This is no cost 4 week league of Texas Hold’em poker tournaments! Please support the bars that make this possible for you to play FREE poker! For more information, click here.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM