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 Downtown landmark hotspot |
416 N 9th St St. Louis, MO 63101 United States +1 314 962 4000 |
Opened circa 1917, this downtown hot spot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only playhouse in the downtown area. Having been remodeled twice since its opening more than 80 years ago, the theater now has a seating capacity of about 1,850 people. The French Renaissance décor supplies an elegant ambience, and two full-service bars are open during events. The theater has featured top talent such as the Dave Matthews Band, Deftones and Creed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Open tilll 3a |
807 North 2nd Street St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 241 1754 http://www.thebigbangbar.com |
Let your hair down, unwind or dance till the wee hours of the morning. The thumping live music is what makes this place one of the most popular in St. Louis. The centre of attraction are the two performers on baby-grand pianos. The crowd often rocks till 3a and don't be surprised if your waiter gets into the mood and shows off a few moves of his own. This is not a congested space, so you'll find ample room by the two bars and alfresco dinner seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Dancing the Night Away |
3354 Iowa Avenue (at Cherokee Street) St. Louis, MO 63118-3020 United States +1 314 664 8000 http://casalomaballroom.com |
Casa Loma Ballroom hosts parties, a "dine and dance" special in conjunction with participating restaurants in Soulard, and gives lessons (sometimes for free!) in waltz, fox trot, tango, latin, and swing dancing. Hours and prices vary. The space can be rented for private events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cultural asset to the community |
524 Trinity Ave St. Louis, MO 63130 United States +1 314 725 6555 / +1 314 725 1834 http://www.cocastl.org/ |
Founded in 1986 after the USD2 million renovation of a 1946 synagogue, this center, known as COCA, offers classes in the arts for children and adults. In addition to various displays, multicultural programs and scholarship programs, the center helps many disadvantaged children through its Youth at Risk program. The center serves the entire St. Louis area and is also a University City community hub. COCA has received many awards for its contributions to St. Louis. It is a great cultural asset for locals as well as for visitors to the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The golden age of movie theaters |
527 North Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 534 1678 / +1 800 293 5949 http://www.fabulousfox.com/ |
Originally opened as a movie theater in 1929, the Fox cost USD6-million, an incredible sum at a time when movie tickets cost 35 cents. The theater was restored to its original glory in 1981. View the wall of famous signatures, the 2,000-pound chandelier in the auditorium and the gilded throne chairs in the lobby. Tours are conducted Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30am. Thursday and Saturday tours include entertainment by Stan Kann on the world-famous Wurlitzer organ. Broadway hits such as "Phantom of the Opera," along with famous comedians and musicians have been featured here in recent performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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1884 church now a theater |
3610 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO 63108 United States +1 314 533 1884 http://www.stlshakespeare.org |
This church building now serves as a tourist attraction, theater and historic landmark. Built in 1884, the building has been largely preserved, reflecting the original design by architect Lewis Rice. It features a series of plays, through June of each year, written by African-American playwrights. The architecture is grand, as exemplified by the 20-foot glass window in the second floor ballroom. It seats up to 470 guests and is open for reservations by groups, organizations and businesses. A few of the presentations held here include the Gateway Men's Chorus and the St. Louis Shakespeare Company. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Psychedelic 70s scene |
500 St. Louis Union Station St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 436 7311 |
While in the downtown area, step back in time to the psychedelic 70s and shake a groove in this funky retro café. Among the fun and frolicking, however, there are some rules, including a dress code that requires shirts to be tucked in. Crowds of college students frequent this establishment, but do not be surprised to see a grandma or grandpa here, too. Have a Nice Day Cafe is a popular straight café but is also a hangout among some of the gay/lesbian crowd. A menu of tasty American dishes awaits the hungry visitor. While the list of items is not long, the quality makes up for the lack of quantity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former Playboy Club open for drinking & dancing |
3914 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 United States +1 314 533 0101 |
Since 1998, this bar has been hopping in the space of St. Louis' old Playboy Club. It features a downstairs dance floor as well as an upstairs one that offers a view of the crowd below. The dance floors are not large but are spacious enough to offer a good time. The lounge areas are great for relaxing and sipping on a beer or cocktail. Kearbey's is also one of the few places of its type in the area that accepts travelers cheques. It is a popular hangout and party spot for the college crowd, and due to the large crowds, it is best to get here early. Parking space is scarce as well, although this fact does not keep the people from coming back! Wednesday is college night; guests must be 18 to get in and 21 to drink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Letting it all hang out |
6511 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63130 United States +1 314 863 0099 |
The Red Sea is a fun place to go for live music, belly dancing and eating with your hands. It is the only place in St. Louis to features regular belly dancing. It serves its dishes in the Ethiopian tradition, without utensils, patrons use injira (flat bread) to rake up the meat and vegetables and mop the juices of the stews. The specialty here is lamb stew, but there are also many vegetarian entrées. For the adventurous, Monday is jam session night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a concert hall |
3648 Washington Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 United States +1 314 533 9900 http://www.sheldonconcerthall.... |
Designed in 1904 by Louis Spiering, this historic landmark hosts more than 300 events each year. It opened in 1912 and has since featured such speakers as Dwight Eisenhower and Albert Einstein. The building can seat up to 711 people and hosts a variety of concerts each year. In 1998, it expanded to 6,000 square feet. One of the area's most loved tourist spots and event-hosting spaces, it is available for parties, business and organizational functions; it also features local and historical exhibits. Tickets are sold through MetroTix. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 International ballet company |
Edison Theatre 1 Brookings Dr St. Louis, MO 63130 United States +1 314 935 6543 http://www.stlouisballet.org |
In its 30 years of existence, this group has grown to become an international company. Not only do performers from the local area grace the stage, but dancers from around the globe do as well. The dancers have brought their training and talents from renowned companies such as the Bolshoi in Russia as well as others based in China and Europe. Performances at in St. Louis have included A Midsummer Night's Dream, Beauty and the Beast, Rhapsody in Blue and other, more cutting-edge works. When not performing in St. Louis, the company travels to theaters around the United States. Review © 2007, Wcities |