An evening with the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo, The Muny’s long-awaited season opener, a St. Louis theatrical premiere by Max & Louie, and a round of mini-golf at The Sheldon are among our favorite things for July 2021!
WHAT: GOLF THE GALLERIES
WHERE: The Sheldon
WHEN: Times vary; July 2 to Sept. 6
The Sheldon Art Galleries’ family friendly, whimsical Golf the Galleries is back for its fourth annual mini-golf installation. The playable, family friendly exhibit is comprised of nine artist-designed holes such as a life-sized pinball game featuring St. Louis landmarks, an interactive giant nest that invites players to help build it with yarn and other materials, and “Arcade,” which immerses golfers retro ‘80s video games.
$10 (adults), $7 (children 12 and younger); TheSheldon.org
WHAT: NIGHT AT THE ZOO
WHERE: Saint Louis Zoo
WHEN: 5-8:30 p.m.; July 15
Spend an exclusive, adults-only evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo. The ticketed, limited-attendance event includes two complimentary drinks and an animal-themed mask per person, as well as extended animal habitat hours and free admission to the zoo’s special attractions such as the Sea Lion Show, Dinoroarus and Stingrays at Caribbean Cove. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase throughout the zoo.
$30 (general admission), $25 (zoo members); stlzoo.org
WHAT: SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ
WHERE: The Muny
WHEN: 8:15 p.m.; July 26 to Aug. 1
The Muny is kicking off its 103rd season with Broadway’s longest-running musical revue of all time, featuring more than 35 classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s made popular by iconic artists like Ben E. King, The Coasters, Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, The Drifters and more. Set in St. Louis’ legendary Gaslight Square, The Muny’s production will have you walking down memory lane and dancing in the aisles!
$18 to $110 (single tickets – on sale July 12), season tickets now available; muny.org
WHAT: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
WHERE: The Grandel
WHEN: Times vary; July 29 to Aug. 8
Max & Louie Productions makes its return to live theatre with the St. Louis premiere of “Tiny Beautiful Things,” based on the bestseller by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Oscar nominee Nia Vardalos. Hailed by Variety as a “theatrical hug in turbulent times,” the story follows “Sugar,” an online advice columnist who uses her personal experiences with honesty and compassion to help readers cope with their everyday challenges, hardship and brokenness.
$25 to $50; maxandlouie.com
