may

5/3-5/21 eubie!

This musical revue tells the story of Eubie Blake, a groundbreaking American musician and composer who helped break down racial barriers with his 1921 musical Shuffle Along, the first Broadway musical starring, written and directed by Black Americans. Edison Theatre at Washington University $20-$50 | Various showtimes 314.534.3810 | theblackrep.org

5/4-5/10 qfest st. louis

Now in its 16th year, the festival uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ+ people and to celebrate queer culture. This year’s event features eight narrative features, two documentary features, 15 narrative shorts and one documentary short Hi-Pointe Theatre | $12-$140 Various showtimes | 314.644.1100 cinemastlouis.org

5/4, 5/11, 5/18 & 5/25 twilight thursdays concert series

The popular outdoor concert series brings local musicians and bands to the Missouri History Museum’s north lawn for a lineup of spectacular shows. May’s concerts include Whitney Houston Anthology, The Stax Records Catalog, Funkology 101 and Black Magic: The Santana Experience.

Missouri History Museum | Free | 6 p.m. 314.746.4599 | mohistory.org

5/9-5/21 jesus christ superstar

The musical phenomenon’s 50th anniversary tour makes a stop in the StL. The iconic score includes fan favorites like “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Superstar.” The Fabulous Fox Theatre | $25-$100 Various showtimes | 314.534.1111 fabulousfox.com

5/12 & 5/13 marvel studio’s black panther

5/13 south grand brew hop

Enjoy tastings from 4 Hands Brewing Co. and Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. at establishments along South Grand Boulevard. The tasting wraps up with a performance by the Steve Ewing Band in Ritz Park.

South Grand Neighborhood | $30 | 2-6 p.m. 314.772.5750 | southgrand.org

5/20 new & next 2023

Get up close and personal with Saint Louis Ballet dancers!

5/22 yoga under the stars

Visit the planetarium for a 15-minute guided Star Show that explores the current night sky followed by a gentle and beginner friendly yoga class.

Saint Louis Science Center | $25 | 7 p.m. 314.408.2165 | slsc.org

5/26 seal

The singer celebrates the 30th anniversary of his albums Seal I and Seal II with special guest The Buggles.

5/6 feist

The award-winning musician brings her Multitudes Spring Tour 2023 to St. Louis.

The Pageant | $40-$70 | 8 p.m. 314.726.6161 | thepageant.com

Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on a trip to Wakanda and beyond. While the hit superhero flick plays on the big screen, the orchestra performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score live.

Powell Hall | $35-$65 | 2 and 7 p.m. 314.534.1700 | slso.org

Former principal dancers of New York City Ballet, Christopher D’Amboise and Nilas Martins, bring new works to stage, and director Gen Horiuchi and rehearsal directors CiCi Houston and Christine Settembrino will premiere two new pieces

The Grandel Theater | $30-$42 | 7:30 p.m. 636.537.1998 | stlouisballet.org