NEW EXHIBITS
Through August 11
JOSH FAUGHT: SNACKS, SUPPORTS, & SOMETHING TO RALLY AROUND
Contemporary Art Museum, 3750 Washington; for info, visit www.camstl.org. or call 314-535-4660.
Through August 11
BIENNIAL FACULTY EXHIBITION
Craft Alliance; 6640 Delmar; for info, call 314-725-1177 or visit www.craftalliance.org.
Through August 12
THE WARTIME ESCAPE: MARGRET & H.A.REY’S JOURNEY FROM FRANCE
Exhibition on the creator of “Curious George” and his escape from Nazi-occupied France during WWII; Chesterfield Arts, 444 Chesterfield Ctr; 636-519-1955 or visit www.chesterfieldarts.org.
Through August 25
THE RIVER BETWEEN US
Series of indoor & outdoor commissioned works; Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road;314-615-5277 or or visit www.laumeier.org.
Through August 29
BELLA ARTS GROUP EXHIBITION
INTO THE WILD: THE ART OF KEN FARRIS
Framations, 218 N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636-724-8313 or visit www.framations.com.
August 2-30
HOT TOWN, SUMMER IN THE CITY
Opening reception, 5-8 p.m.;Webster House Gallery, 7522-7526 Big Bend; for info, call 314-645-2225 or visit www.websterhousegalleries.com.
August 9
WITHIN AN EVOLVING HORIZON: 2012 CREATIVE STIMULUS AWARD EXHIBITION
Opening reception, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; The Gallery at Regional Arts Commission; 6128 Delmar; for info, call 314-863-5811 or visit www.art-stl.com/gallery.
August 16-September 15
BETH GOVER: PHOTOGRAPHS
JESSICA COPE: GLASS
Opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Third Degree East Gallery, 5200 Delmar; 314-367-4527, stlglass.com.
August 23-October 27
RAW POTENTIAL
Opening reception, 6-8 p.m.; works by contemporary artist exploring the potential of papermaking; Craft Alliance in Delmar Loop; for info, call 314-725-1177 or visit www.craftalliance.org.
FUN THINGS TO DO
Daily, Except Monday
MUSEUM EXPANSION TOURS
Docent-led tours of the new East Building of St. Louis Art Museum; free; 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; from Sculpture Hall; for info, visit www.slam.org.
August 1-4
CABERET FESTIVAL
The Sheldon Concert Hall; for ticket info, call 314-534-1111 or visit www.thecabaretproject.org.
August 4, 11, 18, 25
FAMILY SUNDAYS: IT’S GREEK TO ME
Free family activities, 1-4 p.m.; St. Louis Art Museum; for info, visit www.slam.org.
August 7
WHITAKER OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL:
THE SCANDALEROS: GREASY BAYOU BLUES ROCK
7:30 p.m.; free; Missouri Botanical Garden; for info, visit www.mobot.org/events/whitaker.
August 10
CHEAP DATE NIGHT: PERSEID METEOR SHOWER
7 p.m.; The Live Sky Tonight Planetarium Show & a classic science fiction film for those 21 and over; reservations recommended; $10 per person in advance; $15 at door; James S. McDonnell Planetarium; 314-280-4424 or visit www.slsc.org.
August 14
PARTIES IN THE PARK: COSMIC COW
Live music concert; free; 5-8 p.m.; on Central between Forsyth and Maryland in Clayton; for info, 314-726-3033 or visit www.partiesinthepark.org.
August 15
YAPPY HOUR
Bring your dogs to Laumeier Sculpture Park for some artistic fun; 6-8 p.m.; 12580 Rott Road, for info, call 314-615-5277 or visit www.laumeier.org.
August 16-17
VENUS ENVY
Juried exhibit, food & music by women; 7:30 p.m.-midnight; $15 one night/$25 both nights; 2720 Cherokee; for info, visit www.venusenvy.org.
August 16
THIRD FRIDAY FREE PARTY
Fire-spinning & demos; 6 – 10 p.m.; free; live music by Rosewood Band;Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar; 314-367-4527 or www.stlglass.com.
August 16-17, 23-24
UNION AVENUE OPERA: WAGNER’S DIE WALKURE
8 p.m.; 733 Union Blvd.; for info, call 314-361-2881 or visit www.unionavenueopera.org.
August 17
MISSOURI MASTERS SPEAKER SERIES: YINGXUE ZUO
Free; 2-4 p.m.; Kodner Gallery, 9650 Clayton; for info, visit www.kodnergallery.com ,314-993-4477.
Through August 18
LEGALLY BLONDE
Presented by Stages St. Louis; tickets $20 – $55;t Robert G. Reim Theatre at Kirkwood Civic Center, 111 South Geyer Road; for info, call 314-821-2407 or visit www.stagesstlouis.org.
August 16
MUSE ST. LOUIS
Discussion & networking for creative; 4-6 p.m.; Webster House Gallery, 7522-7526 Big Bend; 314-645-2225 or visit www.websterhousegalleries.com.
August 21-31
NINE by JANE SHEPARD/ SKETCH
by LEVERAGE DANCE THEATER
Presented by Slightly Askew Theater Ensemble; The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive; for info, call 314-827-5760 or email info@slightlyoff.org.
August 23
OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES: NEW MUSIC CIRCLE
7:00 p.m.; free; Art Hill in Forest Park; for info, visit www.slam.org.
August 24-25
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART BUS TRIP
Sponsored by The Foundry Art Center; for info, call 636-225-0270; space is limited.
August 31
PERFORMERS AND ARTISTS SEASON FINALE
Thelonious Kryptonite, DJ Nune, Mikey Wehling, Franco/Hill, Black James, Eric Hall, Syna So Pro, Loose Screwz, and Ou Où present site specific art installation and musical performance presented by Luminary Center for the Arts & Downtown St. Louis; 7-9 p.m.; Old Post Office Plaza downtown; free; for info, visit www.theluminaryarts.com or call 314-724-1322
August 30-Sept. 1
QUEENY PARK ART FAIR
130 exhibitors; 550 Weidman Rd.; for info, visit www.gslaa.org.
August 31 (Raindate Sept. 1)
GET YOUR CHALK ON!
3rd annual chalk festival in The Delmar Loop, at the Chuck Berry statue, 6555 Delmar; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;
August 31-September 2
2013 JAPANESE FESTIVAL
Food, music, art; 10 a.m.to 8 p.m., until 5 p.m. on Labor Day; Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.; $15 admission; for info, visit www.mobot.org/events/japanesefestival or call 314- 577-5100.