Kick off the month of June (and the start of summer in St. Louis) with any of the free, outdoor concerts that are taking place this week around the city. Here are some upcoming open-air events that are perfect for enjoying the warm weather with family and friends.
Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden
Tuesday, June 1
Blues & Jazz Concert at Westport Plaza. 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Sky West. Click here for more information.
Faust Park Summer Concert Series. 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Bob Kuban Band. Refreshments are available for purchase, and there will be fireworks following the concert. Click here for more information.
Twilight Tuesdays on the Missouri History Museum front lawn. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of The Faith Celebration Choir. Activities for children will be offered from 6 p.m. through the end of intermission. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets are welcome, and food and drink are also available for purchase from Butler’s Pantry. For more information, call the Twilight Tuesdays Information Hotline at 800-916-8212.
Wednesday, June 2
Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Denise Thimes, one of St. Louis’ most recognizable jazz artists. Admission is free after 5 p.m., and the Children’s Garden will remain open with free admission from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors may bring picnic baskets and coolers. Food is also available for purchase. Click here for more information.
Ballwin Sunset Concert Series in New Ballwin Park. 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Cashmere. This concert takes place on the lawn, so blankets and chairs are welcome. Click here for more information.
Thursday, June 3
Blues & Jazz Concert at Westport Plaza. 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Sky West. Click here for more information.
Downtown Kirkwood Summer Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Delicious Fishes. The concert will take place on the performance platform at Kirkwood Station Plaza, located at 120 S. Kirkwood Rd. across from Kirkwood City Hall. For more information, please call 314-775-2921 or click here.
Bluebird Park Summer Concert Series. 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Erin Bode Group: Jazz, Folk & Pop. This concert is located on the amphitheater stage. Visitors should bring their own seating. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Click here for more information.
Friday, June 4
Jungle Boogie at the Saint Louis Zoo. 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of The Usual Suspects. The concert is located at the Schnuck Family Plaza near Sea Lion Basin in the center of the Zoo. Click here for more information.
Concert in Schroeder Park. 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Bob Kuban Band. Schroeder Park is located at 359 Old Meramec Station Rd. in Manchester. Click here for more information.
Laumeier Music+Movies. 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Gumbohead at the Laumeier Outdoor Music Amphitheater. This concert is followed by a movie under the stars, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Rated PG. Click here for more information.
