19 Things to Do in St. Louis in May
From street festivals to art fairs and powerful performances to sporting events, these are our picks for things to do in St Louis in May.
Spring brings endless activities to the Gateway City. If you’re looking for things to do in St. Louis in May, we’ve got awe-inspiring exhibitions, powerful performances, tasty traditions and festivals galore.
St. Louis is also the ultimate sports city. If you’re a fan, snag tickets to see one of our professional sports teams play in rip-roaring competitions in between these events.
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More than 40 large-scale photographs created in China between 1993 and 2006 make up Looking Back Toward the Future at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Featuring the work of 14 contemporary artists, the survey represents a wide cross section of the conceptual photography that flourished in the nation in the decades following the 1989 protests and massacre in Tiananmen Square – a pivotal moment of sociopolitical change that signaled the beginning of strict repressive measures and ended democratic social reforms that had been initiated after the death of communist leader Mao Zedong in 1976.
Fans, new and old, can relive every iconic moment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this epic on-screen journey. Presenting 23 films in one momentous concert experience, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will play the heroic music that accompanies the earliest days of Iron Man, Captain America and Thor as well as the next wave of Avengers: Black Panther, Doctor Strange and Captain Marvel, among others.
In St. Louis, attending Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the most enticing – and the most exciting – ways to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. On May 2 and 3, the Garden will come to life with Chinese pageantry, music, dance and art.
STL Toasted, Fufu N’ Sauce, Steve’s Hot Dogs, Nicky Slices, Good Company, Dad’s Cookies, 4 Hands Brewing Co. and more – Foodies Eat First brings together some of the region’s most exciting flavors.
Celebrate the season, German-style at Grant’s Farm. This month, the park elevates its signature family-friendly experience with traditional German fare, complimentary draft beers and commemorative steins available for purchase at Maifest.
Some highlights of the month include Laumeier Art Fair, Pointfest, and Oddities & Curiosities Expo.
Other events like Explore St. Louis Fest, Bubbles & Blooms, and Taste of Maplewood offer something for everyone.
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