Family Sundays at the St Louis Art Museum--Jan 31

Come check out free Family Sundays every Sunday in January at the St Louis Art Museum!

This month it’s all about beautiful things to wear. From elaborate gold jewelry to stiff neck ruffs, or boldly patterned cloth to finely etched armor, each fashionable item tells a story. See some of the "must-haves" from throughout the ages and create an artful fashion statement of your own. Family Sundays run from 1-4pm in the Sculpture Hall.

For more information see the St Louis Art Museum website or call 314-721-0072.

Family Sundays at the St Louis Art Museum--Jan 24

Come check out free Family Sundays every Sunday in January at the St Louis Art Museum!

This Sunday is a special Family Sunday. The St Louis Art Museum will be celebrating the groundbreaking of the Museum's new expansion and you are invited to participate!

From 1-4pm you can design and build a model of your own museum, inspired by David Chipperfield's model of the Saint Louis Art Museum's expansion. From 2-3pm, you can take a family tour that will explore the architectural features of both the "old" museum and the "new" expansion.

For more information see the St Louis Art Museum website or call 314-721-0072.

US Cellular Family Winter Carnival--Jan 23

This Saturday features a family-friendly Mardi Gras carnival in Soulard! If you're looking for a great excuse to get outside a bit, head on over to 8th and Lafayette (in front of the Soulard Farmer's Market) for the US Cellular Family Winter Carnival!

There will be lots of activities all day including arts and crafts (in a heated tent), family-friendly performances, karaoke for the kids, St Louis Science Center activities, football skills challenges, and a huge graffiti wall that kids can decorate. The carnival starts at 11am and ends at 4pm with an interactive parade where the kids can show off their new creations!

All events are free but food will be available for purchase. For more information, check out the US Cellular Family Winter Carnival website.

Art After 5--Jan 22

The St Louis Art Museum will be featuring the musical group Nigerian Brothers at their Art After 5 concert on January 22. The concert will start at 7pm in the Grigg Gallery.

Nigerian master musician Ken Okulolo and his brothers are among the few top contemporary Nigerian musicians with deep roots in African folk and highlife music. Together, they recreate the sweet, lilting sounds of their earliest village memories.

For more information see the St Louis Art Museum website or call 314-721-0072.

Family Sundays at the St Louis Art Museum--Jan 17

Come check out free Family Sundays every Sunday in January at the St Louis Art Museum!

This month it’s all about beautiful things to wear. From elaborate gold jewelry to stiff neck ruffs, or boldly patterned cloth to finely etched armor, each fashionable item tells a story. See some of the "must-haves" from throughout the ages and create an artful fashion statement of your own. Family Sundays run from 1-4pm in the Sculpture Hall.

For more information see the St Louis Art Museum website or call 314-721-0072.

Delmar Loop Ice Carnival--Jan 16

Celebrate winter in the Loop with the Loop Ice Carnival! Check out the live ice carving demonstrations, 5K and 10K Frozen Buns runs, putt putt pub crawl, temporary tattoo scavenger hunt, a giant slide and ice slides, s’mores roast (my personal favorite--I'm a sucker for s'mores!), fire performers, live artists, performance groups and more.

Plus, don't miss out on the FREE money--collect ice cubes from stores throughout the Loop. One thousand ice cubes will have a $1 coin inside! And of course, unless you go shopping, everything is free!

Dr. MLK, Jr. Freedom Celebration--Jan 15

Join the Saint Louis Art Museum on January 15 to praise the life and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s program celebrates women who were—and continue to be—drum majors for justice and peace. Our honorees embody the belief of Mrs. Coretta Scott King, "If the nation is to be saved, women must become its soul." The program will start at 7:30pm.

For more information, see the St Louis Art Museum website or call 314-721-0072.