Through May 31
“Let There Be Light”

At Componere Gallery
John Lautermilch - oil paintings. Public reception: Friday, May 3, 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (314) 721-1181.

Through June 1
High School Teapot Exhibition

At Craft Alliance
Craft Alliance is proud to present 24 teapots created by students at local area high schools. The schools were invited to select the best ceramic teapots made by their students. Participating schools are: Chaminade College Prep, Parkway West, Crossroads College Prep, SLU High School, Hazelwood Central University City, John Burroughs Villa Duchesne, Ladue Horton Watkins Webster Groves, McCluer North Whitfield School. FREE Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For information, visit www.craftalliance.org or call (314) 725-1177.

Through June 15
Sticking to the Roof of Your Eyeballs:
Polish Posters from the collection of John Lesser

At Subterranean Books
Subterranean Books has completed an extensive renovation of its gallery space and is delighted to announce a new poster show comprised of pieces on loan from local poster expert John Lesser. The show will be up from Friday, May 2 through Sunday, June 15.

Mr. Lesser’s poster collection wavers around the 500 mark, with various pieces of it on loan to St. Louis’s City Museum, Washington University, and St. Louis’s Opera Theater. And now Subterranean Books. The Polish posters that will be included in Sticking to the Roof of Your Eyeballs are all unforgettable images—they can be amusing, shocking, or repulsive, but always unforgettable. All of the pieces on exhibit were created for opera performances, and some of the pieces will address the same opera but by different artists. The operas represented include Boris Godonow, La Traviata, Fedora, The Magic Flute, and Il Trovatore. Mr. Lesser’s collection ranges from 1960’s through the early 2000’s, and the majority of the pieces on loan for the Subterranean show will be of the more recent variety. The two poster below are Fedora and The Magic Flute by Wieslaw Rosocha. For information call (314) 862-6100 or visit www.subbooks.com.

Through June 20
Peter Shank: Journey

In the Millstone Gallery at COCA
Journey is a retrospective of paintings by St. Louis artist Peter Shank. The exhibition features over 40 works from the 1960s through present day with some new works and all are based on his travels throughout the U.S., Europe and North Africa. The small scale gouache paintings, which often include collage, are more than just the snapshots of a tourist as they incorporate historical and social commentary. Journey is as much about Shank’s career as it is about his travels. Peter Shank has exhibited at the Saint Louis Art Museum, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Yale University and the Galerie Arch in Amsterdam. His commissioned work became the face of the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the COCA Family Theatre Series. For information call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

Through June 30
Infusion 10x10: 11th Biennial Teapot Exhibition

At Craft Alliance
Curated and juried by Fong Choo and is sponsored by The Republic of Tea. Open to artists across the country, submissions were accepted until February 15, 2008, with final accepted entries selected by Curator and Juror Fong Choo. Choo is a studio potter and has been an Adjunct Professor at Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY since 1990. Fong has received international recognition for his miniature teapots reminiscent of the Yixing style of pottery dating to the 14th Century. Free Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Champagne Sneak Peak: Friday, May 2, 4-6 p.m. $25/person. See the teapots before the opening!! For information, visit www.craftalliance.org or call (314) 725-1177.

May 13
Spinning Night

At Knitty Couture
From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Next to knitting, spinning is one of the most relaxing, soothing hobbies to take on. Whether it’s on the spindle or the wheel, there’s something absolutely calming about the soft churning of the wheel and feeling the twist of the fiber as it transforms into yarn. Join us every 2nd Tuesday as spinners meet, socialize, and discuss the wonders of fiber. For information call (314) 727-6500 or visit www.knittycouture.com.

May 13
PlayBack Stl Presents
The Chess Club, Sunmotel and The Orbz

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $5 ($8 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 13
Great Co-Bill!
The Brakes: Carney

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Doors at 8 p.m. • Show at 9 p.m. • $10 in Advance / $12 DOS • For information call (314) 727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.

May 13
Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
Voted St. Louis' Best Lounge Performer! For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 13
Fire and Ice Tour 08
Tech N9ne / Paul Wall

At The Pageant
Special guest: Ill Bill • Doors: 7 p.m. • Show: 8 p.m. • General Admission - Limited Seating: $22.50 • All Ages • Minors (those under 21): Restricted to non-alcohol section • $2 Surcharge for Minors at the Door • For information call (314) 726-6161 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 13-27
Brian Curran with Folkn'BLUESgrass

At Riddle's Penultimate
Tuesdays! No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 13-27
'Endless A-B' Tuesday*

At U Lounge
DJ Uptown & DJ Cuz - Top 40, Underground, Reggae & Hip Hop. *$10 ALL U can Drink Anheuser-Busch products til close. DJ starts 9:30 p.m. For information call (314) 721-9168 or visit www.609u.com.

May 14
Chuck Berry

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Doors at 8 p.m. • Show at 9:30 p.m. • $25 • For information call (314) 727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.

May 14-28
Brandt's Trivia Night

At Brandt's Cafe
Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Drink & appetizer specials. 10 rounds, 10 winners, and overall winning team. Prizes! For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 14-28
Plush Wednesday

At U Lounge
Weekly rotating DJs spinning House, Trance, Breaks, Techno, Electro. DJ starts 9:30 p.m. For information call (314) 721-9168 or visit www.609u.com.

May 14-28
Ptah Williams

At Riddle's Penultimate
Wednesdays! Jazz keyboards. No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 14-28
Mutiny Productions Presents

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Wednesdays. Doors: 6:30 p.m. Show: 7 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $7 ($10 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

At Regional Arts Commission
7 p.m. music and light refreshments & 7:30 p.m. award ceremony. Free and open to the public, Fifteen poems from fourteen local poets have been selected by a panel of five judges to be displayed on MetroLink trains and Metro buses for up to one year. Poet Changa Bey will be the general master of ceremonies. And Mary Jo Bang, Washington University professor and 2008 National Book Critics Award for Poetry winner, will be the featured speaker. The Poetry Society of America inaugurated POETRY IN MOTION® in New York in 1992 and has since expanded the program to numerous cities from coast to coast. The program, which places poems in buses and subways, currently reaches over 10 million Americans daily. For information, visit www.art-stl.com or call (314) 863-5811.

May 15
Cat Sansone

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 15
Lucky Old Sons

At Riddle's Penultimate
No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 15
Big Time Entertainment Presents:
Aggravated Injury, The Kyle Nienhaus Blues Band, Narmani, Nuthin? Fan-Z, Robert Dillard, The Voice Inside Your Head, TyLan the Unexpected

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 7:30 p.m. Ages: 16+. Tickets: $10 ($12 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 15
Hayseed Dixie

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Doors at 8 p.m. • Show at 9 p.m. • $12.50 flat • For information call (314) 727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.

May 15-17
SOLD OUT
Wilco

At The Pageant
Special guest: Retribution Gospel Choir • Doors: 7 p.m. • Show: 8 p.m. • General Admission - Limited Seating: $29 • Reserved Balcony Seating: $29 • Main Level: All Ages • Balcony: 21 & Older Only • Minors (those under 21): Restricted to non-alcohol section • $2 Surcharge for Minors at the Door • For information call (314) 726-6161 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 15-29
Thursday Nights: Dusty Grooves

At U Lounge
DJ Reminise: Soul, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Old School. DJ starts 9:30 p.m. For information call (314) 721-9168 or visit www.609u.com.

May 16
Vintage Vinyl In-Store: Kepi: The Band

At 6 p.m.
It was a mutual love of Chuck Berry that brought Kepi Ghoulie and Vintage Vinyl together years ago but the relationship blossomed through a mutual goal of bringing great music to even greater people. With his band Groovie Ghoulies finally being laid to rest for good in 2007, Kepi Ghoulie is more alive and prolific than ever having just released TWO new albums of material on Asian Man Records, "Hanging Out" and "American Gothic." Kepi Ghoulie is currently on the road driving historic Route 66 and is making a pit stop in St. Louis specifically to play a very special acoustic set exclusively at Vintage Vinyl before catching up with the Asian Man Records Tour. Catch Kepi: The Band live at Vintage Vinyl on May 16th starting at 6 p.m. sharp. For information call (314) 721-4096 or visit www.vintagevinyl.com.

May 16
Vintage Vinyl In-Store: Family Affair

At 7 p.m.
Though the CD is in the store now...Vintage Vinyl is happy to be hosting an official release party for Family Affair and their debut CD "Daily Situations." Making some serious noise around town a few years back with their single "You Gon Love the Family," the group provides the standout cut on DJ Trackstar's current mix "Boogie Bang Vol. 12" CD providing a great lead up for the release of "Daily Situations." For information call (314) 721-4096 or visit www.vintagevinyl.com.

May 16
Tango Night

7 p.m. at COCA
It's a special night at "Club 524." Start off the evening with a beginner class at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of tango. Then at 8 p.m. it’s an open dance until midnight. Event Cost: $8 individual ($15 couple). For information call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

May 16
COCA Theatre Company Showcase
Midsummer Night's Dream

7 p.m. at COCA
The COCA Theatre Company presents scenes from Midsummer Night's Dream plus songs in this showcase that wraps up its 07-08 season. The CTC is a student acting company comprised of middle school students from the greater St. Louis area. Directed by Andy Neiman, Voice by Phil Woodmore. Tickets $5 advance/$8 at the door. For information call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

May 16
The Jasper String Quartet: Beethoven and Ligeti

8 p.m. at COCA
The Jasper String Quartet (J Freivogel, Sae Niwa, Sam Quintal and Rachel Henderson) returns to COCA for a concert of works by Ludwig van Beethoven and György Ligeti. The quartet recently won the Grand Prize and Audience Prize at the 2008 Plowman Chamber Music Competition (Columbia, MO) and the Alice Coleman Grand Prize at the 2008 Coleman Competition (Pasadena, CA). The Jasper Quartet graduated from Rice University this spring and will continue their studies with the Tokyo String Quartet at Yale University this fall. For information call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

May 16
Javier Mendoza

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 16
Dread Zeppelin

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Doors at 8 p.m. • Show at 9 p.m. • $15 flat • For information call (314) 727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.

May 16
The Bottoms Up Blues Gang

At Riddle's Penultimate
No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 16-30
DJ Trackstar

At Halo Bar at The Pageant
Friday Night DJ Spin: 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Ages: 21+. For information call (314) 726-1414 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 16-30
Friday Nights: DJ Toby

At U Lounge
Friday Nights. 80's, 90's, Top 40, Dance, Hip Hop. DJ starts 9:30 p.m. For information call (314) 721-9168 or visit www.609u.com.

May 17
EARLY SHOW
Jam Solid Productions Presents
Battle of the Bands

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors/Show: 1:30 p.m. All Ages. Tickets: $10 ($13 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 17
Madahoochi

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+. Call for ticket price. For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 17
Sidney Street Jazz Trio

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
With Joe Pastor on vibes...Daryl Mixon on Bass and James Warfield on Sax! For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 17
The Iguanas

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Doors at 8 p.m. • Show at 9 p.m. • $15 flat • For information call (314) 727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.

May 17
Alvin Jett & the Phat Noiz Band

At Riddle's Penultimate
No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 17-31
Saturday Nights: DJ Toby

At U Lounge
Top 40, Dance, Hip Hop, House. DJ starts 9:30 p.m. For information call (314) 721-9168 or visit www.609u.com.

May 17-31
DJ Wood The 12" King

At Halo Bar at The Pageant
Saturday Night DJ Spin: 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Ages: 21+. For information call (314) 726-1414 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 18
Poetry Open Mic

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8 p.m. Show: 8 p.m. Ages: 18+ Tickets: $5. For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 18
100.3 The Beat Presents The Big Beat May Day
Featuring Trina/David Banner

At The Pageant
Special guests: One Chance, Cherish, Big Kuntry King, V.I.C., Teyana Taylor • Doors: 7 p.m. • Show: 8 p.m. • General Admission - Limited Seating: $15 • All Ages • Balcony: 21 & Older Only • Minors (those under 21): Restricted to non-alcohol section • $2 Surcharge for Minors at the Door • For information call (314) 726-6161 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 18-25
Open Knit-in

At Knitty Couture
From 1 to 6 p.m. every Sunday, knitters come together with their needles and yarn (and sometimes, tea and treats) to knit and socialize with others. It can become quite a party with all the laughter going on. It’s also a fantastic way to spend the day and meet new friends! For information call (314) 727-6500 or visit www.knittycouture.com.

May 18-25
Afghan Knit Along

At Knitty Couture
From 2 to 4 p.m. every Sunday. Barbara Walker’s Learn to Knit Afghan is a great introduction to various knitting techniques and stitch patterns. Sixty-three squares, all equally sized for easy seaming, gives you the opportunity to try your hands at various knit & purl combinations, twisted stitches, cabling, colorwork, lace, and much more. This Knit Along will continue year-long. For information call (314) 727-6500 or visit www.knittycouture.com.

May 18-25
IPod Sunday

At U Lounge
DJ IPod: You Name it, IPod got it! $1 PBR, $2 Domestic. For information call (314) 721-9168 or visit www.609u.com.

May 18-25
The St. Louis New Jazz X-tet

At Riddle's Penultimate
Sundays! No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 18-25
DJ Matt Harnish

At Halo Bar at The Pageant
Sunday Night DJ Spin: 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Ages: 21+. For information call (314) 726-1414 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 19-26
The Monday Night Mashup

At U Lounge
DJ Deception & DJ Yoshi aka Braize ITF 2-Time World Champion. Top 40, 80's, HipHop & Rock. Half Price Bottle Service. DJ starts 9:30 p.m. For information call (314) 721-9168 or visit www.609u.com.

May 19-26
Open Mic Night
Hosted By Todd Sarvies

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Mondays. Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Free. For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 20
Book Club

At Knitty Couture
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Books clubs are fun, keeps our minds fresh, and the conversations are wonderful. Join us every 3rd Tuesday as we read For the month of May, we’ll read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Come, knit, and discuss the book. Let the conversations begin! For information call (314) 727-6500 or visit www.knittycouture.com.

May 20
PlayBack Stl Presents
Math You, Making Movies, and Dinosaurs in Outer Space

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $5 ($8 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 20
Jeanne Trevor

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
Spend the evening with a Legend! For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 20
The Kids In The Hall

At The Pageant
Doors: 7 p.m. • Show: 8 p.m. • Reserved Main Floor Seating: $30 • Reserved Balcony Seating: $30 • All Ages • For information call (314) 726-6161 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 21
Vintage Vinyl In-Store: Dark Meat

At 5 p.m.
With all things in life, there is good and evil. In the musical world of large ensemble groups you have the positive "Up With People" feel good vibes of acts like the Polyphonic Spree then there is always the dark side which takes perfect form as the Athens group Dark Meat. Dark Meat are on the road supporting their Vice Records release "Universal Indians" and will be making a very special instore performance at Vintage Vinyl. For information call (314) 721-4096 or visit www.vintagevinyl.com.

May 22
Paul Jarvis & Don Curtis

At Riddle's Penultimate
Classic Country! No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 22
Southside Blues Trio

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 22
PlayBack Stl Presents
Watching Judas. Strive, and Grace Basement

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $5 ($8 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 23
Kim Massie

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
Kim serves up a platter of Jazz and blues desserts with sweet, sassy, and soulful sounds! For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 23
Maxtone 4 and The Ken Kase Group

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $6 ($9 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 23
CD Release Show:
Fundamental Elements

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Guest: Scratch Track • Doors at 8 p.m. • Show at 9:30 p.m. • $7 cover • For information call (314) 727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.

May 23
Barbie T & Friends

At Riddle's Penultimate
No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 23
Devotchka

At The Pageant
Special guest: Basia Bulat • Doors: 7 p.m. • Show: 8 p.m. • General Admission - Limited Seating: $15 • All Ages • Minors (those under 21): Restricted to non-alcohol section • $2 Surcharge for Minors at the Door • For information call (314) 726-6161 or visit www.thepageant.com.

At The Gallery at Regional Arts Commission
Opening Reception: Friday, May 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. How do you feel about your surroundings? Do you live in a studio apartment or a mansion? Are you comfortable in your own skin? These are all questions about your habitat: environments as large as the world we live in and as small as microscopic cells, as tangible as your own home and as elusive as social and cultural forces. Thomas Sleet, artist and curator, and artists William Morris and Seitu James Smith address this complex issue in "Habitat." For information, visit www.art-stl.com or call (314) 863-5811.

May 24
EARLY SHOW
Big Time Entertainment Presents:
The Jeremiad Project, The Policy, Red Method, Josh Saxe

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors/Show: 1:30 p.m. All Ages. Tickets: $10 ($12 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 24
Modern Red, Autovein, and Sonic Reducer

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $5 ($8 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 24
Bottoms Up Blues Gang

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 24
The Swirl Band

At Riddle's Penultimate
No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 24
Robert Earl Keen / North Mississippi Allstars

At The Pageant
Doors: 7 p.m. • Show: 8 p.m. • General Admission - Limited Seating: $25 • All Ages • Minors (those under 21): Restricted to non-alcohol section • $2 Surcharge for Minors at the Door • For information call (314) 726-6161 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 25
Vintage Vinyl In-Store: Blind Melon

At 2 p.m.
Very few bands recover professionally from the death of a lead vocalist. Most either disband or if they do choose to find a replacement they never quite seem to be able return to previous levels of success (AC/DC being the biggest exception). It would have been easy to wager Blind Melon would follow the rule rather than be an exception when vocalist Shannon Hoon passed in 1995. The band passively 'existed' for four years after the death before disbanding in 1999. Beating the craziest of odds, Blind Melon resurfaced in 2006 with new vocalist Travis Warren, new songs and a new lease on life, which has steamrolled into THE comeback album of 2008, "For My Friends". On May 25 beginning at 2 p.m. the comeback breakout story of 2008 stops in Vintage Vinyl as Blind Melon performs a special Sunday matinee instore performance. The band will perform new and classic tracks and then will be signing copies of "For My Friends" after the performance. For information call (314) 721-4096 or visit www.vintagevinyl.com.

May 25
Mutiny Productions Presents

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 6:30 p.m. Show: 7 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $8 ($11 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 25
Bang Camaro

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Doors at 7 p.m. • Show at 8 p.m. • $12 flat • For information call (314) 727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.

May 26
2008 U. City Memorial Day Run

In The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
10K starts in front of the University City Public Library at 6701 Delmar Blvd at 7:30 a.m. 5K starts in front of Blueberry Hill at 6504 Delmar Blvd at 9:00 a.m. The Fun Runs begin on Trinity Ave. behind City Hall at 10:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Only the 10K and 5K races will be officially scored. Times will be posted at www.ucpl.lib.mo.us., but not until we receive the official results, on May 27 or May 28. Registration: You can register by mail, at the library at 6701 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130, or online. Online registration is powered by Active.com. There is a $3.00 fee per entry to register online. Regular registration ends Friday, May 23. All mail entries and/or hand delivered entries must be received by this date. Refunds are not available. Late registration will be held at the University City Public Library on Saturday, May 24 from 2-5 p.m. and on Sunday, May 25 from 1-5 p.m. and on Race Day. Race Day registration is available, but there is no guarantee of accommodation or t-shirt availability. For information call (314) 727-3150.

May 27
Vintage Vinyl In-Store: Local H

At 8 p.m.
Vintage Vinyl has had a great and long relationship with Chicago rockers Local H, from multiple booth signings in the 90s at Pointfests to two instore performance in the '00s (a Scott solo show and their legendary Sullen covers set) so it is with great joy that we announce that Local H are performing an exclusive show here at Vintage Vinyl. The band is hitting the road in support of their brand new disc "12 Angry Months" and will be stopping in for a very special instore performance at Vintage Vinyl on May 27 at 8 p.m. that will also be their only St. Louis appearance this tour. Come to Vintage Vinyl and buy "12 Angry Months" and you will receive a free pass into the special instore performance as well a hand numbered, ultra limited to 1,000 red vinyl 7" single. That's right, purchase the CD and you get...the CD, a Local H 7" single AND an exclusive Local H performance. This event is a "to capacity" affair so move fast if you want to see Local H live in St. Louis. For information call (314) 721-4096 or visit www.vintagevinyl.com.

May 27
Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
Voted St. Louis' Best Lounge Performer! For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 27
PlayBack Stl Presents
Walk Sophie, Mike Mangione, and Cameron Matthews

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $5 ($8 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 28
COCA’s Creativity in Business Series
Author Kathryn D. Cramer, Ph.D.

At COCA
COCA’s Creativity in Business series continues with Cramer Institute founder and best-selling author Kathy Cramer. These presentations celebrate the launch of her latest book, Change the Way You See Yourself through Asset-Based Thinking. There will be two presentation times, each with a book signing following the presentation. Join us in the morning at 7:45 a.m. for a “caffeine boost” before the presentation at 8:15 a.m., or stop by in the afternoon for the “caffeine boost” at 3:45 p.m. followed by the presentation at 4:15 p.m. COCA Corporate member tickets are complimentary; non-member tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For information call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

May 29
Lucky Old Sons

At Riddle's Penultimate
No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 29
Cat Sansone

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 29
Spring Mixer 95' with Vertibro, Say Panther, Shed Shot, and Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $7 ($10 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 30
Vintage Vinyl In-Store: The Mhurs

At 7 p.m.
Get a free sample of the new east side rock sound, The Mhurs. While some have tagged the band as "psychedelic western swing" and while The Mhurs do sprinkle some slide and keys flavoring to their songs, in general the band is all rawk. With a nod to the Strokes and a possible wink to The Toadies, The Mhurs have quietly been making some big noise on the east side of the Mississippi and are bringing that noise to Vintage Vinyl on May 30 at 7 p.m. in celebration of their new CD "The Mhurs." The band's instore performance is free and all ages. For information call (314) 721-4096 or visit www.vintagevinyl.com.

May 30
Brian Curran with Folkn'BLUESgrass

At Riddle's Penultimate
Tuesdays! No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.

May 30
Rough Grooves Blues

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
Originating in St. Louis, Missouri, Rough Grooves creates high energy blues covering the blues greats and performing original compositions. From intimate clubs to large festivals, these musicians have been captivating audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe for over twenty years. For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 30
56 Hope Road

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Ages: 16+ Tickets: $7 ($10 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 30
SOLD OUT
Panic at the Disco

At The Pageant
Special guests: Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound, Phamton Planet • Doors: 6 p.m. • Show: 7 p.m. • For information call (314) 726-6161 or visit www.thepageant.com.

May 31
EARLY SHOW
Jam Solid Productions Presents
Battle of the Bands

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors/Show: 1:30 p.m. All Ages. Tickets: $10 ($13 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 31
(CD Release)
Tell Tale Heart, Northside’s Sweet Revenge, RadioRadio, and The Highway Companion

At Cicero's Entertainmentplex
Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. All Ages. Tickets: $8 ($11 under 21). For information call (314) 862-0009 or visit www.ciceros-stl.com.

May 31
Mo & Dawn

The Red Carpet Lounge at Brandt's Cafe
Begin the evening with The Acid Lounge Set. End the night with The Remix Project. For information call (314) 727-3663 or visit www.brandtscafe.com.

May 31
Pocket Change

At Riddle's Penultimate
No cover. For information call (314) 725-6985 or visit www.riddlescafe.com.