Tuesday nights in St. Louis usually ask very little of you. This week is different. On October 13, the city has six events worth leaving the house for, spread across Kirkwood, Grand Center, the Delmar Loop and the south side. They cover Broadway-scale theater, stand-up comedy and three separate rock club shows. Because everything lands on the same night, you need a plan. The guide below sorts the options so you can pick one and commit, or ambitiously try to stack two.
Theater Picks
Come From Away at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
Come From Away plays the Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. This is the earliest curtain of the night, which makes it the best choice for anyone who wants to be home at a reasonable hour on a work night. It also suits county residents who would rather skip the drive downtown. The Kirkwood building is a smaller, more intimate room than the big downtown houses, so most seats feel close to the stage. Arrive early enough to park and find your row without rushing, since a 7:00 start leaves little cushion after the workday.
Death Becomes Her at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Death Becomes Her takes the stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The Fox is the grandest room in town, and seeing anything there feels like an occasion, so this is a good pick for a date night or for treating out-of-town guests. The building is large, and lines for security, the bathrooms and the bar can stretch before showtime. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Parking in Grand Center fills up on show nights, so leave extra time or consider a rideshare. If you are buying for a group, book soon, because sitting together gets harder as a date approaches.
Comedy
Shannon Ford Middleton at Helium Comedy Club
Shannon Ford Middleton performs at Helium Comedy Club at 7:30 p.m. A comedy club on a Tuesday is one of the easier nights out in the city. The room is built for laughing with a drink in hand, and you are usually home before the late shows at the rock clubs even get going. This is the right call for friends who want something social without standing for three hours. Comedy clubs often seat on a first-arrived basis and may have a food and drink minimum, so get there early if you care about your table and check your ticket details before you go.
Live Music
Karina Rykman at Atomic Garage
Karina Rykman plays Atomic Garage at 8:00 p.m. A smaller venue like this puts you close to the performers, which is the whole appeal of a weeknight club show. It suits music fans who like catching artists in rooms where they can see every detail of the playing. Small rooms also sell out with little warning, so buy ahead instead of counting on the door.
The Schizophonics at Blueberry Hill Duck Room
The Schizophonics are at the Blueberry Hill Duck Room at 8:00 p.m. The Duck Room sits in the basement of Blueberry Hill on the Delmar Loop, and it is one of the most beloved small rooms in the city. Going there makes the evening easy to build around, since you can grab dinner on the Loop and walk downstairs for the show. This is a strong pick for rock fans who like a loud, close-up club experience. Street parking on Delmar tightens up in the evening, so give yourself time to circle the block.
Deerhoof at Off Broadway
Deerhoof play Off Broadway at 8:00 p.m. Off Broadway is a south city favorite with a well-loved room, good sightlines and a crowd that actually listens. This show suits adventurous listeners and anyone who already follows the band. If you are coming from elsewhere in town, check your route in advance, because the venue sits off the main entertainment strips and can be easy to miss in the dark.
Planning Your Night
Because all six events happen on Tuesday, October 13, you will need to choose. The theater shows start at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. and will take up most of your evening, so they are not realistic to pair with anything else. The three music shows all list 8:00 p.m. start times, though club shows often begin with an opener, so the headliner may not appear until later. The comedy show at 7:30 p.m. is the one most likely to leave room for a second stop afterward.
Whatever you choose, buy your tickets ahead of time through the links above, and confirm the start time and venue policies on your ticket before you leave the house.