Explorers of all ages will find something of interest on our list of 5 things to do in St. Louis this weekend, which includes international films, hilarious operettas, wine tastings and more.
For more ways to enjoy St. Louis, check our events calendar.
St. Louis International Film Festival
November 7 to 17
This year marks the 33rd annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival. The festival showcases cutting-edge features and shorts from around the world, many of which will receive their only exposure in St. Louis.
H.M.S. Pinafore
November 8 and 10
In Gilbert and Sullivan’s timeless operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore, love sets a course for stormy seas as Captain Corcoran’s beautiful daughter, Josephine, is torn between duty and desire. Her heart belongs to Ralph Rackstraw, a handsome sailor, but her father insists she marry the pompous Sir Joseph Porter, the clueless First Lord of the Admiralty. Performed by Winter Opera St. Louis, this hilarious operetta is filled with unforgettable characters, witty dialogue and toe-tapping tunes. Will true love conquer all, or will class distinctions keep Josephine and Ralph apart?
Pilobolus re:CREATION
November 9
Imagination knows no limits in this performance by the world-renowned dance company Pilobolus, where both audience and artist rediscover, redefine and recreate timeless narratives through new visions of history, myth and the innate human need for expression. Presented by Dance St. Louis, re:CREATION offers a dynamic collection of dance pieces – both timely and timeless – in a sensational performance, which fans have come to expect from Pilobolus. Founded in 1971, the dance company has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and the power of connected bodies, creating more than 120 works of dance and performing on Broadway, at the Oscars and at the Olympics.
Sip and See: A Wine-Tasting Cruise
November 10
As you enjoy the beautiful fall foliage along the Missouri River, you can savor an array of passed hors d’oeuvres paired with a variety of wines from regional wineries aboard Miss Augusta. During the two-hour cruise, talented winemakers from the Hoffmann Family of Companies will discuss the wine-making process as you sip glasses of white, red, sparkling and dessert wines.
The Artist Who Captured Eichmann
Until June 1, 2025
Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent who played a pivotal role in apprehending Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires in 1960. During his three-week mission, Malkin wrote, sketched and painted on the pages of a South American travel guide, creating a unique artistic chronicle of his experiences. This exhibition features several silkscreen prints of Malkin’s original artwork. “The Peter Malkin story is a fascinating and multilayered adventure,” executive director Myron Freedman said in a recent press release. “This one-of-a-kind exhibition seamlessly blends art and history into a compelling narrative about justice, espionage and memory – all told through the eyes of an artistic spy.”
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