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DL Hughley

• When: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3
• Where: City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way
• How much: $45-$65
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One of the original Kings of Comedy, DL Hughley is heading back to 最新杏吧原创 for three nights of stories and laughs. His career began as the original host of BET鈥檚 鈥淐omicView鈥� in 1992, catapulting the Virginia native into a life of humor on the big screen, the small screen and the stage. Since starring alongside Steve Harvey, Bernie Mac and 最新杏吧原创an Cedric the Entertainer in Spike Lee鈥檚 鈥淭he Original Kings of Comedy,鈥� Hughley has amassed national listenership through his syndicated radio show, starred in the ABC and UPN series 鈥淭he Hughleys,鈥� and produced 11 stand-up specials. The comedian recently went viral after calling out those celebrating the verdict in the P. Diddy trial, calling them 鈥渕orally bankrupt.鈥�

K. Michelle

• When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7
• Where: The Factory, 17105 N. Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
• How much: $63.70-$92.40
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Singer K. Michelle made her big mark as the rambunctious R&B diva with a story to tell. She was unafraid to shake the table on hit reality television shows like 鈥淟ove and Hip-Hop.鈥� However, the talented vocalist鈥檚 journey started in country music. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, K. Michelle received a scholarship to college for yodeling before traveling down the path to being an R&B superstar. After snagging multiple hits and platinum-selling records on the pop and R&B charts, K. Michelle released her most recent album, 鈥淚鈥橫 THE PROBLEM,鈥� in 2023. Expect to hear R&B hits like 鈥淰.S.O.P鈥� and 鈥淟ove 鈥楨m All鈥� as well as songs from her country music catalog like 鈥淭ennessee.鈥�

Jeezy 鈥楾M: 101 20th Anniversary Live鈥� with Color of Noize Orchestra

• When: 8 p.m. Aug. 8
• Where: Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St.
• How much: $127-$406.95
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Trap rap superstar Jeezy is headed to the Stifel Theatre for a special celebration of the 20th anniversary of his album 鈥淟et鈥檚 Get It: Thug Motivation.鈥� Following its release in 2005, the album helped set the tone for trap rap, a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged in Atlanta and highlighted drug solicitation and violence happening in urban neighborhoods. Alongside fellow ATLiens like T.I. and Gucci Mane, Jeezy helped give a voice to the trap. He celebrates the album鈥檚 groundbreaking release with accompaniment from the Color of Noize Orchestra. Expect to hear album hits like 鈥淪oul Survivor,鈥� 鈥淭rap or Die鈥� and 鈥淟et鈥檚 Get It/Sky鈥檚 the Limit.鈥�

Shane Gillis

• When: 8 p.m. Aug. 9
• Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave.
• How much: $59.60-$114.30
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During a time when comedians keep it safe to avoid cancel culture, Shane Gillis isn鈥檛 afraid to push the envelope. The Pennsylvania funny guy recently made waves at the EPSY鈥檚 after poking fun at everyone from former soccer player Megan Rapinoe to President Donald Trump. Gillis keeps up with what鈥檚 happening in the world, and he鈥檚 turning the bleakness of reality into a knee-slapping good time.

Wilco

• When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12
• Where: The Factory, 17105 N. Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
• How much: $64.70-$169.90
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When alternative rock band Wilco hit the scene in 1994, the Chicago-based group brought a fresh, unapologetic wave to the genre. Taking inspiration from music acts like the Beatles and Television, the band went on to release 13 studio albums. Band members won two Grammy Awards, sold over 670,000 copies of their 鈥淵ankee Hotel Foxtrot鈥� album and released their latest LP, 鈥淐ousin,鈥� in 2023. Expect to hear songs like 鈥淗ow to Fight Loneliness,鈥� 鈥淵ou and I鈥� and 鈥淚mpossible Germany.鈥�

Tacos and Tequila Festival

• When: 2 p.m. Aug. 16
• Where: CarShield Field, 900 TR Hughes Blvd., O’Fallon
• How much: $79-$2,673.75
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There鈥檚 no better place to enjoy hip-hop and tequila this summer than the Tacos and Tequila Festival. This festival isn鈥檛 new. However, this is its first time stopping in 最新杏吧原创 after successful events in Kansas City, Dallas and other cities. In addition to an endless supply of tacos and agave-fueled tequila shots, this festival offers shows from hip-hop legends like T.I., Lil Jon, Trick Daddy, 最新杏吧原创 rap icon Chingy. This is a great time to dust off your nino-pop and monastery dance moves for a night of 鈥�90s and 2000s rap realness.

Rod Stewart

• When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15
• Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights
• How much: $30-$741.15
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Known for his raspy voice and edgy songwriting, Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling music acts in history. His music has stood the test of time for more than six decades, with songs like 鈥淢aggie May鈥� and 鈥淵ou Wear It Well鈥� topping the charts around the world. Stewart had to cancel some of his U.S. performances earlier this year due to illness. However, the British crooner is still bringing his 鈥淥ne Last Time鈥� tour to 最新杏吧原创 for a night of hit records. Expect to hear songs like 鈥淔orever Young鈥� and 鈥淵ou鈥檙e in My Heart.鈥�

Clipse 鈥楲et God Sort Em Out鈥� tour

• When: 8 p.m. Aug. 18
• Where: The Factory, 17105 N Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
• How much: $76.18-$220.20
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Hip-hop duo Clipse is bringing back real rap with the release of their highly anticipated album 鈥淟et God Sort Em Out.鈥� The 13-track LP, produced by Pharrell Williams, is the first group release from brothers Pusha T and Malice since 2009. The Virginia siblings brought real lyricism and metaphorical bars, flipping rhyme patterns while featuring artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator for an epic summer drop. Expect to hear songs from the 鈥淟et God Sort Em Out鈥� album and hopefully a few Clipse classics like 鈥淕rindin鈥� and 鈥淲hat Happened to that Boy.鈥�

Linkin Park 鈥楩rom Zero鈥� world tour

• When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23
• Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave.
• How much: $58.10-$609.60
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Beloved rock band Linkin Park is back. After an extensive hiatus following the suicide of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017, the band returned in 2024 with the 鈥淔rom Zero鈥� album. They came back to the spotlight with a new lead singer as vocalist Emily Armstrong took center stage on the project. Fans have long awaited Linkin Park鈥檚 return as they鈥檝e universally mourned Bennington over the last eight years. Will Armstrong rise to the occasion as the band hits the stage in 最新杏吧原创 for the first time since 2008?

Alice Cooper

• When: 8 p.m. Aug. 23
• Where: The Factory, 17105 N Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
• How much: $100.60-$795.90
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The Godfather of Shock Rock, Alice Cooper, is coming to the Gateway City for an evening of rock 鈥檔鈥� roll. Cooper has been a renowned force in the genre for over 60 years as a solo artist and previously with his bandmates. He pioneered including horror aesthetics and sounds in heavy metal, creating generational anthems like 鈥淪chool鈥檚 Out.鈥� Cooper released his eighth studio album, 鈥淭he Revenge of Alice Cooper,鈥� on July 25. The album includes former band members Michael Bruce, Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway, marking the band鈥檚 first reunion in 51 years.

Festival of Nations

• When: Aug. 23-24
• Where: Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Dr.
• How much: Free
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For nearly 100 years, the Festival of Nations has brought music cultures from around the world to 最新杏吧原创 for two days of entertainment, education and community. Originally started in 1934, the festival combines music and culture like no other local festival. With the official lineup still in the works, expect to see more than 80 countries represented on stage, a plethora of local talent and an abundance of art from cultures across the globe.

Rob Thomas 鈥楾he All Night Days鈥� tour

• When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26
• Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights
• How much: $30-$369.65
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Known for being the front man of the alt-rock band Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas has wowed listeners for decades with his vocals and songwriting. There鈥檚 a sweet calmness in his voice, and whether he鈥檚 singing with the Florida-based band or soaring as a solo act, Thomas鈥� music is prone to stir up some feelings. He won three Grammy Awards for his 1999 song 鈥淪mooth鈥� with Santana. Later, he鈥檇 top the Billboard charts with tracks like 鈥淟onely No More鈥� and 鈥淪omeday.鈥� Expect to hear songs from Thomas鈥� solo catalog, as well as hit Matchbox Twenty records.

Diana Ross and Jon Batiste

• When: 8 p.m. Aug. 28
• Where: The Muny, 1 Theatre Drive, Forest Park
• How much: Free-$300
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The Queen of Motown, Diana Ross, is coming to 最新杏吧原创 for a one-night-only performance. She鈥檚 joined by seven-time Grammy Award鈥搘inning singer, musician, composer and songwriter Jon Batiste as the Muny concludes its 2025 season. The historic outdoor theatre reintroduced live concerts in 2024 with a sold-out performance from EGOT winner John Legend. Per Muny tradition, the venue will also raffle off 1,500 free tickets through a digital MetroTix lottery.

Paint Louis

• When: Aug. 29-31
• Where: Mural Mile Graffiti Wall, 1000 S. Wharf St.
• How much: Free
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Paint Louis is one of the few hip-hop music festivals that highlights the elements of the American genre. For the last 28 years, graffiti artists from all over the world have visited 最新杏吧原创 to create elaborate murals along the riverfront. But hip-hop culture doesn鈥檛 stop there. Emcees and DJs also hit the stage to perform and rock the mic, with rapper Rakim and DJ Qbert headlining the 2024 event. Paint Louis is a magical experience that celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of hip-hop culture.

Honorable Mentions

• El Monstero, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $40.50-$304.40,
• Jessie Murph, 8 p.m. Aug. 6, the Factory, sold out,
• Tony Rock, 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 8-10, Helium Comedy Club, $33.99-$45.99,
• Big Daddy Kane, 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10, City Winery, $65-$95,
• $uicideBoy$, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $56-$366.60,
• Shinedown, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Enterprise Center, $56.55-$1,006.10,
• Coheed and Cambria, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Saint Louis Music Park, $41.45-$249.10,
• John Cusack, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Stifel Theatre, $47.80-$236.10,
• The Offspring, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, $30-$426.40,
• Lyfe Jennings, 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 23, City Winery, $65-$78,
• Sierra Ferrell, 8 p.m. Aug. 26, Stifel Theatre, $61.95-$72.25,