8 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
St. Louis Reads Dante
After last year’s success, St. Louis Reads Dante invites readers of all backgrounds — curious newcomers and seasoned Dante enthusiasts alike — to join a monthly journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy, one canto at a time. Each session brings together undergraduates, scholars and community members for a guided reading and discussion led by scholars from many different disciplines and research areas. Whether you’re discovering Dante’s epic poem for the first time or returning to it with fresh questions, this is a chance to engage deeply with a work that continues to inspire, provoke and challenge across time. Mary Jo Bang, professor of English, WashU, will introduce Canto IX of Dante’s Commedia, followed by readings of the canto and a Q&A session. Join us before and after the reading, from 3-4 pm and 5-6 pm, to explore a showcase of Special Collections materials related to Dante’s Divine Comedy. University Libraries.
Washington University, Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room

9-27 SEPTEMBER
The Color Purple (The Musical)
Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th-century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in. $56-62. St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre.
Washington University, Edison Theatre

9 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
Talking Back: Conversations with Special Collections Closing Reception
Celebrate the closing of Talking Back: Conversations with Special Collections, an exhibition featuring original artworks created by first-year master of fine arts students in illustration and visual culture during the 2025–26 academic year. Drawing inspiration from materials in the Julian Edison Department of Special Collections at WashU Libraries, each student developed and curated an individual section of the exhibition in response to these archival collections. University Libraries.
Washington University, Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room

9 SEPTEMBER  |  4:30 PM
Learning to Live Inside a Novel
The French Connexions Franco-American center is pleased to welcome novelist Laure Gouraige to WashU as writer-in-residence. Her visit is part of the Jules Verne Writing Residency, which brings contemporary French and Francophone writers to several universities across the U.S. Gouraige will reflect on how personal experience can transformed into literature, how philosophical questions can shape a fictional world, and how a writer moves from telling her own story to creating worlds of her own. French Connexions.
Washington University, Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room

9 SEPTEMBER  |  5:30 PM
Panel Conversation — Buenos Aires Modern, 1935–1950
Join Assistant Curator Dana Ostrander for a panel discussion with art historians Natalia Brizuela and Megan A. Sullivan on the exhibition Buenos Aires Modern, 1935–1950. The exhibition explores Argentina’s capital as a vibrant creative laboratory where artists forged new visual languages in response to the city’s hybrid population, rapidly modernizing infrastructure and complex political terrain. The exhibition highlights the activities of a dynamic community of creative practitioners — visual artists, architects, graphic designers, dancers and poets — revealing how exile, displacement and cultural exchange transformed the social landscape of Argentina during the early 20th century. Anchored in the art of Grete Stern, Horacio Coppola and their social circle, the exhibition traces how modernism was not merely adopted but actively transformed in Buenos Aires. A reception follows at 6:30 pm. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, College of Art.
Washington University, Steinberg Hall, Auditorium

10 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
Angela Davis on Academic Freedom
ANGELA DAVIS is distinguished professor emerita at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The Sawyer Seminar Series on Black Studies and the Future of the American University opens with a discussion of academic freedom as a critical, evolving and contested concept — one that must be understood historically, continually reimagined in response to changing realities and defended structurally. Reception to follow. RSVP required. Center for the Humanities, Department of African and African American Studies.
Washington University, Graham Chapel

10 SEPTEMBER  |  5:30 PM
Modeling Alternatives
Modeling Alternatives brings together historian Candace Borders and community-based developer Sarah Rose to discuss the past, present and future of social housing in the city of St. Louis. Borders will speak to her dissertation research on Black women’s activism for public housing in mid-20th-century St. Louis. Rose will draw on her own experience developing housing in St. Louis to describe how affordability is produced and maintained in the present. Together, the panelists will put forward ideas for social housing that overcome the narrow focus on prominent failures and draw lessons from the deep history of local tenant-led housing activism. This event takes place on the opening night of Counterplanning from St. Louis, an exhibition on how housing affordability shapes, and is shaped by, construction practices. College of Architecture.
Washington University, Steinberg Hall, Gallery

10 SEPTEMBER  |  8 PM
WashU Cinema Presents: Clueless
The 1995 comedy film Clueless follows Cher Horowitz, a rich and popular high school student in Beverly Hills who loves playing matchmaker and taking on makeover projects. WU Cinema screenings generally include an intro to the film, with some history about the film or key elements to guide viewing. Free for Washington University students with proper ID; $7, general public; $5, seniors, WashU alumni and students from other schools; $4, WashU staff and faculty. WU Cinema.
Washington University, Brown Hall, Room 100

16 SEPTEMBER  |  11:30 AM
Kemper Creative Break
Take a pause from your daily routine to explore Philip Guston’s The Patient. Through close looking, guided conversation and a low-stakes creative-response activity, participants will explore the painting and reflect together, sharing diverse perspectives to collaboratively interpret the work of art. The discussion will also consider connections between themes in the artwork and the artist’s own lived experiences. Kemper Creative Break is an ongoing program offering short, 30-minute experiences with art. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.
Washington University, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

16 SEPTEMBER  |  3 PM
Tom Sullivan, U.S. Presidency: Power, Responsibility and Accountability (Author Talk)
TOM SULLIVAN, president emeritus, University of Vermont, and former associate dean, WashU Law, and Andrea Katz, professor, WashU Law. In this Constitution Day event, Sullivan will discuss the evolving state of presidential power in the United States, specifically facilitating discussion and debate concerning the power, responsibility and accountability of U.S. presidents. How is power acquired? How is it used or misused? How are the president's powers checked and how are they held accountable to and by the people? Grounded in the intersection of law, politics and history, this book engages readers across disciplines, tracking the remarkable transformation of the U.S. presidency. Book signing and reception to follow. WashU School of Law. 
Washington University, Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (Room 310)

17 SEPTEMBER  |  12 PM
SCOTUS Review Roundtable
WashU Law professors Susan Appleton, Travis Crum, Andrea Katz, Greg Magarian, Katie Herbert Meyer and Karen Tokarz, moderator, will discuss the Supreme Court on this Constitution Day. Lunch available for registered attendees. WashU School of Law. 
Washington University, Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (Room 310)

17 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
Davarian Baldwin on University and Community
DAVARIAN BALDWIN, the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies and founding director, Smart Cities Research Lab, Trinity College (Hartford). In the second gathering of the Sawyer Seminar Series, Baldwin examines academic freedom and the future of the American university within the context of the neoliberal university. How can the university continue to stand for the principles of academic freedom that rest on the production of knowledge for the public good? Registration required. Center for the Humanities, Department of African and African American Studies.
Washington University, Hillman Hall, Clark-Fox Forum

18 SEPTEMBER  |  3 PM
A Conversation with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
BRANDEN JACOBS-JENKINS, writer and theatre artist and a professor in the practice, Yale University, and vice president, Dramatists Guild Council. He has been the recipient of two Tony awards, a Pulitzer Prize, the MacArthur fellowship, the Windham-Campbell Prize for Drama, and the inaugural Tennessee Williams Award. The Helen Clanton Morrin Lecture continues to teach our students that theatre does not simply entertain, but in fact emboldens us to make change. RSVP by Sept. 1. Reception to follow. Performing Arts Department. 
Washington University, Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium

18 SEPTEMBER  |  3 PM
Discussion with Jules Boykoff
JULES BOYKOFF, author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing, and the FIFA Greed Machine (2026) and Kicking (2026), a memoir about his former life as a professional footballer and his current life as a critical academic of sport. Excerpts will be distributed in advance to help guide our discussion. We’ll also look forward to next summer’s Women’s World Cup, the LA 2028 Olympics and assess the state of global mega sporting events in these difficult times. See website for registration. Program for American Culture Studies.
Zoom

19-20 SEPTEMBER
A. E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival
For nearly 30 years, the WashU Performing Arts Department has produced the A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival in support and development of new student plays. This year, the festival presents Crooked by Chinonso Anyanwu (directed by Zachariah Ezer) and The Winger by Frauke Thielecke (directed by Mariah Richardson), 7:30 pm, Sept. 19; and What We Talk About or The Common Room Play by Anna Schwartz (directed by Deanna Jent), 2 pm, Sept. 20. Performing Arts Department.
Washington University, Mallinckrodt Center, A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre

19 SEPTEMBER  |  9:15 AM
100 Years of the History PhD Program
Since 1926, the Department of History has educated generations of scholars, teachers, public historians and leaders. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of research, discovery and community. RSVP requested. Livestream available; see website. Department of History.
Washington University, Umrath Hall, Umrath Lounge

19 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
We Bear Witness: The African American Legacy of Hadley Township, MO Screening & Discussion
Join us for a free screening and panel discussion of the documentary We Bear Witness: African American Legacy of Hadley Township, MO. Hadley Township is a historically Black community founded in 1907 and once home to notable figures such as Henry Hampton and Arthur Ashe, as well as local artist and filmmaker Margie Hollins. Hollins’ film examines the history of Hadley Township and the forces that led to its transformation and decline. Following the screening, a panel featuring the director, historians and former residents will provide additional context and insight into the community’s legacy. RSVP requested. University Libraries.
Washington University, Brown Hall, Room 100

20 SEPTEMBER  |  2 PM
Buenos Aires Modern, 1935-1950
Join us for an interactive tour of the exhibition Buenos Aires Modern, 1935-1950, which explores Argentina’s capital as a creative laboratory where artists forged inventive visual languages in response to the city’s diverse population, rapid modernization and complex political landscape. Fueled by the arrival of thousands of European artists, exiles and refugees fleeing oppression on multiple fronts, during the 1930s and ’40s Buenos Aires became a hub for artistic experimentation and collaboration. Anchored in the art of Grete Stern, Horacio Coppola and their social circle, the exhibition — the first in the United States to examine this dynamic community — reveals how migration and cultural exchange gave rise to new forms of modernism. Led by student educators, the museum’s public tours encourage visitors to learn and discover through close looking, conversation and creative engagement with artworks on view. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.
Washington University, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

22 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
Platform Fiction
SARAH BROUILLETTE, professor, Department of English Language and Literature, Carleton University. Through case studies of some YA and romance novels, this talk explores how digital platforms are shaping the publishing industry — and the nature of narrative itself. Wattpad promises inclusive community in lieu of payment for writing, and rewards writers who are willing to see themselves as care workers responsible for their readers. Audible turns audiobooks into a way of managing one’s moods and maximizing industriousness. TikTok turns the work of marketing books into a fun hobby. Amazon self-publishing blurs passion and entrepreneurialism in a competitive environment where pay is tiny and irregular. Platforms have a gravitational pull today, as people are moving away from immersive print-based reading forms and toward ambient online media that functions on distracted attention — and that is ever present and seemingly cheap. This talk explores the narrative forms and types of authorial labor that have arisen in this context. Comparative Methods Lecture Series, Center for the Humanities.
Washington University, Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge

23 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
The Odyssey Wars: Nolan, Homer, and Reimaginings
Join a panel of Washington University scholars to discuss Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey and the impassioned debates it has inspired. Panelists are Colin Burnett, Film and Media Studies; Rebecca Wanzo, American Culture Studies and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies; and Kathryn Wilson, Classics. Reception to follow. American Culture Studies.
Washington University, Seigle Hall, Room L006

24 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
Liberation Among the Stars: Black Fandom and Racial Capitalism
REBECCA WANZO is professor of women, gender, and sexuality studies, and director, Program in American Culture Studies. FMS Colloquium Lecture Series, Program in Film and Media Studies.
American Culture Studies.
Washington University, Seigle Hall, Room 301

24 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
Deb Olin Unferth Reading
DEB OLIN UNFERTH is the author of seven books, including the novels Earth 7, Barn 8 and Vacation; the memoir Revolution, finalist for the National Book Critics’ Circle Award; two story collections; and the graphic novel I, Parrot. Unferth is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Following the reading, Unferth will participate in a moderated conversation led by the Center for the Literary Arts’ Danielle Dutton. Q&A will follow. Department of English. 
Washington University, Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge

24 SEPTEMBER  |  1 PM
Poetry for All Podcast Event with Haleh Liza Gafori
Acclaimed translator, educator and performance artist Haleh Liza Gafori joins co-hosts Abram Van Engen and Joanne Diaz for a live recording of the Poetry For All podcast. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics. 
Washington University, Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge

24 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Why Read Rumi in Times Like These with Haleh Liza Gafori
Acclaimed translator, educator and performance artist Haleh Liza Gafori presents “Rumi For Our Times,” a selection of poems by the 13th-century mystic Rumi, revealing how urgently and tenderly the beloved sage speaks to us in these challenging times. No stranger to political turmoil and the ravages of the imperious ego, calling listeners toward an ethic of love, care and reverence. Alive with dazzling images, leaping progressions of thought, and astonishing rhythm and wordplay, Rumi’s poems are not only aesthetic masterpieces but are also spiritual and philosophical works, meant to illuminate and liberate, pointing us toward more harmonious ways of being. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics. 
Washington University, Knight Hall, Emerson Auditorium

25 SEPTEMBER  |  12 PM
Kemper Unplugged: A Journey Through Latin Sounds
A Journey Through Latin Sounds is a concert featuring both traditional covers and original songs from Latin America. Esteban Tonio and Emerson Magaña play a variety of Latin genres, instruments and rhythms, including cumbia, huaynos, cuban son, bailecitos, guajira and rumba. Instruments played in this concert include charango, Colombian tiple and quena. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Department of Music.
Washington University, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

25 SEPTEMBER  |  4 PM
Mid-Autumn Festival: Blooming Flowers and Full Moon
As the moon shines over oceans across the world, we gather to celebrate the luminous harvest moon and the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival across East Asia. Join us for music, dance, drums, lantern riddles and festivities celebrating cultures from across the region. The Spring Water Folk Music Group (春泉民乐社), Sensasians, Samulnori and other student performance groups will showcase their talents throughout the evening. Mooncakes and light refreshments will be provided. Participants will also have the opportunity to receive lanterns during the riddle activities held throughout the program. RSVP requested. University Libraries.
Washington University, Ridgely Hall, Holmes Lounge

26 SEPTEMBER  |  10 AM
Kemper Refresh: Botanical Printing
Join us for a restorative session focused on process, creativity and connections with the natural world. First, participants will explore the exhibition Carolina Caycedo: Growing Deep Roots through guided looking and conversation focused on humanity’s relationship with nature. Then engage in botanical printing led by Dominique Begnaud of Create Play Grow Therapy Services, carrying the exhibition's themes into a hands-on creative experience. Themes of self-care, mindfulness and artful approaches to wellness are woven throughout. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.
Washington University, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

27 SEPTEMBER  |  8 PM
WashU Cinema Presents: A.I. Artificial Intelligence
A.I. Artificial Intelligence, a 2001 sci-fi drama directed by Steven Spielberg, tells the story of a robotic boy named David who is programmed to feel unconditional love. Post-screening discussion with faculty members from the Program in Film and Media Studies, who talk about the film and the use of A.I. (part of AI Perspectives Week). WU Cinema screenings generally include an intro to the film, with some history about the film or key elements to guide viewing. Free for Washington University students with proper ID; $7, general public; $5, seniors, WashU alumni and students from other schools; $4, WashU staff and faculty. WU Cinema.
Washington University, Brown Hall, Room 100

29 SEPTEMBER  |  5:30 PM
Americanist Dinner Forum: Doc Du Jour with Jacob Cupps
JACOB CUPPS, PhD student in music theory, WashU. Cupps researches production and subgenre formation in rap, examining the means by which hip-hop musicians create and communicate identities in sound. Jacob’s master’s thesis, “‘The Sound of the Underground’: Distinguishing Alternative Identity in Rap’s Contemporary Moment,” examines underground hip-hop from the last 20 years to develop a vocabulary for the musical techniques that rappers and producers use to sound an underground identity in the music. Future iterations of this project will focus more closely on the music of the Ruby Yacht collective, Backwoodz Studioz and Mello Music Group, taking a more hybrid ethnographic and theoretical approach. RSVP requested. Program for American Culture Studies.
Washington University, Danforth University Center, Room 234

30 SEPTEMBER  |  1 PM
Oscar Wilde After Cultural Studies
GRACE LAVERY, associate professor of English, critical theory, and gender and women’s studies, University of California, Berkeley. In the early 1990s, the emerging field of queer theory took Oscar Wilde, the Irish Victorian playwright and wit, as both a central historical antecedent and as a certain kind of methodical inspiration. Thirty-five years later, Wilde has been provincialized: He remains a crucial figure in British and Irish literary and cultural histories of the 1880s and 1890s but rarely if ever a focal point for queer theory as a humanistic metadiscourse. To understand how this happened, Lavery’s talk explores the ambivalence with which the field treats the historical figure of the white, metropolitan, effeminate homosexual man, in whose posthumous image the liberal regime of LGBT civil rights was established as a legal and cultural code. Department of English.
Washington University, Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge

1 SEPTEMBER |  12 PM
Pop-Up Collections Displays
While delegates in Philadelphia were declaring a new nation into existence in 1776, a very different story was unfolding far to the west. As a small French village barely a dozen years old, St. Louis began its quiet rise to regional power. This pop-up display explores St. Louis from its founding in 1764 through the year of American Independence, revealing how this frontier settlement became an unexpected player in the Revolutionary era. Missouri Historical Society.
Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center, 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, 63105

2-30 SEPTEMBER
See STL Walking Tours
See STL’s fun and creative tours mix engaging storytelling and a deep well of historical knowledge with an infectious enthusiasm for the exciting changes the city is currently undergoing. Tours are two hours in length and are wheelchair accessible. $17–$22. Tour starting/ending points are included in your booking details. Missouri Historical Society. Sept. 2: Forest Park; Sept. 5: Central West End, Old North and St. Louis Place; Sept. 6: Downtown Origins; Sept. 7: Downtown Origins, Central West End; Sept. 8: The Hill; Sept. 9: Forest Park; Sept. 12: Downtown Origins, Forest Park, Delmar Loop, Cherokee Street; Sept. 13: Downtown Origins, Tower Grove; Sept. 16: Forest Park; Sept. 19: Forest Park; Sept. 20: Downtown Origins, STL 101 Bus Tour; Sept. 23: Forest Park; Sept. 27: Kirkwood; Sept. 29: The Hill; Sept. 30: Forest Park.

2 SEPTEMBER  |  5 PM
Sensory-Friendly Evening
Experience the Missouri History Museum in a welcoming, inclusive environment during a special evening designed for guests of all ages with autism and their companions, as well as individuals and families with other disabilities. Adjusted lighting and sound levels to create a comfortable atmosphere — all while the museum is closed to the public to ensure a cozy setting. Enjoy engaging activities including storytelling and a music-making room. Relax while hanging out and petting therapy Duo Dogs. Explore the exhibits on your own. Let your creativity soar by designing your own museum exhibit using artifacts you can touch and visit resource tables hosted by our partner organizations. Missouri Historical Society.
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 63112

3 SEPTEMBER  |  5:30 PM
Tours & Pours — Downtown Core
Tours & Pours — curated walking tours throughout Downtown St. Louis — are happy hour events designed to celebrate downtown’s rich architectural history and unique restaurants and bars. Meeting points and stops are revealed the day of the tour, and tickets include three drinks and snacks along the way. Tours include up to 15 minutes of walking. All participants must be over 21 years old. $30. Missouri Historical Society.
Location TBA

3 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Chloe Benjamin, Under Story (Author Talk)
Bestselling author of The Immortalists, Chloe Benjamin shares an intimate yet epic love story — and a sweeping odyssey of scientific discovery. Laurel Salter works as a dishwasher at an isolated research base in Antarctica and tells no one that before she arrived, she was a renowned young scientist with a family. When a strange light appears across the ice, Laurel is convinced it leads to a world she can barely imagine. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

4 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
Let’s Talk in the Galleries
Walk through the galleries and speak with museum educators about the new rotation of African textiles. Educators will be stationed in Morton D. May and Louis D. Beaumont Gallery 117 from 11 am to 1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the sophisticated knotting, weaving and plaiting techniques of these garments or their use as signs of leadership and prestige, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and enhance your visit. Saint Louis Art Museum.
Saint Louis Art Museum, Morton D. May and Louis D. Beaumont Gallery 117, One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis 63110

4-19 SEPTEMBER
Drop-in Collection Tour — Untitled
Join this guided tour to reflect on the many reasons why artworks appear without titles in an art museum. Whether an artistic choice or an unknown reason, visitors will learn more about untitled artworks from the museum’s collection and will reflect on what we gain or lose without descriptive titles. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Saint Louis Art Museum. 
1 pm, Fri., Sept. 4
4 pm, Fri., Sept. 4 – Audio description tour
1 pm, Sat., Sept. 5
1 pm, Fri., Sept. 11
1 pm, Sat., Sept. 12
1 pm, Fri., Sept. 18
1 pm, Sat., Sept. 19
1 pm, Fri., Sept. 25
1 pm, Sat., Sept. 26
Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis 63110

4-25 SEPTEMBER
Stone Sea Viewing
Gain new perspectives on Andy Goldsworthy’s Stone Sea as you walk through this large-scale outdoor sculpture. The space will be open for visitors to view on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets required. The viewing is weather dependent. Saint Louis Art Museum.
1 pm, Fri., Sept. 4
5 pm, Fri., Sept. 11
2 pm, Fri., Sept. 18
5 pm, Fri., Sept. 25
Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis 63110

5-26 SEPTEMBER  |  10 AM
The Fabulous Fox Theatre Tour
Explore the splendor of one of America's most magnificent theatres! Enjoy your 90-minute walking tour of the majestic Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. This grand palace-style theatre is five stories high, a grand experience! Tours are offered Saturday mornings at 10:00 am and 10:30 am. An organ presentation is included in the tour. $10. The Fabulous Fox.
The Fabulous Fox, 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis 63103

6 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
Tour Público en Español — Aymara Weavings: The Indigenous Andes
Aprovecha una última chance para ver esta exhibición que cierra el 13 de Septiembre. Con esta serie de tours a lo largo del año, SLAM invita a todos los hispanohablantes de la región a conectarse con el Museo en su idioma. En el 2026 iniciamos con una visita a los legados creativos y de resistencia de los textiles andinos. Ya sea revisitando nuestra colección o descubriendo futuras exhibiciones, los tours en español son un espacio guiado para compartir memorias, conocer miembros de nuestra comunidad e interactuar con obras de arte de una forma más íntima. The tour will be delivered in Spanish, and it will require a fair understanding of the language. Saint Louis Art Museum.
Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts, Forest Park, St. Louis, 63110

8 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys: Espíritu (Author Talk)
AIDEN THOMAS, bestselling author of Cemetery Boys, joins Left Bank Books to celebrate their highly anticipated sequel. With restless spirits vanishing and a dark demon from their past emerging, Julian and Yadriel might be the only ones reckless enough to stop a threat that could tear their world apart. With the shadows growing darker and the discovery of a gaping dark spot on his friend Luca, Julian has to decide who he wants to put his trust in, and just how far he's willing to go to save what is his. Thomas will be in conversation with Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil. Left Bank Books.
St. Louis Public Library — Central Branch, 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, 63103

9 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Blanche M. Touhill, The History of the University of Missouri-St. Louis: 1983-2003 (Author Talk)
BLANCHE M. TOUHILL, chancellor emerita and professor emerita of history and education, University of Missouri-St. Louis. As chancellor from 1991 to 2002, she greatly expanded academic programs and centers at the university, built endowed and distinguished teaching professorships and added acres of land and several new buildings and programs to the campus. Under her leadership, a new student center and new performing arts center were built, the latter of which bears her name. Books available for purchase and signing at the event. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

9-27 SEPTEMBER
Little Women
Experience the heartfelt retelling of Little Women that beautifully captures the laughter, heartbreak, sisterhood and everyday heroism that have made generations fall in love with the March family. Whether you grew up with Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy or are meeting them for the first time, this beloved American classic — set in New England during the Civil War — offers the comfort, charm and emotional richness that has defined it for more than 150 years. A timeless coming of age story of resilience, first love and finding your voice, Little Women speaks to anyone who has ever chased a dream, defied expectations or dared to imagine a future all their own. $52-109. Post-show talkback Sept. 12 and 19; open captioning Sept. 27. Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119

9 SEPTEMBER  |  3 PM
Public Opening — Juanita McNeely
Juanita McNeely celebrates the career of prominent American feminist artist Juanita McNeely (1936–2023), who was born in St. Louis and studied at the School of Fine Arts at Washington University in the late 1950s. The exhibition is a collaboration with Counterpublic’s triennial, which runs from Sept. 10 through Dec. 12 across St. Louis. Celebrate the opening with gallery talks, live music and drinks from a cash bar. At 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm, Simon Kelly, SLAM’s curator of modern and contemporary art, will give brief talks about the exhibition. Saint Louis Art Museum.
Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis, 63110

10 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
Fall/Winter 2026 Exhibitions Opening
Join us for the opening of CAM’s fall/winter exhibitions, featuring: Ayana Evans: Nobody’s Gonna Love You the Way I Do; Great Rivers Biennial 2026: Vaughn Terrell Davis Jr., Lauren dela Roche, Vincent Stemmler; CAM x Counterpublic: Juanita McNeely; CAM x Counterpublic: Tony Cokes; and ArtReach: Near Futures. Public opening begins at 6 p.m. DJ PBNJEFFY will perform from 5:30-8 p.m. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 63108

10 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
Opening Reception: Olga de Amaral
Join us to celebrate the opening of Olga de Amaral: Weaving the Infinite. Enjoy a first look at the exhibition and complimentary refreshments at this special event. Next door, CAM opens new exhibitions with a reception from 6-9 p.m. and across the street, enjoy Counterpublic Coyote Time, with performances of Benjamin Patterson’s works feat. Damon Smith in the Pulitzer’s Spring Church and an ensemble in Park-Like starting at 6 p.m. RSVP requested. Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 63108

10 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
David and Ashley Eckstein, Just Enough and Lucky 22 (Author Talk)
Husband and wife superstar duo David and Ashley Eckstein share the stage to discuss their new books! Former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop David Eckstein is a two-time World Series Champion and 2006 World Series MVP. In his new book, Just Enough, David shares the valleys and mountaintops that shaped him — years defined not by trophies but by perseverance, faith and family. Actress and fashion designer Ashley Eckstein is best known as the voice of the iconic Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars — a character she originated in the Clone Wars animated series. Ashley’s debut novel Lucky 22 follows a young actress falling in love with a baseball player and was inspired by Ashley and David’s love story. The couple will be in conversation with bestselling contemporary romance author Samantha Chase. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

10 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Route 66: The Main Street of America Screening & Discussion
This is a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding new life and purpose — making new history — proving the most meaningful journeys often unfold on the road less traveled. Whether you’ve driven Route 66 or only imagined it, this film takes you there — creating an immersive and heartfelt portrait of an American icon that’s full of humor, warmth and discovery. Following the film, stay for conversation with director John Paget and some of The Main Street of America’s real-life characters. $15-20. The Wildey Theatre.
The Wildey Theatre, 252 North Main St., Edwardsville, IL 62025

11 SEPTEMBER  |  1 PM
9/11 Lecture and Exhibition
In memorial of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Webster University welcomes photographer Jane Martin and anthropologist Eric Rothenbuhler to speak about their experiences in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, and the following weeks in which they chronicled the events and community responses. Webster University.
Webster University, Sverdrup Building, 8300 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 63119

11 SEPTEMBER  |  6:30 PM
SLAM Cinema — The Piccirilli Factor
This 2025 documentary tells the story of the Piccirilli family, Italian sculptors who settled in New York City and started the largest and most prolific marble-carving studio in America. For nearly 50 years, Piccirilli sculptors helped shape the architectural landscapes of Washington and New York through hundreds of monuments, memorials and artworks, many of which are preserved in museums and private collections. Following the film, director Eduardo Montes-Bradley will take part in a moderated conversation and audience Q&A with Keli Rylance, head librarian of the Richardson Memorial Library and Museum Archives. Saint Louis Art Museum.
Saint Louis Art Museum, Farrell Auditorium, 1 Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis, 63110

11 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Ariel Lawhon, The Pirate Queen (Author Talk)
Bestselling author of The Frozen River, Ariel Lawhon shares a sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary 16th-century Irish folk heroine. Grace was born to be a sea captain, but as the only daughter of a powerful chieftain, she is married off to a brutal warrior, only to be ousted from his lands. But this betrayal offers Grace the opportunity to return to sea. When England’s incursions into Ireland grow bolder, Grace must fight to defend her land. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

12 SEPTEMBER  |  10 AM
Artist Talk + Tour in The Ville: Tony Cokes
In celebration of his exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis as a part of Counterpublic 2026: Coyote Time, join artist Tony Cokes and Counterpublic curator Stefanie Hessler for a conversation at Antioch Baptist Church as part of a walking tour of The Ville neighborhood. The talk and tour will trace the full arc of Cokes’ project, which includes a video on CAM’s façade for Street Views, a video installed in the church and billboards bridging these two sites. Counterpublic staff and artists will also take visitors to other Counterpublic 2026 artists work in the neighborhood. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended. The tour route requires navigating uneven and unreliable city sidewalks. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
Antioch Baptist Church, 2401 Annie Malone Dr., St. Louis, 63113

12 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
Great Rivers Biennial 2026 Artist + Juror Panel Discussion
Celebrate the 12th edition of the Great Rivers Biennial in this panel conversation with artists Vaughn Terrell Davis Jr., Lauren dela Roche and Vincent Stemmler, and jurors Leslie Hewitt, Margot Norton and Pavel Pyś. Ferring Foundation Chief Curator Dean Daderko moderates the discussion. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 63108

13-20 SEPTEMBER  |  1 PM
Drop-in Tour with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis — Little Women
Join a guided tour of SLAM’s collection inspired by the theatrical retelling of Little Women, which examines themes of sisterhood, resilience, coming of age, first love, defying expectations and finding one’s own voice. Saint Louis Art Museum, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. 
Saint Louis Art Museum, Sculpture Hall. One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis 63110

15 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
Poetry SLAM Night
Slam poetry is a high-energy form of spoken-word poetry performed before a live audience, often competitively. Join us for two slam poetry nights as we pass the mic over to you to perform your work in front of a supportive audience. Each night a winner will take home a medal. Any level of experience is welcome — if you don’t have a poem, we will provide one! See website for additional dates. St. Louis Public Library.
St. Louis Public Library — Buder Branch, 4401 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, 63109

15 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Jon Jon Wesolowski, Building Places That Build Community (Author Talk)
Known as The Happy Urbanist, Jon Jon Wesolowski is a national speaker and advocate for people-centered, livable cities. Across social media, his videos have garnered more than 3.2 million likes and over 702,000 followers. Wesolowski will explore how great places can strengthen neighborhoods, foster belonging and create lasting prosperity. Through inspiring examples from St. Louis and cities across the country, he'll show how small, local projects can transform communities without leaving people behind. This presentation highlights real-world stories of ordinary people shaping the places they love, and how local governments can support and amplify those efforts. The event will feature a community resource fair with info tables from St. Louis Urbanist, Missouri Department of Transportation, Urban Harvest STL, Fun 4 STL Kids, Strong St. Louis, and more! St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

16 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
G’Ra Asim, 99 Problems Finding The 1 (Author Talk)
99 Problems Finding the 1: A Love Story (Sort Of) is part cultural criticism, part roguish adventure. In 2004, Jay-Z released 99 Problems and the song became an instant classic. The Grammy award-winning rapper details the many problems in his life, except romantic love. Fast-forward over 20 years, WashU professor and punk musician G'Ra Asim is facing his own set of problems, except they all focus on modern romance. Contemplating his singledom and mishaps in dating, Asim takes the reader through a literary, speculative and thoughtful meditation on chronic lovelessness. This event will include a presentation, musical performance and book signing. Left Bank Books.
Listening Room, High Low Literary Arts Cafe, 3301 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 63103

16 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
James Bafaro, HAMPTON AVE Chronicles (Author Talk)
Join longtime St. Louis radio and online newsperson James Bafaro (KMOX/WIL/KTRS/NPR and the St. Louis Business Journal) as he discusses tales from his youth in the south St. Louis neighborhood near Hampton Avenue — a five-mile stretch of north-south roadway in the middle of the city that connected the good, the bad, the sometimes sad and often humorous stories of a St. Louis child of the ’60s and ’70s. St. Louis Public Library. 
St. Louis Public Library — Buder Branch, 4401 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, 63109

16 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Victoria Aveyard, Tempest (Author Talk)
The bestselling author of the Red Queen fantasy series, Victoria Aveyard takes readers on an epic adventure of love and betrayal amid a brutal war for the high seas. Once a lady chained to a loathsome lord, Cat Rose is now known as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern in the Lyrian Sea, determined to be the master of her own fate. As a storm rises, the oppressive Empire’s navy begins to capture ship after ship, save for one, captained by legendary pirate Valerian Kane. Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. And the only man Cat has ever loved. Desperate for victory, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. But Cat Rose is nothing if not a survivor. $40-50, includes one book copy. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

17 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
Teas & Tours — Take a Seat
Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour through the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of decorative chairs. Reflect on how notions of balance, rest and good posture changed with the different shapes and adornments of one of the most common domestic items. $45-50. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Saint Louis Art Museum.
Panorama, Saint Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis, 63110

17 SEPTEMBER  |  5:30 PM
Tours & Pours — Rooftops of Downtown
Tours & Pours — curated walking tours throughout downtown St. Louis — are happy hour events designed to celebrate downtown’s rich architectural history and unique restaurants and bars. Meeting points and stops are revealed the day of the tour, and tickets include three drinks and snacks along the way. Tours include up to 15 minutes of walking. All participants must be over 21 years old. Tickets $30. Missouri Historical Society.
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19 SEPTEMBER  |  9 AM
Author Breakfast
Meet six local authors speed-dating style while enjoying a light continental breakfast. This year, youth author Somani Chainini, biologist Jonathan Losos, children's author Esme Symes-Smith, fiction/non-fiction author Marian Wernicke, romance author Lyssa Fairbanks and St. Louis history author Devin Thomas O'Shea will be there to meet you. Book sales provided through Left Bank Books. RSVP required. St. Louis Public Library. 
St. Louis Public Library — Carondelet Library, 6800 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, 63111

19 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
Chuseok Harvest Festival
Sometimes called Korean Thanksgiving, Chuseok is a major Korean holiday, on par with Lunar New Year’s Day (seollal) and Dano. Falling on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, Chuseok is a time of showing gratitude — to our ancestors and for newly harvested crops. Families gather and prepare ritual offerings of fresh food and drink for their ancestors. This is followed by celebration through shared stories, food, music, dance and games to celebrate the abundance of nature. Gateway Korea Foundation.
Tower Grove Park, Half Moon Circle, St. Louis, 63110

19 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
Curatorial Tour: Olga de Amaral
Colombian artist Olga de Amaral (b. 1932) is one of the most groundbreaking figures in fiber art. Amaral was trained in architectural drafting in Bogotá and weaving at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. Upon her return to Colombia in 1955, she began to develop experimental woven forms that would eventually blur the boundaries between weaving, sculpture and painting. This exhibition traces Amaral’s evolution from her early weavings of the 1950s to her monumental textiles of the 2000s, bringing together celebrated and rarely seen works. The first presentation to include fabric and samples from her design studio Telas Amaral, Olga de Amaral: Weaving the Infinite also features works on paper and historic and contemporary weavings collected by Amaral. These reflect her deep engagement with global and local textile traditions. Pulitzer Arts Foundation. 
Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 63108

19 SEPTEMBER  |  1 PM
Exploring the Collections: History Day
Kick-start the 2027 History Day competition with a deep dive into the Missouri Historical Society Collections. MHS Library and Archives staff will be on hand to speak with teachers, students and parents; discuss project ideas; answer research questions; and review collections relevant to this year’s theme, “Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change.” Registration required. Missouri Historical Society.
Missouri Historical Society Library, 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, 63105

20 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
FestAbility
FestAbility is back! Celebrate the Disability community in St. Louis with a day of accessible, family-friendly activities and entertainment! Enjoy live performances, storytelling with a book giveaway, food trucks, resource tables, crafts, a chance to pet Duo Dogs service dogs, a sensory room and more! Missouri Historical Society.
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 63112

20 SEPTEMBER  |  2 PM
Flame and Shadow: The Passion and Pain of Sara Teasdale
This new chamber opera by composer Nika Leoni and librettist Kathryn Hedgpeth is based on the life of the renowned early 20th-century American poet and the first female Pulitzer Prize winner. The production brings together the hauntingly beautiful poetry and turbulent life of Sara Teasdale, illuminating a powerful-yet-overlooked voice from St. Louis’ cultural history. Through an innovative blend of dual timelines, multimedia projection and poetic storytelling, this work reimagines opera as an immersive journey connecting past and present. This production, which is a working preview of the opera still in progress, invites audiences to rediscover St. Louis heritage while witnessing the evolution of an ambitious new work. Saint Louis Art Museum.
Saint Louis Art Museum, The Farrell Auditorium. One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis 63110

21 SEPTEMBER  |  6 PM
Kiara Wyndham, Diversityland: Hiding Racial Inequality in an American Suburb (Author Talk)
Fort Bend County, Texas, looks like the America we claim to want: a suburb where Black, white, Asian and Latinx families share cul-de-sacs, schools and celebrations. Residents trade dishes, honor one another’s traditions and take pride in their community’s diversity. Yet beneath this harmony lies what sociologist Kiara Wyndham calls ‘the diversity contract” — an unspoken agreement that racial diversity may be celebrated, but racial inequality must not be named. Drawing on two years of ethnographic research and more than 150 interviews, Diversityland reveals how the language of inclusion can obscure enduring racial hierarchy. In Fort Bend and communities like it, white advantage adapts to diversity rather than disappearing. Vivid and deeply researched, Diversityland transforms how we understand suburban life and challenges foundational narratives of what racial progress will look like in 21st century America. Kiara Wyndham is assistant professor of sociology at WashU. Left Bank Books.
Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, 63108

22 SEPTEMBER  |  5 PM
The Trail State Documentary Premiere & Discussion
Be the first to watch The Trail State, a documentary about the power of trails to transform communities, economies and lives. At its heart is Missouri’s 237-mile Katy Trail — once an abandoned rail line, now a thriving connection between people, places and possibility. Its success has inspired a new generation of trails, from the grassroots-driven Rock Island Trail in Kansas City to St. Louis Brickline Greenway. Through these stories, The Trail State explores how Missouri is leading the way in proving that trails are more than recreation — they are economic lifelines, conservation tools and bridges to a more connected future. After the screening (56 min.), stay for a brief conversation with filmmaker and director Chris Ryan and MHS Associate Public Historian Darby Ratliff. Arrive early to explore the history museum’s exhibits and community resource tables, enjoy food and drinks for purchase, and hear some live music by singer-guitarist Chloe Hoecker. Missouri Historical Society.
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 63112

22 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Elizabeth Acevedo, Anger Is Only a Shadow (Author Talk)
National Book Award-winning young adult novelist and poet Elizabeth Acevedo presents a stunning novel-in-verse about doing the right thing, no matter what. Lil is rebellious, she's loyal; she's figuring out what kind of good person she wants to be. But more than anything? Lil wants to be free. When her instinct for freedom leads to juvenile detention, Lil knows the only person who might understand is her big brother, Aldwin. Except he’s more distant now than ever, and only Lil seems to realize how important it is to get to him. As her court hearing ticks closer, a question looms over Lil: will she follow the rules or put her future freedom on the line? Acevedo will be in conversation with novelist Shawntelle Madison. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

23 SEPTEMBER  |  8 AM
The State of Higher Education in St. Louis
When St. Louis’ colleges and universities thrive, the entire St. Louis region benefits. Join the Missouri Historical Society and FOCUS St. Louis for a timely and candid conversation with leaders from across our region. Panelists include LaTonia Collins Smith, president of Harris-Stowe University; Andrew D. Martin, chancellor of WashU; James T. Minor, chancellor of Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, and Jeff L. Pittman, chancellor of St. Louis Community College. Jody Sowell, president of the Missouri Historical Society, will moderate the conversation. Together, we’ll explore the challenges facing higher education, how these leaders are navigating uncertainty and how they are innovating on their campuses and beyond to meet this moment. The conversation will examine how universities are adapting and evolving — and why the future of higher education matters to the future of the St. Louis region. Missouri Historical Society.
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 63112

23 SEPTEMBER  |  9:30 AM
Soldiers Memorial Shuttle Rides
Getting to Soldiers Memorial has never been easier! Reserve your place on a shuttle leaving St. Louis County Library’s Florissant Valley Branch and journey to the heart of military history and memorialization at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in downtown St. Louis. Visit the special exhibition Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces. This Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition honors the Native Americans who have served in the U.S. military, often in extraordinary numbers, since the American Revolution. Passengers will be joined by a Soldiers Memorial staff member who will share history of Soldiers Memorial en route to the building. A Q&A session will take place on the return trip. Tickets $18. Missouri Historical Society. 
St. Louis County Library — Florissant Valley Branch, 195 S. New Florissant Rd., Florissant, 63031

23 SEPTEMBER  |  10 AM
Gerry Mandel, A Few Words Before I Go (Author Talk)
Enjoy the fourth and final Books and Bagels event of our 2026 season with Gerry Mandel, author of A Few Words Before I Go, which grapples with issues of memory and aging in a warm, humorous way and takes on the task of putting a 70+ year career into words. Free to attend, brunch $12.97. St. Louis Jewish Community Center.
Carl and Helene Mirowitz Performing Arts Center, Two Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, 63146

25 SEPTEMBER  |  11 AM
TASK Party
A TASK Party, introduced by conceptual artist Oliver Herring, is a participatory art event where individuals engage in a continuous cycle of selecting, completing and creating tasks. Each participant writes a task on a piece of paper and adds it to a shared TASK box. Then, they draw a task from the box and interpret it in any way they choose, using available materials or props. The process is open-ended, with no right or wrong answers, encouraging creativity and improvisation. Saint Louis Art Museum.
Saint Louis Art Museum, Sculpture Hall. One Fine Arts Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis 63110

26 SEPTEMBER  |  9:30 AM
Katie Batza, AIDS in the Heartland (Author Talk)
The history of HIV/AIDS in American is often told through the stories of coastal cities. But St. Louis has an important story of its own. Join University of Kansas Professor Katie Batza, author of AIDS in the Heartland, as she explores the themes of race and religion within the St. Louis AIDS response. Drawing on years of research, Batza reveals how St. Louis became an important center of AIDS activism and care, expanding our understanding of the epidemic and the people who shaped its history. Missouri Historical Society.
Missouri Historical Society Library, 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, 63105

29 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
Robert Harris, Agrippa (Author Talk)
Robert Harris, bestselling author of Conclave, presents a gripping tale of ancient Rome’s descent into dictatorship. His mother did not survive childbirth, and the nickname, Agrippa — “mother-killer” — stuck. Bullied as a child, Agrippa defended another young boy, Octavius, who turned out to be the favored nephew of Caesar. When Caesar was murdered in the Senate, Octavius inherited the empire in name only. To assume the mantle he would have to fight for it, and Agrippa, forever by his side, would be the merciless agent of his military will. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131

30 SEPTEMBER  |  7 PM
John Grisham, The French Illusion (Author Talk)
Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a gripping page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong. After Paul and Chelsea Tanner’s fairytale wedding, their future is full of promise. But their honeymoon takes a dark, shocking turn when they are kidnapped while on a day trip to the French countryside. Who would target them, and why? The search for clues soon stretches across borders, with the FBI, CIA and French Intelligence trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Struggling to find answers, a young lawyer is recruited to be the bait in an elaborate CIA operation. $45, includes one pre-signed book copy. St. Louis County Library.
St. Louis County Library — Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, 63131