MissouriEntertainment

Entertainment in Missouri

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    Crown Center

    Crown Center is home to a number of theater companies, including the American Heartland Theatre (www.ahtkc.com) which, mounts Broadway-style shows, and the Coterie Theatre (www. coterietheatre.org) an acclaimed children's theater.

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    Truman Sports Complex

    Major League Baseball's Royals (www.kcroyals.com), Major League Soccer's Wizards (www.kcwizards.com) and the NFL's Chiefs (www.kcchiefs.com), the top ticket in town, play at side-by-side stadiums in the Truman Sports Complex.

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    Blueberry Hill

    St Louis native Chuck Berry still rocks the small basement bar here at least one Wednesday a month. The $30 tickets sell out very quickly. The venue hosts smaller-tier bands on the other nights.

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    St Louis Symphony Orchestra

    Grand Center, west of downtown, is the heart of St Louis' theater scene and home of the St Louis Symphony Orchestra, which has 50 free tickets for most performances.

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    Mutual Musicians Foundation

    Also at 18th & Vine, this little spot has hosted after-hours jams since 1930. Nowadays they take place on Friday and Saturday nights and don't kick off until about 1am.

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    Unicorn Theatre

    For an industrial center that was once a giant stockyard, KC's theater scene is more happening than you'd expect. The Unicorn stages contemporary, thought-provoking works.

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    John D Mcgurk's

    The city's favorite pub oozes charm inside, where there's live Irish music many nights, but you can't beat the backyard garden. The steaky menu is a cut above pub fare.

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    Blue Room

    This slick club, part of the American Jazz Museum, hosts shows on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Weekday shows usually have no cover charge.

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    Shanti

    Meaning 'peace' in Sanskrit, Shanti is the Bohemian heart of Soulard. It hosts a popular Tuesday open mike and folk-bluegrass-rock acts most other nights.

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    Jade Room

    One of several good bars and clubs here, the Jade Room is ideal for sitting outside on a balmy night with a brew and planning your next move.

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    Westport Coffeehouse

    This laid-back place off the main drag has good coffee and specialty teas. Look for live music, comedy, art films and more at night.

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    Urban

    Lounge on pillows, play Ping-Pong and sample exotic cocktails like lemongrass mojitos at Urban. It draws a diverse crowd.

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    Muny

    The Municipal Opera (aka 'Muny') hosts nightly summer musicals outdoors in Forest Park; some of the 12,000 seats are free.

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    Clementines

    Men in leather to Levis will enjoy Clementines, a long-running favorite with good bar food.

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  16. Jardine's

    This mannered club near the Plaza has jazz seven nights a week, plus Saturday afternoons.

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    Mokabe's Coffeehouse

    Overlooking Tower Grove Park, MoKaBe's Coffeehouse caters to women.

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  18. Davey's Uptown

    Since 1925, local and regional alternative acts have been playing nearly nightly.

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    Jazz at the Bistro

    Big names often play this serious little club.

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    Pageant

    A big venue for touring bands.

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