April 2025 (Being Updated) Events and Features
Live Entertainment & Special Events Calendar
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Craft Night (FREE or $15)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 5:00P - 10:00P
Come anytime on the 1st Wednesday of the month to do a free vision board activity to put your goals on paper, cut out of old magazines, and/or pay $15 for a personal paint kit that you keep to pick from an assortment of plates/glasses to paint from and take home! Open to all ages. Drink fancy drinks & teas, while kicking in your creative side!
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Lovely Magic With Magic Amanda (FREE)
FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH, 8:30P - 9:00P
Every 1st Friday of the Month
Featured Show (Magic Solo)
Introducing performer Magic Amanda, who is a frequent performer in and all around St. Louis. She was part of a recurring magic show at The Monocle and headlined The Shaved Duck’s monthly show. From captivating crowds in Louisville and New Albany, Indiana, to private events in California and Las Vegas, Magic Amanda is no stranger to magic.
A distinguished member of the Chicago Round Table and a member at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, her magic has gone viral on social media and landed her in publications such as MagicSeen. Catch her monthly at LuvWoo Bar for the mesmerizing spectacle of “Luvly Magic.”
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Corey Melton (FREE)
SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH, 8:30P - 9:00P
Featured Show (Michael Jackson Solo Vocal Tribute)
Corey was the Michael Jackson impersonator who closed the show nightly at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas during 2010 and in 2011. He was known for his live vocals and energetic dancing. From there, he went on to work for Legends in Concert, and was given opportunities to work as an impersonator again as Michael Jackson and also as Bruno Mars. He's performed for Legends in Concert in Hawaii, Canada, Las Vegas, New Jersey, Ohio, Atlantic City, and Branson, Missouri. Corey as an actor has worked in TV commercials, film and on Hawaii-5-0, and in 2025 he will be celebrating 30 years of performing in the entertainment industry.
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Nintendo Switch Super Smash Brothers & Mario Kart Competition ($5 Cash To Participate Per Game)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 7P (registration at 6:30p).
Luvwoo Bar hosts a 1-V-1 Nintendo Switch competition to crown the champion of Super Smash Brothers & Mario Kart. This is a bracket style elimination (best out of 3 three-minute rounds or 3 track races). It is free to watch, but $5 cash to participate in each game (Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, or both for $10). The winner of each game will receive the combined cash entry per game (so if 10 people participate in Mario Kat, the winner receives $50 cash).
Registration starts at 6:30p with the first game starting at 7p. The console, games, and controllers are already provided (you may bring your own controller). You don’t need to bring anything. However, please purchase items from the menu to support the venue! Feel free to bring your own food as limited food is available. This is open to all ages (those under 18 must be with an adult).
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Mark Tonelli (FREE)
FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH, 7:00P - 7:30P
Featured Show (Guitar Solo)
Mark Tonelli is an internationally-renowned musician and educator based in Decatur, Illinois. He is associate professor of music and coordinator of guitar studies at Millikin University, an Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, and a Fulbright Scholar to Brazil.
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Jesse Kieffer (FREE)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 8:00P - 9:00P
Atmospheric Music (Vocal/Guitar Solo)
Jesse is a local musician/performer in the St. Louis area who has been playing music for 10 years. He will be playing covers on acoustic guitar for all of your favorite songs. Requests are welcome.
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Poetry On The Rocks (FREE)
MONDAY, APRIL 14TH, 7:00P - 9:00P
Join us every 2nd Monday at Luvwoo Bar for Poetry on the Rocks—a welcoming evening of poetry, spoken word, and community.
Here's how the night rolls:
-7:00 PM: Open mic sign-ups (6 minutes max per reader)
- 7:30 PM: Featured performers take the stage
- 8:00 PM: Open mic kicks off!
Whether you're a seasoned poet, a first-time reader, or just someone who loves great art and good drinks, we've got a spot for you.
Your Host:
St. Louis poet and Editor-in-Chief of HNDL Magazine, Caiti Quatmann, will guide the evening, introducing amazing local talent.
Follow us on Instagram @CaitiTalks @PoetryOnTheRocksSTL @ZyiLiSTL and @LuvwooBar for updates, sneak peeks, and more.
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Vanessa Diederichsen (FREE)
SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH, 8:00P - 9:00P
Atmospheric Music (Vocal & Guitar Duo)
Vanessa Diederichsen is a St. Louis based singer who brings passion and polish to a variety of musical genres. Her performances include rock, pop, blues, and jazz classics, spanning the decades from 50s to current. She has the rare ability to not just sing a song, but to also deliver its emotional impact, moving and inspiring her audience. Her extensive vocal training includes the renowned jazz program at North Texas, all-state choir and vocal ensembles at Parkway North High School, as well as years of private study. She is currently performing together with her father, Ken Catalanotto, on guitar, as an acoustic duo as well as in the band Suburban Buddha.
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Speed Dating (Women Seeking Men & Men Seeking Women; Age Under 40; Ticket Required)
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH, 4P - 5P
Love Found STL hosts fun and safe speed dating events at Luvwoo Bar!
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US Karaoke Association Competition Qualifying Venue ($5 Cash Cover)
TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH, 7:00P
Luvwoo Bar partners with USKA for their national karaoke competition as a St. Louis qualifying venue. Doors open at 7p! There is a $5 cash cover for spectators or for those that did not pre-register to participate.
Free Repeating Community Events
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Weekly Wednesday Beginner Mixology & Bartender Training
Every week on Wednesday from 5:15P - 6:00P, learn how to mix drinks and use various bar tools like a professional bartender. This is targeted at beginners. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something during this happy hour timeframe to support the venue! You must be age 21+.
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Weekly Thursday Relationship & Divorce Support Group
Every week on Thursday from 5:15P - 6:00P, we host a general support group for anyone going through divorce/separation/relationship issues. This is to help people talk through what’s going on and to know that they are not alone in what they are going through. This is just an open forum get together and discussion. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something during this happy hour timeframe to support the venue! This is open to all ages.
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Weekly Thursday & Sunday Open Stage (Karaoke/Open Mic) Night
Every week on Thursday and Sunday from 7:00P - 12:00A, we host an open stage night. This mixes open mic and karaoke all into one event. Basically whatever goes on stage, just let us know what you want to do. Original content is great. Vulgarity is also allowed. 1 song at a time or 5 minutes. Go again once it is your turn in the rotation. We have all gear/instruments on site, please limit equipment and set-up time. All acts and ages welcome. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue!
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Weekly Friday Legal & Business Q&A
Every week on Friday from 5:15P - 6:00P, we host a Q&A session with a lawyer for any related legal/business questions. This is to help people talk through situations and any ideas/issues they may have. Note that this is in a group setting, so is not private or confidential, or guaranteed legal representation in any way. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to all ages.
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Weekly Saturday Beginner Mandarin Chinese Lesson
Every week on Saturday from 5:15P - 6:00P, we teach basic beginner Chinese Mandarin for general speaking. This is for people that have basically no exposure to the Chinese language and would like to start learning. Each week covers different topics based on who is there and their interests. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to all ages.
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Weekly Sunday Alcohol Tasting & Knowledge
Every week on Sunday from 5:15P - 6:00P, we host an educational alcohol tasting to teach you about different alcohols and to try them. Each week will be a different alcohol based on who comes and their interests. We recommend eating something before hand. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! You must be age 21+.
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Weekly Thursday & Sunday Open Stage (Karaoke/Open Mic) Night
Every week on Thursday and Sunday from 7:00P - 12:00A, we host an open stage night. This mixes open mic and karaoke all into one event. Basically whatever goes on stage, just let us know what you want to do. Original content is great. Vulgarity is also allowed. 1 song at a time or 5 minutes. Go again once it is your turn in the rotation. We have all gear/instruments on site, please limit equipment and set-up time. All acts and ages welcome. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue!
This Month’s Featured Spots
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Michael LaRue
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER (Photo In Menu)
I started out as an amateur photographer in high school. After I purchased my first REAL 35 MM camera (Argus C-3 from a downtown pawn shop) I was ready to start serious photography. I subscribed to the magazines Modern and Popular Photography and consumed every month's article. I walked around everywhere with my camera snapping everything my teen eyes could see. Although I did enjoy photographing people I developed a very keen interest in buildings, old architecture, and scenic images in the parks our family lived close to (Carondelet and Wilmore).
In my Junior year of High School, the opportunity of being a staff photographer came up with our high school's newspaper, The Orange & Blue. Fast forward to my Senior year I became Photo Editor and by the time I graduated from high school I knew which direction I wanted to go. I immediately enrolled in photography and music classes in college. I absolutely loved each and every music, art and photography class that I took. As I continued my studies, I freelanced as a wedding photographer while fine tuning my growing passion of art photography. Eventually I went on to a career as an Assistant Medical Photographer at Washington University.
In the past several years as an artist, my photography has been seen and on exhibit at several local art galleries, art shows and public libraries as well as private cafes, coffee houses and restaurants.
