August 2024 Events and Features

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 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.”

magicamanda.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 8:00P - 9:00P

Atmospheric Music (DJ Solo)

My company is Allegro Entertainment. I'm a wedding DJ and do other events. I'm going to be bringing in old school and new school hip hop, r&b, some edm, and pop music of today.

allegrostl.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 8:00P - 9:00P

Atmospheric Music (DJ Solo)

Playing a Caribbean DJ set with influences from reggae, dancehall, reggaeton, and electronic music.

christah012201@gmail.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 8:00P - 9:00P

Atmospheric Music (Vocal/Piano Solo)

Focusing on soulful covers with an emphasis on lyrics and challenging vocals. Missouri native, background in music education.

amandawisdom.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 8:00P - 9:00P

Atmospheric Music (Vocal & Guitar Duo) (Guitar Accompaniment Leland Crenshaw)

A veteran singer, entertainer, model and actor. A featured artist at such venues as LIT Cigar Lounge STL/The District, The National Blues Museum, World Chess Hall of Fame, Blue Strawberry, Robie's Restaurant in the Magnolia Hotel, and Immigrant Song LLC.

Performed his own Cabaret Shows at The Gardenia in Los Angeles, CA and The Gaslight Theater in St. Louis, MO. He was recently featured in New York City at legendary venue "Don't Tell Mama" in PLAYING FAVORITE'S with fellow cabaret artist Katie McGrath!

He is a St. Louis Entertainer Award nominee (2016 & 2017) for best male entertainer, a theater veteran of The St. Louis Black Repertory Theater Co. Unity Theater Ensemble, and more. He toured Europe with The Golden Gospel Singers and a national tour of "Looking for Mr. Do Right" with R&B legends Peabo Bryson, Deneice Williams, Morris Day, and Cherelle!

He has performed tribute shows to such artists as Bill Withers, Tony Bennett, Donny Hathaway, Nat King Cole, Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, and The Great American Songbook.

He is an actor/model in commercials (Amazon, Mercy Health Plan/St. Louis Cardinals), and also graced the magazine covers of Reebok, Drew Shoe, and UltraSite.

artistecard.com/CFlowers

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Vocal/Guitar Solo):

With his newest project "Old Time Feeling", presenting the first single "Permanent Vacation" released Sept. 19th, 2023, Kevin Gruen is a dynamic singer-songwriter from St. Louis, MO with radio placement on stations across the nation including KVCM 95.1 FM Los Angeles & WJBM 104.7 FM Jerseyville, IL.

The 26-year-old multi-instrumentalist and singer has opened for internationally touring acts such as Jeremiah Johnson, among others. He can often be found performing 4-12 shows weekly around the St. Louis area, with 271 shows across 10 states in 2023. Kevin's one-man-band act often consists of himself singing and playing guitar or keyboard while using his feet to live loop, making for an extraordinary experience!

linktr.ee/KGruenMusick

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 8:00P - 9:00P

Atmospheric Music (DJ Solo)

House music producer and DJ Blaise Bachman is an up and coming artist who excels at reading any crowd and bringing the perfect energy to an event. With appearances at Ryse, Lux Living luxury apartment pool parties, Quintessential Dining, Upbar STL, Tin Roof, Babylon, Broadway Boat Bar, and countless other events, Blaise Bachman creates an atmosphere that resonates with all walks of life.

linktr.ee/blaisebachman

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Bass Solo)

Eclectic Improvised Bass Grooves.

youtube.com/@DontBeWeirdMusic

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 8:00P - 9:00P

Atmospheric Music (Music Trio)

Pop, Funk, and RnB.

instagram.com/ishensemble

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 10:30P - 11:30P

Luvwoo Bar tests out a new just for fun friendly chess competition, with alcohol. 4 players will play a round robin competition style chess game competition. Therefore, each player plays 3 games; 5 minutes on the clock each (no time added per move). Games will be played 1 at a time at the stage area and video broadcasted for the rest of the bar to watch.

Before each game, the players playing that game will take a free 1.5 oz shot of either whisky/vodka/tequila. The player with the most points wins (2 pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw, 0 pts for a loss). If there is a tie in points, there will be a 2 minute speed chess tiebreaker. The prize is a free gift card to Luvwoo Bar with the value based on the number of participants (1 participant $25, 2 is $50, 3 is $75, 4 is $100).

Tickets are required to participate. If this works well, we may make this a reoccurring weekly event with winner competitions!

Purchase Tickets Here

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 8:00P - 9:00P

Atmospheric Music (DJ Solo)

Drace started DJing in South Florida before 2006 and moved to St. Louis for his uprising in various clubs like SOL Lounge, Handlebar, Platypus, Gramophone (even before sandwich era), Atomic Cowboy, Moonrise, Pin-Up, and many more. Drace also played for larger events for Old Rock House, the Science Center, and the City Museum. Drace’s ultimate goal is sharing music and giving the audience something different to hear other than what’s on the radio. Open format is the mentality and having a good time is the main priority.

Drace has residency every 1st Saturday of the month at Platypus.

instagram.com/drace

Every week on Wednesdays from 5:00P - 5:30P, 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 that rotate. 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. You do not need to bring anything.

Every week on Thursdays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we teach basic music theory for beginners and general business knowledge if wanting to be a professional musician. Each week covers different topics based on what people want to learn that week. 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. You do not need to bring anything.

Every week on Thursdays and Sundays from 7:00P - 12:00A, we host an open stage night. This mixes open mic, karaoke, and jam sessions all into one event. Basically whatever goes on stage, just let us know what you want to do. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.

Every week on Fridays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we host a general discussion group and Q&A session about starting a business, life skills, and legal questions. This is to help people talk through any ideas they may have and to help them achieve their goals. Topics will adjust weekly based on the interest of participants. 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. You do not need to bring anything.

Every week on Saturdays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we host this general support group for anyone going through relationship issues, dating issues, divorce/separation, abuse, etc. 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. You do not need to bring anything.

Every week on Sundays from 5:00P - 5:30P, we host a mini mixology course to teach you about the history and how to make one specific cocktail. Each week will be a different drink. Everyone will be able to try a little bit. We will also have a small little unique snack for you to sample. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to ages 21+. You do not need to bring anything.

Every week on Thursdays and Sundays from 7:00P - 12:00A, we host an open stage night. This mixes open mic, karaoke, and jam sessions all into one event. Basically whatever goes on stage, just let us know what you want to do. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to all ages. You do not need to bring anything.