February 2024 Events and Features

Every week on Wednesdays from 5:00P - 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 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 Wednesdays from 7:00P - 10:00P, we host a mix and mingle activity night. This event is for people to meet new people and make friends in a safe structured environment. NOT FOR DATING PURPOSES. We will start with ice breaker activities, then team up to play different unique games just for fun. This is free, but we ask that you purchase something to support the venue! This is open to ages. You do not need to bring anything.

Every week on Thursdays from 5:00P - 6:00P, 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.

Join us for our free monthly 1st Thursday of the month instrumental jam session. This event is for instrumental musicians. Random people will be put together and they will make something up as a group or be given a chord structure. All instruments, ages, and skill levels welcome. Bring your own instrument. Electric keys and drums are already on sight. No amps or effects pedals allowed in order to save time, plug straight into our house sound system. All other equipment and stands are on site. First come first serve sign up. Sign up again once you have gone. (FAMILY FRIENDLY).

Join us for our free monthly 2nd Thursday of the month karaoke night. Open to all skills, styles, and ages (vulgarity allowed). Sing whatever you want. As long as it is on YouTube, you can sing it. We utilize the Karafun karaoke software and catalog. First come first serve sign-up. One song per sign up. Sign up again after you’ve gone. The audience can watch and sing along with the lyrics on the screen. Professional sound equipment and host to make you sound great! (NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY)

Join us for our free monthly 3rd Thursday of the month open mic night. Open to original content only that you created yourself. Music, comedy, poetry, puppetry, dance, and whatever else you want to share. Vulgarity allowed. All sound equipment needed is on site. First come first serve. 5 minutes per each sign up. Please limit your equipment so we can move things along. Sign up again after you’ve gone. (NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY)

Join us for our free monthly 4th Thursday of the month trivia night. The trivia is tailored towards the general public and general knowledge that we all have learned at some point or should currently know as adults. Additionally, questions may not be exactly pure trivia styled questions and be more of a game format. Therefore, it is not purely for the elite trivia players, but more so for people just to have fun. A smart phone is required to play as you must utilize the Trivnow.com website or app. There are 4 rounds starting on the hour and each round is 40 minutes. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 winners each round (being a single person, not a table/group). (FAMILY FRIENDLY)

Every week on Fridays from 5:00P - 6:00P, 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 - 6:00P, 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 - 6:00P, 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 Sundays from 7:00P - 10:00P, we host an open stage night. This mixes all of our Thursday events together (open mic, karaoke, jam, trivia). 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 ages. You do not need to bring anything.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 8:30P - 9:15P

Every 1st Friday of the Month

Featured Show (Magic Solo) (Family Friendly): 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, FEBRUARY 3RD, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Pop Music Vocal & Guitar Duo) (Family Friendly): Shaelyn Rolf is a born and bred Saint Louis force with a deep love and drive for creating music. A pure powerhouse of ethereal sound cultivated by undertones of Pop, Rhythm, and contemporary Blues; mixed with undeniable charisma and star power, Shaelyn is destined to leave an imprint anywhere.

shaelynrolf.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 8:00P - 10:00P

Atmospheric Music (Instrumental Keys, Drums, & Bass Trio) (Family Friendly): Donovan and Daniel Lloyd are two brothers who write and play music. They include a variety of genres on their playlist. Their accompanying friend, Blake Ottemeyer, has played with them since high school on both bass and guitar.

Instagram: Donovan @dbl.24 | Daniel @b11oyd | Blake @beansproutcoffe

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Jazz Music Vocal & Guitar Duo) (Family Friendly): An award winning coloratura soprano turned jazz vocalist, Michaele Postell is quickly making a name for herself in St. Louis. Michaele obtained a B.M. in Vocal Performance cum laude from Kennesaw State University in 2012. Classically trained, Michaele is well known for her beautiful interpretations of operatic arias, art song, and German lieder. She relocated to St. Louis from Atlanta, GA in 2018, and since the summer of 2022, Michaele has devoted herself to the study of vocal jazz. Her sweet and playful performance style has been heavily influenced by the immortal Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, and Sarah Vaughan. Also a composer, Michaele's debut album of original jazz music will be released in 2024.

michaelepostell.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 830P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Vocal & Guitar Duo) (Family Friendly):🎤✨ Experience a laid-back musical evening at Luvwoo Bar with John Walth, the seasoned guitarist, and Caterina Clayton, the dynamic improv performer, singer, and actress! 🎸🌟

🎶 Join us for a captivating set where John's smooth guitar melodies effortlessly blend with Caterina's soulful vocals. With a passion for musical magic, this duo promises an unforgettable performance featuring some of their newest songs.

Save the date, gather your friends, and let Luvwoo Bar be the perfect backdrop for this musical adventure! 🌟

Facebook.com/iamthecaterinaclayton

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

Featured Show (Pop Music Vocal/Keys Solo) (Family Friendly): Rachel Deschaine is a pop-rock artist who prefers to tell it like it is. Rachel and her band have experience playing many types of venues and events. Rachel brings her sense of humor and incredible rapport with her audience to every performance ensuring everyone has a great time. You can find her latest singles, "Setting Fire to the Sun" and "Sweater" streaming on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon. She also works as a staff writer and producer at Shock City Studios.

racheldeschaine.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Music Brass Band) (Family Friendly): This is a brass party band that can play at any indoor or outdoor event on the move. Playing an assortment of styles, covers, and originals, this band is made up of a unique mix of people. We are here to bring that marching band and drum line sound to you with extra horn flares, fun energy, and movement.

zyilistl.com/mo-echo

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

Featured Show (Violin Solo) (Family Friendly): Jenny performs some jazz music favorites in a solo setting with backing tracks. Here’s a snippet of her bio, “Throughout the years, I studied and played with many prestigious teachers and professional musicians: Dr. William Starr (Founder, Suzuki Association of the Americas), Dr. Gerald Fischbach (Author, Viva Vibrato! & Artistry in Strings), Oswald Lehnert (University of Colorado, Boulder), and members of the Takacs Quartet (Grammy Award Winner), Guarneri Quartet, Cavani Quartet, Borodin Quartet, and Cleveland Quartet. I also received master classes from Yo-Yo Ma, Izhak Perlman, Dorothy Delay, Jonathan Carney, and Hilary Hahn.”

zyilistl.com