March 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)

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, MARCH 1ST, 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, MARCH 2ND, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Comedian) (Not Family Friendly): I started doing comedy in January of 2018 at The Laugh Lounge and found that I enjoyed it tremendously. I've always been naturally funny but on stage is different. Putting aside all fears at the young age of 45, I took the leap into the comedy world. It's been an awesome journey. I've learned a lot and met a lot of great ppl. I've also performed at many well known venues including Helium and The Funny Bone. I am also The Handsum Profitt of the Church Of Leroy, and I'm a nutbag. FOLLOW ME!!!!!

instagram.com/mzpurdybee

FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH, 8:00P - 10:00P

Atmospheric Music (Guitar/Vocal Solo) (Family Friendly): Michael Marciano is a guitarist and singer in St. Louis, MO. Michael performs one man band/solo shows 3-4 times a week in St. Louis and in the area and can often be seen playing with other artists as a session player. His live show & playing style presents a unique take on popular songs using live looping and skillful guitar playing that blends blues, psycheldic rock, reggae, R&B, blues and jazz. Michael has music available on Itunes, Spotify, Amazon Music & other streaming platforms and is a published BMI Songwriter having success finding music from his catalogue placed within several media outlets online and in tv/radio.

MarcianoGuitar.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Vocal/Keyboard Solo) (Family Friendly): Courtney Novak is a St. Louis based singer/songwriter. Taking inspiration from soulful singers of the past, she brings a sweet and sultry sound to her original tunes: heartfelt writing paired with powerful vocals.

instagram.com/courtneynovakmusic

FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH, 8:00P - 10:00P

Atmospheric Music (Guitar/Vocal Solo) (Family Friendly): Matt performs and writes original songs based on classic rock tradition while dipping into 12-bar blues, country, folk, punk, and influences of jazz. Songs are written about life, love, and relationships of all sorts. He goes by the name Oddsoul coming from the band name he derived "Oddsoul and The Sound". The idea of an oddsoul came from the word old soul and playing with that word as he plays with many words. Oddsoul defines his nature as a human and many of the themes behind his lyrics.

Facebook.com/oddsoulandthesound

SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH, 8:00P - 10:00P

Atmospheric Music (Steel Drum Solo) (Family Friendly): Ready to cruise the islands? Lenny plays music with a tropical island feel on steel drums and guitar. You will hear tunes with reggae, bossa and samba vibes. You can see Lenny around St. Louis at local wineries, restaurants and pubs.

facebook.com/lennyfrischtropicalmusic

FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND, 8:00P - 10:00P

Atmospheric Music (Keyboard/Vocal Solo) (Family Friendly): Brad Ellebrecht is a piano performer, composer, educator, and singer-songwriter in the St. Louis area. He graduated from Webster University with a B.M. in jazz studies-piano performance. He has over 24 years of professional performing experience, playing in a wide variety of musical settings, from pop and rock bands, jazz groups, solo piano gigs, choral ensembles, and church music work. Though his hometown is St. Louis, he has lived in Chicago, spent time in Nashville, and has also traveled to New York for musical endeavors. He also has taught music lessons, and has done so for over 15 years. Though his primary instrument is piano, he also plays several other instruments such as guitar, organ, and vocals. For over a year, Brad has been living as a nomad. His nomadic travels have taken him to Hawaii on a cruise ship gig, and also pet-sitting in Arizona and California. Brad recently returned to his hometown St. Louis after over 7 months in California, with 3 of those months in L.A., where he was writing songs and getting out on the music scene. He shares a message of hope, empowerment, and following one's dreams in his songs.

facebook.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD, 8:30P - 9:00P

Featured Show (Vocal/Guitar & Trumpet Duo) (Family Friendly): Rachel is Kozi are an indie rock band local to St. Louis and the brainchild of Rachel Kozinski, their singer songwriter, whose songs will nourish your soul and uplift your spirit. She writes deeply personal and inspiring music, drawing from her experiences as a yoga teacher, through hiker, global traveler, and student of life. She is joined by the band’s trumpet player, Nick Monte, a local staple in the STL jazz and blues scene. Rachel is Kozi’s first studio album, “Lifecycles”, is set to release April 7 on all streaming platforms. Their acoustic versions of their singles “Soham” and “Home” are available to stream wherever you enjoy your music.

RachelisKozi.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH, 8:00P - 10:00P

Atmospheric Music (Guitar/Vocal Duo) (Family Friendly): Almost Dangerous is a group consisting of veteran Danny Jacobs from several local classic rock bands including Reckless Endangerment, Fun with Cats, and Bedlam Brothers, and his brother Mitch Jacobs from the Dangers, Chinese Spy Balloon, and the Bedlam Brothers. They have been performing acoustic versions of great classic rock tunes and originals for over forty years utilizing strong harmonies and melodic lines utilizing different styles across different genres.

facebook.com/AlmostDangerousSTL

SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH, 8:00P - 10:00P

Atmospheric Music (Guitar/Vocal Duo) (Family Friendly): Guitarists Tom Byrne and Carol Eder performing a diverse set of music with Jazz, Classical, Latin, and Pop influences.

tombyrneguitar.com | facebook.com/CarolEderGuitarist