Best Bets: May 15-21

Best Bets: May 15-21

ART

WHAT:  Art on the Square

WHEN:  5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

WHERE:  Downtown Belleville 

HOW MUCH:  Free

411:   This annual juried fine arts show features the original works of over 100 accomplished artists from around the world, musical and stage performances as well as delicious local food and drink.  Children will enjoy the extensive and interactive children’s art section where they can create their own take-away art projects.  

MORE INFO:  artonthesquare.com

FESTIVAL

WHAT:  Taste of Maplewood

WHEN:  Noon-9 p.m. Saturday

WHERE:  Downtown Maplewood, at Manchester Boulevard and Sutton Avenue

HOW MUCH:  Free

THE 411:  This annual street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of a city known for everything hip and happening. Visitors will enjoy live entertainment on two stages, including performances by Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience, Al Holliday and the East Side Rhythm Band, St. Louis Irish Arts, The Blue Lemmings.

MORE INFO:  maplewood-chamber.com/taste-of-maplewood-event-page

THEATER

WHAT:  STL Shakespeare Festival presents “Henry IV”

WHEN:  6:30 p.m. pre-show activities, 8 p.m. curtain

Thursday-Saturday; beginning May 25, “Henry IV” alternates nightly with “Henry V”

WHERE:  Forest Park

HOW MUCH:  Free

THE 411:  Having deposed King Richard II, Henry Bolingbroke (now King Henry IV) discusses with his court the recent fighting against the Welsh and Scots, as a result of which Henry Percy (nicknamed Hotspur) has refused to yield up his prisoners. Henry regrets that Prince Hal, his own son and heir, does not match Hotspur’s prowess.  When Henry meets Hotspur, Northumberland (Hotspur’s father), and Worcester,  Hotspur still refuses to comply; all three later discuss their grievances and plan rebellion. Lady Percy, Hotspur’s wife, tries to find out if her husband is putting himself in danger.

MORE INFO:  sfstl.com