Summer is better in Grand Center!

Summer is here in Grand Center Arts District! Keep up with all of the District's happenings.

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St. Louis’ Epicenter for the Arts

In Grand Center Arts District, world-class talent performs and aspiring artists hone their craft. Eclectic venues line the streets offering everything from Broadway to Black Box Theater, Bebop to Beethoven, street art to galleries and everything in between. Engaging media, inviting parks, inspiring museums and welcoming hotels round out this ever-evolving cultural crossroads. What will you discover?

What's New

Open Restaurants in Grand Center

As Grand Center Arts District continues to emerge from the pandemic, restaurants across the District have adapted to safely serve residents and visitors. With a variety of carry-out and dine-in options available, you are sure to find something to enjoy.

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Self-Guided Public Art Tour

Fresh air and a walk to see some public art remain fantastic options to keep you and your family active and engaged while still maintaining safe social distances. Fortunately, Grand Center has numerous public art throughout the District for you to experience and discover.

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Urban Chestnut Celebrates 10 Years!

Ten years ago this January, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company opened its doors in the Grand Center district of St. Louis, MO. Today, the regional brewery operates three locations in St. Louis and one location across the Atlantic in Wolnzach, Germany.

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Best Places to Enjoy Patio Weather in Grand Center Arts District

The weather is just right for patio dining, and luckily Grand Center Arts District has plenty of outdoor dining options for you to enjoy this season. From rooftop views, to patios and fresh brews, we have something for everyone to enjoy!

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Featured Events

Stories of Resistance

March 12 – August 15

Stories of Resistance explores artistic forms of resistance from across the world. Through visual narratives, artists amplify and bring to focus the multitude of conditions that… Go to our calendar.

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Golf the Galleries

July 2 – September 6

Join us for the 4th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible. Hole #1: “Pinball St.… Go to our calendar.

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Taste of Grand Center

July 10, 11:00 am – July 10, 2:00 pm

July 10, 2021 / 11AM – 2PM $28 member / $35 non-member • Beginning at Strauss Park Tickets on sale now! Sample the many flavors Grand… Go to our calendar.

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Music at the Intersection

September 10 – September 12

MUSIC AT THE INTERSECTION, September 10-12, 2021, will celebrate St. Louis’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From Jazz to Blues, Soul to Hip Hop, and everything… Go to our calendar.

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First Fridays

On the first Friday of every month, museums and galleries in Grand Center Arts District are free and open until 9pm. Discover the remarkable array of visual arts in St. Louis’s premier neighborhood for arts and culture while enjoying cocktails, conversation, and entertainment. Stick around for after-party events, dinner, or a show! First Fridays in Grand Center have been postponed until further notice. Please check back soon!

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Upcoming Events

Stories of Resistance

March 12 – August 15
Contemporary Art Museum
3750 Washington Blvd
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Chloë Bass: Wayfinding

April 17 – October 31
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
3716 Washington Blvd
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Kevin Kao: With Breath

May 7 – July 3
The Kranzberg
501 N Grand Blvd
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Getting Here

What draws you in? Musicals, drama, jazz, the symphony? Or maybe it’s the cuisine, the galleries, the media, or the prime people watching. No matter the reason, drive, bike, catch a ride to Grand Center Arts District. Just west of downtown, let your adventure spontaneously unfold in St. Louis’ premier landmark of arts and culture.

Bike / Car

Follow Grand Blvd. to the heart of the district. Or on busy nights beat the traffic by taking either Vandeventer or Compton.

Public Transit

Take MetroBus #70 and hop off at any of the several Grand stops. Also, the Grand MetroLink Station is just two blocks from the heart of the District.

Find Us

We are north of Hwy 64/40 and St. Louis University on Grand Ave. While Grand Avenue is the heart of the district, art awaits you down several blocks in either direction.

Parking

We’re ready for you with on-street metered parking, secure parking lots or two covered parking garages. Evening rates are generally $10 - $20.

Follow Grand Blvd. to the heart of the district. Or on busy nights beat the traffic by taking either Vandeventer or Compton.

Take MetroBus #70 and hop off at any of the several Grand stops. Also, the Grand MetroLink Station is just two blocks from the heart of the District.

We are north of Hwy 64/40 and St. Louis University on Grand Ave. While Grand Avenue is the heart of the district, art awaits you down several blocks in either direction.

We’re ready for you with on-street metered parking, secure parking lots or two covered parking garages. Evening rates are generally $10 - $20.