Join us at the outdoor amphitheater of the Tower Grove Park Stupp Center for a series of summer fun! Children and families will enjoy performances from storytellers, musicians, dancers, and more as they clap along and learn a few moves. Series takes place Fridays at 10:00am, June 10 – August 12, 2022

The performance series is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but does provide a way to communicate event changes.

Friday, July 22: St. Louis Taiko Drummers

Can you hear and feel the beat of the drums? St. Louis Osuwa Taiko is a community-driven ensemble that celebrates the Japanese art of taiko through education and performance. So, what is taiko? Taiko means “big, fat drum” in Japanese and is steeped in a rich history of tradition. Taiko has been played in Japan for more than 1,400 years at religious ceremonies and festivals. Your little tike-o is sure to be entranced in this awe-inspiring performance.

Performances will run from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the Stupp Center Amphitheater (3616 Southeast Dr., St. Louis MO 63116). Gates will open at 9:30 a.m.

This program is generously supported by the Norman J. Stupp Foundation – Commerce Trust Trustee.

Photography by Ashley Webelhuth

FAQ

• Guests are encouraged to register prior to the event. Walk-ins are welcome, if capacity allows.

• Gates open at 9:30 am.

• Guests should bring a small picnic blanket for sitting in the grass.

• On most dates, restrooms are available on-site inside of the Stupp Center. In the case that the indoor space is unavailable, the nearest restroom is the Old Comfort Station (3621 Northeast Drive, St. Louis MO 63116), which is located on the northeast corner of the park.

• In the case of inclement weather, guests should check their email (if they registered) and Tower Grove Park’s media sites (website, Instagram, and Facebook) for current information.