Haikus, Opera, Theater, Junior Ranger Day

Everyone goes out
To enjoy their festivals
Praying for no rain

When/Where: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Rd
Why Go: Kids can explore the park as rangers in training, earning badges, patches and certificates through completing educational activities.
Cost: Free

Falsetto Boy, O Fool, Navigator and Christopher Stealy
When/Where: 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Friday at Cranky Yellow, 2847 Cherokee Street
Why go: Cool down and mood out to these great indie acts, including .
Cost: $5

Where/When: 3 p.m.–4 p.m. Monday at , 4444 Weber Rd.
Why Go: In the blasted halls of the world’s most elite poetry slam clubs, ties are settled by a no-holds-barred haiku deathmatch. Come watch local youth take part in this noble and ancient word-fighting art.
Cost: Free

Where/When: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at the , 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves.
Why Go: This production by Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts tackles government corruption in a light-hearted way.
Cost: $12, $6 for senior adults and students

When/Where: Noon Saturday at , 754 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., Fenton.
Why Go: Experience the wonders of technology and the joys of opera all in one night with this Strauss classic.
Cost: $7.50