The Melvin Theater Community Center

05/07/2026

You are invited to the May Poetry Jam @ The Melvin Theater Community Center TONIGHT!!!
7:00PM ..... hosted by Pacia Anderson, the Poet Laureate of St. Louis, and featuring ISH Ensemble the putting out the live house music. Open mic format.
Bring a friend.

04/21/2026

Tonight is our monthly Taco Tuesday Community Dinner -- 6:30pm until the last taco is destroyed!!
It's a great place to meet neighbors and make friends.

03/31/2026

It's happening Thursday --- @ The Melvin Theater Community Center on Chippewa

02/04/2026

This Thursday evening at The Melvin Theater Community Center -- St. Louis Poetry Jam. Hosted by our St. Louis Poet Laureate, Pacia Anderson.

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

Tonight's the night! The last Taco Tuesday of the year at The Melvin Theater: 6:30pm

11/22/2025

Today is the Day !
The Winter Coat Distribution is happening at 10:00am at The Melvin Theater -- 2912 Chippewa Street.
Coats for adults and children......because, we're in this together.

11/17/2025

This Saturday at The Melvin Theater Community Center will be hosting annual Winter Coat Distribution.
The coats are new; individuals must be present to receive a coat.

11/11/2025

During the government shutdown we hope to host as many Community Dinners as possible. It is our (The Melvin Community Center and Restoration House) way of standing alongside our neighbors and our community.
The next dinner will be TOMORROW NIGHT.
Food will be served beginning at 6:30pm and go until we run out.
If you are interested in being on the serving crew, please message me.

11/03/2025

During the government shutdown we hope to host as many Community Dinners as possible. It is our (The Melvin Community Center and Restoration House) way of standing alongside our neighbors and out community.
Food will be served beginning at 6:30pm and go until we run out.
If you are interested in being on the serving crew, please message me.

10/16/2025

Youth Event Opportunity!!!
The Melvin Theater Community Center is holding a Youth Archery Experience on Saturday, October 25th.
It's a chance for young people (ages 10 to 18) to learn to shoot a bow and arrow.
There are only 15 slots available -- those who register in advance will have spots guaranteed.
Registration infor is on the flyer below.