Dutchtown STL

05/30/2026

If you missed out on the shimmering sounds of Luisa Sims and the sizzling tastes from Amaizingarepabar last night, we’ll see you next month at Final Friday + Summer Vibes on June 26!

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05/29/2026

Virginia Avenue Final Friday + Dutchtown Summer Vibes TONIGHT! on the 4700 block of Virginia!

Live music at Dutchtown Common with Luisa Sims!
Exhibition opening at Wildfruit Projects featuring the art of Nguyên Doãn!
Delicious Venezuelan cuisine from Amaizingarepabar!
Wine, beer, and cocktails at Intertwine Wine Bar!
Vendors and resources at the park!
Your friends, your neighbors, and YOU celebrating summer on the South Side!

Friday, May 29th starting at 5:30pm
Virginia Avenue between Itaska and Delor
Free to attend and open to all!
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Feel free to bring chairs or blankets to lounge at the park!

Presented by Dutchtown Main Streets
Sponsored by Employment Connection Saint Louis and the Dutchtown Opportunity Coalition for Youth

05/29/2026

Dutchtown Main Streets, with support of St. Louis Development Corporation - SLDC, has been busy across greater Dutchtown assisting our facade grant awardees on improvements to their buildings.

These glow ups not only benefit the small business, but help visually demonstrate investment and opportunity on the Southside.

Thanks for sharing your progress South Broadway Art Project!

05/27/2026

Awesome story showcasing Dad's Cookie Company!

We recommend sandwiching some Ted Drewes Inc. in between two scotch oatmeal cookies and eating it on your way to Final Friday + Summer Vibes: Live Music with Luisa Sims or as a post-concert treat!

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🍪 New Story: At Dad's Cookie Company in Dutchtown, the Huber brothers are preserving a beloved St. Louis brand while growing its footprint and legacy. https://thestl.com/culture/recipe-for-success/ 🖋: Cheryl Baehr 📷: R.J. Hartbeck

05/26/2026

☀️🐧 S U M M E R V I B E S 🐧☀️ start this Friday night in Dutchtown!

🎶 L I V E M U S I C 🎶 by Luisa Sims!
🌮 F R E E F O O D* 🌮 from Amaizingarepabar!
😎 G O O D V I B E S 😎 with your friends and neighbors!

Dutchtown Summer Vibes meets Virginia Avenue Final Fridays with live local music at Dutchtown Common in May, June, and July! These events are free, family-friendly, and open to everyone. Come see what's happening on the South Side!

🕠 Friday May 29th beginning at 5:30pm
📍 Dutchtown Common at Virginia Ave. and Liberty St.**
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Summer Vibes + Final Fridays are presented by Dutchtown Main Streets with support from Employment Connection Saint Louis and the Dutchtown Opportunity Coalition for Youth.

*Free food while supplies last, plus more available for purchase!
**In case of inclement weather, meet us at Tiny Postcards, 4700 Virginia Ave.

05/26/2026

Love to see this Trailnet x Read A Book STL partnership!

If you’re a fan of safe pedestrian transit, wait till you hear what Dutchtown Main Streets has in store for Compton between Marquette Park this summer! Here’s a hint!

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Bike Month isn’t just about riding; it’s also about exploring the ideas, stories, and people helping shape better communities through biking, walking, and safer streets 📚🚲

To celebrate, Trailnet and Read A Book STL are highlighting some incredible bike and bike-adjacent reads. Whether you’re passionate about transportation, urbanism, community building, advocacy, or simply love bikes, there’s something here for you.

📖 Featured reads include:

Walkable City - How walkability creates healthier, safer, more vibrant cities. This is a MUST-READ.

Bikenomics - A fun and eye-opening look at the economic and community power of bicycles.

Pedaling Revolution - A look at how the modern bike movement is reshaping cities.

When Driving Isn’t An Option - An essential perspective on transportation access and mobility justice, written by one of the originators of Week Without Driving.

Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution - The story behind transformative street redesigns and people-first infrastructure.

Revolutions: How Women Changed the World on Two Wheels - A fascinating history of bikes, freedom, and women’s empowerment.

The Death and Life of Great American Cities - A foundational classic on vibrant, people-centered neighborhoods. Another must-read.

How Cycling Can Save the World - A hopeful look at how bicycles can help create healthier, safer communities.

Hop on your bike, head to Read A Book STL, and celebrate Bike Month with a good book! 📕 🚲

05/23/2026

The annual Juneteenth & Father's Day Kickball Tournament is coming up, and there are a few team slots still available!

Round up your crew of 9 to 13 players and register for the tournament on Sunday, June 21st—it's just $65 per team, and proceeds support Marquette Community Day, the South Side's biggest back-to-school event!

Get the details and register at dutchtownstl.org/kickball

Special thanks to Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of Saint Louis for sponsoring this year's Kickball Tournament!

05/22/2026

🎬 Our first Dutchtown Movie Night of 2026 is this Saturday, featuring the epic musical "Wicked: For Good"!

Meet us at the Marquette Park Field House at 7pm. The movie will start as soon as it's dark. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks. All are welcome!

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