Orchids, Open Mics, and Art: Your Tuesday Guide to St. Louis
Orchids, Open Mics, and Art: Your Tuesday Guide to St. Louis
St. Louis is bustling this Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with a diverse array of cultural experiences ranging from world-class botanical displays to intimate live music sets. Whether you are looking to explore local history or catch a touring theatrical production, the city has something for everyone today.
Daytime Exhibits and Nature
The Missouri Botanical Garden remains a top destination today with the return of its annual Orchid Show. Visitors can view thousands of rare and endangered orchids from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For those seeking a guided experience, a special American Sign Language (ASL) Tour of the exhibit is scheduled for 4:00 pm. If you prefer outdoor education, the Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is hosting a Winter Tree and Shrub ID horticulture class starting at 1:00 pm.
Art and history enthusiasts should head to the Missouri History Museum to see the 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit or the Collected: St. Louis History Brought to Life exhibition, both open until 5:00 pm. Meanwhile, the Saint Louis Art Museum is currently showcasing Aymara Weavings: The Indigenous Andes, a free exhibition featuring 18th and 19th-century textiles from Bolivia.
Evening Theater and Live Music
As the sun sets, the city's performance venues come alive. At the Blue Strawberry, Tuesday night means the Singers Open Mic with the Black and White Band. Starting at 6:30 pm, local vocalists are invited to take the stage and perform everything from jazz standards to R&B. For a more formal concert experience, legendary R&B singer El DeBarge performs at City Winery at 7:30 pm, while the Magic City Hippies bring their unique sound to the Blueberry Hill Duck Room at 8:00 pm.
Theater lovers can catch The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body by Lisa B. Thompson at the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre on the Washington University campus. Additionally, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, a theatrical-style concert experience, is scheduled for 7:30 pm, offering a nostalgic journey through the duo's greatest hits.
Community Meetups and Markets
For those looking for a local neighborhood vibe, the Tower Grove Farmers Market is active today, offering fresh seasonal goods and local crafts. Literature fans can visit the St. Louis County Library’s Natural Bridge Branch at 5:30 pm for an author talk featuring Pat Simmons, part of the citywide Black History Month celebrations. Finally, if you're looking for a casual end to your night, the Hidden Gem hosts its weekly karaoke session starting at 8:00 pm.