Get ready for a comedy invasion as stand-ups, sketch comedians, improv troupes and more head to town in November. The Flyover Comedy Festival is bringing over 150 comedians to the stage for its annual three-day event with headlining performances from Patton Oswalt and Tig Notaro. Beyond the festival, comedians Joe Torry, Steve-O and Eddie Griffin also have shows this month, plus, there are concerts from ZZ Top, Ben Folds, Fantasia, Mariah Carey and more.
Ben Folds
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2
- Where: The Factory, 17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield
- How much: $55-$126
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Emmy-nominated singer, composer and songwriter Ben Folds has made it clear that he enjoys working. However, creating in the studio and performing came to a halt in August when Folds tested positive for COVID and rescheduled his original Aug. 18 St. 不良研究所导航网址 tour date. Thankfully, the mastermind behind rock group Ben Folds Five is back in good health and hitting the stage with actress and singer Lindsey Kraft, who is also featured on the song 鈥淲e Could Have This鈥 from Folds鈥 upcoming Christmas album 鈥淪leigher.鈥
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Vitamin String Quartet
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2
- Where: City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way Suite 158
- How much: Sold out
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Classical musicians are changing the way listeners experience mainstream pop music and leading the way is the Vitamin String Quartet. The four instrumentalists have released more than 300 songs since forming in 1999, and fans of the Netflix show 鈥淏ridgerton鈥 fell in love with the group after hearing its music on Seasons 1 and 2.聽VSQ uses its strings to reimagine pop songs from artists such as the Beatles, Kanye West, Adele and more. Now, the quartet is on the road performing Taylor Swift covers, tracks from "Bridgerton" and a host of other pop songs with a classical twist.
Fantasia with Anthony Hamilton
- When: 8 p.m. Nov. 2
- Where: Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue
- How much: $84-$405
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Grammy Award-winning singer, actress and author Fantasia has come a long way since winning Season 3 of "American Idol" in 2004. Her debut album 鈥淔ree Yourself鈥 is certified platinum. She鈥檚 been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, starred in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical 鈥淭he Color Purple鈥 and even was named one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time in 2024. Although the singer hasn鈥檛 released an album since 鈥淪ketchbook鈥 in 2019, expect a night of hits with songs like 鈥淲hen I See You,鈥 鈥淏ittersweet鈥 and 鈥淔ree Yourself.鈥 Enjoy a special guest performance from soulful crooner Anthony Hamilton before Fantasia hits the stage.
Rod Wave 鈥楲ast Lap鈥 Tour with Moneybagg Yo, Toosii and Dess Dior
- When: 7 p.m. Nov. 8
- Where: Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Avenue
- How much: $75-$383
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Just five years after emerging onto the music scene, rapper and singer Rod Wave is being hailed as a major force in trap-soul music. He first made waves after his song 鈥淗eart on Ice鈥 went viral on TikTok. His sad-boy crooning and emotional lyrics discussing heartbreak, pain and grief gained him a loyal fanbase. Since then, Rod Wave has dropped six studio albums, with songs from his latest, 鈥淟ast Lap,鈥 occupying the top spots on the Apple Music Top 100 Songs USA charts since it was released on Oct. 11. Expect to hear songs from his new album as well as millennial trap-soul favorites. Plus there will be opening sets from rappers Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, St. 不良研究所导航网址鈥搉ative Dess Dior and more.
Lupe Fiasco
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9
- Where: The Factory
- How much: $39.50-$95
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Rapper Lupe Fiasco can go bar-for-bar with the best emcees. His lyricism is precise and strategic, making 鈥淪amurai鈥 the perfect title for the wordsmith-warrior's newest album. Fans have noticed the evolution of Lupe Fiasco since the 鈥淜ick, Push鈥 rapper first emerged out of Chicago in 2006. Today Lupe Fiasco remains dedicated to storytelling and shining a light on the realities of urban culture through rap. Expect to hear songs from his new album and hopefully a few classic joints like 鈥淭he Coolest,鈥 鈥淭he Show Goes On鈥 and 鈥淪uperstar.鈥
ZZ Top
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14
- Where: The Factory
- How much: $148.50-$398.50
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Who knew that three rock 鈥檔鈥 roll-fueled Texas boys playing blues-inspired guitar riffs would one day become the godfathers of rock? ZZ Top has been jamming together for more than 50 years, creating iconic records like 鈥淟a Grange鈥 and 鈥淭ush.鈥 The trio can't all be back to gether again though,聽original bassist Dusty Hill died in 2021. Vocalist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard added their longtime guitar tech Elmwood Francis to the lineup to continue to rock.
Flyover Comedy Festival with Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, the Sklar Brothers and Jackie Fabulous
- When: Various venues
- Where: Nov. 14-16
- How much: Free-$95
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Comedy is taking over St. 不良研究所导航网址 in November as the Flyover Comedy Festival brings more than 150 comedians to town for three days of laughs, improv and sketches. Comedian and 鈥淜ing of Queens鈥 star Patton Oswalt co-headlines the festival alongside Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian Tig Notaro. Ben Bailey, Jackie Fabulous, St. 不良研究所导航网址鈥搉atives the Skylar Brothers and more than 50 St. 不良研究所导航网址-based comedians will also perform. Festival events are spread out across 10 stages at multiple venues, primarily in the Grove neighborhood, with multiday wristband passes, single-event tickets and free open improv jam sessions.
The Spill Canvas 鈥楤ottle of Red鈥 Tour
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13
- Where: City Winery
- How much: $35-$45
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With its acoustic sound and otherworldly musical vibes, the Spill Canvas has been creating heartfelt, emotional songs since the early 2000s. 鈥淎ll of You鈥 became a millennial punk rock anthem, with the song reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Heat Seekers chart. However, the band started out as a solo act. Singer and guitarist Nick Thomas changed course after linking up with fellow bandmates bassist Alan Burkhand and violinist Hannah Peskey, who have since left the group. Despite changing members and taking a brief hiatus, Spill Canvas is still rocking out, performing fan favorites on their 鈥淏ottle of Red鈥 tour. 聽
Joe Torry 鈥楥ity of Laughs鈥 with J. McNutt
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14
- Where: City Winery
- How much: $35-$45
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Joe Torry won fans as the former host of Def Comedy Jam, an HBO television series showcasing stand-up comedy stars in the 1990s. He also starred in major films like 鈥淧oetic Justic鈥 alongside Janet Jackson and Tupac and 鈥淪trictly Business鈥 with Sam Jackson and Halle Berry. The St. 不良研究所导航网址 native says he draws comedic inspiration from all around him, resulting in unfiltered, raw jokes on stage and on the big and small screens.
Eddie Griffin
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16
- Where: The Factory
- How much: $45.50-$254
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You might remember stand-up comedian and actor Eddie Griffin from the 2002 film comedy 鈥淯ndercover Brother.鈥 You might have caught him on a few episodes of 鈥淢alcolm in the Middle鈥 in the late 1990s or as the Pastor opposite Lady Gaga and Bradley Copper in 2018 film 鈥淎 Star is Born.鈥 Griffin has been around the comedy block more than a few times. His blunt, in-your-face style has made him a favorite for stand-up lovers and a trending topic in the media with his raw, sometimes shocking, takes on politics and pop culture. The Kansas City, Missouri, native brings his stand-up flair to the Factory for a night of laughs.聽
Steve-O
- When: 7 p.m. Nov. 17
- Where: The Factory
- How much: $35.75-$130
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If you鈥檝e ever watched the reality shock-comedy series 鈥淛ackass,鈥 you know comedian and stuntman Steve-O is a risk taker. The daredevil has crossed a tightrope over an alligator pit, played tetherball with a ball covered with 50,000 bees and even let rapper Post Malone tattoo a penis on his face recently for Steve-O's 50th birthday. Somehow, Steve-O still balances out his shenanigans with his boyish charm. He and his fianc茅e are planning to start an animal sanctuary. His memoir 鈥淧rofessional Idiot鈥 is a New York Times best seller, and he鈥檚 celebrating 16 years of sobriety.聽
BigXthaPlug 鈥楾ake Care鈥 Tour
- When: 8 p.m. Nov. 22
- Where: Delmar Hall, 6133 Delmar Boulevard
- How much: $35
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Although BigXthaPlug may be a hip-hop newcomer, he鈥檚 making some major moves. The Dallas rapper released his debut studio album 鈥淎mar鈥 in February 2023. However, his sophomore album 鈥淭ake Care,鈥 released a few weeks ago, is establishing BigXthaPlug as the guy to watch. The album is unapologetic, shedding light on the rapper鈥檚 muddied past of overcoming trauma and struggles while backed by vintage-style production. He brings his 鈥淭ake Care鈥 tour to the Pageant along with rappers Ro$ama and Yung Hood.
El Alfa
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24
- Where: The Factory
- How much: $44.50-$230.50
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Latin music artist El Alfa has been dominating the charts in the Dominican Republic. He鈥檚 bringing his island vibes and dance-inducing rhythms to the Factory for what he described to Billboard as 鈥渢he best (concert) on the planet.鈥 El Alfa鈥檚 current tour comes after years of success. He's earned three Platinum- and four Gold-certified albums and has been recognized as one of the 400 most listened to artists worldwide on Spotify. Expect to hear songs from his 2023 album 鈥淓l Rey Del Debow鈥 and 鈥淟a Botella鈥 featuring Enrique Iglesias.
Mariah Carey 鈥楥hristmas Time鈥
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29
- Where: Enterprise Center
- How much: $55.95-$330.95
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There isn鈥檛 much to say about superstar Mariah Carey that most folks don鈥檛 already know. Yes, she has been a music force since she was a teenager. Yes, she has sold over 200 million records. And yes, Carey has been thawing out all year patiently waiting to serenade us with her holiday hit 鈥淎ll I Want for Christmas Is You.鈥 It may be fair to say that Carey is the R&B queen of the holiday season, and she鈥檚 making a list and checking it twice as she stops in St. 不良研究所导航网址 for her 鈥淐hristmas Time鈥 tour.
The Urge
- When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29
- Where: The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard
- How much: $39.99-$59.99
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St. 不良研究所导航网址鈥揵ased band the Urge is headlining a show at the Pageant, bringing its lighthearted, rap-ska-rock flair back to its hometown. Frontman Steve Ewing is the owner of Steve鈥檚 Hot Dogs, which just opened a new location on Delmar Boulevard. However, when Ewing isn鈥檛 wielding his hot dog magic, he鈥檚 behind the mic with the Urge and has been since he joined the band in 1987. The Urge is St. 不良研究所导航网址 rock royalty. They were the first local band to release their music on CD and were selling thousands of discs at their shows by 1995. After their 1998 song 鈥淛ump Right In鈥 landed in the Top 10 of Billboard鈥檚 Modern Rock chart, the band took off. While the Urge officially broke up in 2001, they come together regularly for reunion shows and released their last album, 鈥淕alvanized,鈥 in 2013.
Honorable Mentions聽
- Jesus Aguaje Ramos, Buena Vista Orchestra, 8 p.m. Nov. 1, the Pageant, $35-$55,
- Lespecial, Doom Flamingo, 8 p.m. Nov. 1, Atomic by Jamo, $25,
- Ken Carson, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, the Factory, $55-$94.75,
- Stryper, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, The Hawthorn, $29.50-$54.50,
- Zero 9:36, 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Red Flag, $25,
- Norman Brown, 6 p.m. and 9 pm. Nov. 9, City Winery, $55-$65,
- St. 不良研究所导航网址 Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Stifel Theatre, $28-$145,
- Tilian, Amarionette, Autumn Kings, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Old Rock House, $27.50,
- Liliac, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Pop’s Concert Venue, $25-$35,
- Connor Wood, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Helium Comedy Club, $32-$42,
- Anthony Wiggins, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-16, Steward Center, 3536 Washington Avenue, $15-20,
- The Bad Plus, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, City Winery, $35-$55,
- Papadosio, 8 p.m. Nov. 15, the Hawthorn, $20-$40,
- Shemeika Copeland, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, City Winery, $40-$55,
- La Doña, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Atomic by Jamo, $18,
- Anna Akana, 8 p.m. Nov. 21, Helium Comedy Club, $27-$37,
- Tiny Moving Parts, 8 p.m. Nov. 21, Red Flag, $25-$49.50,
- Jenny Don’t and the Spurs, 8 p.m. Nov. 21, the Golden Record, $15,
- Josh Gates, 8 p.m. Nov. 22, the Factory, $247.75-$1,312.25,
- Women Who Rocked the 90's with MeLan Kameyo, Emily Wallace, Dawn Weber, and Anita Jackson, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, City Winery, $28-$38,