Prime Timers St. Louis

Hidden in Plain Sight: LGBTQ+ History of the 1904 World’s Fair
2024-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
Charles Koehler’s new presentation “Hidden in Plain Sight: LGBTQ+ History of the 1904 World’s Fair” has been added to the Missouri History Museum Calendar:
https://mohistory.org/events/worlds-fair-lgbtq-history
It explores the intersection of the Museum’s two major current exhibitions – “Gateway to Pride” and “The 1904 World’s Fair”.
The presentation will be on Tuesday, October 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Museum’s Main Auditorium.
Please show Charles your support and attend this great event!

Enjoy the Autumn Air with Eric and Mitch
2024-10-24 11:30 - 13:00 | LaChance Winery, 6035 2nd Street, Kimmswick, MO, 63053, United States
Join us for another lunch at LaChance Winery of Kimmswick.
When: Thursday, October 24 Time: 11:30 am
It’s a short drive just 20 miles from St. Louis.
We’ll dine in a large circa 1770 historic log cabin frequented by Ulysses S. Grant and Paul Henry.
As well as the regular menu, they offer their house specialty on Thursday – fried chicken.
FYI – the restaurant is accessible by ramp from the big parking lot.
Please RSVP if you are going to attend – ejohnson10316@yahoo.com
After lunch, you can stroll or drive to the over two dozen shops.
https://www.gokimmswick.com/
LaChance Winery of Kimmswick
6035 2nd Street, Kimmswick, MO
Driving directions to Kimmswick from I-270 and I-55
Head southwest on I-55 S
Take exit 186 toward Imperial/Kimmswick
Turn left at Imperial Main St
Turn right at US-61/US-67
Turn left at MO-K
Drive straight into town.

MON 5:00 PM - Golden Happy Hour at Just John's Nightclub - RSVP encouraged
2024-10-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Just John, 4112 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Join your fellow Prime Timers at Just John’s for:
Golden Happy Hour from 5 to 8 PM.
Please respond (accepts only) to rsvp@primetimersstl.org so that your host Michael D will know who is attending. Arrive any time during happy hour and enjoy the evening with fellow Prime Timers. Complimentary food is served during the happy hour.
The coordinator for this event is Michael D. Prime Timers can be found in a group in the rear of the bar or out on the patio in nice weather. If you don’t see us, ask the bartender.
Afterwards, around 8:00 pm, you are welcome to join Michael and some of the others for a bite to eat at Chao Baan restaurant, just down the street from Just John’s Bar, in the Grove neighborhood.

PTSL Board of Directors Meeting
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
Any PTSL member is welcome to attend our Board of Directors Meeting on October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm.
If you wish to attend, but are not a board member, you will need to contact Randy Martin at ranmar@live.com or (314) 954-4455 for an invitation and Zoom link to participate.

Making Gay History Time Travel
2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, 36 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, 63146, United States
Please show your support for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum’s upcoming program, Making Gay History Time Travel with Eric Marcus. This unique event will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the Museum’s auditorium. Our St. Louis LGBTQ Chamber is working with the Museum to get the word out and build the attendance that this deserves to have.
This special program will highlight the often-overlooked experiences of LGBTQ+ victims during the rise of the Nazi regime and the Holocaust. Eric Marcus, the founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast, will provide a sneak preview of his groundbreaking 10-episode series. Through archival interviews, Eric will bring to life the voices of those who lived through this painful chapter of history.

FREE ZOOM TALK: Earthquakes in St. Louis and Missouri
2024-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Since 1804, the year St. Louis became part of the United States, St. Louis has suffered damage from 12 earthquakes, and has felt many other earthquakes. The state of Missouri experienced 328 quakes in the year 2022. Doug Schneider will talk about earthquake preparedness, earthquake insurance, the St. Louis seismograph, how to interpret the Richter Scale, and why Missouri earthquakes feature liquification and California earthquakes do not. And he will talk about the Missouri earthquake that made the Mississippi River run backwards.

All Prime Timer members will be emailed a link to this free Zoom talk.

Enjoy the Fall Foliage and Cool Morning Air
2024-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Barn Restaurant, 1015 S Sappington Road, Crestwood, 63126, United States
Mitch and I want you to join us for a pre-Halloween Brunch at The Barn – Crestwood.
1015 S Sappington Road, Crestwood, MO 63126 (near I-44 & Big Bend Blvd.)
Beautiful view of the backyard and pond. Free parking on the lot.
(Wonderful breakfast, lunch or dessert) The Barn – Crestwood, St. Louis, MO (crestwoodbarn.com)
When: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 11:00 am
The Barn restaurant is located on the scenic grounds of the Thomas Sappington House Museum property. It is a restored, furnished Federal-style home built in 1808. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest brick home in St. Louis County.
It is also next to the Grant’s Trail cyclists and walkers path.
Please RSVP if you are going to attend – ejohnson10316@yahoo.com
Let’s do it in The Barn,
Eric & Mitch

November Potluck at Sam & Willie's House
2024-11-02 15:00 - 19:00 | IL
Come to the November PTSL Monthly Potluck!
Sam and Willie will host the November potluck at their home in St. Charles. The address/location will be sent as a reply email to the RSVP.
There will be a limit of 30 guests at this event.
The main dish to be provided will be announced, as well as coffee and drinks. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Alcohol is BYOB.
RSVP (accepts only) by Thursday, October 31 and tell us what potluck side dish, appetizer, salad or dessert you will bring.

Lunch N Learn LGBTQ
2024-11-05 12:30 - 14:00 | Age Smart – Swansea, IL, 7 Bronze Pointe South, Unit B, Swansea, IL, 62226, United States
AgeSmart Lunch N Learn LGBTQ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 12:30 – 2:00pm at 7 Bronze Pointe S, Ste B, Swansea, IL 62226.
Reservations are required. Call (618) 222-6521 to reserve your space.

FREE ZOOM TALK: "HAUNTED PLACES IN ST. LOUIS"
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Rivers are conduits of paranormal activity. St. Louis has plenty of rivers, and plenty of paranormal activity. Join Doug as he reports on paranormal activity today – places where people have experienced the unsettling presence of spirits. This includes haunted homes, parks, theaters, libraries, roads, and staircases. He will give advice on how to behave when spirits are in your home. He will review St. Louis paranormal history: the Ouija board that wrote a novel, the family with heads as big as pumpkins, the accused witch whose body was chopped into pieces to keep her from rising from the dead.
All Prime Timers will be emailed a Zoom link for this free talk.

PTSL Autumn Celebration Meeting
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6337 Clayton Road, Clayton, 63117, United States
Join us for our Autumn Celebration Meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church located at 6337 Clayton Road, 63117.
Speaker – Gary Bell, Founder and Artistic Director – Stray Dog Theater
Refreshments after the meeting.
Please RSVP to let us know who is attending.

PTSL Sunday Brunch at Breakfast & Burgers
2024-11-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Breakfast and Burgers, 8411 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, 63123, United States
Please join us for our PTSL Sunday Brunch on Sunday, November 17, starting at 12:30pm, at Breakfast & Burgers, 8411 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.
RSVP to let us know how many are attending.
We hope you can join us!

VISIT TO EXHIBIT AT WASH U: ST. LOUIS ARCHITECTURE 1930'S TO 1970'S
2024-11-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, #1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, 63130, United States
Doug Schneider is coordinating a visit to the Mildred Lane Kemper Museum at Wash U. The museum is free, but you will have to pay for the nearby parking garage. Optional lunch on the Wash U campus afterwards.
Design Agendas: Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s–1970s This exhibit explores a remarkably destructive, creative, dynamic, and conflicted time in STL’s architectural and urban history.
Please RSVP to Doug at ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

St. Louis Pride Committee/BPSL Thanksgiving Dinner
2024-11-28 14:00 - 18:00 | St John’s Episcopal Church, 3664 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO, 63116, United States
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Dinner starts at 2:00pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th, 2024.
Pride STL along with Vivent Health, MEPSI, TransParent, Black Pride St. Louis, The Shades Project, PROMO, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Tower Grove Pride are sponsoring a dinner at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3664 Arsenal Street from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th, 2024. The groups are offering dine in, pickup or delivery for anyone who wanted a meal, or was in need of one.

Black Pride St. Louis "Drag Me to Brunch" Event
2024-12-01 11:00 - 15:00 | COCA, 6880 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130, St. Louis, 63130, United States
Black Pride St. Louis is thrilled to invite you to Ming Lee’s Drag Me to Brunch: Doll House Edition on December 1, where we’ll be celebrating the unsung heroes of HIV in St. Louis. Get ready for a fabulous brunch experience with amazing drag performances, great music, and a community united for a cause!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, December 1
🕒 Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Location: COCA, 6880 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130
This isn’t just any brunch—it’s a celebration of resilience, unity, and support for those affected by HIV. Hosted by the one and only Pebbles Mazzarite, with music by DJ Anglea and performances from an incredible lineup of queens, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now: Eventbrite Link
Join us to make this World AIDS Day unforgettable.

Washington University Focus Group Discussion
2024-12-02 14:00 - 17:00 | IL
The Washington University Department of Mental Health is asking for volunteers to attend a focus group discussion on Monday, December 2, at 2:00pm. Brian Carpenter, a professor at Washington University in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences is launching a new research project that’s focused on understanding people’s experience with ageism. We’re doing focus groups around town, and we’re putting together a couple of them that will focus on the intersection between ageism and other kinds of bias and discrimination, based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. For more information, click on the link below:
https://wustl.box.com/s/222oc86zeqlj98h1xjwjwibizvq43xje

Free Zoom Talk: ETHNIC DINING IN ST. LOUIS
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
You don’t have to leave St. Louis to enjoy foods from the Four Corners of the Earth. We have access to a wide range of ethnic foods from 75 countries around the world, from Albania and Argentina, to Uzbekistan and Wales. This talk will give the highlights of various cuisines, to encourage people to expand their palate and try some of St. Louis’ amazing international restaurants. Find out where they put ice cubes in their soup, where they melt cheese on shovels, and where you can request a glass of what the chefs drink while they cook. The talk will also include ethnic festivals and ethnic bakeries.
All Prime Timers will get an email with the Zoom link for this free talk.

PTSL Dinner at Canyon Cafe [CANCELLED] December 5 (Optional Movie Afterward)
2024-12-05 17:00 - 18:45 | Canyon Cafe, 1707 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, 63131, United States
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE THEATER.
Join us for dinner at the Canyon Café at Plaza Frontenac on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5 PM, prior to attending the movie “Queer” at the Plaza Frontenac Cinema (see separate event on calendar).
For a look at their menu, go to their website at:
https://canyoncafe.com/
The theater for the movie is directly upstairs from the restaurant in the mall, so you won’t have to move your car after dining.
To let us know you will attend, please email dxerwave@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 4 if you will join us for dinner, and indicate how many are in your party.
This event is being hosted by PTSL member Bob Brinkman, and the dinner reservation is under his name.
Hope you will join us for this important dinner/movie event.

PTSL Movie Night "Queer" [CANCELLED] at Plaza Frontenac Cinema December 5
2024-12-05 19:15 - 21:30 | Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema, 1701 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, 63131, United States
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE THEATER.
In 1950s Mexico City, an American ex-pat in his late forties leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival of a young student stirs the man into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
This is a special preview screening of “Queer” at Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema. There are no planned regular showtimes currently scheduled in the St. Louis area. It is recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance. (Note: there is no reserved seating.) This film is rated “R” with some graphic nudity.
The movie “Queer” stars Daniel Craig (Mr. James Bond) and Drew Starkey.
The Adult admission is $14.75, and Seniors are $12.75 (prices include a $2.50 non-refundable service charge). Sales Tax is extra.
To get your tickets, go to the following webpage:
https://www.landmarktheatres.com/movies/199453-queer/
and select Thursday, December 5 and click on the 7:15 PM button. On the next screen click the “Continue as Guest” (unless you’re a Landmark Loyalty member). Then, click the “Continue to Payment” button to pay.
Prior to the movie, join us at 5 PM for an optional dinner (on your own) at the Canyon Café downstairs from the theater (RSVP required for dinner). See separate dinner event on our website for more details.
This event is being hosted by PTSL member Bob Brinkman, and the dinner reservation is under his name.
Hope you will join us for this important dinner/movie event.

PTSL Holiday Potluck Banquet
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6337 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO, 63117, United States
We hope you can join us for our annual PTSL Holiday Potluck Banquet.
This event will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, located at 6337 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117. There is a small side parking lot or street parking is free.
Prime Timers STL will provide the main entrees, but we do ask you to bring a side dish or dessert for all to enjoy.
RSVP to advise us how many are attending and which side dish you will bring.
We hope to see you at this festive holiday occasion!

Free - Old English Christmas Event, Caroling with Black Tulip Chorale
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheshire Inn, 6300 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63117, United States
What a beautiful scene, come and let the spirit of this holiday tradition put joy in your heart.
You’ll enter a charming London Tudor-style hotel all decorated for the season. Just off the lobby is the classic Fox & Hounds tavern where you can grab a cup of cheer.
Location: Lobby of The Cheshire Inn, 6300 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO 63117-2500
Date: Tuesday, December 10
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Join us, no RSVP needed,
Eric & Mitch
For events and activities offered to members and friends, check out the Prime Timers St. Louis calendar:
https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/stlouis/?post_type=tribe_events&eventDisplay=month
https://www.facebook.com/BlackTulipChorale

Embrace the Season: Black Pride STL Edition
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Quarrelsome Coffee, 33 N Sarah St, St. Louis, 63108, United States
Black Pride St. Louis is excited to invite you to Embrace the Season: Black Pride STL Edition – a festive holiday celebration for our vibrant community! Join them on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Quarrelsome Coffee for an evening of joy, cheer, and holiday spirit.
🎟 Admission: $10
🎉 Activities: 50/50 Raffle, $20 Bottle Pull, and more!
RSVP now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/Embrace-BPSTL
Celebrate with us and make this holiday season unforgettable. Bring friends, family, and anyone who loves to celebrate with the Black Pride STL community!

Black Tulip Chorale Holiday Concert
2024-12-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Paul UCC Church, 3510 Giles Avenue, St. Louis, 63116, United States
The Black Tulip Chorale Holiday Concert will be performed on Friday, December 13 2024 at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 14 2024 at 3:00pm.
These concerts will be held at St. Paul UCC, 3510 Giles Avenue, 63116. Cost is $15.00 a ticket.

MCCGSL Choir Concert "Shout the New Story" December 14 & 15
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-15 17:30 - 19:00 | MCCGSL, 7423 Michigan Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63111, United States
Join the MCCGSL Choir and soloists as they celebrate the season with music and spoken word. As always their concert is free to our community!
Saturday, December 14 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, December 15 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Band Together Holiday Concert
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, University City, 63130, United States
Band Together will present their Holiday Concert on December 14, 2024 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The concert will be held at the 560 Music Center located at 560 Trinity Ave, University City, 63130.

Gateway Men's Chorus Holiday Concert
2024-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Union Avenue Church, 733 Union Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
The Gateway Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert will be performed Saturday December 14 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday December 15 2024 Matinee at 3:00pm.
The concert will be held at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd, St. Louis, 63108. Tickets are $20.00.
NEW THIS YEAR
Tom Kellermann and Tom Bolman are inviting you to meet them in the main lobby, where they sell tickets, at Union Avenue Christian Church before the matinee at 3pm on Sunday, December 15th, so that we can all sit together to watch the performance, and visit during the intermission. No need to RSVP, just show up a little early in the lobby so that we can go in together. Afterwards, we are meeting for dinner at the Fountain On Locust, 3037 Locust St., St. Louis, 63103. Have fun and support the St. Louis LGBTQ art scene while you are at it!

Gateway Men's Chorus Holiday Concert
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Union Avenue Church, 733 Union Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
The Gateway Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert will be performed Saturday December 14 2024 at 8:00pm and Sunday December 15 2024 Matinee at 3:00pm.
The concert will be held at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd, St. Louis, 63108. Tickets are $20.00.
