Up Next: August 15

Chicago Children’s Theatre: Exquisite. Illustration by Cozbi A. Cabrera.

Welcome to Up Next! This blog series highlights in-person and virtual performances, experiences, and resources. We hope that Up Next may help young people, caregivers, theater fans, educators, and community supporters discover something new or reconnect with much loved organizations.

Chicago Children’s Theatre: Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, Virtual

River’s Edge Theatre: 5 Spoons, a Happy Theater production, August 27 and 29, Live Virtual

Missouri History Museum: St. Louis Sound Opening Weekend, August 28 and 29

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: Othello, Missouri and Illinois parks, Through August 29

Missouri Botanical Garden: Japanese Festival, September 4 through 6

TIME: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time

St. Louis County Library: Drive-Thru Food Pick-up, Select Library Branches

5 Spoons

TIME: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time