Featured Events in St. Louis in June, 2025 (May Updated)

Join us for an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author, V.E. Schwab to celebrate their newest book, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil! Please note, this is a ticketed event and includes a hardcover copy of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. The format for the evening will include a 45 minute conversation followed by a 45 minute Q&A. All books purchased with tickets will be pre-signed. Copies of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil will receive a tour exclusive stamp. Books will not be personalized. Additional signed copies of the books (including backlists) will be available for purchase on-site. There will be no signing line after the event and there will be no opportunity for posed photography. About the book ALL first edition copies will be signed by the author! Signed copies available while supplies last. From V. E. Schwab, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue:a new genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger. Santo Domingo de la Calzada, 1532. London, 1837. Boston, 2019. Three young women, their bodies planted in the same soil, their stories tangling like roots. One grows high, and one grows deep, and one grows wild. And all of them grow teeth. About the Authors VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shades universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Fragile Threads of Power. When not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters. Refunds Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before the event. Please contact skees@thenovelneighbor.com with any concerns! Information Source: The Novel Neighbor | eventbrite

Graduate Women in Science National Conference Welcome to the Graduate Women in Science National Conference ! Join graduate women in STEM fields from all over the country for our 2025 conference. We'll meet on the medical campus of St. Louis University for two days filled with inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and career development workshops. This event is a fantastic chance to connect with fellow women in the science field, share experiences, and learn from each other. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. We can't wait to see you there! Interested in supporting at a different level? We would happily accept your donation of any amount under the "reserve a spot" button. Agenda, participant registrations, and more information coming soon! Thank you for supporting Graduate Women in Science! Information Source: GWIS St. Louis | eventbrite

FREIGHT SUMMIT | June 4, 2025 Networking: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Program and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $21 per person ($18 + $3 Evenbrite fee) Boxed lunch will be served. Location: Bi-State Development | One Metropolitan Square 211 N. Broadway, 6th Floor Boardroom St. Louis, MO 63102 View map Parking: Parking is available at the Metropolitan Square Parking Garage, 571 Pine Street, 63101. ($6 for two hours – cash/credit accepted). Click here for more information. Event Details: One of the highlights of FreightWeekSTL 2025 will take place on Wednesday, June 4, as the St. Louis Regional Freightway hosts its annual Freight Summit. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather in person with other industry leaders for a keynote address highlighting the state of Illinois’ ambitious goals to continue to revitalize transportation across the state and the critical role of infrastructure investment. The event will also feature a video message from Ed Hassinger, Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation. The 2026 Priority Projects List will be released during the event with associated remarks by representatives of both the Illinois and Missouri Departments of Transportation. This valuable tool is used to advocate for support and funding for critical infrastructure improvements that strengthen the St. Louis region’s position as a world-class freight and logistics hub for national and global supply chains. Featured Speakers: Gia Biagi , Secretary of Transportation, Illinois Department of Transportation Ed Hassinger , Director, Missouri Department of Transportation Information Source: St. Louis Regional Freightway | eventbrite

Wonder how we got to such a dysfunctional political climate? Arthur’s Brooks lays it out insightfully in this timely book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt. Though his book was published in 2019, his concerns are accelerating and at a tipping point! Find answers to how we got here and how we can heal the political divide. Join us for an overview and discussion of Arthur Brook’s this informative and important book! Information Source: Town Talks Live | eventbrite

A Fresh Pair of Jays Tour Kickoff is finally here! Join us on June 6, 2025 at MX Movie Theater for an unforgettable night of music and fun. Get ready to rock out with your favorite band at this in person event at MX Movies & Bar. Don't miss out on the excitement as we kick off the tour in style. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night to remember! Information Source: A Fresh Pair of Jays | eventbrite

We will celebrate the release of my debut novel, Live, with a short reading, signing, and pictures! Light refreshments will be served, and books will be available for purchase. There is limited seating, so be sure to register to attend! Information Source: Jada Dorsey | eventbrite

Something is afoot at The Novel Neighbor! Put your sleuthing skills to the test as we work together to solve a mystery. Crafts and activities will highlight some of your favorite detectives from Nancy Drew to Geronimo Stilton to Sherlock Holmes. Young sleuths are invited to help solve the mystery! Join The Novel Neighbor for WhoDunnIt? Summer Camp! This camp is limited to the ages 7-11 , and runs from Monday, June 9th , through Friday, June 13th ! Register below! Things to Know! Camps run from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. There is no before or after care. Campers will need to bring lunch, snacks and a water bottle every day. Camp will have a minimum of 6 kids and a maximum of 14 kids Campers will walk to nearby Lockwood Park throughout camp week, weather permitting. Questions? Please direct them to rajean@thenovelneighbor.com Information Source: The Novel Neighbor | eventbrite

Let's make friendship bracelets! We will be doing all things Swiftie in this summer camp to honor the amazing Taylor Swift. It won't be a Cruel Summer here! We will have bejeweled crafts, fearless games, enchanting trivia and much more all to celebrate our favorite eras. Don't blame us if you have the best week of your life! Join The Novel Neighbor for Taylor Swift Summer Camp! This camp is limited to the ages 9-12 , and runs from Monday, June 16th , through Friday, June 20th ! Register below! Things to Know! Camps run from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. There is no before or after care. Campers will need to bring lunch, snacks and a water bottle every day. Camp will have a minimum of 6 kids and a maximum of 14 kids Campers will walk to nearby Lockwood Park throughout camp week, weather permitting. Questions? Please direct them to rajean@thenovelneighbor.com Information Source: The Novel Neighbor | eventbrite