Jasmine Osby

1 week ago | stltoday.com | Daniel Neman |Rosalind Early |Jasmine Osby

Carnival of InkWhen: May 30-June 1Where: St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Blvd., St. CharlesHow much: $20, $50 for a three-day passMore info: carnivalofink.comThis is the 12th year for this tattoo convention, featuring nearly 70 skin artists ready to permanently mark you with their best designs. A plethora of awards for the artists will be handed out (best horror, best lettering, best arm sleeve), and vendors will sell tattoo supplies, stencils and the like.

1 week ago | stltoday.com | Jasmine Osby

Surtsey is an unusual name for an alt-country band. It’s an island in Iceland, but it makes sense for Joe Bassa. He was born to military parents stationed at Iceland’s Keflavík Air Station. His family eventually moved to his mother’s hometown of Perryville, Missouri, where Bassa formed the band in 2009. Comprised of Bassa, drummer Aaron Essner and bassist Drew Koeppel and steel guitarist Zach Naeger, the band is now getting ready to play Open Highway Music Festival on June 20-21.

1 week ago | stltoday.com | Jasmine Osby

Spring and summer collide in June and a colorful cadre of musicians, comedians and performers will head to stages across St. Louis. Rapper Kendrick Lamar and St. Louis native SZA are taking over the Dome at the America’s Center and the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre reopens it doors for the season with the Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson at the Outlaw Music Festival, Dave Matthews Band and Avril Lavigne.

2 weeks ago | stltoday.com | Daniel Neman |Jasmine Osby

2 Rivers Comic ConWhen: 1-7 p.m. May 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25Where: Foundry Arts Centre, 520 N. Main Centre, St. Charles; and Steel Shop, 49 Lawrence St., St. CharlesHow much: $20, $10 childrenMore info: 2riverscomiccon.comHere is a chance to geek out with your fellow comic-book nerds.

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jasmine Osby

May June Summer time in St. Louis is overflowing with entertainment. Rock 'n' roll and R&B icons like Alice Cooper; Earth, Wind and Fire; the O'Jays; and Diana Ross hitting stages across the city. The Dave Matthews Band is headed to town, along with shows from Smino, DEVO, Wiz Khalifa and Chris Stapleton. Comedians are also flooding to the city including David Spade, John Cusack and George Wallace.